According to the mechanic there are many parts that need to be disassembled before removing the starter and replacing it. I thougt about taking the lexus to the dealership, but I'm afraid it will cost me a lot more. I got some estimates for around $300.00 from some of yahoos's participants. Is this correct, or I'm getting riped-off? Thank you for your inpute any mechanic out there.
2006-10-03 07:38:54 · 7 answers · asked by Marine_mm123 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
that does sound really high to me but some lexus eng have the starter under the upper intake so you have to disassemble part of the eng to get to the starter and replace it.
2006-10-03 07:42:55 · answer #1 · answered by mustang656 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aftermarket starters for Lexus typically run about $150.
A "real" Lexus starter would probably cost more, but what benefit is that? Afterall, how well did the OEM starter serve you?
That leaves $900 labor. So, the mechanic is suggesting that the project will take all day, and may half the next day.
It's possible, but you can get a quote from the dealer for free.
Get on the phone and get some quotes in your area.
2006-10-03 07:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by Gonzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!! The starter if you go anywhere they mostly sell rebuilt ones and they give you warranty on them you just exhange yours! andthey give you another one for around $100 to $150 the most!! Labour wise they should charge you $200 and that is the most!! any thing after that is rediclous!!
2006-10-03 08:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by SOLUN macedonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a rip off to me if i was you either do it yourself or have a friend help replacing a starter is not that hard just disconnect the negative end of your battery before you do anything.
2006-10-03 08:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by zombie_002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1075 IS ROBBERY.........GO TO YOUR LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE.....DEPENDING ON YOUR VEHICLE A STARTER SHOULD COST ANYWHERE FROM 50 TO 300 BUCKS.....I'VE WORKED IN A SHOP 5 YEARS AND NEVER HEARD OF ANYTHING THAT RETARTED!!! I MEAN C'MON IT'S A 98 LEXUS NOT A 07 CORVETTE
2006-10-03 08:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by LiiL Gee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds right due to it being a foreign car,and trust me,if you take it to the dealer,it will cost more.
2006-10-03 08:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by vetteslayer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
blowchob, blowchob!!!!
2006-10-03 08:12:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