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head hunter

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  1. I'll try to get the final word. Please look up the definition of Passive-Aggressive personality traits. That's not me, sir. And. BTW the rumor is that Oprah's last show is today. So, she can't book me. Let's put the brakes on this topic. You will feel better at the end of the day.
  2. I'm sure this welcome quote wasn't from you 'It's possibly the best place on the web for sharing information, figuring out how to maintain your car or just chatting with like minded petrol-heads!. I'm surprised that as Forum Manager you feel it's within your purview to discourage an exchange of information. I defend my responses as being thoughtful and not insulting. Your comments are quite the opposite. As Forum Manager you should be setting a better example to encourage participation. I assume your question as to why I am a member was rhetorical; requiring no reply. I do want to save the bandwidth space for more arrogant and rude comments such as yours.
  3. Not well said, IMO. Again, my OP wasn't asking about dealers vs. independents. If you are saying the dealer 'lied' about how much was left on the pads,to make additional commissions, you are naive about risk and rewards. Do you really believe all Lexus owners are that dumb to just say 'yes' to whatever the dealer recommends for repairs? Are you suggesting that when the car was in for service and the service adviser called with the brake recommendation, I should have told him to wait until I could return (in the loaner car) to actually do a check on the MM's? Yes, I have confidence in this dealer. Please read all of my comments. BTW.. this is the same dealer that recommended replacing the timing belt on a minor service visit in 2010. But, he said lets take a look at it together to make that decision. It didn't need replacement. Yes, he gave up his commission on that transaction. But, the dealers who are doing well value relationships before transactions. BTW.. please let me know where this Lexus dealer is that will do a $89. minor service. Thank you.
  4. The original post had nothing to do with 'is a dealer better then an independent'. My question was about brake pad replacement at 45k miles with the specific pad MM left. I thought the comments validated the need to replace. So the forum was very helpful. The dealer did NOT suggest replacing the rears. According to your math, the front should have been replaced. Yes, I have confidence in this dealer. I suggest you read again the threads to my op. Your comments 'obviously' reflect more of your bias then my objectivity.
  5. Steve, All very good points and factual. I know I'm paying for those amenities. But, in my situation, the 2002 LS430 has 45K. I do stretch the recommended routine maintenance schedule and get minor service about 1x a year. So, I do see it as a treat for me. I haven't had very good luck with local mechanics doing non-scheduled repairs on other vehicles I've owned over the years. Thanks for your comments.
  6. The dealer said there 4MM of front brake pads remaining and 1MM to the sensor. The rear brakes have 5MM of pads remaining and 2MM to the sensor. I always go to the dealer for scheduled maintenance. I know I'm paying a premium, but I have more confidence in their integrity then all of the comments here suggesting a rip-off. Am I naive about the dealer trust? I would think if there was an issues, it would be easier to get it resolved compared to a an independent mechanic.
  7. Based on the comments, I'm now very happy also. Thank you. BTW Ithought this was the correct forum. Where am I?
  8. LS430, 2002 45k miles. Told less then 1% left on front brakes. Low mileage replacement because of mostly stop/go driving? No warning light showed. Why not?
  9. The outside temperature doesn't show when pushing DISP2. Everything else is fine on the multi-information dispaly. Cure? Thank you
  10. LS430-2002 with 38k. Well under the recommended mileage to replace belt; however, dealer said the age trumps the mileage. True? Thank you.
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