Maintenance cost- Help!2000LS
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Maintenance cost- Help!2000LS
Good evening,
I have found this great third party mechanic that works on only Toyota/ Lexus vehicles. My 2000 LS400 (98,000 miles). Anyways last few times I have gone in for my service he told me my foward caster arm has torn bushings and needs to be replaced. He has quoted me at $756.00 thats including the parts and labor. Is that a good deal? It needs to get done badly, I can tell just in driving that it doesnt feel right.
Thank you Lexus for building such an amazing car.
I have found this great third party mechanic that works on only Toyota/ Lexus vehicles. My 2000 LS400 (98,000 miles). Anyways last few times I have gone in for my service he told me my foward caster arm has torn bushings and needs to be replaced. He has quoted me at $756.00 thats including the parts and labor. Is that a good deal? It needs to get done badly, I can tell just in driving that it doesnt feel right.
Thank you Lexus for building such an amazing car.
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Define "great mechanic"? That price is WAYYY high! When I did mine it was $250 for the two caster bars, $75 to install and another $75 for alignment. Costs rounded but this is ball park.
If it is clunking, yes it needs to be changed and you'll have uneven tire wear. Can also be other suspension bushings to make sure those are checked as well.
If it is clunking, yes it needs to be changed and you'll have uneven tire wear. Can also be other suspension bushings to make sure those are checked as well.
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Wow! Okay guesse I better shop around. I only say great mechanic because I trust the guy, he has worked on Toyota's for over 20 years. They use all geniune parts so I trust my car with them. Do you think the dealership would be cheaper??
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