New to the Club ..a few questions..

snoylekim · 11-01-09, 11:43 AM

Acquired a 2007 SWB yesterday to replace my M3 ... Did a bit of research on this forum and other places before the decision was made.. Now that I have it , 2 quick questions ( and I did use the extra hour last night to scour past postings ..) .
Lexus Link (or whatever they're calling it) ... would they charge the 900.00 to (re)activate the service ?? Not essential , but nice to have if the price is right for emergency stuff ...How is the car w/ periods of inactivity in terms of battery drain?? Given my schedule and circumstances, there could be an interval where it sits (indoors) for 2 to 3 weeks . I won't be able to use a battery tender.. I know some vehicles have a higher 'resting requirement' than others ..

Thanks ..Off for some more 'I'm no longer driving a supersonic go-kart' adjustment to my muscular and gluteal senses ...

DallasGX · 11-01-09, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by snoylekim

Acquired a 2007 SWB yesterday to replace my M3 ... Did a bit of research on this forum and other places before the decision was made.. Now that I have it , 2 quick questions ( and I did use the extra hour last night to scour past postings ..) .
Lexus Link (or whatever they're calling it) ... would they charge the 900.00 to (re)activate the service ?? Not essential , but nice to have if the price is right for emergency stuff ...How is the car w/ periods of inactivity in terms of battery drain?? Given my schedule and circumstances, there could be an interval where it sits (indoors) for 2 to 3 weeks . I won't be able to use a battery tender.. I know some vehicles have a higher 'resting requirement' than others ..

Thanks ..Off for some more 'I'm no longer driving a supersonic go-kart' adjustment to my muscular and gluteal senses ...

wise choice. no its like 200 or 300 for the service. i am out of town on business a lot, absolutely no problem starting the car. enjoy

snoylekim · 11-01-09, 02:40 PM

Thanks .. The link was easier than I thought..just press the darn button..someone came on and explained the plans and rates .. The safety is 198/ year , and no 'reactivation fee' ..
That's pretty close to my scenario, and I don't need to drive to the office, so I can keep it in the garage when we get heavy snow, ice, etc ..

DallasGX · 11-01-09, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by snoylekim

Thanks .. The link was easier than I thought..just press the darn button..someone came on and explained the plans and rates .. The safety is 198/ year , and no 'reactivation fee' ..
That's pretty close to my scenario, and I don't need to drive to the office, so I can keep it in the garage when we get heavy snow, ice, etc ..

Kool

Nospinzone · 11-01-09, 07:28 PM

My car has sat for over a month on several occasions. The battery had plenty of power to easily start the car.

Helmar · 11-02-09, 04:20 AM

I once got stuck 1/2 out of my garage and needed to call for assistance.

At the time, I had both AAA and Lexus Link.

I thought for a bit and decided to use Lexus Link to call for help, since I'd never done so.

They sent out AAA!

Oh, did someone ask how did I get stuck 1/2 out of my garage? This was in my LS430, it was winter, and the driveway was pure ice. I backed 1/2 out and the car lost traction and started sliding to the right. I stopped since I didn't want to collide with the side of the garage!

HBH

snoylekim · 11-02-09, 05:29 AM

Yes, that's true here as well..had to use BMW assist once ...30 minutes later, the local Triple A truck showed up..

usermel · 11-02-09, 09:21 PM

Just found out something here i didnt know. Lexus Lnik sends what I already have,AAA! Thanks for the info. Hope things go swell for you with the new 2007 LS460, great car!!! L.G.N.M

Helmar · 11-03-09, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by usermel

Lexus Lnik sends what I already have,AAA!

True, but without Lexus Link, you're car won't call AAA or the police automatically if you're unconscious due to an accident.

HBH

Nospinzone · 11-03-09, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by usermel

Just fund out something here i didnt know. Lexus Lnik sends what I already have,AAA! Thanks for the info. Hope things go swell for you with the new 2007 LS460, great car!!! L.G.N.M

So cancel your AAA membership, no sense paying them.

All of these services use existing infrastructure. You can't expect Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, Infiniti, et al to maintain their own private fleet of tow trucks across the country.

tromly · 11-03-09, 04:25 PM

Hey welcome to CL, glad your questions were answered, congrats on the purchase !!

RGSW · 11-03-09, 06:33 PM

AAA is based on the subscriber, not the automobile (as is Lexus Roadside). With AAA, you are covered no matter whose car you are riding in.

G2Lexus · 11-04-09, 03:51 PM

Does anyone use their Lexus Link for anything? I've hit my button twice trying to open the garage door. Turns out you're gonna talk to someone after you hit that button...no way to cancel that I've found. Real friendly folks every time.

Nospinzone · 11-04-09, 05:13 PM

I've hit my button twice trying to open the garage door.

They probably have your picture on a dart board in the office!

G2Lexus · 11-05-09, 05:47 AM

LOL - probably! The second time I did it I thought about jumping out of the car and leaving them hanging but I didn't know if they would send an ambulance.