Hi all, I have an issue I was hoping you all could help me with.  I
had a 1990 Lexus 400 that I always took to a mechanic that used to be
a mechanic in the Lexus dealership.  He has always been great, uses
only Lexus parts, and is much more reasonably priced.  However, after
having my Lexus for 14 years, I decided to give it to my inlaws (it
still runs great) and buy myself an 2004 Lexus LX470.  At the first
15K miles I took I called the dealership and the Major maintenance was
$450.  I called this mechanic and it was $229 with him and it included
all the same exact things, so I took it in.  Now, it's just not
running the same, it seems to hiccup and after I break hard and hit
the accelerator again.  I took it back and he said the problem was
that he had to reset the computer and it's always an issue with all
the newer cars.  I tweaked the computer again, it's better, but not
the same.  I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and take it
into the dealer.  What would you tell the dealer?  Thing is, I really
don't think they need to do an ENTIRE major maintenance, just check
the computer thing.  Your thoughts??

Thanks,

Carlos