lexem

I called Lexus today for my 10k and they told me it was going cost $130. This would include oil change, tire rotation (I don't need), and 10 point inspection, oh and of course a car wash which I will not let them wash the car. Just for the oil change it would cost $50.

So I called Toyota, they do the 10 point inspection for free on every oil change. Oh and the oil change is only $28 . No car wash but I don't care about that anyway. Why would I pay an extra $100 for a crappy wash.

Talk about a saving some money.
Just like Infiniti and Nissan. Infiniti would charge $50 for oil change and free wash and Nissan would charge $25. They should call it a free car wash.

joonsta

That's big savings right there.

Changing your car's oil is cheaper elsewhere, but wouldn't having the maintenance records in hand and in the Lexus database make up for it?

I think it'll be better for the resale value, and it just gives you a peace of mind.

Just my 2 cents.

supaIS350

at lexus, you also get a free loaner, coffee, drinks, cookies, candies, muffins, doughnuts, etc.

Lets Drive

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Talking about saving money? Unrelated, but interesting nonetheless; the dealer tried to charge me $60 to plug a tire that had a nail in it! Worse yet, I had called thursday, and the soonest they could get to my car was monday... (of course I did this for kicks, just to humor myself).

Took it to the gas station across the street where the mechanic squeezed me in, and had the job completed within 5 minutes for $7...saved both time and $$.

cajunboy

yup im paying basically $50 for the record this wkend when im going to get my oil change. But i will make sure i recoup some of my money back with their cookie and drinks lol..

CHAPIN33

popcorn, hot chocolate, bananas, apples, oranges, water, capuccino

ben_r_

internet cafe, tv, magazines, dasani water (my favorite) and usually some hot chicks who work there to look at!

jecko714

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i only took my ride to lexus 1 time and that was the first one...but after that i always take it to toyota, after all the filters and stuff are the exact same thing,, i say take it to toyota, and spend the savings on gas,

lexem

I'll keep the receipt from toyota for my records. I can spend < $100 for drinks, cookies, and 30 minutes of my time and still look at hot girls at toyota. I don't need a loaner either.

gwong

If you're going to take your vehicle to Toyota, don't forget to bring your own oil filter. They probably won't stock the corrct filter, and no the Camry/Avalon 3.5L engine is not the same as your IS350.

supaIS350

$50 vs $28..don't neglect your lex..i'll stick with my lexus dealership..they treat you like a king there. at toyota, you're just an average joe.

IS_Mine

Right but if you keep your receipts from the Toyota dealership with YOUR VIN attached people can reference that Toyota dealership too.

Also your Toyota dealership has access to your oil filter for half the price. Its the same thing, they order it. Who cares if you are treated like an Average Joe.. I take mine to the Toyota dealership when I don't have a warranty issue, no faults in that!

lobuxracer

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Dealers only touch my cars for warranty work...I know what goes on in the back and right now I could shoot the dirty dogs that put Pennzoil in my Supra instead of the 6 quarts of Red Line I handed them to put in the car. Yes, this was at a (normally) respectable Toyota dealership. Bastiges all of them!