burlingame

1994 ES 300 Originally my Aunt's car since purchased new, I've had it since 10/03 I got it with 73K miles, now has almost 105k miles SERVICE I've done all service at Putnam Lexus, Redwood City CA 5k mile service is $209.00 USD which entails diagnostic check and changing the fluids The Antenna Mast broke and the plastic part needed to be changed: $185 at Putnam Lexus ( I know SK Performance, I just read your FAQ on the ES and now I know I probably could have done this myself for about $30 for the little piece of plastic.) I just took it in for a 105k service ($457.16 USD). A 15k mile service. They changed the engine oil and filter, element inspect int. & ext lights, inspect brakes, adjust parking brakes, balance frt tires, inspect tire pressure, inspect for fluid leaks, battery load test, tire rotation, road rr parts 97.10, labor 350.00 After that 105k service they found that both the left and right cv boots were torn. Price to change them is 480.00 each side. Almost a G. I guess I'll just pay it. I really love this car. I also have to get new rear brakes b/c they are at 3.0mm and need to be replaced at 2.0 mm. New rear brakes cost about 380.00. The car runs like a dream. 1994 must have been a great production year for the ES. I've had virtually no problems. The above services seem to be normal wear and tear for a 10 year old car. To be on the safe side I stick to the deaership. I would like to start working on the car myself but I don't know how to. I'm 24 and pay about $1100 in insurance for this car.