VitB6

I have 32K miles on my '06 350. Should I have the 30,000 mile service done or is it a waste of a few hundred bucks? Do they do anything significant?

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

No..............................

15951

Whenever I take my car in for service, I take a look at the service schedule (the manufacturer's, NOT the dealer's!), and cross out anything that is an "inspection". I usually end up with a very short list of action items - change oil, change air filter, etc.

The dealer knows that I won't pay for blinker fluid changes or inspecting the gas cap, so they don't even ask anymore.

IMO, inspections are pure profit items. If my exhaust shield is hanging off the car, they should notice it when the car is on the lift. I shouldn't have to pay them to notice the obvious.

fdelement

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i don't think its worth it to do it at a dealer. if you don't want to do it yourself then just go to a reputable shop and they'll do it for you at 1/3 the price.

kingofire

All you need done is:-

1)Oil and filter change
2)Air Filter change
3)Cabin Air filter change
4)Brake fluid change

All this can be done at a good toyota dealer for less than $150.

Gtidan

........and items 2 and 3 can even be done by a 68 year old like me.....no problem

wjimmy

Any good Toyota dealer you recommend here in Orange County (Irvine, Newport)?

Gtidan

If you live in the Irvine or Newport area I would recommend going to The DR see the site below. This is where I have my Lexus serviced. They recently changed my oil to a full synthetic and filter out to door for under 80 bucks. Unless your into crawling under you car yourself I would recommend them.
I plan on having all my service done there other than air filters for the engine and cabin which I can do myself.

Check um out: http://www.thedrvolvo.com/

Stun350

Northpark Lexus here in San Antonio is charging $385.72 for their 30K service.

iRock

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I think that's the price for the services. I will skid all the inspections when I get to that point...

Kurtz

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Hopefully you're not paying that, because it's insanely a lot too much for what the car actually needs done.

Stun350

Yes I agree Kurtz! I'm going in and asking only for the oil change and brake flush. I'll change out the air and cabin filters myself. That should cut the price significantly.

Sffd103

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All they want is MONEY$$. You can inspect many parts yourself!

prankster

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Remember, "Visual" inspection only.

Vroomin350

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I just paid $80 for my 40K service at lexus of pembroke pines