D 400 Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Does anyone know if there is a cheaper way to get the 60k mile service done for a GS400? I'm not too excited about spending nearly $900 on this. Would it be a bad idea to have someone other than a lexus dealer do it? Does that void my extended (Certified Pre-Owned) warrenty? Any info is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPI Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Where are you located at? These services can be done cheaper at a Lexus independent shop. JPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_bone Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 While you're on the topic, does anyone know of a Lexus Independent shop in the Boston area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D 400 Posted July 15, 2003 Author Share Posted July 15, 2003 I'm in Atlanta area. I'm sure there is one around, I haven't looked though. Will they usually do the same quality work as the dealer though? (I'm not sure if it makes much of a difference for a service) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexusWoman Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Try your local Toyota Dealership... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA. Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 just curious, have you checked to see what they do on the 60k? I just got a 99 gs400, it has 80k miles, and my printout of the service history only mentions: engine oil and filter air filter coolant air conditioner filter brake fluid transmission fluid differential fluid check battery rotate tires / check air pressure inspect spare tire inspect brake discs, lines, hoses, etc. adjust parking brake Thats it! Any decent lube shop that uses quality fluids can do all of that! And probably for something more like $200 instead of $900. ;) I'd second the opinion above of checking with a Toyota shop. Someone has mentioned here before that they tend to be cheaper, if the shop owner will even do a Lexus. Oh, incidentally, my car did end up having the "V belt" replaced at around 68k. Not sure if it broke or what. From what I can tell, they do NOT mean the timing belt, probably more like the accessory drive belt. (serpentine belt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D 400 Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 I can't remember the sepcifics, I belive most of it is listed in the owners manual. The service consultant at the Lexus dealer did mention the replacement of a belt, or something along those lines. It wasn't the timing belt. The timing belt is scheduled to be replaced at 90k for the 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul c Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I'm the lucky owner of a 2000 Platinum edition GS 300/Silver. The car is fabulous. I'm on Active duty in the US Navy, so I have access to what we call a auto hobby shop. These shops have lots of tools, lifts etc. Except for a few things, I do most of the maintenance myself. I only have 41,000 miles on my 300, but when my 60 comes around I'll will be doing it myself. It only cost us 5/hr. to use the lifts. As you can see this isn't a bad deal and I can take my time and do things right with some TLc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboatcarnut Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I have my GS serviced at the local Toyota dealship, including the 60K. Oil change and rotate tires is $35 at Toyota vs. $110 at Lexus. The 60K was about $500. I didn't get a Godiva chocolate atthe cashier but that seems to be the only difference ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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