Advice on cases with Lexus Corporate. As they understandably declined assistance after a report was submitted for estimate to rebuild engine due to what needs to be done in order to fix my pistons and whatever else is failing. Is it worth escalating or just cutting losses and moving on. I understand why they would decline to help with an expensive repair on an 11 year year old car. I just would really love to save the car due to the emotional attachment factor but I understand a car is just a car at the end of the day and need to make the sensible decision in regards to getting a reliable working car. Most likely would be going with a newer model lexus. 2007 with 106k right now

Any experiences appreciated.

 

Like I said in your other thread, it's a heck of a lot cheaper tossing in a refurb/junkyard engine than buying a whole new car. You're talking something with a monthly payment vs a one time expense. Just checking eBay right now, you can grab an engine with 45k miles for $949 (link), then toss in whatever labor would be at an indy shop, and that would end up running you around $2k for everything probably. I would take that in a heartbeat vs buying a new car unless I absolutely wanted a new car anyways since you're not going to get a nice car for less than $2k anyways. That's how I see it though.

To answer your question about escalating it... I mean, what do you have to lose at this point? You can ask and see what happens. Otherwise, do as I said above or whatever you want to move forward.

 

Like you I've grown attached to my GS so it would take a lot for me to get rid of it. As Zmon mentioned just find a good used engine and a good indy shop and have them install it. You could always rent a car and use Uber until they get it done. It may take a few weeks but well worth it in the long run.

 

You can find a 14+ engine low miles too. It should drop right in. I think Jeff awhile confirmed it was possible.

Message Jeff Lange to confirm.

 

 

I would like to know about this as well! Jeff is the man with the knowledge, almost every important thread he gives the proper info.

Honestly the body styling on the 2is from a design stand point is actually really good, holds its own and has timeless elements. Beside the other issues like melting door panels/dash issue(I purchased used, and previous owner didnt get the recall/enhancement)...

Its worth holding onto I think, even more if you have sentimental value.

I have a manual 6 speed, and knock on would if anything happens to my motor I plan on swapping as well. Im already burning oil due to the pistons as well.... I would want to drop in a later is350 motor, or at least a later model is250 replacement when the time comes.