kphu

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I took my baby in the for the 60K service recently at a local toyo dealership. I found out that my neighbor across the street is a master lex tech and now works for the toyo dealership. I got him to work on my car.

The dealership charged me $340 for the 60K service which wasn't too bad. While working on the truck he noticed a dead caliper so the dealership called me and asked if they could fixed that....they quoted $1,200. I was like what???? I didn't notice anything on the truck in terms of braking. I told them no, just do the 60k service and I'll have my brother address the brake issue.

A 2 hr trip to drop off the truck at my brother's and a few days later I got the truck back. Costs for parts about $300 - calipers, rotors, and some other maintenance stuff. Paid my brother $200 for his efforts and we are all happy. My brother is a former toyo mech so he's got tools and the know how. Recently laid off from his computer IT job so i paid him $200 for a days worth of work.

Glad I didn't get scr....

brycejaq

I'm glad for you that you said no. Pretty much any time something just "comes up" during a routine maintenance inspection (such as that) I always say no and research it myself before paying out the a** for it.

Good on ya-
Bryce

RXGS

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We had a dead caliper on our lx at about 90k, dealership charged 1700, went independent and paid 700, always good to shop around

LVLEXUS

HOLY MOLEY.....60K SERVICE FOR 340!!!!!!! Just had my 60K service done and it was 940.00. Are you sure that you had everything done as stated in the maintance manual?
Were the drive belts replaced.....fluids changed....wipers replace....etc...etc...?
OR was this just like picking oranges..like this one..but dont need this one......

squeege

60,000 mile service @ Park Place [Plano & Grapevine locales] in Texas is $349.

Louise

LVLEXUS

Wonder what was included.....care to share?

kphu

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$1700??? I thought the $1200 quote was bad...great having a mechanic for a brother. We both made out.

no belts replace but there was a substantial list. i have it somewhere. I'll try and dig it up and will type it out.

that $940 has got to hurt. ouch!!!

lexwoody

I know a little about maintaining my GX to do all the the non-warrenty items myself. Brakes, Oil and diff changes. I havn't got to the belts yet. Buy parts from local auto stores and labor on me.

LVLEXUS

Yes..maybe I did spend money..but money was well spent...since I do baby my GX...orginal tires...and there is 80 percent tread left.....tires were rotated and balance...

Peace of mind I guess.....

kphu

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hey if your happy...then who cares.

cmc5dc

I have the dealer do the belts,tran fluid , diff., etc. Oil, brakes I have a independant do. I do rec. OWN though.