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The only problem is that there is no way to turn them on without having the low beams on also.
On my 92 LS I bypassed a relay so I could have true FOG LIGHTS, but the shortcoming was they didn't go off automatically. Haven't had a chance to check into how I might be able to make the RX's Fogs work independantly.
I am interested in ride/noise/handling etc. with Michelin LTX's or the new Cross Terrian tires. They are both much more expensive than the GY tires.
On the nav, why is it that sometimes my house shows up on the map as a pic of a house while at other times it shows up as a bullseye?
sl more expensive than ltx, but considering the price of the vehicle we drive and the tire lifetime, $30 or so per tire is a drop in the bucket
I have a 2001 RX300 with 2100 miles now.
Also are various dash rattles common?
Dash rattles are a funny thing because they can be "caused" by any number of things. When we first got our Rex we thought we had a dash rattle, but it turned out to be the unused CD cartridge sitting in the glove box. One time it was CD jewel cases in the bottom of the center console. So my best advice is make sure that all extraneous stuff is removed or secured before deciding it's the dash itself. Other than that, our Rex is very quiet.
I just wanted to to say thanks for sharing your experiences. I'm a Toyota Highlander owner and thought that it might be a good idea to review your experience. It was.
My Bridgestone tires have been replaced by the Michelin Cross Terrain SUVs. It's good to know that our conclusion of the OEM tires are the same.
I really enjoy my HL and wish the same for you.
Jim
Ps This goes for all topics. It would be nice if people would review an entire topic to research a question prior to posting a request for information that's been covered over and over again.
Thanks
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Hope this helps,
Drew
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He explained that Michelin has a proprietary tire manufacturing process. He went on to say that when a contractor goes in to a Michelin tire plant to work, he is escorted to the work area, he performs his job, and he is escorted out. He is not allowed to waunder around. The tire dealer told me a lot of tire problems are caused by out of round tires. He usually solves a customer's problem by switching him to Michelins.
He told me he only has to use half as much weight to balance a Michelin tire because they are so consistent.
The tire dealer told me that when you rotate your tires, and then the car begins to pull to the left or right, this is because of size variation in a set of tires. He told me it almost never happens with Michelins.
I took his advice, and bought Michelins. In the spirit of six sigma, I must admit that a sample size of one is too small to draw any conclusions. I will try to be as objective as possible by saying that I bought the "Lexus" of tires.
http://www.weggy.com/lexus/lexus.html
Mike
I had a 2000 toyota Tacoma with a shimmy problem. Tires had been balanced three times. The service manager came over and said "Here's the problem" and pointed at the word "Goodyear" on the tires. He took a used 4 runner with michelins and put the wheels on my truck. Vibe gone. The Goodyear adjuster refused to help. His priceless quote: "No tires are round"-
I suggested that would make a good ad slogan for his company but he didn't think so.
thanks.
There was no name calling so I'm baffled. Enough is enough, I think I'm outta here for awhile, I'm not going to invest my time in a place that doesn't appreciate it. This place has been going downhill...
TC
BTW, your Rex looks very sharp!
tonychrys, don't leave. I just got here.
Drew
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A pleasure to drive other than the single front map light which I have commented on earlier. There really should be dual adjustable lights for night driving. I suggested to the regional Lexus sales person that Lexus come out with a modification kit for these lights I consider it so bad. It would also be convenient to be able to open just the glass portion of the rear "door".
And if the regulars that use this board to discuss Our Little World don't feel compelled to rehash a question that has been debated 500 times before in Our Little World, and people new to the board don't have the foresight to quit their day jobs and read all 1373 posts that came before yours, well, I guess it's just Our Little World.
Bye.
Feels good to have my priorities in order. Have a great one.
By the way, I'm unemployed - ah, no, make that "I'm a consultant."
What job did you leave, did you have to show-up in person or just call in, what base pay, what are the hours, was your boss in the same state, and was it located near a casino and a brewery?
treatments??? i think they look real nice!!
thanks much... and how hard are they to install??
The ride is firmer but not harsh. Same size but they look about an inch wider. Much better steering feel.
Overall- A huge improvement.
thanks.
robin
Thnks in advance
The "rear brush guards" were a dealer installed option. $895. If you're in NY try calling Rallye Lexus at 516-676-4000.
RX2000,
I didn't pay extra for the rubber guards so I don't think they're an option.
