Ironman50

I have never been a fan of these high priced recommended mile services at Lexus dealership - I get my car serviced at the dealership because they are professional and I trust them - typically just oil changes - I just hit 120K mi - Suggested services are : (1) oil change (2) check brakes (3) coolant flush (4) brake fluid flush (5) differential fluid flush (6) new spark plugs - not paying $1,680 - thoughts and comments would be appreciated.

jgscott

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I'm about the same as you on who I let service my car when I don't fell like doing it myself. See if you can get a relation with a Toyota dealer near you and ask for the car to go to a long time Master tech. I have also found that for some strange reason if you give them your own parts, the same service labor cost is less. I don't know why and don't question it.

Hues10

I love the “check brakes” item as part of the cost. Just think what it would cost if you need something done on the brakes. I am all for a business trying to make money for services provided, yes the capitalist way, just not going to make the money off of me for something I can do myself. Just waiting for an EV to be spec’d to get over 400 miles range (for a reasonable price), then there will be no need to do these services. It’s coming, but until then, I will enjoy driving my 2013 GSH. Wow, 10 years old now. I still think the interior layout is soothing and well thought out. No “IPAD” looking thing in the middle of the dash. Buttons where there should be buttons, etc.

AJLex19

I would ask how much for each service individually and then decide which ones you'd like to get done with them. Prices from my experience with Lexus dealerships (NY/NJ pricing):

• An oil/filter change at the dealership is $125 (specials usually run for $69.99 for synthetic).
• My preferred dealer wanted around $500 to $600 to do the spark plugs at 60k (this included parts and labor). Seems to be a big range in pricing for plugs depending on your locale. I didn't do the plugs. Currently sitting at 68k miles.
• Differential Fluid: There is both the front and rear. I've gotten quotes of $150 for each. I did the rear differential with my local mechanic at 48k miles (fluid was dirty but didn't feel much of a difference in terms of everyday driving). Have never done the front differential.
• Coolant Flush: This should be $200 or less. You might be able to find dealers offerings specials for $150-$175.

In terms of your oil change and brakes, not sure when you last did them, but you may not need to do them now depending on how recently you had those services done.

Personally, at 120k, i'd only opt for them to do the rear differential, coolant flush and an oil change. Everything else, i'd get done with my trusted local guys.

PGA71

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AJ,
If my dealer charged $125 for OC, I would go every time to them. Mine charges double and go to my local guy that does it for $100. I don't mess with dirty fluids anymore. When Lexus Dealer mails me the $89 coupon which include tire rotation I go.
From just doing my spark plugs, I can say that $500 is a fair price because there is a fair number of components that need to be taken off and moved to be able to get to the plugs which includes $80 for the parts. Not to mention putting everything back with proper torque. Again, mine charges double, but I like doing that type of work.