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2725 messages, Last post on Oct 23, 2009 at 5:24 AM
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I have some concerns so please let me know if anyone is noticing the same issues as I do so that I can address these issues with Lexus. What I noticed with my car (Ruby Red 2007 ES 350) but did not on the loaner (Moon Shell Mica 2008 ES 350) is: Cosmetic: Rear door metal trim is pulling away (upwards) where it meets the front door trim. Rear bumper is pulling away (near tail light where it also meets the fender). The front dash is pulling away on bottom left side where it meets the center stack Engine: Little rough noise while idle and in motion, the loaner was very smooth. Transmission: Flares to 1800RPM when started in the morning but the loaner flared to 1200RPM only. Thanks |
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I just had to replace a rim on my ES 350. A dealer charged me $599 just for the part. After that my insurance said that they overcharged me and that according to them a list price is $495. I tried to get price for a brand new rim from two other dealerships in the area and one of them quoted price $517.90 and the other $432.50. So now I know that the dealer just ripped me off. Can anybody give me advice on what can I do?
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Replying to: is0 (Jun 10, 2008 5:16 pm) Let the dealership know what prices you have gotten from the other dealerships and they should give you credit. |
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Replying to: is0 (Jun 10, 2008 5:16 pm)  800-255-3987 and register your complaint.
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I thought I would share the ES350 maintenance cost. The ES350 scheduled servicing cost is higher compared to other vehicles. You have to get it serviced every 5000 miles unlike Acura where its once in 7500 miles. Even a 5000 mile service is $140. Cost of ownership is pretty high. Here is the chart : Cost ..... Mileage $140 .... 5000 / 25,000 / 35,000 / 50,000 / 65,000 / 85,000 / 95,000 $260 .. 10,000 / 20,000 / 40,000 / 55,000 / 70,000 / 80,000 / 100,000 $350 .. 15,000 / 45,000 / 75,000 / 105,000 $580 .. 30,000 / 60,000 / 90,000 / 120,000 Plus, every 60,000 miles add $350. every 90,000 miles add $730 every 100,000 miles add $130 every 120,000 miles add $290 So for 15,000 miles / year, here is the break down for maintenance cost / year 1st year - $750 ... 15,000 miles 2nd year - $980 ... 30,000 miles 3rd year - $750 ... 45,000 miles 4th year - $1330 ... 60,000 miles 5th year - $750 ... 75,000 miles ---------------------- 5 yr Total $4560 + Tax + Inflation --------------------- |
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| My vehicle is an early model and had the transmission replaced to take care of the flare from 3rd to 4th gear. It only happened once a day when the car was cold even following the replacement. I recently had Lexus look again and they brought n a Lexus engineer and he loaded new control software for the transmission. The car now works fine. I understand the new software will be available soon in a Bulletin. Perseverance works and keeping a friendly relationship with the Dealer!! | |
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Replying to: dunde71 (Jul 15, 2008 7:19 pm) |
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Replying to: dunde71 (Jul 15, 2008 7:19 pm) I just called Sewell and asked them what they charge for a 15,000 service, they told me $258 or I can just do an oil change for $55. Not sure where you live but you are getting screwed, you must be an unhappy customer because I have seen you post this several times. You should not have to do any service until you hit 70,000, other than usual air filter, tires, brake pads and oil changes. I absolutely love my ES 350 and have not had anything wrong with it. I have not been back to the dealer for anything other than an oil change. My last car was a Mercedes E320 – this car was a complete junk! $14,000 in warranty repairs for the duration of 95,000 miles
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Replying to: johnymack (Jul 17, 2008 11:48 am)
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Replying to: praz (Jul 17, 2008 4:15 pm) I also would not buy rims from the dealer, Sewell wanted $1,700 for OEM Chrome wheels; I got the same OEM wheels for $750 shipped to my door from L.A. Wheel and Tire. |
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