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"Toyota's reputation has taken some uncharacteristic knocks, including a negative rating by the Better Business Bureau of the Southland that covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
"Based on our standards, we rate this company as having an unsatisfactory business performance record. Complaints contain a pattern of allegations concerning warranty and repair issues. Some customers complained they experienced repeated problems with certain components, found zone office representatives unwilling to help with repair costs, or were dissatisfied with extended warranty claims procedures," the BBB report said. "
http://cgi.latimes.com/class/highway1/yourwheels/20020313/t000018575.html"
Don't these folks have a right to be fully informed? Heavens to Betsy! How MANY times must I outline this?!
Toyota trucks with the 3.0 V-6 and I-4
Toyota automobiles with the 3.0 V-6 and I-4
Lexus RX and ES (all have the V-6)
Please don't make me remind you again.
Steve
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next time I am doing the service in my own garage even though it is a huge no-no in my planned development.
But that's just a guess........
rlui1, this has been debated before, but the short answer is that running octane higher than what your ECU/compression ratio is programmed for does NOT increase either mileage or horsepower since the ECU will not allow any more spark advance than what's already programmed.
The RX is being "redesigned" to gain that same advantage and obviously also for parts commonality with the HL. I expect that the RX and the HL will then have the very same base platform.
You do realize that the LX470 and the LC share the very same platform?? Likely the GX and the Sequoia too.
Also, Car & Driver did an article about 6 months ago in which they looked at performance (acceleration times as well as mileage) in several vehicles using both regular and premium juice. Some of the results were a bit surprising.
Finally, I had been putting premium in my wife's RX (every other Lexus I've owned used premium, so dumb*ss me just assumed........) until I happened to read octane requirements in her manual. I've seen no perceptible difference in performance nor any change in mileage.
But, that's also an RX that probably doesnt exist... I almost NEVER see Cloth/No Sunroof RXs...
See what a premium Pack one is worth.
Bill
Purchased a Certified 2000 RX 300 with 28,000 miles, 30,000 mile service and 2 new tires for $28,000, which is $10,000 less than sticker 2 years ago. RX has all options except navigation option. The vehicle was a service "loaner" car with all service records.
Now the bad news....rattles..
The dealer has not been successful in locating and resolving a rattle (or popping noise)in the area where front edge of the dashboard meets the windshield (defroster vent area) and the glove box.
Anyone out there have any experience with "rattle resolving?"
Might not be acceptable if you bought an AWD model.
Rattles?
Charactoristic of SUVs, Minivans, and station wagons.
Do I really need my drive shaft flange bolts re-torqued? All the rest of the items under the 15k service are b/s and it seems like a rip-off to charge so much to "inspect."
This car has me scared, more for my wife and young son. Has anyone else had troubles driving this particular vehicle in the rain, or is it the Goodyear Invicta tires? This is a 2WD 2000 model and does not have VSC.
Thanks!
My '01 Camry, 20K miles on it, has same noise.
I don't think this is normal. Anyone has any idea?
Total for Oil change+tire rotation+ inspections=$25. I supplied them with Mobil 1 + filter + seal. Tire rotation is $10. I had it done to Lexus manual specs (using the spare page 280 of the 2001 manual).
No loaner car/no free coffee/cookies but for a $400 price diffrerence I dont care. Took about 1.5 hrs but watched my RX thro the glass windows so it wasnt that bad.
For my last oil change, they used up all the 6qts. Now, it used up only 5qts. I am worried with this. They drained the oil, so it should use the same amount right? So how come only 5 qts now? Is the remaining 1 qt sludge??? My daily driving (5 days a week) is a drive from my home to the Park & Ride that is 1.5 miles each way- pretty bad for the engine IMHO
Washed my car. How do people in cold weathers wash their car? The cold water made my hands numb. But I did it out of love for my car Its all worth it but if there is a better way I would like to know. The first few times I would shampoo my car all over before rinsing and never got a clean look. Finally I figured the problem was that the car was drying up (with the dirt on) and not being cleaned. I washed 1 panel at a time and got a clean finish. All products (shampoo/wax) were Meguires (the 6 pc kit from Costco for $15)
What do I use for perforated Leather? I know this has been discussed often but too lazy to search.
