Question on Pricing For Maintenance
#46
Pole Position
I own an Acura now and only take it once a year for tire rotation and oil change - but price is well under what Lexus charges. I only wanted to gauge what the 18 month and 24 month services charged since as I have been shopping for a new Lexus some dealers are offering a 2nd year scheduled maintenance free with deal.
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LexusWest (06-20-18)
#47
i just bought a 2016 rx450h. absolutely love it!!!
my plan is to do oil changes ONLY at lexus dealers. It might $100-150. Here is why im ok with that. They will test drive and tell me what else needs to be done. They will fix any potential warranty issues that i may have!
the air filter and cabin filter i'll do my self.
and tire rotations i'll get done outside.
once my warranty is over i'll be brining my own oil and filter to valvoline (they charge $30 to install oil and filter) and we can call it a day.
BUT i do love the multi point inspections where they not only drive but tell you whats wrong with the car. or tell you brake life etc. imo worth going to dealer (for OIL CHANGE (ONLY)) until you are in warranty period.
my plan is to do oil changes ONLY at lexus dealers. It might $100-150. Here is why im ok with that. They will test drive and tell me what else needs to be done. They will fix any potential warranty issues that i may have!
the air filter and cabin filter i'll do my self.
and tire rotations i'll get done outside.
once my warranty is over i'll be brining my own oil and filter to valvoline (they charge $30 to install oil and filter) and we can call it a day.
BUT i do love the multi point inspections where they not only drive but tell you whats wrong with the car. or tell you brake life etc. imo worth going to dealer (for OIL CHANGE (ONLY)) until you are in warranty period.
#48
Lead Lap
i just bought a 2016 rx450h. absolutely love it!!!
my plan is to do oil changes ONLY at lexus dealers. It might $100-150. Here is why im ok with that. They will test drive and tell me what else needs to be done. They will fix any potential warranty issues that i may have!
the air filter and cabin filter i'll do my self.
and tire rotations i'll get done outside.
once my warranty is over i'll be brining my own oil and filter to valvoline (they charge $30 to install oil and filter) and we can call it a day.
BUT i do love the multi point inspections where they not only drive but tell you whats wrong with the car. or tell you brake life etc. imo worth going to dealer (for OIL CHANGE (ONLY)) until you are in warranty period.
my plan is to do oil changes ONLY at lexus dealers. It might $100-150. Here is why im ok with that. They will test drive and tell me what else needs to be done. They will fix any potential warranty issues that i may have!
the air filter and cabin filter i'll do my self.
and tire rotations i'll get done outside.
once my warranty is over i'll be brining my own oil and filter to valvoline (they charge $30 to install oil and filter) and we can call it a day.
BUT i do love the multi point inspections where they not only drive but tell you whats wrong with the car. or tell you brake life etc. imo worth going to dealer (for OIL CHANGE (ONLY)) until you are in warranty period.
#49
Yes but the paperwork wont say "lexus". Id rather pay 3 times the price for it to say "Lexus" thanks.
#50
i just bought a 2016 rx450h. absolutely love it!!!
my plan is to do oil changes ONLY at lexus dealers. It might $100-150. Here is why im ok with that. They will test drive and tell me what else needs to be done. They will fix any potential warranty issues that i may have!
the air filter and cabin filter i'll do my self.
and tire rotations i'll get done outside.
once my warranty is over i'll be brining my own oil and filter to valvoline (they charge $30 to install oil and filter) and we can call it a day.
BUT i do love the multi point inspections where they not only drive but tell you whats wrong with the car. or tell you brake life etc. imo worth going to dealer (for OIL CHANGE (ONLY)) until you are in warranty period.
my plan is to do oil changes ONLY at lexus dealers. It might $100-150. Here is why im ok with that. They will test drive and tell me what else needs to be done. They will fix any potential warranty issues that i may have!
the air filter and cabin filter i'll do my self.
and tire rotations i'll get done outside.
once my warranty is over i'll be brining my own oil and filter to valvoline (they charge $30 to install oil and filter) and we can call it a day.
BUT i do love the multi point inspections where they not only drive but tell you whats wrong with the car. or tell you brake life etc. imo worth going to dealer (for OIL CHANGE (ONLY)) until you are in warranty period.
#51
#52
but id rather pay $40 more for an oil change and have Lexus take care of all warranty work while the car is there.
Its really that simple. There are some technical things that Id rather trust a Lexus Mechanic with than a Toyota mechanic. In fact my front seat is cracking a bit and no matter how hard i try to clean, its like that. Im 99.9% sure Toyota dealership wont do any warranty work.
