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so, I called the dealer where I bought my certified pre-owned IS250 to get a quote... they quoted higher than the other Lexus dealer....(both in Socal)... I was told that $500 was the spark plugs alone, and that if I wanted to, I could split the service up... do everything but the plugs now, then do the plugs on the next service.... Still painful.... the Service Manager said they had to pull a manifold to replace the plugs... Can someone confirm that? (this may make it the DIY project a no go for me, if that is the case)...
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so, I called the dealer where I bought my certified pre-owned IS250 to get a quote... they quoted higher than the other Lexus dealer....(both in Socal)... I was told that $500 was the spark plugs alone, and that if I wanted to, I could split the service up... do everything but the plugs now, then do the plugs on the next service.... Still painful.... the Service Manager said they had to pull a manifold to replace the plugs... Can someone confirm that? (this may make it the DIY project a no go for me, if that is the case)...
If i were you and are on a really tight budget, but too afraid to DIY, is to find the best shop you can in the area to do the 60k. Save some money by buying the parts on sewell and bring it to the shop. Do all the DIY stuff that you can do. Ask people in the socal forums for which shop is best and good price, etc...
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so, I called the dealer where I bought my certified pre-owned IS250 to get a quote... they quoted higher than the other Lexus dealer....(both in Socal)... I was told that $500 was the spark plugs alone, and that if I wanted to, I could split the service up... do everything but the plugs now, then do the plugs on the next service.... Still painful.... the Service Manager said they had to pull a manifold to replace the plugs... Can someone confirm that? (this may make it the DIY project a no go for me, if that is the case)...
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60K service
I took my 06 IS AWD in this past weekend for the 55K service. Upon discussing any needs or special request the service person that was talking care of me wanted to go over the 60K mile service.
I was printed out a laundry list of items estimating $1242.00. Ummm, okay. I reviewed the list and it's Mostly inspected item at 1242. Not replaced items. If I need brakes how much is that? I freaked and went shopping for a new car that day.
Are all these items recommended or is it a way for them to rob you? I've never heard of replacing some of these fluids this early in the game.
Brian
I was printed out a laundry list of items estimating $1242.00. Ummm, okay. I reviewed the list and it's Mostly inspected item at 1242. Not replaced items. If I need brakes how much is that? I freaked and went shopping for a new car that day.
Are all these items recommended or is it a way for them to rob you? I've never heard of replacing some of these fluids this early in the game.
Brian
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For such an easy job they sure are charging a fortune.
Get some tools, research YouTube videos on things you've never done before and get a friend with more experience to help you get started. The only thing you will need assistance with is flushing the break system. You can get a vacuum tool to help reduce any air infiltration into the system through the nipple.
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Unfortunately this is what your gonna get quoted at a lot of dealerships. Mark up on parts makes them expensive. Their labor is also a lot more because for the most part(at least in my experience as a tech at both independents and dealerships) dealerships usually treat their techs better, pay them better, have better benefits etc. on top of that they have to insure a lot more techs for mostly newer cars. And they usually have special tools that most other shops don't have to insure better quality work. I'm not saying there aren't shops out there that do great quality work because there definitely is but dealerships have a lot more expenses than an independent plus they are always using oem.
My suggestion to beat these prices though is learn to do it yourself. It is a lot easy than you think as long as you have the correct tools. The only tool j can think of for the plug job that is slightly oddball is an Allen head socket for the intake bolts but even the greenest of mechanics and DIYers usually have that
My suggestion to beat these prices though is learn to do it yourself. It is a lot easy than you think as long as you have the correct tools. The only tool j can think of for the plug job that is slightly oddball is an Allen head socket for the intake bolts but even the greenest of mechanics and DIYers usually have that