Just had my first service with Cardiff Lexus today.
£130.00. I thought it's not cheap but not that expensive. My girlfriend has a Seat Ibiza, had a intermediate service which cost £200. ( without valet).
Then I was hit by the news that both my front tyres needed changing.
The inside track of both front tyres are now 0.5mm, the right side is even worse, almost bold, but the outside edge is still 4-5mm thick.
The rear tyres are still in good shape, about 5mm tread left.
I thought that was a bit odd, and seeing that my car is only 9800 miles, it is literally eating my tyres. I've been quoted £240 for the pair including fitting.
(Qwik fit, National etc, quoted 300 for the pair)
The service manager says it's normal for ISs to wear the front tyres, esp the inside edge.
questions: how often do you need to buy new rubber? is the pattern of wear normal for ISs?
p/s also test drove a IS300 today, very nice, lots of toys, Sat Nav, HID lights, full leather, arm rest, auto dim rear view, VSC, Slip Diff, cruise...... and the smooth power delivery.... gotto get one one day.... i didfind the steering was much heavier, maybe because it only has 2000 miles on....
cheers