First, let me say that we were the standout vehicle in a class of Patrol's, Land Cruiser's, Pajero's, Grand Cherokee, Rodeo's etc. Even two purpose built vehicles from 4WD suppliers. We felt positively naked sitting next to these others. But hey, we have taken vehicles beyond their normal limits before and this was our chance to see what we could and could not do in this vehicle.
You should understand that the Lexus RX is not imported by Lexus here yet. It can be imported in right hand drive from Japan as a limited import used car. Same basic AWD 3 Liter vehicle as the USA but for minor cosmetics and radio and steering wheel mounted manual shift buttons. We did add a Jaos front bash plate to it - which proved a handy addition.
The first day started with a drive on river bed sand. The Lexus managed the course with both inflated and deflated tires. Some bottom scraping over rises but overall we managed the course with the pack.
Afterwards, we went to a specially designed track full of rises, dips, drop-offs, mud holes, etc. Even the drivers of the other vehicles were apprehensive. The instructor picked on the Pajero to show how easily it could be stuck on just two wheels with no getting out of it with its traction system.
We were horrified to see the sheer drops into mud pits and the articulation of several obstacles but the instructor thought we might actually make it round. Of course all the other drivers had been chuckling and egging us on.
So I took it on the course hoping to not destroy our vehicle. All the other drivers jumped out of their vehicles to come see "it's the Lexus, it's the Lexus!" They came to watch this dwarf 4WD do the same course they were struggling with.
Guess what? Aside from some bash plate scraping, we managed the whole course with flying colors. While the others dropped into low range and fixed their diffs, we just popped into manual first gear and off we went. Our maneuverability helped overcome obstacles the others took on awkwardly. The gathered crowd broke into applause.
We also managed the steep descent and hill climb but had to use the brakes rather than extra low gear. Not ideal, but it worked on the short hill. The water crossing was equally uneventful - we actually managed it better than some (again, everyone gathered to watch "it's the Lexus!")
Talking to the instructor later he said that we easily outperformed the M-Class, two of which had been on the course and whose drivers went away in disgust. The two things the Lexus really lacks to be a more serious outback drive are a low range (for climbing/descending long loose or slippery slopes) and a couple of additional inches of clearance to drive over small rocks and to clear the raised centers of tracks. A better set of off road tires would also help. If I could find a way of raising and then lowering the vehicle for roads I would do it.
But the thing is, we bought the Lexus to get us comfortably, economically and safely TO destinations where we would hike and camp, and so on. It's our weekend getaway vehicle. There are many such roads around us here and long distances between destinations. If the road gets too rough we either fix it or we stop and go on foot.
Many other 4 WD folks seem to only be interested in driving to a spot having a cup of tea and going off again. Meanwhile they burn fuel like no tomorrow, vibrate the passengers to distraction, scare the heck out of car drivers and wallow on the freeways.
My wife are very happy with our vehicle and the weekend proved to us that the Lexus is capable of more than most people think. When I get some pics of the weekend I'll be able to post them.
See 'ya!
Steve
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I have a 2000 awd and have had it on many long trips (13000 on odometer)and always get 22mpg at 70 mph. I once went on a 400 mile trip and set the cruise at 63 mph and I still get the same mileage. City is about 18.
By the by - I use only 87 octane and have never had a ping.
Good luck
Lastly, is the CD Changer/Slacker located in the 2000 model, but in-dash in the 2001?
I would appreciate your comments.
The addition of Trac on the 2001 makes the RX a REAL AWD.
If you happen to be as old as I am then once you have driven on asphalt at night (in the rain?) with HID you would never go back to "ordinary" headlamps.
2001 CD = glovebox...still.
30 days to delivery, I can't wait.
Pete
For not much more than the $850-900 they want to charge you for just to have chrome wheels and the same tires, you can have four (4) chrome OEM RX wheels (on an exchange basis) and Michelin tires, either the LTX or the Cross-Terrains -- both of which are vastly superior in all ways to the OEM BadYears (Duelers are not as painfully Out-of-Their-League so you could keep them without major depression).
I have a new 2001 RX and I had my local tire guy chrome the four wheels and install Cross Terrains; with road hazard warranty, I think the total with labor was about $1070. And I have four Badyears sitting in plastic bags that Lexus can have back in three years.
The chromed wheels look great, with the same gold-plated "L" Lexus logo initial in the center cap. I used the tire guy's subcontractor plating service a few years ago on a different vehicle - never had a flaking or defect problem. And if there is a problem, the wheel goes back and I receive another one at no charge.
Easy decision.