And really the different for oil change should be $30-60 more at Lexus.
#53
Racer
i was kidding guys.
but id rather pay $40 more for an oil change and have Lexus take care of all warranty work while the car is there.
Its really that simple. There are some technical things that Id rather trust a Lexus Mechanic with than a Toyota mechanic. In fact my front seat is cracking a bit and no matter how hard i try to clean, its like that. Im 99.9% sure Toyota dealership wont do any warranty work.
And really the different for oil change should be $30-60 more at Lexus.
but id rather pay $40 more for an oil change and have Lexus take care of all warranty work while the car is there.
Its really that simple. There are some technical things that Id rather trust a Lexus Mechanic with than a Toyota mechanic. In fact my front seat is cracking a bit and no matter how hard i try to clean, its like that. Im 99.9% sure Toyota dealership wont do any warranty work.
And really the different for oil change should be $30-60 more at Lexus.
As far as "trusting" a Lexus mechanic over a Toyota mechanic, don't kid yourself. They're no different, other than probably being more familiar with their own brand.
#54
Driver School Candidate
Just had my car serviced at 15000 miles at the local Toyota dealer. In and out in 30 minutes and it cost around $31. They did the tire rotation and multi point inspection.
I found the lounge about the same as Lexus - good coffee, sofas and big screen TV.
To top it all, they gave me a wash coupon for the nearby car wash which I visit often and it costs around $14.
I found the lounge about the same as Lexus - good coffee, sofas and big screen TV.
To top it all, they gave me a wash coupon for the nearby car wash which I visit often and it costs around $14.
#55
Driver School Candidate
On my 10K service, I asked Sewell Lexus in Dallas to provide pricing for the 5K services and the 10K services. These was quoted last month:
These prices were a shock to me. Most of these maintenance service I can do myself. Does anybody have the Lexus recommended instructions for these type of services?
- 5K services was $105.19. The listed major service was:
- tire rotation
- replacing smart key battery
- re-torque nuts and bolts of drive shaft (AWD).
- 10K service was $310.80. The listed major service was:
- Oil and filter change with 0-20W
- replace cabin filter
- tire rotation
- fuel treatment service
- tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
- 30K Service was $678.54. The listed major service was:
- Oil and filter change with 0-20W
- replace cabin filter
- replace brake fluid
- replace engine filter
- replace smart key battery
- tire rotation
- air/fuel induction system service
- re-torque nuts and bolts on chassis
These prices were a shock to me. Most of these maintenance service I can do myself. Does anybody have the Lexus recommended instructions for these type of services?
#56
Lexus Test Driver
You ARE NOT required to have a Lexus dealer perform maintenance to maintain warranty but you DO have to follow the manufacturer's recommended service schedule.
#58
Maintenance costs will vary greatly by what you do and how much you drive. If you follow the Lexus provided guide and DIY or at a non dealership it would be pretty cheap. If you go to Lexus prepare to fork over your wallet, they'll only take what they need I'm sure.
Generally speaking I expect my maintenance costs around $125 a year average including banking that year to year for the more expensive stuff to come in the future. Always remember if you ask for a whatever thousand mile service most shops have a "default package" which does not match the Lexus guidelines for needed maintenance (always exceeds greatly).
Generally speaking I expect my maintenance costs around $125 a year average including banking that year to year for the more expensive stuff to come in the future. Always remember if you ask for a whatever thousand mile service most shops have a "default package" which does not match the Lexus guidelines for needed maintenance (always exceeds greatly).
#59
Lexus Test Driver
Maintenance costs will vary greatly by what you do and how much you drive. If you follow the Lexus provided guide and DIY or at a non dealership it would be pretty cheap. If you go to Lexus prepare to fork over your wallet, they'll only take what they need I'm sure.
Generally speaking I expect my maintenance costs around $125 a year average including banking that year to year for the more expensive stuff to come in the future. Always remember if you ask for a whatever thousand mile service most shops have a "default package" which does not match the Lexus guidelines for needed maintenance (always exceeds greatly).
Generally speaking I expect my maintenance costs around $125 a year average including banking that year to year for the more expensive stuff to come in the future. Always remember if you ask for a whatever thousand mile service most shops have a "default package" which does not match the Lexus guidelines for needed maintenance (always exceeds greatly).
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Cocal (03-10-19)
#60
You must also be the same guy that pays 3x the cost for a product because it has an Apple logo on it. I have some custom ice cubes I can sell you that have a Lexus logo on it.