gerhard Heidersberger

Thanks for the replies. I told Lexus to put on 4 regular new tires and alignment. After this, we will sell the car. Any ideas where to sell it? CarMax, e-bay, Auto Trader, Craigslist? This is actually my wife's car and she does not trust it anymore. It's a black Pebble Beach with red interior. I am not sure if the red interior limits the selling. Thanks, Gerhard

I took my 2005 SC430 with 47000 miles in for the airbag recall. Now the dealer called me with the following repairs the car needs. 1. New engine mounts. $ 895.00 2. Differential Service. $ 100.00 3. Needs new front rims. $ 2,100.00. They claim the front rims are wobbling and the 70% tire is worn to the webbing on the inside. They sent a photo and it is true. They also claim that these are steel rims and can't be fixed. Lexus USA told me that the rims are aluminum alloy.??? (My Lexus dealer told me that aluminum rims can be fixed) I also wonder how these rims could be damaged. 4.Replacing timing & drive belt. $ 500.00 (Have only 47000 miles but 10 years old) 5. New run flat tires.$ 3019.00 (I would only buy regular tire for about $1000.00. Don't like runflat tires) Total including a few minor other things. $7,331.00 I am pretty depressed about this and wonder if the Service Advisor works on commission. We are planning to sell the car anyway. Any recommendations? Should I get the timing belt job done? ($ 500.00 is actually a low price, don't know why) Differential? etc? Thanks, Gerhard

My Lexus Dealer informed me that the two front steel rims need to be replaced, they wobble and are damaged beyond repair. New rims cost $2160.00. It's a 2005 CS430 with only 48000 miles. Any suggestions where I can get rims for less money? Also, any suggestions on how to sell the car. (Pebble Beach, black) Thanks, Gerhard