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It truly is pointless, since its obvious the 2 don't even look alike.
Neat button award: preset radio volume control right where you need it. you don't have to fumble for a mute button (i set mine on low so when i answer my cellphone)
smooth, quiet and powerful--my wife is getting jealous.
a '92 Lexus? Thanks.
You can have your dealer reprogram the car so the remote control opens all four doors with just one press (instead of the default in which you need to press it twice to open all four doors). I also had them program it so that when I stop and put the car in Park, it unlocks all doors instead of just the driver's door, so that I don't have to push my door-unlock button to allow my passengers to open their doors.
P.S. The DISP2 button changes the distance by which the car follows a car in front of you when you are in laser-controlled cruise control mode.
Enjoy!
Renny
a '92 Lexus? Thanks.
My wife also has a New Beetle! lol She loves it, I bought her those goofy daisy wheels for christmas, she and my son are out having them put on now.
Stephen, 98LS
Re: winter grip. I live near Toronto and I have owned several late model high hp rear wheel drive cars and they are all the same. If you get snow... buy real snow tires or better yet, buy some good ice tires. Even the best all season tires just don't cut it... the difference is nothing short of remarkable, especially on hills.
As far as looks are concerned, I much prefer the Lexus to the S Class... don't like those oddly shaped headlights. In my opinion the Lexus looks classier and there is no comparison when it some to value for the money. Still the S Class is a very nice car and maybe if I'm nice to my wife....
thanks for the info on the locks i'll have them changed when i get my service. My MB ml320 gets oil changed as per computer prompt about every 10-11k miles, what duration do you suggest on the ls430 i feel every 5k miles a bit too soon, maybe i can go 7500 miles between oil changes, or i'll just follow the book.
seems like it may be a while, I have seen very few
of them here in the east (Md. Va.). I have been on the list since the beginning and have heard nothing about when one may arrive. I may need to give up my "one dealer" loyalty and check with other dealers. Bottom line, I think you'll love it, especially in bright sunlight - it glistens. It looks much darker indoors or in dim light. But, wow, in bright sun...!!
1. e series coming in next year or two upgrade causes huge hit on resale
2. for the price of the e430 i can have the ls430 better and equiv to s500 for 23k less
3. gs400 rides rough unless you get the 16j' wheels and doesn't have the luxury or quiet of the ls430
4. the ls430 has the best interior of anything maybe competes with a lear jet for ergonomics. better resale
5.ls430 rules it's awesome, MB is over priced, the one advantage MB has is the 4matic if you need awd.
Any response is appreciated.
Thanks
ron
That picture made up my mind for me and that is definitely the color which I was seeking.
Again many thanks your consideration is greatly appreciated.
Ron
Do you know how this mechanism of gradually stabilizing and giving better performance works in an audio system? I could see how a wooden enclosure around a speaker might need time to "age", like a fine violin, but what in the electronics could possibly change as a function of operating time? It seems mystifying to me.
Renny
The Mercedes E320 I particullarly like.I can't see paying for the extra power of the E430-at that price I'd go with the LS430.The Merc is a bit "plainer",if you will-I like that.The model being changed in two years does not seem such an issue.As far as any of these cars,if you don't keep it for many years before resale you are going to lose your shirt.When I do buy one of these rarified cars ,I will never sell it.When it is so very old that it loses all meaningful reliability,I'll make it my weekend hobby car.There is a trend I'd like to comment on,though.Sometimes you will see a Mercedes with the trim updated to appear to be a newer car.Say an early 80's SL with a third brakelight and late 80's wheels added.There is actually a company that sells the current E-Class four round headlight cap to graft onto the last generation E-Class!Is there not a joy when one sees an old Merc on the street? I wonder if Lexus will age so gracefully?
One issue is that my wife would like to shut off the announcement that says "The Global Links System is active" when you turn on the ignition.
Any ideas. The dealership says that I cannot do it.
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John D.
