Ron721

Thank you🙂

What's the condition (tears, cuts, etc.), and where is it? Any pictures?

Yes, My most recent bill at the Lexus dealership was $4,000: radiator replacement, two front control arms, h2o pump and an alignment.

On 2/28/2022 at 6:57 PM, rmward said:

Would appreciate input on some major repairs that are needed on my mother's 2008 ES 350 with 91,000 miles.

She's a very spry 87, but doesn't drive much, only 3,000 miles/year. The Lexus dealer is recommending the following:

• Replace the rack and pinion assembly as it is leaking from both boots: $3,000 - she hasn't seen any leaks on the garage floor and she scrubs the floor monthly
• Replace both front struts and an alignment: $1,000 - same on this one, no spots on the garage floor
• Door lock actuator replacement (driver's door won't lock or unlock) $600
• Trunk lock repair (Trunk will not open) $425
• Transmission flush: cost TBD - I see this is on the factory maintenance schedule at 90k
• Drain and refill coolant - can't find this on the factory maintenance schedule

To me the sensible thing to do would be to get her a new car, but at her age I'm not confident she could adjust and with the shortage of inventory prices are ridiculous. She has almost always had the car serviced at the Lexus dealer and prefers their work. The few times she took it to a local independent shop the service hasn't been great. 

$5,000+ in repairs to a 91k mile car seems excessive. I've had GM vehicles most of my life and haven't experienced these types of costly repairs. Are these typical with repairs for her ES with the mileage she has?

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