kimsky

HI... I have 2000 rx 300, has 51,000 miles...driven very lightly, my engine light, yellow light, recently started to go on sporatically, my mechanic ( not lexus, but came highly recemmended), says there's a problem with a transmission computer chip, and my transmission will need to be replaced eventually, but not for now. I dont notice the difference when I drive...and I have read lot of the posts on this board, sounds like its very expensive for any transmission work. My mechanic also says, cars now really dont need to be service until 100,000 miles other than oil and air filter needs to be maintained. dealers wanting you to come in every 5000 miles is rip off. any thoughts?

Can anyone in NEW YORK area , especially Brooklyn or Nassau County, recommend an independent garage, or gas station who does good job servicing Lexus? My Lexus is 5 years old, and looking not to pay dealer service prices.