coolwater Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 My ES300 now reached 105,000 miles and I recently had my car diagnosed by a local Lexus dealer and they recommended '90,000 mile service' which I haven't done plus Mass Airflow Sensor change and cleaning of Carbon Build-up--fuel injector cleaning. The mass airflow sensor was changed right away (cost $375) because they said it is the cause of the Engine Check light. But, I had the same light after the service, so I went back to the same Lexus dealer and they now said the fuel injector needs to be cleaned and it will cost another $300 and I declined. So, now, I have to do the 90,000-mile service that includes timing belt change plus fuel injector cleaning. Total service will cost about $1,400~ $1,500 at the Lexus dealer. 1. Is it a good idea to go to a local Toyota Dealer to save money? Will I save money there? 2. Will I have the same quality service (besides the loaner car) at a Toyota Dealer? Please give me your advice~~~ Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexucan Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 1. Yes and Yes. 2.Yes...they even wash my car after a minor oil change service. At least, this has been my experience with going to my local Toyota dealership for servicing for the past two years. Since the Lexus ES300/330/350 is (mechanically speaking) the same as the Toyota V6 Camry, the technicians at your Toyota dealership should be very comfortable under its hood... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 1) Well around here both Lexus and Toyota are owned by same dealers. So they are the same priced at both, I tried trust me. 2) SKIP the wash at the dealer. They do a half-a$$ job and do more harm then good. Basically, the people who wash they suck and I love the stupid cherry smell they put in a LEATHER car!!!! CLOWNS. 2.5) They do not give loaner cars out here since it is a day job; no car for a day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_forbin Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Yes....Just had my 90k done for $619.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 $619? Did that include the timing belt? I find that hard to believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 $619? Did that include the timing belt? I find that hard to believe... I agree.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I think I was quoted $900 from Toyota for mine, they'd charge $600 just to do the timing belt. Its a big job. Lexus charged me $1200 so I figured it was worth the extra $300 to let my guy take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camlex Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Houston, TX toyota runs special 4 cylinder $199 6 cylinder $299 That's just for timing belt + Labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Houston, TX toyota runs special 4 cylinder $199 6 cylinder $299 That's just for timing belt + Labor. Problem I see, is I would NOT let anyone in Houston work on my car. Maybe brookshire or Katy. Not Houston. PLus do not forget the 8.25% tax and the other endless fees they throw at you there. Nevermind the I-10 JOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camlex Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 what happen, why you don't like houston tech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 The local Lexus dealer quoted me $2700 to repair my A/C. My local Honda dealer fixed it for $350. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddielasvegas Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 That's just wrong, and certainly unconscionable. Write a letter to Charles Barker informing him of his dealership's ripoff tactics. He'll probably send you a 50% off service coupon so getting ripped off will cost you 50% less. :D Eddie The local Lexus dealer quoted me $2700 to repair my A/C. My local Honda dealer fixed it for $350. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mburnickas Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 The local Lexus dealer quoted me $2700 to repair my A/C. My local Honda dealer fixed it for $350. Go figure. Are you sure both dealers showed prices on same parts. Most times the upscale dealers will try and replace everything just to be sure. Local guys guys, per say,only fix what is "broken". I had the same deal on my wifes car. Someone wanted to fix only the compressor. I said did you check, evap, h/l switch, hoses..which they did not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floxy Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I just had my timing belt done, they replaced two accessory belts, and checked my shocks for $317. This was at a Toyota dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothy Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 E-mailed a local Toyota dealer Sun. called back Mon. morning and told me they would service my 04 es 330. Very polite, no free loaner, but a lot less money. Going to give them a try next oil change. have a safe new year. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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