Man, the Lexus service people were shocked to see so many miles in the engine!
08-01-01, 07:32 AM
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Presumably the oil was not changed..........should you have engine problems within the warranty period I would bet that the dealer will no longer consider them as warrantied problems.
Possibly your sister will be willing to pay for the new motor out of her allowance......
Possibly your sister will be willing to pay for the new motor out of her allowance......
08-01-01, 10:23 AM
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I'm NOT SHOCKED !!!
Originally posted by epk
When we went to get the RX300 serviced, I didn't realize my sister put 30,000 miles in like a year or so. The service person said the engine could have blew up with so many miles without service.
When we went to get the RX300 serviced, I didn't realize my sister put 30,000 miles in like a year or so. The service person said the engine could have blew up with so many miles without service.
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08-01-01, 11:34 AM
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Originally posted by epk
Hey every engine has its flaws
Lexus is the king, hey just think:
If you were to put 30,000 miles without service and stuff in an american car, it is sure to break down or blow up =P.
Hey every engine has its flaws
Lexus is the king, hey just think:
If you were to put 30,000 miles without service and stuff in an american car, it is sure to break down or blow up =P.
08-01-01, 10:21 PM
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Be fair guys!
American built engines are now available that require NO service for 100K. American built BMW X5 has pre-paid scheduled maintenance (interval ??).
Out of curiosity, how long did it take to do 30,000 miles? Service has both mileage and time (which ever comes first) restrictions.
Salim
American built engines are now available that require NO service for 100K. American built BMW X5 has pre-paid scheduled maintenance (interval ??).
Out of curiosity, how long did it take to do 30,000 miles? Service has both mileage and time (which ever comes first) restrictions.
Salim
08-02-01, 02:27 PM
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Your point is well taken, Salim, but service, at least to this one time gaspump jockey, includes regular oil and filter changes. I know of NO car company who would be willing to guarantee the mechanical integrity of their motor in the absence of adequate lubrication. Other service issues such as plugs, points (oh, right, we haven't had those for a couple of decades), etc, sure. But the implication here, tho epk did not come out and confirm it, is that there were no oil changes. Not a car I want to buy used.
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08-05-01, 06:17 AM
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Originally posted by epk
When we went to get the RX300 serviced, I didn't realize my sister put 30,000 miles in like a year or so. The service person said the engine could have blew up with so many miles without service.
When we went to get the RX300 serviced, I didn't realize my sister put 30,000 miles in like a year or so. The service person said the engine could have blew up with so many miles without service.
Any engine, no matter what brand needs some maintenance. Without it, things wear down significantly and will not last as long as you expect.
This is a nightmare of a story, 30K miles without service. How could you treat this Lexus Baby this way? :-)
08-05-01, 09:29 AM
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Originally posted by salimshah
Be fair guys!
American built engines are now available that require NO service for 100K.
Salim
Be fair guys!
American built engines are now available that require NO service for 100K.
Salim
my 2 cents!
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