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KC
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KC
The Edmunds Maintenance Guide will tell you what we think your 45k service should cost for the preventive maintenance items recommended by Lexus.
Steve, Host
X5's interior is the worst, some cheap looking stuff around, but the large moonroof attracted my whole family. X5 drives fine, I think a bit noisier than the other two.
LX470 is wonderful all around, workmanship and attention to details seem to be obviously better than any other brand cars I've seen and touched. The quietest one for sure.
Land Rover is close to LX470.
When their 4WD were doing their job switching touque among four wheels, LX470 has the least noise.
Volvo was on another track that has much less ups and downs because I think it's not for seriou off-road. It's a good, quiet one.
There was no straight and smooth road for the above SUVs in this event so I couldn't compare their smoothness. I didn't compare all their features as everyone has limited time. So only simulated off-roading comparison.
A real fun half day for my family.
about my 2003 LX. The passenger doors stay locked as well as the tailgate once the ignition is turned off unless the driver hits the unlocked button. I realize this is a safety feature but can be annoying
Is there something I can do to re-program or do does
the dealer have to change it?
thanks for the help
Best,
Alan
On another note, the Sequoia seems to have many upgrades for next year. Captains chairs in back, new 280HP engine, etc.
Thanks!
Does anyone know if this will be available for the LX 470 in the near future?
I know I can buy an add-on unit now, but it would be much cleaner to have it through the Lexus system.
From my own experience I know historically of this problem. My 68 and 72 Ford station wagons were subject to this effect but by simply lowering the rear liftgate glass slightly I could eliminate the effect.
I notice that the LC, and maybe the LX, have cabin airflow exhauster ports which are mounted above the "beltline", one on each side of your vehicles.
Do those exhauster ports and their "high mount" location allow enough cabin air outflow to prevent the helicopter sound in the LC and LX? Or are have you seen the same type of complaint?
For reference read:
Toyota Highlander Owners: Problems and solutions at post 1490 on...
The Lexus is proven, and although not as attractive nor does it possess the cache the Rover does, it will aggravate you a lot less.
By the way I'm in the GX now because my wife wanted a smaller SUV. The LX size intimidated her otherwise I would have taken another LX no questions asked. We are also heving excellent experience with the GX. Another high quality vehicle but it is in a different class than the Range Rover and LX. Nonetheless it is still a highly luxurious and beautiful riding SUV.
Have you looked at the Tourag at all? It would be on my list to check.
Thanks
Are you serious? How long does a manufacturer have to guarantee a machine against wear and defect? Forever? That's not reasonable. This is highly unusual, to be sure, but it's also hardly something you should expect Toyota to fix free of charge either at 94,000 miles, IMO. It's a machine, and even Toyota machines break once in a while.
duval "Lexus LX 470 Prices Paid & Buying Experiences" Nov 2, 2004 8:37am
Steve, Host
My 00' LX 470 with 97000 miles in is a toyota dealorship presently with exactly the same problem! I was driving to work at approx 60mph when I heard the popping sound accompanied with tremendous vibration of the entire vehicle coming from the lt front wheel assembly making the vehicle almost undriveable. The toyota dealership ( rosner motors , va) told me essentially the same thing. That the bearing and hub for the lt front wheel needs to be replaced( almost $1000 for lab/parts). I contacted several lexus dealers and this is by no means part of the regular ' wear and tear' that they see with these vehicles ( especially a vehicle > $60G). I would be curious to know to know if the 2 incidences on this forum are just isolated occurrences.
http://www2.autospies.com/article/index.asp?articleId=3656
If you believe autospies prediction of the next LX, then I have a bridge for you out here in the Bay area I'd like to sell you.
C'mon....That autorag pic is not even close to anything Lexus has in its future design scope. How about you take a look at the LF-S, LF-X, and LF-C concepts.
http://www.lexus.com/about/concept/index.html
These are the TRUE future designs for the Lexus brand. Anything else is pure speculation...
Never paid this much for a used car, but I'm counting on the truck giving me another 80K miles. Heck, the last new car I bought cost less than the used LX470!
Do you think this was a good price?
At $25,5K for a '00 LX w/81K miles, that is a good deal. KBB has it at about $28K retail for "Fair", so maybe you did good afterall...
Congrats and enjoy your new vehicle.
My Q. is: can I hold Lexus responsible for the contents (the car was still under warranty - about 41,000 miles and there was no apparent cause for why this happened). I have no homeowners policy to cover the contents of the car! Also, any other advice on how to deal with Lexus or my auto insurance company? I'm just thankful my family is alright, but I also want to be "made whole" from a financial standpoint and we lost so much in the car! Thanks.
I don't think it's possible to know whether Lexus can held responsible until the cause of the fire has been determined. It's possible your insurance will cover some or part of the loss of property.
By any chance, have you had your oil changed recently? I'm just curious. Another manufacturer seems to have had a problem with it: (Honda CR-V engine fires)
tidester, host
Shouldn't Lexus replace the car under the warranty? I'm assuming the investigation will show that there was some kind of a defect because a car should not have a fire like that unless something happens, and nothing did...no accident, no collision, no driving problem.
Does anyone know how to hold Lexus responsible?