Interesting! I knew that routine maintenance can be done anywhere. I
asked the local Toyota service department if they could do warranty
work on a Lexus, I asked the same of Honda about Acura. They both
said routine maintenance yes, warranty no. Do it yourself is probably
not the answer since warranty work usually entails some new part that
must be replaced that would require a trip to the Lexus dealer.
On Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:23:24 -0400, "Mike Piacente"
<mpiacente@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>If I'm not mistaken, it is Federal law that any warranty repairs (for any
>make) can be done anywhere by anyone (even you) as long as you retain the
>receipt(s) for the work done/parts bought. You can then send them to the
>manufacturer for reimbursement.
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>"W. Wells" <otf70@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>news:47efa4e0$0$1112$4c368faf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>I have a 2002 SC430. Have had one small problem fixed under warranty. It
>>was done by a certified Lexus mechanic not the dealer. I don't think you
>>have to go to a dealer for warranty repairs.
>>
>> "Jay Somerset" <jay-1941-@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
>> news:66stu3dpkfulurnd0hjceqeujh8h56otar@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:21:07 -0700, ray <spammers@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>I currently own a 2000 Toyota Avalon XLS and am looking for new wheels
>>>>(and the rest of the car to go with it). I have been happy with Ava
>>>>and looked at the new Toyota Avalon, Camry, and the Honda Accord. I
>>>>haven't looked at the Lexus ES350 yet because the dealer****p is about
>>>>a 2 hour drive from here. The reviews look good.
>>>>
>>>>My initial conclusion is they all look good. The Toyota / Lexus are
>>>>somewhat quieter and smoother, the Honda probably more reliable.
>>>>
>>>>I hear that Toyota quality and reliability is slipping and the 6 speed
>>>>transmission used in all the cars that I am considering has problems.
>>>>How serious are they? The Lexus seems nice but I am being told that
>>>>it must be taken to the Lexus dealer for warranty repairs, a 4 hour
>>>>drive round trip. Is this true, or can the local Toyota dealer handle
>>>>it?
>>>>
>>>>I considered the Accura TL, but it does not come with cloth seats. The
>>>>Honda dealer was pu****ng the Nissan Altima. I don't think they are as
>>>>reliable as the Toyota. I recently rented Nissan Sentra for 2 months
>>>>in Hawaii. In 2 months due to failures we drove 3 different ones and
>>>>were not impressed. Any other suggestions for a nicer car that comes
>>>>with cloth seats?
>>>
>>> Unless you want the "prestige" that goes with the Lexus marque, get
>>> the Avalon. Much better value for the money. Honda is also good, and
>>> lately, seems to have slightly better reliability than Toyota, but if
>>> you were happy with your Avalon, stay with the brand.
>>>
>>> From the sound of it, the inconvenience in getting to/from your Lexus
>>> dealer would be a significant factor, even if value-for-money was not
>>> a consideration.
>>> --
>>> Jay (remove dashes for legal email address)
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