200 Se Service

[Balthane]

Hello all,

I am about to purchase a 2002 200 SE with 47K miles done. This car has been dealer serviced since new and I would like advice as to whether I should continue with this or have it serviced at an independent garage in view of its age.

All advice will be gratefully received but bear in mind that I have all the mechanical expertise of a lemur

[lookatmybiceps]

if you know any good reliable garages that use genuine parts id go there prob will be cheaper than lexus, my lexus was only serviced at lexus for the first 3yrs then independent

[true blue]

Hi shop around for quotes as prices vary a lot . These cars are quite straightforward to work on so should not present any problem for a competent mechanic . I can see no advantage in maintaining a lexus history at a high cost on a car this age .Lexus will probably be the most expensive unless you can find a dealer prepared to do a special deal ,a toyota dealer is a good alternative ;cheapest will be an independent ,find a good reliable small workshop where the owner either carries out the work or supervises it closely .One final point ,try to find evidence of a cambelt change which should be carried out on a time basis even though the car has only covered a low mileage ,in fact it may be prudent to have a 60000 mile service carried out.