What are you paying for your manufacturer 5,000 mile service? I paid.....

[gebjeff]

Originally Posted by steve44

My wife just took in her 2010 Prius II for her routine Manufacturer advised 5,000 mile service. This includes oil change, filters, tire rotation, tire pressure, general look over the car (and anything else I'm missing. It's in the manual).

My wife paid $98. $101 after taxes.

This seems insane (though expected). Don't tell me to do my own oil because I won't for several reasons.

What is everyone else paying for the entire 5,000 service from Toyota...or even better from a local garage??

Steve - Which dealer did you take it to? I'd like to avoid them.

[ambrothe]

Originally Posted by Indyking

But only if you buy tires from them, right?

Discount Tire will sell a lifetime tire/rotation/balance package for $60 for tires purchased anywhere (free if you buy the tires from them).

[assassin]

I called around Los Angeles area dealerships and got the following results:

Santa Monica: Finance Manager says $169, Service dept. says $110
Glendale: $79 with regular oil
Culver City: $83
Downtown LA: $100

I think I'm going to check out Culver City in person and get them to put their prices in writing because the Finance Manager there quoted me almost double what Service Manager said. It's hard to know who to believe... making it difficult to decide whether a prepaid maintenance plan makes more sense.

[JRitt]

Wiess Toyota in St louis charges $59.95 of an oil change (thats with the $20 upcharge for synt). $93 for a 5K service.

[Dirk Lerxst]

This has to be some kind of sick joke, right? Aren't people buying the Prius to save some money? It seems as if it's going to be a very expensive vehicle if oil changes cost double or even triple what they cost in non-hybrid vehicles. That's starting to make up for the savings in gas. Like others, I don't want to hear the "DIY" suggestion, it's just not realistic. What's stopping everyone from going to non-Toyota oil places? Wouldn't they cost a lot less? It just seems like this is a scheme by Toyota to get buyers returning to the dealerships for service that uses Toyota parts rather than lose that money to outside businesses.

[raidbuck]

I bought my Prius at Jones in Bel Air. Free oil changes for life. Free car washes for life. Engine warranty for life. Jiffy-lube type checking service free. Rotate tires $19.99. I wonder if they know about the 10K interval. In a few weeks I'll be at 10K so I'll ask when I schedule the change. I also plan not to rotate between oil changes if it is indeed 10K (I drive about 4,000 per month I think, so lots of changes).

Rich N.

[brad_rules_man]

I am getting my 5k service at Terre Haute, it is costing $0.

[biglou10]

You poor devils! Wait till you get your 60,000 mile service bill. sandoval10@sbcglobal.net

[Waupaca]

Since I bought my Prius out of state, going back to my dealer is not a convenient option. I went to Schaumburg Toyota for the 5K service. I confirmed in advance that they had 0W20 synthetic oil. The price was $85 including $27 for tire rotation. Good service, but a lot to pay every 5K miles. I will probably check out prices at the local lube shop for the next one. Here's hoping the recommended interval gets changed to 10K.

[brad_rules_man]

Originally Posted by PriusIII

Long Toyota of El Monte/Los Angeles County ("worlds largest and #1 toyo dealship") is asking for $94.90+tax for the first 5,000 mile service, which consists of the following:

quote
-Replace engine oil and oil filter
-Rotate tires
-Reset maintenance required light

Inspect:
-air filter
-steering linkages
-Body/chasis nuts and bolts
-Brake linings discs/drums
-Ball joints and dust covers
unquote

Are those items for inspection necessary?

That's a bit much coming from a guy that use to pay less than $20 for oil changes on the previous Honda. Anyone have any good recommendations for independent Toyo service shops in the Los Angeles/OC area with a much better deal?

The inspection they are supposed to do... It doesn't take much to do that. Um,... the price is absurd though. I would laugh at them and leave. That stuff can be done at any garage anywhere.