Just checked with the nearest Toyota dealer here in eastern NC regarding the cost to replace the timing belt on my 2003 Avalon.
They quoted me $898 ... which includes replacing the timing belt, water pump, coolant, thermostat, cam and crank seals, drive belts ... forgot to ask about the tensioners.
This seems a bit high to me, based on other postings I've read ... anyone care to comment?
I paid just under $600 at a Toyota dealer a year ago to get everything you have listed replaced. I live in central NC and also have a 2003 Avalon XLS.
It took some negotiation with the dealership. What I did is found their service special online for just the t-belt and coolant and negotiated the other items.
A recently quoted me a little over 1000 dollars including tax (9.25%) for timing belt, drive belts, water pump, and tensioners. an independent mechanic quoted me slightly over 700 dollars including tax (9.25%).
The tensioner and thermostat are not needed on this job If this is your first t-belt replacement on this vehicle i wouldnt worry about the tensioner I've been at a dealership for 7 years and never seen a tensioner fail on one of these Maybe replace it at the 2nd t-belt service