Lexus: Feedback Requested - 2000 RX300 warranty information

I would check to see if the power steering pump (passenger side, lower back
part of the engine) isn't leaking. Those tend to leak. Crawl underneath to
check for anything that seems suspicious.

"techtrainer" <com> wrote in message
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We had a RX 300, but I traded for a Pilot because the Lexus cost me 4 times
as much as the maintenance on my 01 Prelude. From what my dealer told me in
terms of maintenance I could expect was to chnge the timing belt and water
pump at 75k plus normal maintenance-- $1,800 - $2,000. I got tired of
being fleeced. BTW -- if your key breaks, thats $211.00 not including
programming and it's not covered by warranty. Oil changes on the Pilot are
done while I wait and only cost about $23.00 (at 7500 miles which Honda
insisted was the proper mileage) versus around $150 at 5k and 10k for the
Lexus. And you have to leave it for full day with an appointment.
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"twaugh5" <net> wrote in message
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An oil change at Jiffy Lube is the same price for all cars (except maybe a
large SUV that takes an extra quart of oil)! Also, I suspect that the Lexus
dealer was doing more than just an oil change, especially at the first
couple of services.

Gus (99 RX300)