emory2001

I always take my RX to Lexus for the regular servicing every 5,000 miles. Most of these interval services run $160-$300. I'm coming up on the 90,000 mile service, which is $580. Has anyone asked your dealership to omit certain items from the 90,000 service to reduce the cost, and if so, which ones? This seems outrageous for what is typically an oil change and a few system checks. I know it includes replacing wiper blades, which I do need, but $580 is steep for regular maintenance.

Kopavi

If you have a reputable Toyota dealer nearby they can perform the maintenance at rates lower than you will pay at a Lexus dealer. Some of the 90K items you can easily do yourself: air filter, cabin filter and replacing smart key battery. I would at least place the call and see what they say.

Many Toyota dealers perform maintenance using a color grid that corresponds to your mileage. The service below is from a Toyota dealer in AZ - always good to check the dealers service specials or coupons as well.

emory2001

Thanks, that's a good idea.

Freds430

I never go in a say I want the 10,000, 20,000 or 50,000 mile service. Every 10,000 miles ask for an oil change and tire rotation at the Lexus/Toyota dealership. This should be less than $80. Every 30,000 miles the brake fluid needs to be changed and about $100. Every 20,000 miles change the air and cabin filters. This combined takes five minutes and the air filter can be bought on line at Lexus Parts World for $18. The cabin air filter can be bought at Walmart for $18, It is the Fram Fresh Breeze #10285 with carbon and baking soda to filter the air. Wiper blade inserts again can be bought at Lexus Parts World for $20 for both refills and takes five minutes to replace. You are done until 100,000 miles. At Lexus Parts World use cl5 in the promo code for 10% discount. If you go in an ask for the 10,000, 20,000 30,000 maintenance you will be paying big bucks for a lot more items you do not need checked and inspected. Once a year replace the key fob battery cr2032. Keep receipts for everything. I take my oil filter bought at Lexus Parts World and 5 quart jug of Mobil 1 purchased at Walmart for $24 to my local Toyota dealer and they charge me $15 labor for the oil and $20 for the tire rotation.

budwom

Yup, definitely don't specify a particular mileage service (e.g. 90k).

I go to the good local Toyota dealer, specify a la carte what stuff I want done that appears in the Lexus manual (e.g. oil change, cabin air filter, re-torquing, etc) and I generally pay approximately 40% of the Lexus charge. It's been wonderful thus far.

raylor4

I agree with budwom. Tell the service writer what you want, not what you don't want.
I use Toyota. I'm more comfortable there. Take your service manual with you to Toyota and point to the things you want.
Hope this helps.
Ray A.