isfjay

Hey guys, I'm dealing with a pristine, very well taken care of and serviced 68k miles 2003 GS430. My Lexus dealer just called me today and said it would cost me $4,000 to fix the entire evaporator case.

I've seen the DIY's on this here on this forum. However, I'm not mechanically inclined and don't have the time to spend in doing those...

What are my options? I'm a little freaked out here... I live in Florida so this is not good. Heat and humidity are traumatizing with out A/C

GeorgeGS4

Are they replacing the evap case? or the core? or maybe both at that price. Either way, seems real high. To do a evap core on these it's about 6-7 hours labor (dash has to be removed to access) Last I looked into it, the core list for about $500. I'm not sure about the case. They may be quoting you to replace the entire system with lines, compressor, dryer, condenser, etc. In which case, that would get real $$$

isfjay

Thanks GeorgeGS4. Is this a real pitfall with this car? I've never heard of anything like this. The PPI was exceptional and car was garage kept and babied it's whole life. I might need to find a private shop of some sort to handle this. I just didn't expect this to ever be an issue.

Have all GS owners expereienced this at some point? Or, is it a fluke and my bad luck?

Anyone have this happen to them and their resolution?

thanks!!

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

I had my 97 ES300 evaporator changed.. costs just over 1k.. I would call around to other local mechanics and even the Toyota dealer instead of the Lexus dealer... Seems ridiculously high IMO

veron1987

yep i think if you get the parts and shop around for a local mechanic it would be wayy less than half of 4k,,pshhh you can pick up a used gs for that price.

JaySquared

can you get the estimate in writing. You could then take that and shop around for a better deal, just dont mention the 4k estimate lol

TougeSC3

iTrader: (2)

Where are you located? I'm sure someone has a recommendation for you.

FrankT

I would talk to the service writer and ask WTF.
Dash removal with a R&R of the evaporator and expansion valve should be no more than 10 hours.
What is their labor rate? I would guess about $125./hr.+
Still doesn't add up, I would move on to a independent shop that has done this type of work.

Good luck

clos430

iTrader: (21)

Why do you need it replaced ? Is it leaking ?