John A. Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I just had my oil/filter changed, using Mobil 1, and a tire rotation (no balancing) at Desert Lexus in Cathedral City, CA; for $295, of which $200 was for labor. This seems excessive, what have you guys been paying? JOHN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 That's why they're called a "Stealership". I do my own oil changes, with Mobile 1, which usually costs me around $50 bucks including filter. Places like Discount Tires will sometimes rotate your tires for free, with hopes of creating a future customer. I only reserve the dealership's mechanics for crucial, lifeline type repairs to the car, that I feel the full backing of Lexus is needed if the repairs aren't done correctly. Which, being a Lexus, doesn't really happen. I had my oil changed and tires rotated on my 4runner at the local Toyota dealership two weeks ago for $89 (I didn't have time to do it myself, and was getting ready for a road trip) - Mobile 1 used too. Try a Toyota dealership next. My 4runner has the same 4.7 V8 as the GX470. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mann777 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Exactly that what I do the same. As rightly said by NC..they are "Stealerships", I have had bitter experience, Today I have a full fledged garage enough to handle and remove the complete gear box trans and other stuff. My dependency with the dealer is only if somethings which I have not able to solve and repair is beyond my head and do keep the warranty going,and I personally do all the preventive maintenance. I am a purebred grease monkey when i started my aviation career and that is why i still love my lexus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I just had my oil/filter changed, using Mobil 1, and a tire rotation (no balancing) at Desert Lexus in Cathedral City, CA; for $295, of which $200 was for labor. This seems excessive, what have you guys been paying?JOHN Mobil 1 oil change and tire rotation only at my dealer cost $150. I think your dealer did your schedule maintenance too, which is inspect that and check this and that. Thats why the labor cost is so high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialeffects Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 I just had my oil/filter changed, using Mobil 1, and a tire rotation (no balancing) at Desert Lexus in Cathedral City, CA; for $295, of which $200 was for labor. This seems excessive, what have you guys been paying?JOHN Mobil 1 oil change and tire rotation only at my dealer cost $150. I think your dealer did your schedule maintenance too, which is inspect that and check this and that. Thats why the labor cost is so high. My dealer in Phoenix quoted $80 for Balancing and Rotation, I told him it was a rip off. Went to Discount tire they offered $40 for Balancing and Roataion for life. I took that offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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