Lexus Is-F Servicing, Parts Prices

[markovanb]

Hi

Can anyone enlighten me with the service schedule and prices for an IS-F 60,000 miles service,

as i am thinking of buying an 08 with 45,000 miles anfd full history on it so it would soon be in need of a 60,000 mile service next,

Do the engines need a belt at 60,000 or 6 years or are they a chain drive, What about the spark plugs, as my std, IS 200 needs 6 irridiums every 60,000 and these cost a enough from the dealer, so is the IS-F plug a similar cost each, and are there any other suprises due on a 60,000 mile service as i suspect rear diff oil/autobox oil and brake fluid would also be changed along side the std service items required, any info on this would a help in making my mind up about owning one, or staying with a std IS as these are costly enough to service, even though they help to make up for it by being more reliable than most other cars,

I have read about the other running costs, like brake costs and tyre cost issues, but there are quality aftermarket items that can be fitted as an alternative to help with the running costs of the std servicing items.

Thanks

[North west beast]

Hi mate all I know is it costs around 800 quid, they change the plugs, oil,filter ,supposed to check valve clearances but I could put money on they don't and prob wouldn't even know how to anyway .not a cheap service by any means .but don't let it put you off buying ,after that service it's 300 ish .they don't change any belts at 60,000 miles either .

Good luck

[Glenn1981]

Buy the 3 year service plan, 3 services, mots and free courtesy car. Plus you can pay monthly interest free.

If you sell the car you get your money back for what you haven't used.

[Stuno1]

900 odd for that service. Don't use aftermarket stuff if you want it to be sellable unless their is evidence it is as good as if not better than stock parts. I would only buy one that has been maintained properly. Also it is less likely to perform as well. Ultimately it's an expensive car to run.

Maybe call a dealer for full list lf service items?

Stu

[stevet]

Negotiate with your dealer. Got mine done for £600. No belt, they are chain driven. The valve clearances should be checked but now apparently are now checked by sound, which probably means most dealers don't know how to do it!

They are more expensive than normal cars but nowhere near M3, AMG prices.

[Stuno1]

600 seems cheap. My dealer looks after quite a few and are charging just under £1000.

[stevet]

Mine did originally quote £850

[Stuno1]

How did you haggle that down??? Thought it cost what it cost?

[stevet]

I'm one of those that never pays full price and always haggles :) like paying only £414 for Lexus 12 months warranty extension. Amazing what you can get if you ask.

[Stuno1]

I'll definitely try and get the price down. Assume using other dealer prices is the best way???

Share your wisdom!

[Peter P18]

Transmission fluid isn't part of the 60K service. They do the plugs though.

Chain driven, so no belt to worry about. ;)

My tuner in Enfield sells the genuine brembo discs for a lot less than Lexus. Also offers three types of pad to suit different budgets.

Fitting can be done yourself (good guides from our US brethren), or any good garage/mechanic.

Tyres are quite reasonable compared to some, and they seem to last quite well too.

Think I've been quoted £850 odd for the 60K service. It's a major, so think that's reasonable considering. Think the next ones after are £300-400 odd?

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

Peter :)

[North west beast]

It's a shame all we are paying for is a stupid Lexus stamp .the mechanics are no different to the back street garage ,we get a nice courtesy car a cup of coffee that's vile and keeps you awake all night and a huge bill at the end that takes just over an hour to do a service , what bull dealers are but for some reason we have to get that bloody stamp to keep the resale value up .really cheeses me off .i serviced my van yesterday , took me an hour , full service and cost a total of 60 quid even with shell oil . It's as sweet as a nut . And I know it's been done right and I know what parts have been used .

[Peter P18]

Mark,

60K service is costing me £840 including parts, VAT and labour.

This is what is carried out as part of the 6yr/60K service:

- Engine oil

- Rear diff oil

- Brake cleaner

- Spark plugs

- Oil filter

- Gasket drain plugs

- Washer fluid

- Brake fluid

- Cabin air filter

- Key fob batteries

- Full VSR

Discs and pads prices from Lexus were as follows:

Fronts £909.28 incl VAT

Rears £764.38 incl VAT

Quotes for 70K, 80K and 90K services were:

£339 incl VAT (7yr/70K), £568.32 incl VAT (8yr/80K) and £339 incl VAT (9yr/90K).

Hope this helps. :)

Cheers.

Peter

[Stuno1]

Almost 1700 for discs and pads all around!!!

Howe much of that can be saved by buying the parts independently?

[Peter P18]

Plenty! ;)

Look at the section on the Whifbitz website. He is offering the proper brembo discs, and different pads to suit individual budgets (I'm going for the Hawks which are in-between the two on the website).

Fitting at the Enfield workshop is around £60+VAT per axle, but could be more if anything is seized, or if the system needs to be bled etc.

It works out around half the dealer price, or less if you fit them yourself (I'll probably get them done by Darren over at Whifbitz the first time, then do my own after that).

Cheers.

Pete :)

[Stuno1]

Id like Lexus to work on my car due to warranty BUT id happliy buy the parts to save £££

Do you know the lexus price for pads and discs so i can see how much cheaper it is to supply myself?

[Peter P18]

Not sure Stu. You'd need to ask them for the prices mate, as I was given all in costs.

Think you may find 60% of the price is Lexus labour rates. :(

[Stuno1]

Not sure Stu. You'd need to ask them for the prices mate, as I was given all in costs.

Think you may find 60% of the price is Lexus labour rates. :(

That is my expectation. When it comes to that time ill do furteher digging.

Stu

[Stuno1]

If you bought brembo discs and those porterfield pads from whifbitz it is 650 ish in parts, lexus labor rates at 100 ish for 3 hours comes to 300 so pretty much 1k. Thats a £700 saving!!!!

Where are you getting your pads Pete, cant see them on their site? how much are the fronts and rears?

Stu

[Peter P18]

Paul hasn't listed the Hawk ceramics on the website yet.

The fronts work out at £155.14 + VAT. Will check on the cost of the rears.

Cheers.

Pete :)

[Stuno1]

Ok, so in the middle of the others. Cool. Ta. Be interested to see how you find them.

Stu

[Peter P18]

Should be pretty good from what I've read on the US forums. They are certainly cleaner than the OEM pads (less brake dust).

Think I may need to get my fronts changed shortly. If so, will let you know how I get on with them.

[Glenn1981]

I have the Hawk ceramics and they are great!

[Peter P18]

Even better Glenn, Hawk are hopefully going to start selling rear pads as well. :)

Got an email from their MD advising the tech department to give me a part number, or get their R&D guys to develop them! ;)

Will keep you all posted.

Cheers.

Pete