JIM 5811

Just thought I'd fill you guys in. Had a rock hit the windshield in the ES the other day, just completed the process of making my insurance company cover original equipment Lexus glass. Just the windshield costs $1,300, total job is like $1,600. They of course wanted me to use aftermarket glass for $445 installed. Wasn't too big a hassle getting it covered.

Lexus dealer is doing the install, so it will be covered by their warranty and guarantee. They're ordering the parts now and it'll be done next week when I get back from out of town.

I'll let you guys know how it goes. If anybody needs guidance on how to get OEM glass covered, post here and I'll be happy to help.

This maybe something I am looking at in the future as mine is getting pitted. Any info would help.

I own two 2008 ES350's. A gold one that is a basic model and is my daily driver. And a Maroon ultra with everything except ML audio. It has the premium audio. I knew that there would be a difference in cost between the Lexus and Toyota service. What I found was eye opening.

I took the Maroon one in to Lexus for it's 40,000 mile checkup and oil change. It cost me $284.60. Then I took the Gold one in to Toyota for its 15,000 (Yes Fifteen thousand) mile checkup and oil change. The work that both service departments was nearly identical. The Toyota did a 32 point inspection and cost me $0.00. (Yes, nothing) The Lexus dealer charged me $146.03 for a 16 point inspection. Toyota gave a detailed check list, while Lexus gave me a printed list of the checks that the mechanic should have done. (I have No reason to doubt the mechanic) I had both cars changed over to the synthetic oil, the tires rotated, a new cabin filter but did not get an Air cleaner. I have K & N Filters in both.

The final totals are:

Lexus = $284.60

Toyota = $123.10.

I believe that the service was nearly identical at both dealerships. Think that I will be taking both cars to Toyota from now on.

That is good to hear as I am making the switch from Lexus to Toyota and save myself a 300 mile round trip to the dealer.

Bought mine at age 69 does that mean I am driving an old mans car? LOL Anyway I look and I am more fit than some half my age so I am not worried about that. As far as music I run the range from George Jones, Alan jackson, R&B, Jazz, Blues, 60's R&R, to Daddy Yankee with a little Mozart thrown in for good measure.

I had trouble getting the light to go off. I had to reduce the pressure to exactly 32 lbs PSI after driving for a short while it went off. I did not check the spare is that on the system as well?