Lexus Servicing And Modifications

[Keith Bowler]

Hello

I recently purchased an 'M' Reg GS300 with 61500 genuine miles on the clock and so far so good.

I would like to lower the car such that it has the same stance as the sport version. Wheels and body kit bits will follow in time as funds permit.

I am surprised that there are so few companies in the UK selling spares and accessories for the Lexus. Can any one supply me with some web links?

I have found TDI whose prices seem quite fair and will no doubt get my lowering springs and possibly new dampers from them.

On the question of servicing, I would be interested on your views as to whether it is best entrusted to a Lexus dealer or can a competent repairer do the job equally as well.

I also run a 1990 Rover Vitesse which is maintained by an experienced ex Rover technician at half the price of dealer rates. Fortunately he has a mate who is an ex Toyota main dealer technician who runs a Supra at present and says that many of the GS300 mechanicals are similar to the Supra's.

Apologies for the long post, but I am loath to shell out my hard earned readies to a main dealer unless there is a need to do so.

Thanks in anticipation

Keith Bowler

[Matthew_McNally]

Hi Keith - welcome to the club.

TDI have an excellent reputation in these here parts - plenty of people on these forums have had work done by them.

Mark from TDI is a forum regular (his username is tdiplc) - I'm sure he'll be glad to talk to you.

If you are looking at doing this amount of work on your car - you should really join up as a gold member - there are a ton of discounts for vehicle modifications.

Not to mention servicing (and hopefully insurance soon).

well worth it

[Keith Bowler]

Thanks Matthew

It is number one on my list of things to do first thing in the new year.

Keith