I know this is an old thread, but I don't think the dealer is that expensive. I have had 2 ls460s, an 07 and an 08. different mileage oil changes cost different amounts, but a basic one through Eskridge Lexus in OKC is 65.00--about the same as instant oil places when you get the better oil. My next one will be 400, but that include alignment, and lots of other things.
A couple stories about the local dealer I have experienced, I took my 08 to them because it had a strong gas smell, it was out of warranty and they found a crack in the fuel line coming from the gas tank and they fixed it for free and I was very happy and surprised
secondly, I had a flat on one tire and took it to Discount Tire to get it fixed. they said it was unfixable and a new tire was 400 installed. I decided to run it by the dealer who confirmed that the tire could not be fixed--but the tire was only 300 installed. once again, thumbs up for the Dealer.
I have had several cars in the past when I was having repair work that I would get quoted through a "budget shop" and then call the dealer, and lots of time the dealer was the same cost or cheaper than the indepenant shops. I have learned the hard way that while we may perceive the dealer to be more expensive, its not always the case-(I will admit that on my BMW and Mercedes, the dealers have always been higher than other reputable shops, while my fords and chevy often the dealer is cheaper
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I know this is an old thread, but I don't think the dealer is that expensive. I have had 2 ls460s, an 07 and an 08. different mileage oil changes cost different amounts, but a basic one through Eskridge Lexus in OKC is 65.00--about the same as instant oil places when you get the better oil. My next one will be 400, but that include alignment, and lots of other things.
A couple stories about the local dealer I have experienced, I took my 08 to them because it had a strong gas smell, it was out of warranty and they found a crack in the fuel line coming from the gas tank and they fixed it for free and I was very happy and surprised
secondly, I had a flat on one tire and took it to Discount Tire to get it fixed. they said it was unfixable and a new tire was 400 installed. I decided to run it by the dealer who confirmed that the tire could not be fixed--but the tire was only 300 installed. once again, thumbs up for the Dealer.
I have had several cars in the past when I was having repair work that I would get quoted through a "budget shop" and then call the dealer, and lots of time the dealer was the same cost or cheaper than the indepenant shops. I have learned the hard way that while we may perceive the dealer to be more expensive, its not always the case-(I will admit that on my BMW and Mercedes, the dealers have always been higher than other reputable shops, while my fords and chevy often the dealer is cheaper