Is 200 Se

[Balthane]

Hi

I have just bought a 2002 Lexus IS 200 SE with 47k miles up and amm wondering which has been dealer serviced since new. Is there anything much to be gained by continuing this over a decent independent firm in view of the car's age?

My local dealer charged me £14.62 for 2 key batteries last week so I am not anxious to see what they charge for servicing.

Any comments and advice would be gratefully received.

[kenfoxy]

A good independent will have no problems with your IS200. Check that the cambelt and pulley have been replaced - should have been done in 2008. You should see a sticker on the engine with the date and mileage recorded. If the service invoices are missing you could always ask the Lexus dealer for confirmation.

[Bob King]

All cars get to an age were you have to decide if a main dealer stamp in the book is cost affective, my IS300 is also a 2002 and has full Lexus history, previous owners in total have spent £4300 with Lexus but a car at 8 years old is not worth much more money than a car serviced by an independent, my car will never see a dealer again.

If you can find a Toyota/Lexus specialist they should be able to look after you car.

[Dinho]

Hi

I have just bought a 2002 Lexus IS 200 SE with 47k miles up and amm wondering which has been dealer serviced since new. Is there anything much to be gained by continuing this over a decent independent firm in view of the car's age?

My local dealer charged me £14.62 for 2 key batteries last week so I am not anxious to see what they charge for servicing.

Any comments and advice would be gratefully received.

Can't believe the price on the batteries! I bought one a couple weeks ago was £2.50 and I felt mugged!