Need Some Suggestions 30k Maintence
08-11-10, 03:36 PM
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Need Some Suggestions 30k Maintence
So I did my 30k maintenance at Lexus pretty pricey...But anyways I was told that my battery is bad, rear tires are worn, & my left shock is blown! I didnt expect to hear all this...What should I do to replace them? Lexus is charging a lot to replace these parts & Id like to get the best suggestions/prices on what to get to replace each one. I have an IS 350 06 base model.
08-11-10, 08:38 PM
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Well he said batteries go bad around 5yrs some earlier, so not unusual. Then the shocks went bad most likely from the streets around here..really ****ty potholes everywhere but most shocks should last 50k from what Ive read around the forums. He attributed it to my lowering springs..Only one is blown so Im not sure if I should change them all out or what is the best thing to do, money-wise & future wise. He wants to charge $180 for battery, 340 for shocks & 250-300 per tire mounted/balanced...sounds really high & rip off. What do you guys think I should do about tires/shocks? Whats the best brands for both & most value for your money?
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08-11-10, 08:41 PM
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+1 for tires from tirerack.com. With the blown shock, maybe now's a good time to upgrade to coils? Buy the battery yourself.
Also, make sure you don't pay for the $30k service. Just get your oil changed and brake fluid flushed. Change the cabin air filter yourself.
Also, make sure you don't pay for the $30k service. Just get your oil changed and brake fluid flushed. Change the cabin air filter yourself.
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Yeah with the tires, tirerack is great. If you have a town fair tire in the neighborhood they can always match tire rack and you can just pick them up locally. Plus if you end up not liking them, you can always exchange! Most places do that anyway but I know town fair matches online competitors so they'll want your business if you find it cheaper elsewhere. Tires have HUGEEEE mark up on them. My buddy has 22" wheels and his tires would of normally ran him $1500-1600 at the time (few years ago, got some tire that was THE summer tire to get, don't recall which. it was before i was into cars haha!) but his buddy worked at a tire shop and gave it to him for $600 for all four. Yeah that's a $1000 profit margin. Make sure you shop!
Shocks you can honestly either purchase the new shock from sewell if you have the part number and if you do, you can swap it out yourself. All you need is a spring compressor, a jack, some wrenches, a torque wrench and a free afternoon. you should be done within an hour or two while firing up the grill your friends
If not you can always upgrade to f-sport shocks or some coilovers. Coils will run you about a grand or so for all four, be adjustable for your potholes, give you a better look, better ride and handling, etc. It's the way you really should do it
To factor in total cost, I don't know much about batteries. Never had to replace one on any of my cars really. But, if you're quoted for about $250 per tire, $340 for the shock and $180 for battery, you're look at roughly $1020 +/- 100 after all said and done.
Outside, you can get the same tires for maybe roughly $180 +/- 20 and have a shop mount and balance for $10-20 per tire. If you buy the shock outright it'll probably be $200 or so and if you found a deal on the battery for even $150, that'll run you about $750. That's $250 you could save toward something else.
Shocks you can honestly either purchase the new shock from sewell if you have the part number and if you do, you can swap it out yourself. All you need is a spring compressor, a jack, some wrenches, a torque wrench and a free afternoon. you should be done within an hour or two while firing up the grill your friends
If not you can always upgrade to f-sport shocks or some coilovers. Coils will run you about a grand or so for all four, be adjustable for your potholes, give you a better look, better ride and handling, etc. It's the way you really should do it
To factor in total cost, I don't know much about batteries. Never had to replace one on any of my cars really. But, if you're quoted for about $250 per tire, $340 for the shock and $180 for battery, you're look at roughly $1020 +/- 100 after all said and done.
Outside, you can get the same tires for maybe roughly $180 +/- 20 and have a shop mount and balance for $10-20 per tire. If you buy the shock outright it'll probably be $200 or so and if you found a deal on the battery for even $150, that'll run you about $750. That's $250 you could save toward something else.
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i have to agree with what everyone is saying. you can also check out the classified section to get a set of rear tires and find some shocks to replace on your car.
As far as the battery, just go to your local sears to pick up a new one to replace. Also it is a great opportunity to consider coilovers. just dont go to the dealership n pay for the high mark up cost.
As far as the battery, just go to your local sears to pick up a new one to replace. Also it is a great opportunity to consider coilovers. just dont go to the dealership n pay for the high mark up cost.
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What tires should I go with though? Whats a good brand that lasts & is really good on the road with minor road noise? Also, same thing for the shocks or if I decide coilovers what are the solid brands that wont hurt the bank?
08-12-10, 06:42 AM
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So I did my 30k maintenance at Lexus pretty pricey...But anyways I was told that my battery is bad, rear tires are worn, & my left shock is blown! I didnt expect to hear all this...What should I do to replace them? Lexus is charging a lot to replace these parts & Id like to get the best suggestions/prices on what to get to replace each one. I have an IS 350 06 base model.