Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4034310)

1. The 10K mile service is set on a mileage timer and at the rate im going it'll be 3 to 4 years before I hit 10K miles.

2. I wait in the lobby, the cool thing here in south florida, i dont know if all dealerships do it, but there are several cameras in the autiobay live streaming so customers can see their vehicles. So with this last time I was there, I literally watched the mechanic drive out with it, I was right there waiting on him.

3. Not sure if Lexus/BMW could service it to be honest, thats a good question I'd like to know myself. I do know that not any toyota mechanic can work on the car, you have to be certified Supra mechanic.

Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 4034321)

I try to stay away from dealerships unless its absolutely imperative (like warranty work)..

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4034320)

I suppose that makes sense about the certified Supra mechanic, but then theoretically, a BMW mechanic that specializes in servicing a Z4 should be able to work on the Supra? Just for sh!ts and giggles, I'm gonna call a local BMW service dept. about this.

I wonder what Toyota would say if someone with a LFA pulled up for their routine service.

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4034340)

In other words, one has to be a BMW certified mechanic to work on it?

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4034340)

It’s ok, imagine spending $150,000 on a Z06 and having the pimple faced kid that changes the oil on the Malibus learning on the job….

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4034341)

Most Harley Davidson dealers flat out refuse to work on any bike of theirs older than 9 years old.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4034332)

:iagree:

Everyone falls for this trap. Too many people, including myself when I was much younger, where they try to Hulk Smash way too much weight.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4034345)

So I called 2 BMW's Service Departments today in the area (BMW of Tampa and BMW of Wesley Chapel). Both have informed they cannot service the new BMW Supra's. One of them told me it's because their dept. is not "Supra certified", while the other told me because it's not a BMW. I also asked them both if Toyota will service a Z4 and they said no (the latter I was obviously being facetious).



That's the best way to learn: baptism by fire.



:confused::confused:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 4034352)

End up pulling the muscle off of bone like I did on my right arm. That was a 6 month heal.

Originally Posted by MZ DAIZY (Post 4034356)

It’s like taking your Ferrari to a Chevy dealer for service. No thanks!

I really like the Z06, but it’s still a Chevy. I find it highly doubtful most dealers have skilled techs on hand to work on them.

Most of them probably have never heard of a flat plane, nevermind actually work on one.

Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 4034362)

:iagree:

The reason I inquired about the Supra/BMW is because they use the same BMW engine.