105k Service For 99 Rx300: San Antonio Alternatives?

[L. J. in San Antonio]

I'm due for a 105K service. I have always taken my car to the dealer for these services. However, this time I decided to look closely at what was done. Looks like oil change, differential fluid change, and tire rotation, plus the usual "inspections".

I was quoted $300 for this service (they say it takes 4 hours). A call to a foreign car specialist (non-dealer) provided the same estimate.

My question: Do folks generally have this service done at the dealer, and if not, anyone have any suggestions for alternatives to the dealer in San Antonio, TX?

Thanks much for any help you can provide.

L. J.

[allen2030]

I'm due for a 105K service. I have always taken my car to the dealer for these services. However, this time I decided to look closely at what was done. Looks like oil change, differential fluid change, and tire rotation, plus the usual "inspections".

I was quoted $300 for this service (they say it takes 4 hours). A call to a foreign car specialist (non-dealer) provided the same estimate.

My question: Do folks generally have this service done at the dealer, and if not, anyone have any suggestions for alternatives to the dealer in San Antonio, TX?

Thanks much for any help you can provide.

L. J.

Take your car to a regular oil change place like quick lube or wait for oil/transmission oil change service sales in your local paper. As long as you perform the service and have receipts, manufacturer warranty should hold. Dealer suck you dry...Best of luck. Norman in Austin

[howdy]

I'm due for a 105K service. I have always taken my car to the dealer for these services. However, this time I decided to look closely at what was done. Looks like oil change, differential fluid change, and tire rotation, plus the usual "inspections".

I was quoted $300 for this service (they say it takes 4 hours). A call to a foreign car specialist (non-dealer) provided the same estimate.

My question: Do folks generally have this service done at the dealer, and if not, anyone have any suggestions for alternatives to the dealer in San Antonio, TX?

Thanks much for any help you can provide.

L. J.

Hey L.J. - I'm new to this board but was surprised to see other San Antonians here! There happens to be a place in town off McCullough Avenue and Hildebrand called The Dealer Alternative. I don't recall their number off-hand, but do a Google search under "Lexus Doc San Antonio" and that will give you their number. Lexus Doc was their old business name. I have my RX300 serviced there and they seem to be pretty fair on pricing.

Hope this helps.

[khyber]

late post on this but I can second the Dealer Alternative on McCullough in SA. I've been taking the wifes Lexus there for years and recently my Tundra. Tony and his techs do good work at a fair price.

rs