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Never again for me.
Since the new LX debuts next Wednesday, can a specific topic for that suv be started?
There may be a way to do that but I'm not sure how. I did a search of the forums with no hits.
Since this seems to be a low volume topic perhaps we can alter this forum to "Lexus LX" so that nobody gets lost?
It offends my sense of order, like having HUMMER and MINI listed in CAPS in the lists because the manufacturer does. :P
We're easy - can we get a show of hands - anyone else feel strongly about separating the new one out vs lumping it in with this group? Maybe let it live in this Group but have separate discussions for general talk, and one for M&R, and the usual Prices Paid/Leasing discussions....
Lou
2008 Lexus LX 570
So for now, it'll live in the same Group as the LX 470 and GX 470 since it's the third generation LX. Does anyone around here even have the first gen LX 450?
The Tundra’s six-speed automatic is also part of the new powertrain package. Electrohydraulic suspension and active height control reduce body roll and increase on-road comfort. Off-road abilities should benefit from increased wheel travel, crawl control and multiterrain antilock brakes.
Visually, the LX 570 taps into the Lexus L-finesse design theme for a more refined look, and the eight-passenger interior is 4 inches longer and nearly an inch wider. The LX 570 goes on sale in early 2008.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
So far, it's great. Drives great. Can't believe all the electronic stuff. Voice-activation for everything is very cool. Will take a while to learn everything though.
I figured it was something to do with the replaced crossbar and sure enough the crossbar had been put in with the wrong side facing forward. It is shaped sort of like an airplane wing and the tapering side should face the rear. The bar was reversed, problem solved.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
I had two similar problems the first one seems to be like whistle and the other like a herd of Water Buffalo, a rattling sound.
Not on the same time period . The whistle appear after a full detail done at the dealers.
While cleaning the dashboard accidentally a small button was press and slightly opened the right rear window. Once properly closed the sound disappeared.
The WB sound was little hard to figure out but to make it short it was roof rack , the little wheels that tightens the roof rack was loose ( 2 wheels or knobs )
Lou
I have never heard anyone having your problem.
Perhaps you should check the lexusownersclub.com
Hope this can be helpful
Lou
That or ......
Any recommendations ? Any experience with NITTO 404?
Michelin is my only choice , but my only question would be which one ?
Lou
It makes rattling sound around 2000 RPM or so and disappear beyond that.
LEXUS service thinks it's the honeycomb in the CAT getting loose and floating around that makes the sound.
The estimate to replace is about $ 2000 at LEXUS.
He suggested to go to Midas for around $ 180-200 ??
Does this sound about right?
Why so much different in price? Is there different quality in the product?
I know nothing about car except that I am not ready to chill out $2000 for this problem.
What other alternative things I can do to fix the problem? I am not even sure if it is really the CAT? Suggestions? Thoughts?
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
i've been doing the normal every 3k miles service on oil, or oil blend.
should i continue like this, or every 5k miles?
also, is $1086 a fair price for the 30k service done at a lexus dealer (westminster, ca)? from reading this board, it seems the 30k mile services are the important ones... meaning I shouldn't skip them, or go to an independent shop?
thanks!
I haven't done an oil change on my cars in less than 5,000 miles in over a decade. Why not follow your owner's manual recommendation? Are oil changes every 3,000 miles really needed?
Incidentally, they had a 2008 LX 570 on their used car lot with 8,000 miles. The salesman said the guy who traded it in just wanted a different color. Thinking it might be a good buy I asked what they wanted. Cost new had been $80,000. They were asking $85,000!! :mad:
The salesman said they were all sold out for the next year and a half so they felt like they could ask a premium price. I told him he was nuts! So much for SUVs prices going down.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
My crystal ball predicts that the 570 will be selling with large discounts within the next 12-24 months.. just be patient and enjoy your 470 for a bit longer. Ebay has the 570 going for 90K plus in some instances.. again, CRAZY! It's a nice truck but c'mon! The only way toyota will keep prices this goofy high is if they limit production severely.
Here in "lexus-dealer-'round-every-corner-south fla." the LS460 had crazy prices floating around for the first 6 months..now, yup, you guessed it, heavy discounts for anyone wanting to buy one today. Recently they were being advertised for $8K off MSRP with no strings.
Let me be clear here. The noise is not really loud but it is like a mosquito buzzing your ear, etc. The truck is otherwise so quiet that his vibrating noise is very noticeable and irksome. If you put your hand on the hi/low shift lever you can feel it vibrating wildly.
Lexus has looked at it once. They said they took it apart and made some adjustments but it had no effect. Anyone have any ideas?
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
The carfax did not show any lemon law issues but who knows.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
When I had an '04 Range Rover the same noise occured and they found that the windshield was not fitted properly. I got rid of the RR and bought the '470 because the RR was in the shop every month.
Also, happily, my gas mileage effectively doubled when gas when from 4 bucks down to 2. I have been averaging about 15 combined. Not too bad but, of course, not good either.
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460