Possible Transmission Problem
#16
On average replacing the timing belt, water pump, tensioners, t-stat, radiator hoses and coolant should run around $1000. See if you can find a local shop that will let you buy the parts and you pay for labor. If you did that and you buy the parts yourself from Sewell you'll save a lot of money compared to that $1400 price!!
Sewell Prices
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Timing belt kit w/ water pump etc.: $331.69 :
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2005/4496.html
Upper & lower radiator hoses: $29.79
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...X470-2005.html
Shop labor should run: $300-$500
#17
the only problem with supplying your own parts is...if there is a problem...shop may blame it on the parts and it will cost you again, at least if you buy the parts from them and there is a warranty issue, its all on them.
#18
When I was looking for a GX I found one at a local Lexus dealer but the timing belt had not been done. I called them and got a quote of $1000-1100, can't remember the exact price. That was still too high for my area but you have to figure Lexus is doing it so 9 times out of 10 their cost will always be at a premium compared to Toyota or other independent shops.
#19
I called Toyota and a few other shops around town. All were in the $1,500 range. I already had the car at the shop to get the hub bearings done, and the guys had treated me so well on the first problem that I just told them to do it. All in all will be walking out of there with about $2,300 or $2,400 worth of work done. I have 133,000 miles on the car and want to drive it to 200,000 so I have no problem paying it.
Any other items you all recommend I watch out for over the next 67,000 miles? I am all for preventative maintenance to save me in long run. Hoping I don't have any more "major" repairs though.
I sincerely appreciate all the guidance yall have given me. I could afford a new car easily but I really like this car and think it would be cool to say I took a car to 200,000 miles. Plus if I do so I might treat myself to the big body Lexus SUV next go round.
Any other items you all recommend I watch out for over the next 67,000 miles? I am all for preventative maintenance to save me in long run. Hoping I don't have any more "major" repairs though.
I sincerely appreciate all the guidance yall have given me. I could afford a new car easily but I really like this car and think it would be cool to say I took a car to 200,000 miles. Plus if I do so I might treat myself to the big body Lexus SUV next go round.
#20
I called Toyota and a few other shops around town. All were in the $1,500 range. I already had the car at the shop to get the hub bearings done, and the guys had treated me so well on the first problem that I just told them to do it. All in all will be walking out of there with about $2,300 or $2,400 worth of work done. I have 133,000 miles on the car and want to drive it to 200,000 so I have no problem paying it.
As long as you take care of the maintenance it'll last well over 200K miles. These engines are designed and built to last.
I might have missed it but did you have them change your front / rear diff and transfer case oils too? If not I'd do that. Also check your brake pads / rotors, of course oil changes, intake air filter, cabin filter (behind your glovebox), check your front axle boots for rips / tears and maybe get a brake fluid change. That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure others will chime in.
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