jagtoes

I just hit 10K with my 2008 and asked the dealer to send me the info and cost on the 10K service. This is what I got so it looks like I'll be doing this myself. How does this compare to your local costs?

Services for Lexus ES350 2008 at 10000 miles
Preferred Total
Only $241.00

Plus tax: includes all parts and labor selected in Minimum, Preferred and Additional Service Recommendations.
Preferred Recommendations

5300 Replace key fob batterys $29.90
Preferred Service Total: $29.90 Additional Services to Consider

6010 Complete Detail (All models except LX470 and GX470) $199.00
6020 Complete Detail LX470 and GX470 $249.00
6050 NYSI (includes $30.00 transport fee) $67.00

6060 FREE BODY ESTIMATE $0.00
6070 Loaner Car Gas Charge $15.00
Additional Service Total: $15.00 Minimum Recommended Services

1010 Replace engine oil and filter $0.00
1020 Road test vehicle $0.00
1031 Rotate tires (if applicable) $0.00
3030 Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts $0.00
3040 Inspect ball joints and dust covers $0.00
3070 Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs $0.00
3090 Inspect drive shaft/propeller shaft dust boots $0.00
3120 Inspect Steering linkage and boots $0.00
3260 Inspect engine air cleaner element $0.00
3270 Inspect chassis body nuts & bolts $0.00

4020 10,000 mile service discount $-83.96
Minimum Service Total: $196.10
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Your new vehicle limited warranty requires that you perform the scheduled maintenance at the times or mileages shown in your operators manual. If you do not do so, and your vehicle fails as a result of your failure to maintain your vehicle properly, repairs of the failure may not be covered under your warranty.

Package Codes: mn5202, vc0001, pr0034, ad0002, ac0001,


Preferred Total: $241.00
The maintenance suggested by Lexus selected above meets or exceeds factory recommendation:

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slider71

$29.90 to replace two keyfob batteries? Literally takes 3 minutes to do (includes Googling to find out how to take the keyfob apart) and both batteries were less than $10 at Radio Shack.

miniz

I'd take the free oil change and tire rotation. That is nice. But $29.90 to change key for batteries? Are they kidding? First off, the batteries shouldn't need to be changed after only a year. They should last 3-5 years. Secondly, you can buy the batteries at Wal-Mart for $3 each and it takes 2-5 minutes to get them installed.
$15 for a loaner car? Most people aren't going to use $15 worth of gas in less than one day. That is also a rip-off. The loaner should be free (both of Lexus dealers that I have done business with offer free ES350 or IS350's until your car is done).
$199 to detail the car is steep. An ES isn't that difficult. $150-175 (for black) is more realistic.

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

The dealer is a rip-off. Go elsewhere, IMHO.

Concerning the fob batteries. My IS-F manual tells me to change the batteries every year. My wife's ES manual is silent on the subject. I will be changing both every year. Remember these are not like the remote fobs we used in the "old days" these get deployed a lot more. Just walking up to the car and turning on the puddle lamps and inside lights exercises the fob. Then unlocking the door, starting and stopping the car, opening the trunk and etc. All these activities, and I'm sure a lot more, will deplete the battery. Changing it every year is good insurance. And, it's really not expensive.

Lou

Dave Mac

I think your dealer is a thief - I paid $56 at 10,000 miles for an oil change which always includes all of the "inspects" and keeps the car in compliance with all warranty requirements. I replaced my key fob batteries for a few dollars at about 24 mos. I think the system may alert you to low batteries but I replaced mine anyway even though I was not experiencing any loss of performance. Tire rotations are either done by me or Discount Tire for free.

Dave Mac

MD350

On my 2 1/2 year old, 40K mile ES350, the low battery light just lit up 2 days ago (for the keyfob). Why would you replace the battery before the car tells you it is low?

miniz

Exactly. The car will tell you. You got almost 3 years out of the battery. Not surprising.

AlexusAnja

The dealers would replace your seats every year if they could. Hey, dealers are around to make money, not just "inspect" you car and send you on your merry way. If they can perform some function, whether it's too early or not really required, that money in the accounts for them. Everyone just needs to be more conscious of what they have and how long they're SUPPOSE to last, not when the dealer wants to replace them.

LexBob2

My car will be three years old at the end of April. I got the low key fob battery warning message last week. Battery was $4.99 at Radio Shack and replacement instructions are in the owners manual.

MD350

Thanks for the info, I will look into that!

Recently, I valet parked my car in a NYC garage for two days. The valet told me they keep the keyfob in the car. I think that is what killed my battery.

pestleman0

That meant two days without it being locked.

MD350

Yes, very true. But it was in the hotel's underground garage.

Macklin

Whow! I would not want my key fob left sitting in my car...anywhere.

Mine will be 3yo in May. Just got the low battery notification two weeks ago. $5 at Radio Shack.

MD350

Yeah, I found out afterwards when the attendent could not find the fob when I picked my car up...it was thrown under the driver's seat and they finally dug it out. Lesson learned.

And yes, I too went to radio shack yesterday and replaced the battery myself. Thanks for everyone's help.

jeffofla

I replaced my batteries about 2 weeks ago at $4.99 each from Radio Shack. It took longer to take the leather sheath off and on of the Fob than it did to open it up and replace the battery.