Opinions needed: I'd like to keep my GS4
06-06-14, 06:49 PM
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Opinions needed: I'd like to keep my GS4
It's a 1999 with 136K miles. I know Toyota makes great engines and all but i've had some bad luck and had some problems. We have put in a lot of money so far, probably like 3-4 grand in total. Have a brand new suspension and everything now.
The latest problem is the Y pipe up front is messed up and, more crucially, the engine is leaking oil and i basically need a tune-up size work. My mechanic quoted me about 1,800$ for everything. Wife does NOT want to spend the money on it. But that's where Sewell and ClubLexus comes in.
side note: we had a GS300 '06 and were using the GS4 as a backup car or when we have to split up. Now we have a G37x that we're leasing, i miss the GS3, but I just love that old school GS4.
So i went on sewell and i can get most of the parts, as a service package, for 386$. The only thing that doesn't include are the Tensioner pulley, Valve cover gasket adn upper hose.
Now this should significantly bring down the total amount including labor. Now here's my dliemma:
On Ebay they are showing aftermarket parts for 87$. It seems that it covers all the parts that Sewell sells. So should i once again get OEM parts and hope nothing else breaks? Is it worth it for such an old car? Will these aftermarket parts hold up?
The seller is Domestic Gaskets, btw.
I'd appreciate any input at all. Maybe some of you have had to do the same?
Thanks in advance!
The latest problem is the Y pipe up front is messed up and, more crucially, the engine is leaking oil and i basically need a tune-up size work. My mechanic quoted me about 1,800$ for everything. Wife does NOT want to spend the money on it. But that's where Sewell and ClubLexus comes in.
side note: we had a GS300 '06 and were using the GS4 as a backup car or when we have to split up. Now we have a G37x that we're leasing, i miss the GS3, but I just love that old school GS4.
So i went on sewell and i can get most of the parts, as a service package, for 386$. The only thing that doesn't include are the Tensioner pulley, Valve cover gasket adn upper hose.
Now this should significantly bring down the total amount including labor. Now here's my dliemma:
On Ebay they are showing aftermarket parts for 87$. It seems that it covers all the parts that Sewell sells. So should i once again get OEM parts and hope nothing else breaks? Is it worth it for such an old car? Will these aftermarket parts hold up?
The seller is Domestic Gaskets, btw.
I'd appreciate any input at all. Maybe some of you have had to do the same?
Thanks in advance!
06-06-14, 10:19 PM
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i do everything on my car except the alignment. definitely brings the price down.
theres nothing wrong with aftermarket parts. some parts are hit or miss on ebay. so many people kick and scream that ebay sells complete junk. that has not be my experience.
you got a list of stuff from ebay that youre getting?
theres nothing wrong with aftermarket parts. some parts are hit or miss on ebay. so many people kick and scream that ebay sells complete junk. that has not be my experience.
you got a list of stuff from ebay that youre getting?
06-07-14, 12:35 PM
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It's a 1999 with 136K miles. I know Toyota makes great engines and all but i've had some bad luck and had some problems. We have put in a lot of money so far, probably like 3-4 grand in total. Have a brand new suspension and everything now.
The latest problem is the Y pipe up front is messed up and, more crucially, the engine is leaking oil and i basically need a tune-up size work. My mechanic quoted me about 1,800$ for everything. Wife does NOT want to spend the money on it. But that's where Sewell and ClubLexus comes in.
side note: we had a GS300 '06 and were using the GS4 as a backup car or when we have to split up. Now we have a G37x that we're leasing, i miss the GS3, but I just love that old school GS4.
So i went on sewell and i can get most of the parts, as a service package, for 386$. The only thing that doesn't include are the Tensioner pulley, Valve cover gasket adn upper hose.
Now this should significantly bring down the total amount including labor. Now here's my dliemma:
On Ebay they are showing aftermarket parts for 87$. It seems that it covers all the parts that Sewell sells. So should i once again get OEM parts and hope nothing else breaks? Is it worth it for such an old car? Will these aftermarket parts hold up?
The seller is Domestic Gaskets, btw.
I'd appreciate any input at all. Maybe some of you have had to do the same?
Thanks in advance!
The latest problem is the Y pipe up front is messed up and, more crucially, the engine is leaking oil and i basically need a tune-up size work. My mechanic quoted me about 1,800$ for everything. Wife does NOT want to spend the money on it. But that's where Sewell and ClubLexus comes in.
side note: we had a GS300 '06 and were using the GS4 as a backup car or when we have to split up. Now we have a G37x that we're leasing, i miss the GS3, but I just love that old school GS4.
So i went on sewell and i can get most of the parts, as a service package, for 386$. The only thing that doesn't include are the Tensioner pulley, Valve cover gasket adn upper hose.
Now this should significantly bring down the total amount including labor. Now here's my dliemma:
On Ebay they are showing aftermarket parts for 87$. It seems that it covers all the parts that Sewell sells. So should i once again get OEM parts and hope nothing else breaks? Is it worth it for such an old car? Will these aftermarket parts hold up?
The seller is Domestic Gaskets, btw.
I'd appreciate any input at all. Maybe some of you have had to do the same?
Thanks in advance!
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