90K price breakdown?
03-12-13, 03:30 AM
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90K price breakdown?
I got this from my local Lexus dealership. I can't figure out the justification for the major price differences between the three. I can't see a need for the "Dealer" and "Dealer Plus", can anyone?
03-12-13, 05:09 AM
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Well clearly the "dealer plus" gives you a couple more fluid changes (minimal cost, easy DIY), balancing your wheels (probably don't need it), Looks like they just go through the car and clean everything possible and replace every filter. But definitely not $1825 worth! If you look around here on the forum, you will find a DIY for just about anything on these cars that will save you loads of money.
Excuse me if you just picked this up for show. Not trying to slam you. haha
Excuse me if you just picked this up for show. Not trying to slam you. haha
03-12-13, 02:18 PM
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Well clearly the "dealer plus" gives you a couple more fluid changes (minimal cost, easy DIY), balancing your wheels (probably don't need it), Looks like they just go through the car and clean everything possible and replace every filter. But definitely not $1825 worth! If you look around here on the forum, you will find a DIY for just about anything on these cars that will save you loads of money.
Excuse me if you just picked this up for show. Not trying to slam you. haha
Excuse me if you just picked this up for show. Not trying to slam you. haha
1. Perform Fuel/Air Induction Ystem Clean-up Service
2. Install Premium Engine Oil and Fuel System Conditioners
3. See Service Advisor about BG Lifetime Protection Plan
4. Perform 4 Wheel Balance
6. ReplaceFront and Rear Wiper Blades
7. Replace Fuel Cap Gasket
8. Perform Mass Air Flow Sensor Clean-Up Service
9. Perform Crankcase Oil Cleaning Service
10. Upgrade to Complete Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maybe you can enlighten me on the price difference of $762.20? This was why I labeled the subject as 90k price breakdown.
03-12-13, 04:34 PM
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If by saying "clearly" you completely understand the prices for:
1. Perform Fuel/Air Induction Ystem Clean-up Service $8 can of throttle body cleaner and a couple of paper towels.
2. Install Premium Engine Oil and Fuel System ConditionersDepends on what "premium" means. $3 for a can of fuel system cleaner.
3. See Service Advisor about BG Lifetime Protection PlanExtended warranties usually exclude everything that is likely to happen and is expensive.
4. Perform 4 Wheel BalanceNot necessary unless your car shakes at high speed.
6. ReplaceFront and Rear Wiper Blades$20 per blade and auto parts store will install for free.
7. Replace Fuel Cap GasketBasically a big O-ring.Not necessary unless you get a CEL and a trouble code indicating a vacuum leak in the EVAP system.
8. Perform Mass Air Flow Sensor Clean-Up Service$8 can of MAF cleaner and 20 minutes to remove/replace intake bellows
9. Perform Crankcase Oil Cleaning ServiceNeed more specifics
10. Upgrade to Complete Automatic Transmission Fluid:Only fluid approved is Toyota Type IV. About $12/quart.
Maybe you can enlighten me on the price difference of $762.20? This was why I labeled the subject as 90k price breakdown.
1. Perform Fuel/Air Induction Ystem Clean-up Service $8 can of throttle body cleaner and a couple of paper towels.
2. Install Premium Engine Oil and Fuel System ConditionersDepends on what "premium" means. $3 for a can of fuel system cleaner.
3. See Service Advisor about BG Lifetime Protection PlanExtended warranties usually exclude everything that is likely to happen and is expensive.
4. Perform 4 Wheel BalanceNot necessary unless your car shakes at high speed.
6. ReplaceFront and Rear Wiper Blades$20 per blade and auto parts store will install for free.
7. Replace Fuel Cap GasketBasically a big O-ring.Not necessary unless you get a CEL and a trouble code indicating a vacuum leak in the EVAP system.
8. Perform Mass Air Flow Sensor Clean-Up Service$8 can of MAF cleaner and 20 minutes to remove/replace intake bellows
9. Perform Crankcase Oil Cleaning ServiceNeed more specifics
10. Upgrade to Complete Automatic Transmission Fluid:Only fluid approved is Toyota Type IV. About $12/quart.
Maybe you can enlighten me on the price difference of $762.20? This was why I labeled the subject as 90k price breakdown.
Basically a bunch of really simple stuff to generate lots of $ for the dealer.
03-12-13, 05:03 PM
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03-12-13, 05:08 PM
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If you do it yourself in about 5 hours you just made $97.60/hr. Not bad, plus you get the added benefit of knowing the exact condition of any parts or fluids you replace so you have a much better idea of the condition of your vehicle.
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03-13-13, 07:30 AM
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What is the add "conditioner" in trans fluid?
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03-13-13, 11:20 AM
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