Pre-purchase checkup - - $7,000?
07-12-09, 01:51 PM
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haha that's some rip off price ... you can diy most of them ... try to do a search next time ..
for headlight condensation ...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...densation.html
for headlight condensation ...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...densation.html
07-12-09, 07:43 PM
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cabin filter is $8 on ebay and takes 5 seconds to change. air filters are around $12 and also a DYI.
Replace Rack and Pinion assembly are you kidding me? that is highly uncommon especially on todays japanese cars. how many miles does this thing have.
and whats the shell and changer? why do those need replacing?
Replace Rack and Pinion assembly are you kidding me? that is highly uncommon especially on todays japanese cars. how many miles does this thing have.
and whats the shell and changer? why do those need replacing?
07-13-09, 06:20 AM
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haha that's some rip off price ... you can diy most of them ... try to do a search next time ..
for headlight condensation ...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...densation.html
for headlight condensation ...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...densation.html
cabin filter is $8 on ebay and takes 5 seconds to change. air filters are around $12 and also a DYI.
Replace Rack and Pinion assembly are you kidding me? that is highly uncommon especially on todays japanese cars. how many miles does this thing have.
and whats the shell and changer? why do those need replacing?
Replace Rack and Pinion assembly are you kidding me? that is highly uncommon especially on todays japanese cars. how many miles does this thing have.
and whats the shell and changer? why do those need replacing?
69,100 miles.
The shell is the key fob(cracked), that's not a huge problem. The changer is the "ERROR 4" on the CD assembly. For $688, I might as well try to install a ML system. (joke)
07-13-09, 06:49 AM
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For $688, you can have a better aftermarket set up! Rip off!
07-13-09, 07:22 AM
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I really can't believe how much they charge to replace filters. SUCH a RIPOFF!
Good luck w/ the headlight DIY. I'm keeping my eye on those threads in case my wife's car ever has that problem.
Good luck w/ the headlight DIY. I'm keeping my eye on those threads in case my wife's car ever has that problem.
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07-13-09, 05:53 PM
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I wouldn't use these folks to ask directions! $108 to change out the cabin filter? The filter is $18 and takes five minutes to change. I am guessing they used a high-priced brain surgeon in his off time to do this? Holy cow!
I am going to guess that someone is trying to pay the mortgage on their shop
I am going to guess that someone is trying to pay the mortgage on their shop
07-13-09, 07:43 PM
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How much are you offering them for the car? I'd like to see its Carfax and where it came from. I bet, they picked it up at an auction and discovered that they got had on it. Now they are trying to stiff you by doing this service. Run from that dealership and look for one elsewhere...
07-14-09, 07:15 AM
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How much are you offering them for the car? I'd like to see its Carfax and where it came from. I bet, they picked it up at an auction and discovered that they got had on it. Now they are trying to stiff you by doing this service. Run from that dealership and look for one elsewhere...
It was in one "minor" accident. I looked at the car twice, and I didn't notice anything. I can PM you CarFax, if you'd like.
07-14-09, 12:21 PM
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PM me the info on the car and I see what I can research on where it came from. With accidents it is not what you can see but what you can't see is the important part. If there's was serious damage where frame/unibody was damaged you might be having all sorts of issues with constant alignment and suspension troubles, etc. One thing I do not understand is why rack and pinion mechanism needs to be replaced. So, the $7k repair estimate is included in the price? is it AWD or FWD?
07-14-09, 01:53 PM
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CarFax is not a reliable source for information for accidents. There's another report out there, the name escapes me for now....autofax?
07-14-09, 03:57 PM
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PM me the info on the car and I see what I can research on where it came from. With accidents it is not what you can see but what you can't see is the important part. If there's was serious damage where frame/unibody was damaged you might be having all sorts of issues with constant alignment and suspension troubles, etc. One thing I do not understand is why rack and pinion mechanism needs to be replaced. So, the $7k repair estimate is included in the price? is it AWD or FWD?
The said it was leaking so it had to be replaced. It is a AWD.
07-15-09, 04:13 AM
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I wouldn't use these folks to ask directions! $108 to change out the cabin filter? The filter is $18 and takes five minutes to change. I am guessing they used a high-priced brain surgeon in his off time to do this? Holy cow!
I am going to guess that someone is trying to pay the mortgage on their shop
I am going to guess that someone is trying to pay the mortgage on their shop
07-15-09, 09:38 AM
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