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#1 of 9 Toyota Highlander Timing Belt by derekgaddy Mar 07, 2009 (6:35 am)
My local dealership quoted me $430 to change the timing belt on my 03 AWD Limited Highlander w/ 89k miles. I inquired about the water pump and they quoted me another $260 if it needs to be changed (they inspect). I also have a 10% off coupon. Thoughts on this pricing? I'm in the process of getting a quote from a local mechanic with a good reputation. Replies to this message: rodonnell (Mar 07, 2009 8:30 pm) herzogtum71 (Mar 11, 2009 4:56 pm) ocg35man (Mar 11, 2009 6:17 pm) sly10 (Oct 27, 2009 9:04 pm) glavine16 (Oct 27, 2009 9:13 pm) derekgaddy (Mar 29, 2009 12:40 pm) glavine16 (May 04, 2009 11:27 am)
#2 of 9 Re: Toyota Highlander Timing Belt [derekgaddy] by rodonnell Mar 07, 2009 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: derekgaddy (Mar 07, 2009 6:35 am) The charges seem to be excessive. The pump only costs $113.00 and is normally replaced when the timing belt is replaces. By the way, the charge for the timing belt is also high. The belt costs $53.00 and 2.4 hours to replace. This all according to Alldata.com
#3 of 9 Re: Toyota Highlander Timing Belt [derekgaddy] by herzogtum71 Mar 11, 2009 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: derekgaddy (Mar 07, 2009 6:35 am) I use these 10 percent off coupons, too. Your figures and those of rodonnell seem to confirm that the dealer tacks on about 10 percent or a bit more to what something shoudl cost. Then you think your're getting a good deal with the coupon, when you're really paying what the cost should be to begin with. Replies to this message: ocg35man (Mar 11, 2009 6:17 pm) sly10 (Oct 27, 2009 9:04 pm) glavine16 (Oct 27, 2009 9:13 pm)
#4 of 9 Re: Toyota Highlander Timing Belt [herzogtum71] by ocg35man Mar 11, 2009 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: herzogtum71 (Mar 11, 2009 4:56 pm) What's rediculous is MSRP on most Dealer parts vary depending on where you go. One dealer's MSRP on same part maybe 10% or more higher than a dealer few miles away.   The dealer labor charge varies depending on location. If it' a major city location in coastal area-it's probably at least $ 60/hr or more. If you decide to have it done at a dealership service dept-make sure you shop around.
#5 of 9 Re: Toyota Highlander Timing Belt [derekgaddy] by derekgaddy Mar 29, 2009 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: derekgaddy (Mar 07, 2009 6:35 am) Well, I had a local mechanic's shop do the work on my 03 AWD 6cyl Highlander. They replaced the timing belt, water pump, all belts and an oil change for a total of $650 including tax. Toyota was north of $800 for all of this. I had to wait an exta 30 minutes for them to wrap-up the work so they thru in a free oil change on a future visit.
#6 of 9 Re: Toyota Highlander Timing Belt [derekgaddy] by glavine16 May 04, 2009 (11:27 am)
Replying to: derekgaddy (Mar 07, 2009 6:35 am) I'm in Raleigh, NC.   Fred Anderson(FA) Toyota (in Raleigh) quoted me $625, all in (I'm not sure whether tax was really included in this price).   Leith Toyota (still in Raleigh) quoted me $750 (which seems high - especially reading repairs on here for <$600). Not sure what a local mechanic would do it for - as much as I don't really like going to dealers for repair work, I'm a little leery taking it to a non-dealer since it's a seemingly relatively big repair. But, doing that would come with a premium, I imagine. (Although, in reading online, it doesn't seem like it takes as long as I would have imagined). I found Toyota parts sold online (40-50 for the timing belt) and $118 for the water pump. At leith's $750 price, assuming they paid the same price for the parts (and I'm assuming it'd be less), then at $90/hour labor, it will take them 7 hours to replace the timing belt? That seems high - especially when online, it's saying it's a 3 hour job. Shouldn't a dealer be an expert at changing Toyota timing belts? I have a $100 coupon from FA, but Leith said they'd match it. Even still, if I go to Leith and use the coupon, I'm still higher than the base price (excluding the coupon) at FA. I was also told by Leith that they'll check for "front engine seals" and if these are leaking, this will cost an extra $215.
#8 of 9 Re: Toyota Highlander Timing Belt [herzogtum71] by sly10 Oct 27, 2009 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: herzogtum71 (Mar 11, 2009 4:56 pm) When is its time, to change my timing belt in my 2001 highlander, its has 74,000 mile on the odometer. Replies to this message: glavine16 (Oct 27, 2009 9:13 pm)
#9 of 9 Re: Toyota Highlander Timing Belt [sly10] by glavine16 Oct 27, 2009 (9:13 pm)
Replying to: sly10 (Oct 27, 2009 9:04 pm) Have a 2003 highlander, the toyota mfg book says to change it at 90k miles, I changed it at 92.5k. Hope this helps.

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