Fizzboy7

I recently inquired about an oil change for my 2008 IS250 with 43k miles. The dealer is Longo Lexus, which has been fair with my in the past. The current quote for a basic oil change (not an interval service) is now $123. I felt that is high. Did something change since last year for oil change prices? My last one was under $90. I'd like to hear some opinions before I commit.
Thanks!

Zmon

iTrader: (2)

Sounds about right, I believe mine wanted $120 a while back. Better to call a Toyota dealer near you and see if they stock the oil filter for your car. If they do, they'll be significantly cheaper than Lexus. You'll be getting the same service, just a different experience.

qtmac

wow $120 for just a basic oil change?!?! That's crazy

MIca250

That's expensive! I only pay $50 for an oil change.

SQLnovice

Wow, that's high. I pay 49.95 + tax for my 2012 acura mdx at the dealer and that's for synthetic. That's a sale price the regular price is around $65. I'll double check what my lexus dealer charges for my 07 is250.

355F1

Is that with synthetic? I think that is about normal for synthetic, no?

I use conventional oil at my local Lexus dealer and they charge like $65, and give me a loaner.

newgsman

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I once questioned my dealer about the (high) price of oil changes. Their response was that it includes a wash. My daughter was with me at the time and they were kind enough to give her a rose. I suppose if the rose is also included you are actually getting a deal

20LS01

Call around other dealers. My dealer charges 80+ whatever taxes and fees. I am in the bay area tho but the price should not be 40 dollars apart...yikes

I do my own changes, cost me about $25 since i find rebates on motor oil.

videopho

I change mine at a local Toyota dealership for $14.99 and I bring my own Mobil1 bought from Walmart for around $30. Total of around $45 bucks.

nosurprise

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Oil change is about $55 for me with conventional oil including car wash and loaner.

Wunko

The dealership nearest me charges $100 for an oil change. I go somewhere else for $55.

cmiser

Usually the prices are market based. (Dealers compare labor rates against other competitors in the area every year or so to stay competitive) with that being said... That is high for my area, but 5w30 with a gasket and yzza5 filter is about 65$.

Fizzboy7

Thanks all for the replies. I did check around with other dealers and found a few that were lower. Took that price back to my original dealer and he said they'd match it. Will stick with them, thanks to their free flatbed pick-up/drop-off.

355F1

Wtf? Free flatbed pickup/drop off?

I've only seen this for exotics. And you're not paying $100 for an oil change on an exotic. (Previous Ferrari owner here).

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

^^^^That reminds of what the Buick dealership did with my Dad's car when I was a kid (some 70 years ago). The had a three wheeled Harley with a big trunk in the back for tools. They would come the house on the Harley, hook it up and tow the Buick in for service. When finished they would tow the Buick back to the house.

The dealer was Noyes Buick:

https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/...alth:wh246t83f

Brings back many old memories.

Lou