Hi Las,
Could it be the end of Lexus??? Really they are just gong to stop the brand?????
Lexus build quality seems to be the same for me if not better every time I bought another Lexus as I have had a 2000 IS200, 2008 IS220D and now a 2019 CT200h have had no major problems even with the IS220d that is so problematic was fine just an air condition pump was the biggest expense for that car. All 3 of them have been and are serviced by main dealer (Lexus Teesside) and the customer service from them has always been excellent and can never complain.
I understand there will be a small percentage that may have faults or some quality issues but over all with the millions of cars they produce.
Why complain about the service cost when you know Lexus is a premium brand over Toyota? If you can afford a Lexus you should be able to afford the running cost and servicing that's how I look at it IMO but each to there own.