Need some quotes on repairs for a 2000 Solara

[mackdiesel]

I guess this ? would be more aimed at a mechanic or people who might know--whatever. I will keep this short.

It needs:

4 new shocks/complete tune-up/brakes/timing-belt/trans. fluid change/maybe an altenator...

I'm not doing all this at once--maybe spread out over 6mos or so. It's a solid runner--i just wanna keep it running it currently has 173k on it.

[fenixus]

V6 or 4 cylinder?

[mackdiesel]

Originally Posted by fenixus

v6 or 4 cylinder?

v6.

[fenixus]

Originally Posted by mackdiesel

4 new shocks/complete tune-up/brakes/timing-belt/trans. fluid change/maybe an altenator...

Monroe Quick Struts / rockauto.com (can't beat their pricing):
fronts p/n 271679 & 271678, $144 each
rears p/n 171681 & 171680, $124 each
easy to replace yourself (add the ~$80 4-wheel alignment service after done)

6 new Denso OE (Double Platinum PK20TR11) or NGK Laser Platinum (part numebr 3452) spark plugs around $10 each from amazon or local Advance Auto (use coupon codes online and choose local pickup) or Autozone.

original spark plug wires should be OK, if not the original set from online dealer store comes up cheapest (vs local or online stores and other brands like NGK), around $60 a set.

OEM PCV valve and grommet from dealer online, ~$8

OEM fuel tank cap from dealer online, $15

OEM radiator cap from dealer online, $13

OEM fuel filter from dealer online $27

air filter, anything from local parts store, FRAM or Purolator paper insert is OK, ~$12-15

alternator and p/s belts, Good Year, Dayco, Bando, Mitsuboshi, around $15-20 each, can get them from dealer online or local parts store.

let me know if you need OEM part numbers for all above, can get them.

at 174k miles you are past due for timing belt, don't have parts listing handy, maybe someone else does. parts themselves would be around $300 with everything I guess, rest is labor (pretty extensive, consider getting a pro to do it).

you may also consider replacing the Air Fuel Ratio sensors, Denso OE part number is 234-9007 (for both sides same) around $105 each and the oxygen sensor after catalytic converter is 234-4137, around $70. part numebrs for California Emissions specs.
get them cheapest from ebay or amazon cheapest, just make sure they are actually Denso.

you may also consider dropping the tranmission pan and replacing the pan gasket and strainer, parts around $35 from online dealer.

you can borrow all one time use tools from local Autozone.

flush all fluids with new synthetic ones (Castrol IMV ATF, Valvoline MaxLife ATF, Valvoline DOT3&4 brake fluid, good synthetic oil for engine, Toyota Long Life Red coolant concentrate, etc.).

you can get the alternator tested for free on car at local Autozone. if it's bad best would be to get a decent OEM rebuild.

are you going to get all job done at mechanic or yourself? most mechanics will rip you off on labor for everything (timing belt labor itself $500), some of those things are easy to DIY if you have tools and time. otherwise prepare to pay $50-80 for an hour of labor and most of those things take at least half hour each.