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06-01-09, 09:18 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: MA
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60K service - $340 - found other expensive issue - didn't get scr...
I took my baby in the for the 60K service recently at a local toyo dealership. I found out that my neighbor across the street is a master lex tech and now works for the toyo dealership. I got him to work on my car.
The dealership charged me $340 for the 60K service which wasn't too bad. While working on the truck he noticed a dead caliper so the dealership called me and asked if they could fixed that....they quoted $1,200. I was like what???? I didn't notice anything on the truck in terms of braking. I told them no, just do the 60k service and I'll have my brother address the brake issue.
A 2 hr trip to drop off the truck at my brother's and a few days later I got the truck back. Costs for parts about $300 - calipers, rotors, and some other maintenance stuff. Paid my brother $200 for his efforts and we are all happy. My brother is a former toyo mech so he's got tools and the know how. Recently laid off from his computer IT job so i paid him $200 for a days worth of work.
Glad I didn't get scr.... 
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06-07-09, 03:47 AM
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Ouch!
I'm glad for you that you said no. Pretty much any time something just "comes up" during a routine maintenance inspection (such as that) I always say no and research it myself before paying out the a** for it.
Good on ya-
Bryce
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06-07-09, 05:34 AM
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Lexus Champion
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ny
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We had a dead caliper on our lx at about 90k, dealership charged 1700, went independent and paid 700, always good to shop around
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06-07-09, 01:57 PM
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HOLY MOLEY.....60K SERVICE FOR 340!!!!!!! Just had my 60K service done and it was 940.00. Are you sure that you had everything done as stated in the maintance manual?
Were the drive belts replaced.....fluids changed....wipers replace....etc...etc...?
OR was this just like picking oranges..like this one..but dont need this one......
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06-07-09, 07:25 PM
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Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Texas
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60,000 mile service @ Park Place [Plano & Grapevine locales] in Texas is $349.
Louise
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06-08-09, 03:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Wonder what was included.....care to share?
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06-10-09, 06:59 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHI2BFLO
We had a dead caliper on our lx at about 90k, dealership charged 1700, went independent and paid 700, always good to shop around
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$1700??? I thought the $1200 quote was bad...great having a mechanic for a brother. We both made out.
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Originally Posted by LVLEXUS
HOLY MOLEY.....60K SERVICE FOR 340!!!!!!! Just had my 60K service done and it was 940.00. Are you sure that you had everything done as stated in the maintance manual?
Were the drive belts replaced.....fluids changed....wipers replace....etc...etc...?
OR was this just like picking oranges..like this one..but dont need this one......
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no belts replace but there was a substantial list. i have it somewhere. I'll try and dig it up and will type it out.
that $940 has got to hurt. ouch!!!
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1994 ES300 Sold Mar. 2009
2002 GS430 - All the toys.
2003 GX470 - NAV, MLS, etc.
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06-13-09, 03:39 PM
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Driver School Candidate
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NV
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I know a little about maintaining my GX to do all the the non-warrenty items myself. Brakes, Oil and diff changes. I havn't got to the belts yet. Buy parts from local auto stores and labor on me.
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06-13-09, 05:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NV
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Yes..maybe I did spend money..but money was well spent...since I do baby my GX...orginal tires...and there is 80 percent tread left.....tires were rotated and balance...
Peace of mind I guess.....
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06-13-09, 06:28 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LVLEXUS
Yes..maybe I did spend money..but money was well spent...since I do baby my GX...orginal tires...and there is 80 percent tread left.....tires were rotated and balance...
Peace of mind I guess.....
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hey if your happy...then who cares.
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1994 ES300 Sold Mar. 2009
2002 GS430 - All the toys.
2003 GX470 - NAV, MLS, etc.
Dream big, without it what you want will never come.
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06-14-09, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: CA
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I have the dealer do the belts,tran fluid , diff., etc. Oil, brakes I have a independant do. I do rec. OWN though.
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