Not sure if this should go here or in Chit Chat....
Who here has had their 100-series timing belt service done in the Sacramento region? Who did you use and what did you pay?
Mine is just past 180k now and it's time to cough up some money for the timing belt service. No time to DIY this one either. Yesterday I called up several dealerships to try and get a ballpark of what I'll be paying - of course all service reps were too busy to take my call and I only heard back from one so far.
I looked up the list of what the majority here agree should be done at the same time and it seems to be considerably longer list than what the dealerships have been telling me is part of the timing belt service for the 2uz.
Basically they're telling me that the T-belt service is only the t-belt plus a "major" service where they're replacing all fluids in drivetrain and cooling system, and basically a thorough inspection of everything - so far 3 places want $850-950 to do this service.
I asked all of the service advisors to quote me for more stuff like the water pump, serp belt, idler pulleys, seals, U/L rad hoses, and heater T's -- Auburn Toyota was the only place to get back to me so far and they want around $1750. Heck, just the heater T's they want almost $300. They were on the lower end for the basic t-belt service, so I'd assume they'll still be the cheaper dealer.
So....I see lots of 100-series in my area - who is servicing your rigs? So far I like Auburn for our regular services, it's where my wife's family buys and services all their Toyotas. Roseville was so-so when I used them in the past. Folsom, considering they have a giant independent facility for only service is freaking slower than molasses and the first time I went there, one of the service estimators was like "Hey nice Highlander, I've never seen one with a lift and mud tires." I responded: "You work at Toyota and don't know their flagship vehicle when you see one?" then simply walked away.
Who here has had their 100-series timing belt service done in the Sacramento region? Who did you use and what did you pay?
Mine is just past 180k now and it's time to cough up some money for the timing belt service. No time to DIY this one either. Yesterday I called up several dealerships to try and get a ballpark of what I'll be paying - of course all service reps were too busy to take my call and I only heard back from one so far.
I looked up the list of what the majority here agree should be done at the same time and it seems to be considerably longer list than what the dealerships have been telling me is part of the timing belt service for the 2uz.
Basically they're telling me that the T-belt service is only the t-belt plus a "major" service where they're replacing all fluids in drivetrain and cooling system, and basically a thorough inspection of everything - so far 3 places want $850-950 to do this service.
I asked all of the service advisors to quote me for more stuff like the water pump, serp belt, idler pulleys, seals, U/L rad hoses, and heater T's -- Auburn Toyota was the only place to get back to me so far and they want around $1750. Heck, just the heater T's they want almost $300. They were on the lower end for the basic t-belt service, so I'd assume they'll still be the cheaper dealer.
So....I see lots of 100-series in my area - who is servicing your rigs? So far I like Auburn for our regular services, it's where my wife's family buys and services all their Toyotas. Roseville was so-so when I used them in the past. Folsom, considering they have a giant independent facility for only service is freaking slower than molasses and the first time I went there, one of the service estimators was like "Hey nice Highlander, I've never seen one with a lift and mud tires." I responded: "You work at Toyota and don't know their flagship vehicle when you see one?" then simply walked away.
Being so close to Tahoe and the Sierras with all the Toyota wheeling, you'd think this place would be littered with places who know Toyota engines like the back of their hands, but it's not the case.
