Topic: "How much does this cost to fix?" thread

[Ex-airbalancer]

Sidenote.... is that a solar panel in the roof?

Yea...apparently is a fairly rare option.  It powers fans to ventilate the interior to keep it nice in cool in the summer.

Our Prius has that option

[mmret]

Nope. Lexus adaptive cruise does not function below 25km/h, can't bring the car to a stop, and it doesn't steer for you. The Mercedes system does all this and in general "interacts" with traffic much more smoothly. Volvo is good too (doesn't steer though).

I prefer to drive my car myself...but if that's what you see as a leap in "driving"...have at it.


And yes, the Lexus system does all of that EXCEPT steer (I know on the LS)  It's called A-PCS.  It even monitors the driver's head to see where they are looking.  And the adaptive cruise operates from 0 to 200km/h.

Read up on A-PCS.

Again, no. A-PCS is an advanced form of collision avoidance/mitigation systems that have been around for years. Its the same thing as Mercedes Pre-Safe, Acura CMBS, etc. It is not a form of full autonomous cruise.

The actual Lexus version of that is called "all speed adaptive cruise" or something like that. I believe its only available on the US LS600...which is not exactly on a lot of people's shopping list. It is definitely not available on either the IS or the GS. (I'm willing to be wrong on this point, as it would bring those cars into consideration for me, but I'm 99% sure I'm right)
And it still doesn't steer like the MB or even the Acura system can.
See here, for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUBIyrHnipg
Or here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShYLRus6RTg

And yes, I do see this as a leap in driving. 33km on the DVP (one way) in the evening takes well over an hour. That isn't really driving per se, its just getting through the conga line. If the computers can handle that then it absolutely is a huge leap forward in quality of life. What's money for, anyways?

[wing]

There is a reason Lexus doesn't have the latest and greatest junk.  They want to make sure it is reliable long term, instead of just throwing it in and crossing their fingers.

Back on topic.

How much to fix a broken rear wiper arm on an A4 wagon?  Dealer quote = ??

[Fobroader]

There is a reason Lexus doesn't have the latest and greatest junk.  They want to make sure it is reliable long term, instead of just throwing it in and crossing their fingers.

Back on topic.

How much to fix a broken rear wiper arm on an A4 wagon?  Dealer quote = ??

My buddies X5 was over $3k to have his wiper motor replaced....Im going to go with $2000....

Edit-I read that wrong...thought it was the motor not just the arm....~$1000

[PJungnitsch]

The OEM part on Ebay is 120.00 delivered, plus (surely) 5 mins to turn the nut off/thread it back on and put the wiper on.

So how expensive can zee Germans make this?

 

[Railton]

In 1985 I had to have the front shocks replaced in a 300ZX Turbo. Luckily, the parts were covered under warranty but the price of one shock alone made my eyes tear back then, still does ~30 years later.
Railton

[EV-Light]

There is a reason Lexus doesn't have the latest and greatest junk.  They want to make sure it is reliable long term, instead of just throwing it in and crossing their fingers.

Back on topic.

How much to fix a broken rear wiper arm on an A4 wagon?  Dealer quote = ??

$800.00

[Northernridge]

The emission reduction/exhaust gas recirculation bits on HD diesel pickup trucks rivals FGC prices from what I understand.

[Fobroader]

In 1985 I had to have the front shocks replaced in a 300ZX Turbo. Luckily, the parts were covered under warranty but the price of one shock alone made my eyes tear back then, still does ~30 years later.
Railton

My uncles Celica Supra had the "adjustable" shocks as well, sport and comfort , his were many thousands of dollars to replace. Luckily my cousin was a gearhead and convinced him some regular run of the mill struts worked just as well for pennies on the dollar.

[Fobroader]

The emission reduction/exhaust gas recirculation bits on HD diesel pickup trucks rivals FGC prices from what I understand.

 

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[Railton]

In 1985 I had to have the front shocks replaced in a 300ZX Turbo. Luckily, the parts were covered under warranty but the price of one shock alone made my eyes tear back then, still does ~30 years later.
Railton

My uncles Celica Supra had the "adjustable" shocks as well, sport and comfort , his were many thousands of dollars to replace. Luckily my cousin was a gearhead and convinced him some regular run of the mill struts worked just as well for pennies on the dollar.

Yup, those electrically controlled MacPherson struts were almost $800 a piece in 1985 dollars. Installation and tax extra.
Railton

[Fobroader]

In 1985 I had to have the front shocks replaced in a 300ZX Turbo. Luckily, the parts were covered under warranty but the price of one shock alone made my eyes tear back then, still does ~30 years later.
Railton

My uncles Celica Supra had the "adjustable" shocks as well, sport and comfort , his were many thousands of dollars to replace. Luckily my cousin was a gearhead and convinced him some regular run of the mill struts worked just as well for pennies on the dollar.

Yup, those electrically controlled MacPherson struts were almost $800 a piece in 1985 dollars. Installation and tax extra.
Railton

 

[wing]

He was quoted $1200.

He took it apart added a missing screw and it works again.

[wing]

He was quoted $1200.

He took it apart added a missing screw and it works again.

[ipolski]

There is a reason Lexus doesn't have the latest and greatest junk.  They want to make sure it is reliable long term, instead of just throwing it in and crossing their fingers.

Back on topic.

How much to fix a broken rear wiper arm on an A4 wagon?  Dealer quote = ??

VW was asking over $300 just for parts on the Passat, so I'm guessing close to $1k for A4, parts and labor.

[2JDM]

He was quoted $1200.

He took it apart added a missing screw and it works again.

Seriously?  How long did it take him?

[dd275]

impressive car www . youtube . com / watch?v=mhqTEPVmc8w

[wing]

He was quoted $1200.

He took it apart added a missing screw and it works again.

Seriously?  How long did it take him?

15 minutes

[mnztr]

There are so many ways to save $$, the inductor ring on my cars ABS went. Cost at indy? New outer CV, labour, around $800.. my fx, ABS ring from Ebay  - $50 + 3 hrs on a sat....