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TheBean

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  1. Haven't gotten my car serviced yet since I got it, so can't help you:P Let me know how you go with Lexus of Perth, I'm thinking of only going to them for major servicing and just do the rest at my local or Toyota dealership...?
  2. Wow. Amazing build mate, apart from that i'm stuck for words..bet a fair few of us are living it vicariously through you!!
  3. Just wondering what's a realistic cost to install a set of cat back and mid pipe at a mechanic? Also does this increase your insurance?
  4. Hey, just so you guys know, a Lexus head tech said that you can't reprogram used keys, they get coded once and that's it.
  5. Called a few places quite a number didn't do any Lexus proximity keys. Some of the locksmiths were more expensive than Lexus at $900 all up for blade and fob with cutting and programming. Most fobs seem to be $400-500+++++++ :O So its best to just source a fob/smart card somewhere else. and get it programmed. Here's the breakdown of just key, cutting and programming fob from a proper quote. 1 LEXUS PROX KEY BLADE - $115.45 1 KEYS CUT HIGH SECURITY - $50.00 PROGRAM TO VEHICLE - $100.00 Found another auto locksmith who could just the blade and cutting etc. for $100. I reckon its best to get a second hand fob or smart card. Or else if you want new, get the Smart card from Lexus of North Miami which is meant to work. I can only confirm from what he said to me about it and the number of Aussie sales they make of it with no complaints. It'll still end up cheaper than getting everything done here. If its just for emergency, just buy a cut key for now? and leave it at home? I mean if you lose your fob you've lost the key attached.. If you need a spare for a second driver get the smart card and just hope they don't run out of battery when its their turn:P cheers,
  6. Guess Perth peeps are few and far between on the forums?
  7. Yeah, I'll send you a PM, managed to find 2 auto locksmiths in Perth that are able to sort out key apart from the Lexus dealership. Hopefully get some prices tomorrow for programming, blades, etc.
  8. Hi has anyone had luck with sourcing a proximity key in Australia? I talked to Sewell and they confirmed that their key will not work in Australia. I then talked to Lexus of North Miami and they said they sell a different key to Australians which will work. I was quoted US$260 for it. Either way It'll end up being $300 landed I reckon and still yet to find a auto lock smith in Perth that can program the key for me. Looks like there's no cheaper solution. It'll cost you at a minimum $500 for a proximity fob/smart card (purchased overseas) and blade (Dealer) cut and programmed. Does anyone have any information they can share, or know of a auto locksmith in Perth that sells key blades and programs fobs?
  9. Hi all, just got myself an IS250 thought I say hi and enjoy the forums:) bought it becoz I love the car I'm amazed people do so many mods to their cars. Hope to pick up some good ideas here in the future. Cheers
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