Hey guys, i'm in Orlando here, wondering if anyone here has gotten the following changed to let me know any input as if the pricing is fair.... It looks justifiable IMO, considering I get a loaner for a week probably, and the fact that if anything happens, lexus claims full responsibility vs. independent mechanic.

So far I requested for my 06 GS430:

-Rear Diff fluid change
-Trans Fluid Flush
-Timing belt
-Water pump
-Brake Fluid Flush
-Rad Fluid Flush

I was told it was $1100 out the door. I would usually DIY the whole thing, but I just can't find a good day to do it as I'm always busy with something, alongside that I need a car just about everyday.

Also, will Lexus take the car in for mantainence w/ air suspension installed? I'm kind of nervous over that.

 

Thats a Good deal.. they usually run $1300-1400 normally, Some dealers even charge more than that..

 

ty 1QWK, I felt like it was a good discount, but I don't know as I don't run my car to Lexus often.

I was told it was a 15-20% off discount (service advisor hooks it up over there for me and my uncle all the time).

Thanks! Will probably drop off the car next week or the following week.

Although I baby my vehicle.... I've neglected it's service mantanence over the years w/ the rear diff fluid and brake fluid flush and etc.... Only thing I've changed recently is Spark Plugs & filters inside and out.

 

You should be fine as long as you do major intervals with a Lexus Dealer. They'll take care of you.

 

An execellent deal. Too good be true. TIming belt and water pump cost alone is already at least $1K.

Ask them how they do the tranny flush. I don't think they can do the flush with the GS.

 

I am getting ready to do the 90k service too on my 06 gs430.

One shop that was recommended by a guy who owns a ISF wanted $800.

Another friend of mine got me a guy who works at the Lexus dealer. $400 for labor and about $360 in parts from Sewell. Belt timing belt and pullys. Im going with this guy. I am at 89700 miles.

 

Wowsers..... I guess I'm getting a great deal then hahaha, I'll post the bill up just for verification for you guys later!

That's a damn deal right there! My uncle's negotiating to see if he can still get it a bit lower . I will update you guys on what happens this upcoming Monday as Mon/Tues I will do the drop-off.

 

Be sure to remind them to inflated ur air bag before lift ur car up !!! Just FYI

 

inflate, or deflate? TY for the heads up

 

Haha deflated !

 

ahhhhh, gotcha! Is there a reason why? I have UAS bags, not Airrex or the others that are the thinner bags.

 

Clearence maybe?

 

I didn't do any of those flushing or water pump change etc lol (should I have done those?) ..but she ran like a champ at 250k KM with easeeeeee

 

I would see a bigger clearance issue if all the bags are fully deflated though, not inflated I'll be sending the car out either tomorrow or the day after so i'll report back with feedback when I get back from dealer..... great time to head to the beach or go on a short trip out of town with wifey heh....

flushing transmission fluid? It helps to extend transmission life, for the rear diff oil change, yeah... that should definitely be changed on normal intervals, or else your rear diff might seize or wear out the gears... it saves big bucks to do the small stuff. As for your car, is it a gs430? because the 430 is the only car with a timing belt vs the chains in the 300 (06), 350, 450h, and 460. Water pump doesn't need to be changed, but it's good to have it changed since you're already under there accessing the timing belt.

 

When I spoke with the Lexus dealer local to me( and called a few more just to verify) they said the trans is a non servicing trans for the 3rd Gen GS....