welld551

Hi, I just bought a VAIS unit from the US on ebay, link below for $230-240 delivered depending on the exchange rate and have been quoted $150 to have it installed. I know Lexus have been quoting anything from around $680 so just wanted to let you know you can buy it cheaper yourself. Some have even installed themselves, I'm definitely not willing to give it a go! Cheers.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/IPOD-IPHONE-NANO-TOUCH-3GS-4-3G-INTERFACE-ADAPTER-INPUT-/400213873983?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d2e9b153f

For anyone interested I went to City Toyota at their Northbridge service centre on Monday to have the 45K service performed. I cannot recommend them enough for their professionalism and overall service (take note Perth Lexus....). It cost me exactly as they quoted, $275, the car was immaculate inside and out when I picked it up even after not washing it for a couple of months (yes slack and I am suitably ashamed), my front wheels were spotlessly free from brake dust! Anyone wanting to try them, I just emailed them for a quote, they now have a copy of my Lexus manual servicing details and will service and quote to that. I will definitely be going back next year! Cheers, David.

An update on this, I was quoted $640 from Lexus and $275 from a Toyota Dealer for the 45K service. True, Lexus do give you a loan car (last time I got a hail damaged 2010 Prestige with the driver door handle cover hanging off......) but I don't think that is worth $300 odd dollars extra. I am having the service performed on Monday, will update after then. Thanks. BTW my warranty ended March 2011 so not too worried about not servicing through Lexus anymore.

Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone can recommend alternatives to Perth Lexus for servicing. I have a 2007 IS250 Luxury wth the warranty ending in March, I feel that as we only have 1 Lexus dealer in Perth, they tend to be expensive (and not necessarily that great customer service either....). I see that others have used Toyota dealers? Cheers!