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Dealership also seems to have fixed the creaking noise coming from the very front of the dash. They found that the wiper tray & wiper arms were rubbing against the windshield and adjusted. They also lubricated this area as well. So far it seems to be working.
Kudos to the Service Department...they recognized these problems were their problem and did not sniff around asking for money from me (correctly so). Not sure I would have gotten the same response from my prior dealer (German Company).
the (front) pads?
Regarding the warranty, Lexus will give you new rotors
if they are warped before 4yrs/48K miles. My in-law had her ES300's warped front rotors & pads replaced for free during the
basic warranty period.
The brakes noise & dashboard creaking noise happens
when the outside temperature is around a freezing temperature.
Was that the outside temperature where you live when the noises
occurred?
Please keep us updated if the noises are really gone.
As far as the noises are concerned, I picked up the car when it was around 10 above and happily do not have any issues to report. Between the elimination of the brake noise (pads were loud even when not squeaking) and front dash noises being gone, this is like a different car. Thankfully better.
Thank you
I've noticed another noise issue from other vehicles when I pass (at highway speeds) them or they pass me....sounds the other vehicle tire noise comes directly into the cabin......BUT this only happens when the outside temp is above 70F. Does NOT happened below 70 . Dealer thinks I'm nuts but this is such a severe noise that I consider selling the car.
Do a Google search and you will see numerous retailers offering these products.
What is the rationale for spending more for the Lexus?
They seem similar, in terms of power, specs, performance, size, trunk space, features....
My short list includes:
Infiniti G35
Lexus GS350
Cadillac CTS
BMW 5 Series
Audi A6
I realize that these cars are not necessarily all in the same class. But price is a factor in my decision.
In my area, South Florida there is an Infiniti dealer directly across the street from the Lexus dealer. So I had the chance recently to really have a close look at both the G35 and the GS350 in the same afternoon.
First let me say that they are both nice cars. I think it comes down to "how much do you want to spend?" You can get a base G35 for less than $33,000, and that includes the 306 hp engine, RWD, leather seats, push button start, alloy wheels and a decent stereo. You can load it up and get a Journey model with sunroof, upgraded stereo, navigation and 18" rims for about $37K. Very nice car and hard to beat for that price.
But if you take a close look and compare the two cars, the Lexus GS350 is simply much more car than the G35 is. And it costs about $12,000 more, as it should. I suggest to you...sit inside the Lexus, take your time to linger there and notice the attention to detail. The gorgeous wood on the console and dash, the perfect tactile feel of the buttons, the ashtray covers, the suppleness and rich smell of the leather, the perfectly comfortable seats, and just the overall richness of the vehicle. The G35 is nice, but just not up to the level of the G350. I note that the lexus GS350 is basically equal to the original GS430 with a V8 that came out in 2005. Edmunds gave the GS430 the nod in a comparison test over the Infiniti M45 and the Acura RL. See the test here. http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=104808/pageNumber=1
The new 6 cylinder in the Lexus GS350 is just as fast, maybe faster than the GS430 was and gets better gas mileage. And the GS 430 was a $60,000 car. For me, if you want the rationale for choosing the G350 over the G35, there it is. The GS350 is simply a gourgeous car and a higher class that the G35.
Again, this does not take anything away from the G35. The G35 is a super nice car for its class. It''s faster and handles better that the GS350. Its also about $12,000 less, optioned equally. If you are looking for a sports sedan with more performance and less, money, then the G35 is the right car. But if you can afford the extra $12,000, and looking for more prestige and luxury, it's worth the time to really compare and decide for yourself if you appreciate the difference between the two.
Another car you might consider which I think falls somewhere between the G35 and the G350 is the 2008 Cadillac CTS. You can get a CTS for between $35K and $45K. And it's a very nice car. IMHO, more luxurious than the G35 but not quite as refined as the Lexus GS350. Again the performance will be excellent, but not as good as the G35. The ride will be quieter.
You need to decide what you want out of the car you buy and which features are the most important, and in what order. Do you primarily want performance, price, prestige, nicer interior, sportiness, gas mileage? Then take a close look at your short list and make the best decision for you.
The front brakes make noise in cold weather.
The dashboard/lower windshield makes a tick noise in cold weather.
These issues have been carried year over year, model to model.
I wish I did some research before buying this POS.
I can afford more, but I want value, related to how much the MSRP is discounted. Then, I need to know interst rate on purchase, vs. interest rate or money factor for lease. I can NOT yet get a fix on those numbers for Cadillac CTS, Lexus GS350, and Infiniti G35. I like all three cars. I've liked my BMW530I performance/handling but find its radio/satellite and navigation system dysfunctional; all three of these cars better in that respect. CTS dealer will install unotrusive blue tooth for $495, which actually is plus, giving me separate screen.
Overwhelming numbe of reviews favorable on all my choices, with a few people having problems with each of the three.
I don't care about price, nice interior (my kids mess it up). I want performance, user-friendly ergonomics and simplicity (example: quick to turn on defroster without looking for it repeatedly and taking my eyes off the road).
Gas mileage is a factor (tired of subsidizing Mideast oil).
All three have similar mileage, though G35 a bit better.
But CTS uses regular.
Thanks, everyone for your patience.
Lexus GS350 19 city 27 highway
Infiniti G35 17 city 24 highway
Cadillac CTS 17 city 26 highway
I bought Lexus GS 350. I live in Europe. Please answer as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance.
quirks, weaknesses, etc. are discussed.
Thanks.
I have a 2007 GS350 as well (and I love driving the car too!). I have the Navigation/Mark Levinson Audio pkg, and it most of the time, it DOESN'T display the CD name & track info. Certain CD's will always work every time while others never display anything. Some CD-R that I burned from my laptop show Name and Tracks but others not. I haven't figured out why this happens. I have brought it back to my Lexus dealer a few times about this and they just say, it works as expected (whatever that is suppose to mean). When I put any of these in my laptops, I always see everything. Is this so difficult for them to make work?
winter. Will see if the squealing noise comes back this winter.
The ticking windshield noise already came back last few cold days. May have to fix this under a TSB.
Oh, my passenger side mirror couldn't move up/down.
The part is on back order. Already one month.
Dealer said he already saw a few with this side view mirror problem.
If the ticking noise is unbearable, then I will.
My 07GS350 AWD has a run flat tires. I don't know if it's the tires
or not. It happens very time when I let my foot off the gas pedal
at speed 65 mph.
The speed slowly gets to the 60 mph, then I hear a gentle whistling sound from the front wheels. The sound goes away
when speed goes below 55 OR if I keep my foot on the gas
pedal and keep the speed steady at 60 mph.
Does anyone experience the same thing?
The mirror didn't go up or down.
Next the inner rear mirror. There is a TSB for it.
Need to confirm if the mirror vibrates when the moon roof
opens at high speed.
back again. Indeed, it did. I had to disable the mirror up/down
feature in back-up mode. I didn't want the mirror stopped at
the lowest position which I couldn't see anything,
It took more than a month for the assembly to arrive.
My service dealer did a great job of replacing it, puting back
Simonize & 3M.
On the mirror issue, if your car has a VIN number less than 8xxx,
the inner rear mirror could vibrate when you have the moonroof opened at high speed. I can see why it happens. Unlike other cars I have, my 07GS350AWD rear mirror is a bit shaky. A strong
wind could vibrate the mirror. There is a TSB for this issue.
Will confirm this vibration problem on a warm sunny day before calling dealer.