bonaf1de

On an AMG? What model? Unless it’s recently changed, all high performance vehicles (Ms, Ss, RSs, AMGs, F’s, etc) don’t qualify for the Carvana Care warranty (GS F included).

If that really is the case, have at it, good sir.
My only hold up would be the backer of Carvana’s warranty. I believe it’s Silver Rock, which will have you jump through more hoops than Carmax / CNA.

topgun24fa

It is an E63 AMG S (2014), The Carvana warranty is available - $2,250 for 24 months // 75,000 miles or $4,100 for 48 months and 100,000.

I just called my local MB Dealer to get an idea of brakes, full brakes, front and rear with rotor replacement with labor is almost 4K.... My goodness...

What are the brakes of a GS F? Anyone know?

Tom44

From what I remember, brakes (pads and rotors) on GSF are about $1500 to $1700 per axle from dealer. You can also buy parts online and have someone else install or have dealer install as long as they’re OEM new Toyota brakes.

topgun24fa

So about the same... Ok got it.. thanks very much

bonaf1de

Materials cost is roughly $1400-$1800 depending on what and where you’re sourcing. All four disks can be had for less than $1000 from Lexus Parts directly. Your dealer is taking people for a spin.

@topgun, it shouldn’t be more than $2-$2.5k.

Tom44

The point was to provide some reference for what a dealer would probably charge without sourcing parts yourself, just like the cold call to a local Benz dealership to get a quote on brakes. Apples to apples comparison.

yes they can be done cheaper for the GSF just like they can for the Benz.

Both dealers are taking people for a spin, but that’s a different convo altogether.

bonaf1de

My apologies for not being clear, but I should have said is that the $2k-2.5k range is what one should be paying the dealer without sourcing the parts. This is what’s possible at JM Lexus in South Florida, and what I’ve seen across various F posts and communities. YMMV.

lobuxracer

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There is an incredibly wide range of options for total cost on brakes for the GS F (and RC F since they have the exact same braking systems at the wheels). There are also widely variable outcomes which impact how you might choose to refresh the brakes on your car. E.G. - I have two piece Racing Brake rotors on my IS F with Project Mu HC+800 pads on all four corners. The rotors alone were $2k. When I did the brakes on the wife's GS F, all the parts came from Rock Auto - rotors, pads, and wear sensors. I ended up not using the sensors because they really didn't meet Lexus standards for electrical construction, but they've worked just fine for the wife. I would NEVER track her car with those brakes. I track my IS F with the brakes I paid a lot of money for and have full confidence when I stand on the brakes to slow for a hairpin on track, I will have no issues repeatedly slowing the car from triple digit speeds to very slow speeds necessary to negotiate a slow turn.

If you're entirely dependent on a dealership for maintenance, I can only say I wish I had your confidence in their ability. I have not had many confidence inspiring interactions with dealership service, even when the SA was a personal friend or recommended by a personal friend. YMMV.