View Poll Results: 105k service
perform the 105k service before the sale
10
52.63%
Let them do it on their own an keep parts
3
15.79%
Give them the parts to install at 105k
6
31.58%
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Sell car with 105k service or without
10-04-2017, 03:34 PM
#1
Sell car with 105k service or without
Planning on putting the car up for sale by the end of the month. 08 TLS almost 97k I have the full timing belt kit which my tech is going
to charge $300 to install.
The thing is I don't want to install These stuff and still get the same amount for the car.
What would you guys do
install The parts
sell without
or sell and give buyer the parts
to charge $300 to install.
The thing is I don't want to install These stuff and still get the same amount for the car.
What would you guys do
install The parts
sell without
or sell and give buyer the parts
10-04-2017, 03:59 PM
#2
Senior Moderator
price accordingly! If you don't do it price down, if you do do it, price up. Personally I would do it and then i can charge a bit more of a premium 
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10-04-2017, 04:37 PM
#5
Anyone ever wonder the cost of 105k service vs a new engine? Especially when you are high mileage. I feel like a new engine is more worthwhile. $1000 for the 105k service. I've had a camry go 400k (km) on the original belt.
10-04-2017, 04:52 PM
#6
Senior Moderator
The most expensive part of the 105K is the labor. There's also labor involved in dropping an engine. and then buying a new engine.
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10-05-2017, 07:14 AM
#7
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Agreed with others- do it, raise the price and then advertise that you already got the required 105k maintenance done early which usually costs 1-2k!! What are you replacing the S with?
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10-05-2017, 08:04 AM
#8
There is NO way you're winning with swapping engines, trying to get around the 105k service..
1st) Donor engine will likely need the 105k service performed. DEFEATING THE WHOLE purpose, lol
2nd) even if you could do the swap as cheaply as I did...$650 for engine, $650 for install.. that still puts the price ABOVE what you could get the 105k service performed for!
cant win.
and these engines are stout! i've torn mine down and if it wasnt for my own noob mistake, it would still be okay and I wouldnt have to swap engines. In fact, I bought a used 100k+ engine. and it's running as STRONG as ever
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10-06-2017, 08:53 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
A "smart" TL buyer will check to see if the 105k service was done. A less than "average" buyer may not know the difference.
I would bump up the price if you get the service done. The right buyer will see the value added and will likely pay a premium for it. This will avoid a lot of headache for them.
I would bump up the price if you get the service done. The right buyer will see the value added and will likely pay a premium for it. This will avoid a lot of headache for them.
10-06-2017, 10:36 PM
#14
Null and proud of it
what kind of backwards thinking is this!? lol
There is NO way you're winning with swapping engines, trying to get around the 105k service..
1st) Donor engine will likely need the 105k service performed. DEFEATING THE WHOLE purpose, lol
2nd) even if you could do the swap as cheaply as I did...$650 for engine, $650 for install.. that still puts the price ABOVE what you could get the 105k service performed for!
cant win.
and these engines are stout! i've torn mine down and if it wasnt for my own noob mistake, it would still be okay and I wouldnt have to swap engines. In fact, I bought a used 100k+ engine. and it's running as STRONG as ever
There is NO way you're winning with swapping engines, trying to get around the 105k service..
1st) Donor engine will likely need the 105k service performed. DEFEATING THE WHOLE purpose, lol
2nd) even if you could do the swap as cheaply as I did...$650 for engine, $650 for install.. that still puts the price ABOVE what you could get the 105k service performed for!
cant win.
and these engines are stout! i've torn mine down and if it wasnt for my own noob mistake, it would still be okay and I wouldnt have to swap engines. In fact, I bought a used 100k+ engine. and it's running as STRONG as ever
I agree with the consensus, you have a sales incentive, also saving new owner trouble.... I know, I'm @ 104.6 with OEM belt!!!! :/
10-07-2017, 03:33 PM
#15
When I was looking for 3rd generation TL ~3 years ago, most of the sellers did not know about the timing belt at 105k. Or at least they were very good at playing dumb. I viewed the mileage around 105k as a major disadvantage, and expected a reduction in the price quoted on <name your favorite used car pricing source>. The owners did not see it that way at all. I would suggest you go ahead and do it, and increase your price some, and then decide during the negotiations what your bottom dollar is. You'll feel better about the deal.
Doug
Doug
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10-07-2017, 07:07 PM
#17
You've already spent around $200 on parts right? For $300 Labor to put it in that's a great deal. Also I think there is something about age of timing belt as well, not just the 105k so it might be a little overdue anyway. Good selling point to mention that most TL's with that mileage need the $1000-$1500 service at the dealer and your's is already done/nothing is needed.