86k

[is200 Newbie]

Just turned over 86k miles .... not a lot of miles for this car but 3 years ownership from 70k. 16k driven.

Whats gone wrong in this time ...

Calipers - both rears replaced

Calipers - both fronts replaced

Exhaust - centre section

Sensor - x1 O2/fuel sensor

Engine - what is believed to be carbon build up 'shiver' which has not proved to be an issue

Sound system - DVD has no sound

Mirrors - Lose their position after reversing - still to resolve

Front Discs / pads replaced - Worn (wear and tear)

Rear Discs / pads replaced - Worn (wear and tear)

Amount spend (excluding petrol and mot's) on service parts and maintenance (I have kept a log and receipts for this as the car no longer has a dealer service) = £1222

I don't suppose that's too bad for 3 years of relative hassle free motoring - the most expensive outlay was the exhaust at £450

[steve2006]

It would probably have been cheaper to have fitted a custom made SS exhaust system rather than pay £450.00 for a mild steel OEM replacement.

What exactly seizes up on the brake calipers? My caliper pins do get stiff when coming up to service time but have never completely stuck.

[is200 Newbie]

Hi Steve

I had a stainless fitted - centre and 2 boxes for 450 - I thought that was reasonable compared to 2700 quoted from lexus. Its noisy (has a drone at cruising speed) but I have got used to it. To be honest I am looking to see what can be done to get rid of the noise.

I had seized pins on the calipers and carriers which I fixed but thought it was not working that well so I eventually replaced them and have regularly applied grease so they have been fine since. I knew there was a problem on them from when I had my 200 so it was one of the first areas I checked when I got the car and the pins were dry.

[jackcramerr]

Which car do you have and why did exhaust needed replaced ?

[is200 Newbie]

I have a 250 - the exhaust failed just after the resonator a couple of years ago. A bit premature I think but Lexus would not have any of it and quoted for a replacement.