I'm afraid I'm not capable of adequately explaining the mechanisms at work during break-in of audio equipment. Resistance and capacitance values change slightly as the equipment breaks in. Transistors age and exhibit slightly different gain and noise characteristics. Solid state amplifiers operate best when they remain at thermal equilibrium and are never turned off. I keep my power amp (650 watts per channel) on continuously because I notice the difference in soundstage and transparency if it's off for even a day or two. I won't go any further for fear of being flamed by real engineers in the audience. I've been a stereo nut for fifteen years and have experienced this phenomenon time after time with new or upgraded amplifiers, Digital to Analog Converters, speakers and cables. Perhaps the experts can explain it better. If you are interested in confirming my observations, visit the Stereophile (www.stereophile.com) and The Absolute Sound (www.TAS.com) audio magazine websites and ask the very knowledgeable editors of those magazines the same question.
They are discounting LS430s $2,000, but not the Ultra Lux. AND Ultra Lux has LOWEST residual. Even though I'm looking to buy rather than lease, I believe this indicates the Ultra Lux having a lower resale value, percentage-wise, than other LS430s.) Anyone heard of a current discount better than $2,000?
What do you all think will be highest percent discount we can get later on, "after the new is worn off"?
I heard on the news that American auto dealers will be discounting heavily in the next several weeks. We are entering a buyer's market.
barb85,
If you can get 2,000 off of any LS 430, take it! Edmunds TMV says you can expect to pay MSRP, but a little while back, they were saying OVER MSRP.
As far as resale values, they will be VERY high for the segment. Look at a '98 740iL. As Chevy would say, "Like a Rock"
It is too early to really tell the resale value, though.
However, it would be a great plus for Acura if they could do anything but front. I've heard rumors of a V8 RWD RL, but i'll believe it when I see it.
Lexus explained to me that a person shopping in the used car market is not looking for back seat stuff and won't pay for it. He doesn't have a driver. On the other hand, a person who does have a driver can afford a brand new Ultra Lux. Thus the expected low resale value for an Ultra Lux.
I don't want to rock the boat with my salesman by posting his name on the internet. My suggestion is for you to write them a check $2,000 less than MSRP for a car they have on the lot. They can't resist. If they don't take it, walk out. (If it were me, just for kicks I'd write the check for $3,000 less than MSRP, but I'm waiting for the rumoured Custom Luxury Package.) A looming recession makes this a buyers market.
My salesman also said that the waiting list is substantially shorter--3 or 4 weeks for whatever I want.
My two cents. I think we'll find this to be an exception simply because the AL includes so many options. Three years from now, someone looking at my AL equipped LS430 is going to want it a lot more than one with out it. No I won't get $13K back, but I'll get more than Lexus Finance is expecting. That AL are still not being discounted lends evidence to this.
My experience has been that I feel very lucky to leave Lexus Service writing a check for less than $350. Remember, labor is the expensive part.
I know you don't want to hear this, but if I had a son or daughter in your situation, I would strongly encourage him or her to get the Accord or Camry that you mentioned. Better yet, get one under warranty. You have the rest of your life to drive a Lexus. Be a college student now, and enjoy!
that Lexus is now only making ultra lux vehicles in the basic colors (white, black, silver, gold..)
and that my choice of black cherry/ultra/ecru is now special order (5 months from order). I have heard nothing about this from my dealer/salesman,
though I rarely hear from him. Anyone else hear of this?
Enigma, if you are there, I am actually growing very displeased with my salesman - many examples of slights and misinformation, etc. While I am considering changing, is it better to try another dealer or the same one with a new salesman? I am a cynic at heart and fear some sort of internal retaliation by my old salesman if I stay at his dealership and use another salesman. Paranoid? or is it possible? The next closest dealer was much more responsive and courteous (10 mi. vs 20miles). Oddly, my dealer is "Elite" and the other dealer is not, but the 2nd salesman was much better in many ways. Opinions?
Stephen, 98LS
Regards,
The Black cherry looks soooo nice, but I've been living with a burgandy color car for 8 years and need a change (I think). I'm leaning towards a Blue Onyx with Lux/Ecru interior, chrome 17" wheels w/ sport suspension. I also think the Parchment would look great with Ecru/Lux interior. I think I would rather have a lighter color exterior but who knows.
Check it out the photos I took...some are too big, overexposed ect but very revealing non the less
here is the link
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4293099731
all the best,
Gary
this is such a joy to drive my wife can actually fall asleep while a drive--she never was able to do that in the ML320 or Bug, but this is sooooo smoooooth and quiet.
Regards,