What about swirl marks? Any 3M products?
I also plan to use Zaino once summer sets it, but it looks like it never will be here in Seattle.
Senthil
Has anyone noticed the same behaviour on their car? Where else could this originate, or am I just a victim of my imagination...?
Tarik
I'll try my theory in a self-test, if you don't see any post within the next three days - remember me as The brave one...
Tarik
Certainly you can zap the ECU but you still have to deal with a heavier car and a drivetrain with more frictional loss.......but I know wifey's AWD feels much more "on rails" than the FWD with VSC loaners I've had, even before the switch from No-Integritys to CrossTerrains. I've got my GS430 when I want to rub somebody's nose in it.......
The weight difference between the FWD and the AWD is there, no doubt about it, but what I experienced was more like jumping off the line more instantaneously - almost like torque braking before you let go.
Let me zap the ECU while SWMBO looks the other way.
Tarik
My post didn't reflect it, but I have experienced the livelier feel that you mention when driving a dealer loaner. Mentally I attributed the difference in off the line "snap" both the weight difference and the added driveline friction. I hadn't considered the ECU "learning" (though I knew/know it does) as a factor, so I'll be interested to read of your experience. Just, of course, how the car performs and not the sordid details of what happens when SWKAMBO (She Who Knows....) finds that you've messed with the innards of her beloved RX.........;)
Might not be a bad idea to zap this every now and then to improve performance.
thanks!
Senthil
Regarding SWKAMBO (thanks for the correction - makes sense, doesn't it?), if you don't tell, she'd never know . Hope I don't need the Rex towed afterwards.
Tarik
I am out to the garage right now to do it. Wish me luck...
Fearless Tarik
ZZZZZZzzzztttttttt (sound from Tarik's garage)
I just returned from the (according to my Lexmech) mandatory 8 mile test drive to initialize the ECU after having had the battery disconnected for about an hour. I hope it's not just a brainchuld of my imagination, but the "get-go" feels MUCH MORE to my liking now. My wife's main concern was somewhat of a sluggishness in responding to kickdown, which I also witnessed - gone! All I lost was the clock, the trip computer's memory, and the seat settings. Trip odometers and radio stations are all there, and the "open-all-doors-with-one-click" programming stayed untouched, too.
I try not to be too convinced of my abilities right now, and will report any failure and downsides of my doings as they surface.
Proud and applying at Lexus tomorrow Tarik
Tarik
SHAME !!
Oh, did the cat survive?
For the record, I love cats and own one, which I locked into the laundry before I popped the hood - safety is paramount after all.
Evidently appearing in less than flattering light Tarik
At least now you can run from PETA with alacrity now that the RX has reminded itself what a lithesome, spritely it once was.......
BTW, to practice completing the routine Lexus service, be sure to "check all fluids" and bill yourself for 0.5 hrs at $75/hr for doing so.
I like to have any feedback from anyone that has had this same type of situation and if you see this as being normal or not.
I am beginning to feel what it must be like to live a politician's life, whose every public word is twisted around numerous times, mostly to his disadvantage. I guess I will have to delay plans to run for official honors until I am secure enough to endure the ever-present threat...
At least now you can run from PETA with alacrity now that the RX has reminded itself what a lithesome, spritely it once was.......
Well, the feeling is still the same this morning - and it's great!!!
BTW, to practice completing the routine Lexus service, be sure to "check all fluids" and bill yourself for 0.5 hrs at $75/hr for doing so.
Done that, and immediately liquefied the income for a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot (what a beautiful play of words), with which I will reward myself and Lucy, the cat, tonight (I guess I ought to take tomorrow off without specific plans for any ventures before noon ).
Talking about horror, what in the world do you do on a computer in the middle of the night anyway? Emergency call? Sneaking out to wax the Lex? Having a cigarette after the fact...?
Lexmech Tarik
You could also check with Lexus' customer satisfaction place in California, it would be interesting to hear their opinion. Any other Lexus dealer nearby?
Tarik