Lexus Specialist In Adelaide

[Dim]

Hey guys,

I have just arrived to Adelaide and bought an IS250, late 2005 with 84K on it.

All the services so far where done by Lexus of Adelaide, They quoted me 490$ for a basic service which includes only oil & filter change.

I want a Lexus specialist to have a look at the car, and to have it serviced with high end oil and original / better than original parts.

Any suggestion in Adelaide region would be a great help.

Thanks!

[MikeChampion]

Hi Dim

I take mine to Driven here in Adelaide to get serviced. Jon who owns the workshop uses good oils and filters. Charges a very reasonable rate too. I usually buy my own oil, filter parts etc and bring it in. Let me know if you want his contact.

[Dim]

Thanks Mike!

Yes please, I've tried to goolge it, but got too many results.

[MikeChampion]

0423032920. The thing I like is that you can watch your car getting worked on so you know that the work is getting done properly. Let me know how you go. I usually supply my own Mobil 1 oil when I get the service.

[Pantelis K]

Hi Dim, if you need another option let me know.

[Dim]

Yes please, Driven looks like a good place, but they specialize in Mitsubishi, and their location is not very comfortable for me.

[Pantelis K]

Highbury automotive. Speak to Joe. PH 0882642380. 1013 Lower North East Road, Highbury. He looks after a lot of top end cars.

[mikez]

Hi guys just wondering if Driven has a website or contact details? I couldn't find them on google.

Also Dim did you end up getting your car serviced at any of these places and were you satisfied with the service and price?

[Dim]

HI Mike,

At the end I had the service in Lexus of Adelaide due to lack of time (very convenient location for me).

I still have to do my brakes, so I just received both the discs (ebc ultimax) and pads (Akenobo ACTpro), both ordered from amazon us. Haven't decided where to fit them yet.

Driven site: www.drivenmotorsport.com.au/

[Tony1234]

HI Mike,

At the end I had the service in Lexus of Adelaide due to lack of time (very convenient location for me).

I still have to do my brakes, so I just received both the discs (ebc ultimax) and pads (Akenobo ACTpro), both ordered from amazon us. Haven't decided where to fit them yet.

Driven site: www.drivenmotorsport.com.au/

Sorry ,bit off topic but i'd be interested to know your thoughts on the Akebono pads performance over the stock pads once you've got them on for a while.

[mikez]

hey dim did u get a minor service on it? and they charged u $490? whens the major service due on your is250? 80000 or 100000kms?

i am looking for somewhere to take my is200 which ive just purchased to get serviced. it has 92000kms on the clock and the logbook shows its been serviced reguarly but i am assuming all the services have been minor ones. they havent been performed by lexus either.

i called lexus and they reckon a major service is due at 90000 and quoted me $1750... seems a bit high..

i called joe from highbury automotive and he was under the impression the car only needed a minor service at this point.

i also called cmi toyota and the woman there had no clue and said i needed to provide her my VIN number before she could find out any prices for me... what the???

the car appears to be in good condition but i have been left very confused not knowing where to take it to have a full check over without paying an arm and leg...

[Dim]

Tony,

I am changing the rotors as well so I would not be able to tell you the difference in anything but the brake dust, which should be significantly less. The Braking distance won't change a lot, since it mostly up to the tires, the initial bite will be more powerful in working temp, and the feel and confidence will be a lot better compared to my old original brakes. The big difference should be the time I can drive / use the brakes without having to cool them. I read a lot about the Akebono in other forums, mostly from the US, and they all were very satisfied. I bought them cause I could get them very cheap, 80USD for front set including shipping, while I've been quoted 140AUD for them by the only local distributor.

Mike,

My Is250 had major service (the one that should be done in 90K) in Lexus of Adelaide at 73K, it was time, since the previous owner didn't drive it a lot. I had a minor service (105K) now, while the car only had 85K on it. And yes, they charged me ~490$ :( They wanted to change the brake rotors + pads for ~780$ and I said never!

It should be specified in the log book which service you should have and when. Also Lexus dealer probably knows the best.

[Tony1234]

Thanks Dim.I'd appreciate yoiur feed back.Could you please send me the link for the Akebono pads you got from the states?PM me the details if you like.

[Dim]

Tony, you've got PM.