What should I pay for the 90k service?
10-31-14, 01:16 PM
#1
Intermediate
Thread Starter
What should I pay for the 90k service?
What is the going rate for the 90k service? Should I have the dealer do it, or there is a Lexus service facility here (not authorized) with mostly ex Lexus dealer service guys working there. They have a large following.
10-31-14, 01:28 PM
#2
Where's your comfort level?
I've not used the Lexus dealer for that type of service, mainly due to cost.
I have used the Lexus service guys here in our area (Davenport) and have good results with them. They also provided a loaner.
I've also used Toyota, which seemed to be cheaper and just as good. Rates will vary depending on your area. Best thing to do is call around get the task quoted.
What I paid in Texas may to relate at all to Alabama...
I've not used the Lexus dealer for that type of service, mainly due to cost.
I have used the Lexus service guys here in our area (Davenport) and have good results with them. They also provided a loaner.
I've also used Toyota, which seemed to be cheaper and just as good. Rates will vary depending on your area. Best thing to do is call around get the task quoted.
What I paid in Texas may to relate at all to Alabama...
10-31-14, 07:21 PM
#3
Are you planning on replacing the timing belt? You don't need to do everything, depends on your particular situation.
The Lexus dealer is almost always higher labor rate and full retail on parts.
I suggest you make a list of exactly what you want accomplished and get a quote from each in order to make your decision.
The Lexus dealer is almost always higher labor rate and full retail on parts.
I suggest you make a list of exactly what you want accomplished and get a quote from each in order to make your decision.
Last edited by chunkyda; 10-31-14 at 07:24 PM.
10-31-14, 07:28 PM
#4
July 2014 90,000 service starts at $1100 not including the water pump. mine with water pump was $1,558.98. most of that is labor, over $1,000 as they check a lot of stuff and took all of 2 days. very nice loaner included
10-31-14, 08:22 PM
#5
Moderator
If you are looking to minimize maint cost but still take good care of the car avoid paying for the "services packs" that dealers push on customers (15k, 30k, 60k,90k, etc) For the most part these packaged services are a costly rip off. Instead perform service per the maintenance manual schedule in a la carte fashion. And do as much of small easy stuff (oil change, air filters, brakes, differential fluid change, etc) yourself and only use shop for more difficult or complex work (like TB/WP replacement). And even then buy the OEM Lexus parts yourself on line at a discount and then shop by phone for lowest labor only quote at respected shops/dealer that work on Lexus.
10-31-14, 08:25 PM
#6
If you are looking to minimize maint cost but still take good care of the car avoid paying for the "services packs" that dealers push on customers (15k, 30k, 60k,90k, etc) For the most part these packaged services are a costly rip off. Instead perform service per the maintenance manual schedule in a la carte fashion. And do as much of small easy stuff (oil change, air filters, brakes, differential fluid change, etc) yourself and only use shop for more difficult or complex work (like TB/WP replacement). And even then buy the OEM Lexus parts yourself on line at a discount and then shop by phone for lowest labor only quote at respected shops/dealer that work on Lexus.
10-31-14, 08:39 PM
#7
Racer
decide what you want done and take it to a Toyota dealer. That is what I did two months ago. They did a great job. Got new spark plus, new transmission fluid, timing belt and water pump and a new wheel bearing assembly. Cost me $2500 Not cheap but there is nothing cheap when it comes to service on an LS
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11-01-14, 07:07 AM
#9
Had my 90,000 mile service this past March. Lexus dealer (parts & labor) quoted $1,300 +.
I decided to purchase the parts myself (all OEM) mostly on-line.
Aisin Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump TKT-021, includes matched idler and tensioner bearings, gaskets and o-rings.
2-gallons Toyota Super Long Life coolant.
Toyota thermostat, gasket, o-ring and drive (serpentine belt).
Total parts; $ 309.63
Local NAPA Auto service shop supplied the labor: $ 354.59
Total cost: $ 664.22
The mechanic that performed the work had previously worked for a local Toyota dealer for several years and was very familiar with the Lexus engine.
I decided to purchase the parts myself (all OEM) mostly on-line.
Aisin Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump TKT-021, includes matched idler and tensioner bearings, gaskets and o-rings.
2-gallons Toyota Super Long Life coolant.
Toyota thermostat, gasket, o-ring and drive (serpentine belt).
Total parts; $ 309.63
Local NAPA Auto service shop supplied the labor: $ 354.59
Total cost: $ 664.22
The mechanic that performed the work had previously worked for a local Toyota dealer for several years and was very familiar with the Lexus engine.
11-01-14, 07:34 AM
#10
Moderator
This can save serious cash because OEM parts can almost always be ordered on line at a significant discount.
Obviously a dealer or shop would prefer to charge customer full retail for the parts that they obtain wholesale in addition to profit on labor rate. Parts margin is gravy for them. But they will generally agree to work for labor rates which still provide them with a reasonable profit. I prefer that dealers and independent shops make the really big profits on someone else besides me.
Last edited by Jabberwock; 11-01-14 at 09:00 AM.
11-01-14, 09:00 AM
#11
Actually luck is not required. Many but not all shops have no issue quoting labor rates to instal customer supplied parts. Very few want to work with unknown brand X parts. The key it is to explain up front that you have Toyota/Lexus OEM parts ready to be installed. I have rarely had a problem getting labor rates quoted over the phone when I explained I had brand new OEM parts that needed to be installed.
This can save serious cash because OEM parts can almost always be ordered on line at a significant discount.
Obviously a dealer or shop would prefer to charge customer full retail for the parts that they obtain wholesale in addition to profit on labor rate. Parts margin is gravy for them. But they will generally agree to work for labor rates which still provide them with a reasonable profit. I prefer that dealers and independent shops make the really big profits on someone else besides me.
This can save serious cash because OEM parts can almost always be ordered on line at a significant discount.
Obviously a dealer or shop would prefer to charge customer full retail for the parts that they obtain wholesale in addition to profit on labor rate. Parts margin is gravy for them. But they will generally agree to work for labor rates which still provide them with a reasonable profit. I prefer that dealers and independent shops make the really big profits on someone else besides me.
11-01-14, 07:52 PM
#12
Pole Position
My lexus dealer was more than happy to install the Aisin TKT 021 (if I recall correctly) kit in my LS430.
I went to the dealer to have them disable the auto-tilt on the steering wheel, and told them I had a timing belt kit in my trunk. I told the service advisor I had the kit in my trunk, my mechanic was going to install it for $700, and if they were interested in matching the price, I'd be down to do it right then and there. The service advisor said he'd have the tech check out the parts while they did my steering wheel.
I chilled out at the dealer for 30 minutes or so and the service advisor came back and said the parts looked great and got me an ES350 to drive over the weekend. It was a great experience except for the Es350, which had way worse NVH performance than our LS430s.
I went to the dealer to have them disable the auto-tilt on the steering wheel, and told them I had a timing belt kit in my trunk. I told the service advisor I had the kit in my trunk, my mechanic was going to install it for $700, and if they were interested in matching the price, I'd be down to do it right then and there. The service advisor said he'd have the tech check out the parts while they did my steering wheel.
I chilled out at the dealer for 30 minutes or so and the service advisor came back and said the parts looked great and got me an ES350 to drive over the weekend. It was a great experience except for the Es350, which had way worse NVH performance than our LS430s.
11-06-14, 07:45 PM
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