[2004IS300!]

Hey guys, quick update, sadly the IS300 does have a gasket leak, the compression test did come back fine but I’m guessing that when the engine gets hot it expands enough to have coolant go into the 2nd and maybe 3rd cylinders.
how would would you say I can get out of this car if I were to sell it? It’s in very good condition.

 

[ill_mannered]

Fix it and keep it. Or, sell it as is for cheap.

 

[2004IS300!]

Whats the average cost of getting this fixed or what’s the Max I could sell it for?

 

[ill_mannered]

Getting a head gasket job done can vary between places and shops. I would say at least $1000 at least. Definitely more than that.

As far as selling the car, that depends on the year, mileage, overall cosmetic condition.

 

[2004IS300!]

It’s a 2004 Lexus IS300 Auto, 143k miles and the car is in great condition

 

[ill_mannered]

Hmm. Idk tbh. Head gasket work is definitely a downer even for a mechanic. Most will low ball but you might be able to squeeze $1500 out of it if it still runs ok.

 

[Pnut00]

Personally i would fix it, but that is cause i would do the work. The majority of the cost is in the labour of stripping it all apart and putting it back together again, but yeah its a PITA!

 

[FRaCTioNaL]

I love to troll because I dont take life seriously.

Having said that, you could always swap the engine out for a supra engine, slap a turbocharger with the cheapest emu possible (because, you know, budget) and make 1000 horsepowersez. Or a tornado supercharger.