Mcalr3

Here's some photos. Yeah I had a look at the essential servicing but it doesn't seem a whole lot cheaper. I get that the lexus servicing gives you greater peace of mind but just wondering if its worth 2-3 times the price compared to 3rd party servicing. If I was getting rid of the car in the next 2 years then absolutely but if I'm planning on keeping it for a minimum 4 years (maybe longer) then perhaps it's not as worth it. The car only has 14k miles on the clock, so I guess the low mileage would increase its value even more if it had full dealer stamps.

Hi folks, I've just taken ownership of a 66 plate RX450h which has full dealer servicing via an independent garage (3 stamps in the book and due one just now). This was an upgrade from a 66 plate NX300H (needed the extra boot space) which didn't have lexus servicing and was through an independent. I get it that lexus's are luxury cars but the service costs are pretty ridiculous at the main dealer (£520 vs £180ish) for what essentially is an oil/filter change and the usual checks. My question is - is there really a big benefit to main dealer servicing in terms of PX value? I guess this only matters when trading in to lexus dealer. Obviously while the vehicle is under warranty it is required but since its outside warranty, are the PX values offered by lexus so much better than independent garages in folk's experience? I've searched the forum but I couldn't really find any info relating to PX value at Lexus dealers being so much better than independents. We plan on keeping the car for probably the full 4 year PCP so it will be 8 years old when we come to PX.