Do we have any board members that are Lexus techs?

[CJ]

I have a few questions for you, if so.

[Captain Crawfish]

You gonna buy a glorified Toyota?

[prostock1]

You gonna buy a glorified Toyota?

A very true statement, after all it's a Toyota.

Not a Lexus Tech, but we've owned one a GS300 Sport Edition for 5 years, it has 175,000 miles, original engine and trans.

Never had a check engine light in the 5 years we've owned it.

Parts seem very expensive for the cars, being a Toyota.

I do all the work.

The most costly repair so far was replacing all of the HVAC flap motors. about $500.00 in parts.

All other repairs have been typical maint., I did rebuild the front suspension and replace all struts and coil springs.

[BP]

Anytime I've looked up Lexus parts I'd run the number through a Toyota dealer and see if they were available. Lexus dealers mark up their smaller parts a lot more than any other manufacturer while Toyota tends to have the standard cost +10% for jobber.

I've been quoted nearly $500 for a window regulator from Lexus that cost $150 from Toyota.

[Unicorn Jeff]

Been thinking about getting a Lexus... should I stay away?

[SVTNorthTexas]

Been thinking about getting a Lexus... should I stay away?

Mise well just get a loaded Toyota Camry. I drive a Nissan and feel the exact same way about Infiniti

[BP]

Been thinking about getting a Lexus... should I stay away?

Nah, I'd recommend going with a British or German luxury car instead. Who wants a car that'll last 20 years without a single mechanical problem? You'll never get to ride in a dealer shuttle van.

[jammeejamm]

most definitely british. you hardly put miles on your car because you are usually in one of their loaners.

[94mstng94]

PM me - I am

[Ratt]

Mise well just get a loaded Toyota Camry. I drive a Nissan and feel the exact same way about Infiniti

That's a dumb statement.

[Craizie]

That's a dumb statement.

Such a simple person. Bless his heart.

[GeorgeG.]

Mise well just get a loaded Toyota Camry. I drive a Nissan and feel the exact same way about Infiniti

That's a dumb statement.

yeah... we have a 2011 Infiniti M37s and a loaded Maxima of the same year is like comparing apples to oranges

[Chili]

Mise well just get a loaded Toyota Camry. I drive a Nissan and feel the exact same way about Infiniti

I like our Acura TL a million times better than the Accord...

[Captain Crawfish]

That's why I'm not getting a Lexus for wife. Too much bs parts expensive etc. I think I have talked her into a C6

[pr1042]

Anytime I've looked up Lexus parts I'd run the number through a Toyota dealer and see if they were available. Lexus dealers mark up their smaller parts a lot more than any other manufacturer while Toyota tends to have the standard cost +10% for jobber.

I've been quoted nearly $500 for a window regulator from Lexus that cost $150 from Toyota.

If you are member of the Club Lexus forum, there is a guy at Sewell Lexus that still gives a discount on parts through them, it's just not as highly advertised as it used to be