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That's not true.
The IS250 AWD comes with the 17" all weather tires and although that's also the standard tire for the RWD IS250/350 but I think 99.9% of those come with the 18" summer tires. The summer tires is MUCH MUCH softer than the all weather so one would be considered very lucky to get 30k miles out of those even with conservative driving style. Most need to be replaced at around 20k to 25k miles.
My previous conclusion would still not change though, you indicated you paid $1100 to change your tires. 2 changes over 3 years will cost you $2200. I would not pay $1900 now to save $300 over 3 years. There are many ways to beat that kind of a return.
Agree.
Like I said, IMO the program is only good if he keeps the car for more than 5 years/100k miles. Otherwise I wouldn't drop $1,900 now as well.
Auxiliary Audio Input Port Noise TSIB L-AU001-07
Print it out, go to the dealer and tell them fix it according to this. If they give execuse then either try another dealer or call Lexus corporate.
You paid for a Lexus so don't take any BS from them.
every 4500 miles or so it pops on indicating that maintenance is required, which is the normal service interval.
if you bring it to lexus (first 5k check is free) they will reset it.
in the manual there is also a way to reset it (hold odo button while turning car on or something like that)
Dawn
I would like to know whether claiming insurance is worth it. Would the increase in premium rates for the future outweigh the costs? My deductible is $500 & $900 would be paid by my insurer. I would like to know what your opinions are.
Thanks
I'm leaning towards going ahead with the claim.
The surcharge will increase my premium by 90%. This surcharge will reduce over a period of 3 years & at the end of 3 years, I'll be paying the base premium; provided I do not have any claims made in this 3 year time frame.
I've decided I would not claim insurance! Thanks for your opinion & hope the above info helps others.
Drive safe!
Anyway, I spoke with a rep in the Governor's office. She says they get complaints similar to mine & wanted me to mail the details & estimate. I'm doing that later today. I'm not sure of the outcome but, no harm in trying.
Since the damage to my car happened on an interstate, I have to approach the state. Municipal/town council will act only if it were a state highway or a local road in their jurisdiction.
Anyway, I got the car fixed out of my pocket & will pick it up on Saturday. Hope it's perfect...I'm very particular about that!
any suggestions please advice.
$50 for oil change every 5k miles sounds about right.
If you drive hard and worry about maintenance cost then BMW is the better way to go. As matter of fact I think if you are going with the leasing route BMW is the better deal hands down.
BMW MSRP $35,920 328i sedan, metallic paint, power front seats. 36 month/12k. $475 including 7% taxes $1,200 out of pocket at signing ($400 deposit, inceptions, first month payment) then I will have to pay $350 at the end of the lease for disposal fees. All maintenance included, but tires
Lexus IS250 Sedan, MSRP $33,250 it comes standard power seats and metallic paint, extra 18". 24 month lease/399 + 7% taxes. $600 out of pocket for fees, tags, dealer fees. Also there is no disposal fee at the end of the lease. None of the maintenance is included.
any opinions would help... thanks!
By the way, if you are not getting the sports package with the 328i I think it's pretty pointless since most people are after the performance aspect while choosing BMW over other makes.
Uh yeah, but he'll be paying $1,700 more for 24 months. That's enough dough to cover bunch of oil changes and one brake pads and rotors replacement.
Like I've said, the difference is basically a watch.
About the same as the old ones, just not as grabby. I prefer grabbier brakes but looks like the stopping power is about the same so oh well...
Also, there is much less dust on the front wheels now so that's a huge improvement.
The dealer immediately replaced the windshield without hesitation for free. The service manager confirmed the crack was not related to an impact and wrote it up as a "stress fracture." The windshield (with install) lists for $1,300.
Has this happened to anyone else?
if your able to leave a phone # so i can discuss this with you
thank you
Thanks.
I have leased a 2007 Lexus IS 250 and have a question about servicing/oil changes, etc.
I'm coming up on 10,000 miles and I will be due for a maintenance/oil change soon. From what I hear, it costs about $300 to get the Lexus serviced at the dealership.
I'd rather not spend that much but since I don't own the car, I'm wondering if it's mandatory that I get the car serviced at the dealership? I'd like to save a few bucks and take it to the Toyota dealership or a local Jiffy Lube if possible.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
That being said, usually this is what I told people about servicing luxury brand cars outside the dealership: If you are going to own/lease/drive a luxury car like then don't be cheap on the maintenance. I am sure there are plenty of private mechanics out there who are more than qualified to service these cars but if anything goes wrong, you will find yourself in a very unfavorable position while trying to get warranty works done at the dealership. If anything goes wrong while getting services done in the dealership then it's their asses, not yours.
Those are especially true since yours is a lease.
I believe it boils down to quality & then the right price for a quality job.
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