Water Pumps and hoses are also normal wear items. That's the point of parts store stocking such items. Even for brand new Lexus vehicles.

45k isn't a lot for a car. What do you think somebody buying a $500,000 Ferrari puts into their car the first 50,000 miles. The cost of a couple of MLs.

Here's something to read http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=176655

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