How much Money have you put in for Maint
10-27-09, 06:37 PM
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Jury's still out on whether it was worth the $1,250 I spent on it. It came with a new timing belt and fan bracket, but had horrendous front seal leaks, broken A/C compressor, trashed interior, driveline vibrations and horrendous tires on it. My goal is to make it a good car for under $3,000 total. Should I make a thread out of it?
10-27-09, 09:00 PM
#33
Maintenance For My 95 LS400
Lexus Battery $90
ECU $900
Starter $600
Spark Plugs $60
Spark Plug Wire $130
Cap/Rotor $20
Radiator $100
Corner Assy $132 Pair
Headling Assy $500 Pair
Overflow Tank $60
Heatshield $20
Misc Parts (Clamps, Hoses, Washers, Etc) $39
Valve Cover Over Haul $190
Timing Belt Overhault $1500
Tein CS Coilover (After market but used as replacement for stock) $1500
Strut Bar/Bushings $400
About $6241 not bad probably missing some stuff. but for having it since 2002 with not a single problem. people know me as a fast driver :x. i say this lexus was built pretty tough. last thing i would need to do is my power steering pump, and probably motor mounts, tranny mounts, and diff mounts
Lexus Battery $90
ECU $900
Starter $600
Spark Plugs $60
Spark Plug Wire $130
Cap/Rotor $20
Radiator $100
Corner Assy $132 Pair
Headling Assy $500 Pair
Overflow Tank $60
Heatshield $20
Misc Parts (Clamps, Hoses, Washers, Etc) $39
Valve Cover Over Haul $190
Timing Belt Overhault $1500
Tein CS Coilover (After market but used as replacement for stock) $1500
Strut Bar/Bushings $400
About $6241 not bad probably missing some stuff. but for having it since 2002 with not a single problem. people know me as a fast driver :x. i say this lexus was built pretty tough. last thing i would need to do is my power steering pump, and probably motor mounts, tranny mounts, and diff mounts
10-29-09, 08:58 AM
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too much.
timing belt & water pump - $1000
A/C - $1000
ball joint, wheel bearing, control arms, brakes - $2000
17inch rims & tire - $1000
engine + trans mounts - $500
It could use new suspension and rear control arms.
timing belt & water pump - $1000
A/C - $1000
ball joint, wheel bearing, control arms, brakes - $2000
17inch rims & tire - $1000
engine + trans mounts - $500
It could use new suspension and rear control arms.
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10-29-09, 10:08 AM
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Mine is a 1990, purchased last December with 151,xxx now at 164,xxx
It was well maintained by the previous two owners, but I'm a big believer in preventive maintenance as I plan to keep this car until it dies.
*All services performed by Lexus of Bellevue unless otherwise noted
1/09 Oil and filter change $30 parts (performed myself)
2/09 Power Steering flush and clean rack solenoid screen: $80
3/09 Oil and filter change $30 parts (performed myself)
4/09:
R&R leaking valve cover gasket, bank 1 $325
Transmission flush $215
Differential fluid change $79
throttle body remove & clean $310
7/09 Ignition coils $400
7/09 fuel pump R&R $1000
8/09 Oil and filter change $30 parts (performed myself)
10/09 Front brake job $200 (labor only, I provided the OEM pads)
10/09 replace wiper inserts $10
TOTAL: $2709
Maintenance cost per mile (not including fuel): $0.21
I just started hearing some clunking/creaking in the front suspension, so I'm probably up for bushings/ball joints in the next couple weeks.
It was well maintained by the previous two owners, but I'm a big believer in preventive maintenance as I plan to keep this car until it dies.
*All services performed by Lexus of Bellevue unless otherwise noted
1/09 Oil and filter change $30 parts (performed myself)
2/09 Power Steering flush and clean rack solenoid screen: $80
3/09 Oil and filter change $30 parts (performed myself)
4/09:
R&R leaking valve cover gasket, bank 1 $325
Transmission flush $215
Differential fluid change $79
throttle body remove & clean $310
7/09 Ignition coils $400
7/09 fuel pump R&R $1000
8/09 Oil and filter change $30 parts (performed myself)
10/09 Front brake job $200 (labor only, I provided the OEM pads)
10/09 replace wiper inserts $10
TOTAL: $2709
Maintenance cost per mile (not including fuel): $0.21
I just started hearing some clunking/creaking in the front suspension, so I'm probably up for bushings/ball joints in the next couple weeks.
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