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thanks in advance!
i currently have one in each b pillar - went in for service two weeks ago they said they fixed it, but it is not fixed. slightly better, ever so slightly.
there is a tsb that when done helps a great deal, but no all the rattles
Like a lot of you, I have found that my rear view mirror vibrates, but not enough to bother me. Today on a drive on a bit of a rough road, I found a rattle in the dash up around the navi system. Once I got back on smooth paved road, it disappeared. Brake dust is a problem, however I wash my car 2-3x/ week, so not an issue. As someone in here mentioned, if you put a good coat of wax on them now and again, the brake dust washes off easily. Gas mileage is better than I would have expected from am V-6. I have no problem getting 30+ MPG hwy, which is much better than my sister gets with her 4 cyl AWD Matrix. All-in-all, I love this car - and already have 2 different folks asking to buy it from me when I get ready to sell it in 3 years time!
When I press down easy on the gas pedal, everything works fine. The transmission up shifts around 2500rpm and the car cruises smoothly. But when I need more power, there's a noticable delay between 1/4 and 1/2 throttle. The RPM increases very little despite the large travel in the gas pedal. Then as soon as it goes pass a certain point beyond half throttle, it's almost like a light switch is turned on. The RPM jumps and the power comes in, but by then it's usually too late. I'm not talking about the auto tranny down shifting. I tried it in manual mode, and the same thing happens no matter which gear I keep it in.
I don't know whether this car has a drive-by-wire throttle, but it's not linear in its reaction to pedal travel and difficult to modulate. The 2.5L engine doesn't have much low end power, and the delayed throttle reaction makes it frustrating to
drive in traffic. Anyone else notices the same problem?
KC
I would also demand my money back, and escalate to the Lexus regional rep if necessary.
KC
AU001-01
REVISED
Title:
NOISE FROM AUXILIARY PORT WITH
EXTERNAL DEVICE
Models:
'06 - '08 IS 250/350 & '07 - '08 ES 350 &
LS 460, & '08 LS 600h
August 10, 2007
TSB REVISION NOTICE :
^ March 8, 2008: The Applicable Vehicles has been updated to include 2008 model year ES 350, IS 250/350, and LS 460/600h. Correction to first revision:
^ 2007 model year LS 600h has been removed.
^ February 8, 2008: The Applicable Vehicles has been updated to include 2007 model year LS 600h.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.
Introduction
Some customers may notice noise in the auxiliary mode of the radio when using an MP3 player or other external audio source connected to the 12V power port of the vehicle. An improved auxiliary port and in-line filter has been developed to improve this condition. Use the repair procedure to install the new in-line filter and auxiliary port.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2006 - 2008 model year IS 2501350 vehicles.
^ 2007 - 2008 model year ES 350 and LS 460 vehicles.
^ 2008 model year LS 600h vehicles.
Also, the following issues were fixed N/C on my car for other TSBs: (1) Front brake pads and (2) Rear view mirror replaced due to excessive vibration while traveling (varying speeds). :shades:
My sister is torn between buy either a 2006 Lexus IS 250, a honda civic or a toyota corolla. She had her mind set on buying the IS 250, however a couple people discouraged her from doing so. They argued that the vehicle was high maintenance and costs a lot for gas, insurance etc. My sister is currently 18, almost 19. She is in college so she does not work much. A mere 20 hours a week, which will give her 8500 dollars annually. Paying about $200 a month for insurance and about $390 a month for the vehicle leaves her $200 in excess monthly or $2400 annually. Would you recommend purchasing the IS 250 according to her current situation?
Frankly, it doesn't sound like she can afford any car at all, but since I presume she must drive, then a corolla is definitely the way to go. You can't find a more economical car to drive.
However, the financing allows her to pay only $390 a month for the vehicle and $200 for insurance. She makes $720 a month, and she has no other expenses except gas. Is it still a bad idea?
I'm sure you've read many stories on these boards, even from Lexus owners, where something big hit them right out of the blue.
On certain 2006 through 2008 model year GS300/350, IS250/350, and LS460/460L vehicles, Lexus has determined that some ethanol fuels with a low moisture content may corrode the internal surface of the fuel delivery pipes. If this condition occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) in the combination meter may illuminate. Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole in the fuel delivery pipes resulting in fuel leakage.
Lexus dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipes with newly designed components. No other Lexus or Toyota vehicles are involved.
Lexus will inform owners of the involved vehicles with a Safety Recall notification via first-class mail beginning in late January. Owners are requested to contact their local Lexus dealer for diagnosis and repair at no charge.
Customers with questions or concerns should contact the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987.
Media Web site: http://www.toyotanewsroom.com
Public Web site: http://www.toyota.com
Thanks in advance for your reply,
Steve in Arkansas
Any ideas how to find out whether Lexus would cover this under the warranty?
They tried to sell me the tire package for $500 and have a cracked (with a chunk taken out) rim on display...it covered everything from tire & rim (100%...not pro-rated)
I declined.
I think you'd have a better time going after the city for the state of the roads than Lexus.
See more details here...
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/1161870200.html
I can't remember having been told this by the dealer/service rep but it's good news for me. (48K mi on my '06 IS 250awd)
1. I got rear ended 2 months after I bought it new (7K in damage).
2. About 2 months later a rattle / something was loose in the front end. They replaced the front strut.
3. About 4 months later I hear the popping noise. At first, it happen so rarely that I could not put my finger on it. I took it in and they said that the other Lexus dealer did not tighten all the bolts from the strut. As soon as I drove out of the dealership the noise was still there. Then a week later, I brought it back and now it is the shop for the past 1 1/2 months.
Anyone know what this could be? I am afraid they are going to put up the BS flag and say that the front end popping sound was from the rear end accident. Would the accident void me from GA lemon laws...
Thanks,
tyou08
I am in the process of changing the disc pads on my rear brakes now. I have problems taking the rim off after I have removed all the wheel nuts. Did you encounter any problems when you did yours? How did you remove the rim?
Thanks,
Tyou08