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Although I am no longer on the company payroll I do get to sleep with the BOSS.
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Honestly I don't have that A/C problem and I always have the climate control set to auto. Can't remember having that problem on the 95 or 98 LS400's nor is it a problem on the LX470.
Do we assume the Boss fired you and gave you a good consulting deal.
I'm too willing!
sam's wants 150-200+ per tire, tirerack notmuch better what others will fit.
how about 225 60 17? will that work. 60 vs 55 aspect
Suggestions????
Based on this an adequate replacment for 225/55/17 tires would be 205/60/16, but this would be a fairly narrow tire for summer or all season use. 225/50/17 would be close but not ideal replacement size. 225/60/17 tires might work, but would cause a roughly 8-10% speedometer error. This may work, but I would suggest keeeping the change in rolling diameter to within 5%.
fredeverhart@comcast.net
Currently I have Michelin MXV4 Plus tires but unfortunately on the way back from North Carolina to Atlanta a side of one of the tires was raptured - likely due to an object on the road. The tires have 15000 miles.
1. Would it be appropriate to install a single new tire.
2. If installing all 4 new tires is advisable then I am considering Bridgestone turanzas. I am happy with the Michelins but I suspect that they are not the quietest.
Which turanza would be best:
Turanza 225/60-16 LS-H
Turanza 225/60-16 LS-V
Turanza 225/60-16 ER33 (OEM)
I recently upgraded the tires on my LS430's 17 inch rims. Sadly, the Turanza LS series offers no 225-55-17 tires. The LS-V would have been my choice.
Shouldn't that turanza size fit your 17 wheels?
I'm considering buying a new '03 ES 300 -- $35, $39k if I get the ML/Nav option.
Nice car.
But here's my question. I could also buy a used (certified) LS 400, '99 or 2000, low mileage -- for the same price range.
Both probably pretty good options, but any thoughts on which might be the better way to go? Pros and cons?
LS400 - V8, 290 real ponies, 300Ibft of torque, vvt-i, 5-spd, very fast, smooth, quiet, luxurious without pretensions, RWD, full-size, ultimate in refinement from Toyota/Lexus.
A low mileage CPO LS400 ('99 or '00) fully loaded Nav/HID/heated seats/etc.. should price in the mid-30's. Worth every cent. Unless you like the smell of a new car.... Always buy higher not lower, IMHO.
Prior to the check VSC message, whenever I was on some snow or ice and tried some turns that were too aggressive the VSC would kick in and the VSC chime would sound. Tonight, no matter what I tried in the snow, nothing happened, no chime - no dash warning icon.
So I am wondering if my dealer is dumb enough to try something like disabling the vsc or am I missing something? Any suggestions?
After the repair the switch toggled the dash display between on and off. So the switch now does have an effect. Last night I know I had the switch in the on position.
Today (now even more snow here in Illinois than last night) I did detect that the VSC might be doing something but still no chime - instead a very faint buzzer sound came on when the VSC started to kick in and the swerving car icon comes on on the dash.
I am wondering if the software change that the dealer said they had to do has the effect of not kicking in the VSC as soon and switched the warning sound from a chime to a buzzer. My 2001 was a relatively early model; perhaps later releases of the S/W changed the sound and the point of correction?
As a footnote I have an Audi allroad quattro (AWD) with winter tires, and on mine it's pretty difficult to get the system to activate, even on snow-covered roads. If I purposely use too much throttle around a sharp curve, and try to get the vehicle to "slide" around it, the VSC button on the dash will blink real fast and I can feel and hear the system activate as a type of "clatter" which I believe is the ABS applying braking pressure to the wheel(s) losing traction. Bear in mind that I've done this only as a way to test it out in situations where there was no traffic - otherwise I drive quite conservatively, especially in slippery conditions (which we get plenty of here in Minnesota!).
When I asked my dealer for a list of settings that can be changed by the dealer, I was surprised to learn that no such list exists.
The owner must read through the manual (418 pages) and look for “Ask your Lexus dealer for options” comments.
Here’s a link to a list of settable options:
http://home.attbi.com/~benandmarsha/LS430.htm
Fortunately, the navigation system doesn't require such a list. All options are viewable and settable by the owner.
Anyway I asked about the LS430 restyle rumor and his answer was there would definitely be a front-end restyle to a more sporty look in 2004. As well AWD would almost certainly be an option (this is not yet definite but a 80-90% certainty). 18" wheels may also be an option as will a 360hp engine. The latter may be packaged into a separate Euro suspension option at first, and then the 360hp engine would likely be offered on the base suspension model a bit later. They will also likely tweak the current engine to get the HP up to 310 or so.
There will be a major re-design in 2006 with short and long wheelbases. The LX470 will also be redone completely in 2006 on the Sequoia platform as a superlux SUV. In my opinion it already is one.
On leases - an interesting game is being played. The interest rates have dropped so low that Lexus (as well as everyone else) has reduced the residuals particularly on SUV's. This may be the reason that the new GX470 (as per posters on that board)is getting only a 55% residual value in 3 year or 39 month deals. With lower rates they don't have to roll the dice on residuals for the time being. You still benefit from a lower payment than before, say in 2001 - just not as low as it could have gone. So that brings into question whether to buy or lease and buy after 3 years. With a low residual a buyout after a three year lease may be a better option than buying up front. At the same time it provides the luxury of making a decision to re-up on a new lease or buyout at lease end.
The new GX470 - for anyone interested is very difficult to get and waiting lists remain long - at least here in NJ.
I would suggest a set of Michelin Energy MXV4+ tires, preferably V-rated. Why? Just a personal opinion, based on the replacements I had to get on my 2003 LS due to a bad set of original Dunlops. The dealer suggested the tires saying he has never had a complaint about Michelins. I wouldn't trust the "never" completely but I think that these tires have a very low incidence of problems and offer good performance.
Also, check out user reviews at tirerack.com.
gee35coupe: I am not sure putting on T-rated tires is a good idea. Even if you do not run over 112 mph, there are a number of other factors, including design parameters for the suspension, not to mention possible legal issues if you burst a tire on the highway. Please be careful!
I would agree with you that the shocks might need some attention by that mileage.
Hey, it's your car and I fully respect your right to put whatever tires you want on it.
So if you want to take it to an extreme you can say don't put any tires on a car other than the OEM model. Or don't upgrade a size or two. What will those folks buying 22" rims say to that?
Just the speed rating will have negligible effect compared to Eibach springs and set of 255/30/20's.
And of course, I continue to fully respect your right to do whatever you want to do!
If you think that, fine, so be it. I will not argue.
However, I think I would choose the Z-rated Kumho, everything else being equal or better.
Her first thought was a bmw 325 convert. While in showroom I checked out 7 model. One thing I liked over ls430(my car) was the auto trunk closer. You press a button on underside of trunk door and it closes. Outside styling is subjective. The inside had a quality feel to it.Next to Mercedes, and 320clk conv. She had a respectful salesman and the car is quiter with a much more padded and thicker top. Mercedes has always had a super conv. top. That is what she got. Mercedes is trying to catch up to Lexus, in the niceness department , and if my observations are right they are doing well. I want to give the rx to my daughter, and because of small children , I asked about disconnecting the front pax airbag. Against the law. I think they should have a switch to de activate bag, but maybe that would cut a new or used car sale . Poor dealer. The speal is to get a car for every need. I at one time had a truck with the switch. Answer is there is no other place for child so that is ok for truck.. I remember hearing about a seat that did not activate a bag un less there was a certain amount of weight. Does anyone remember that? It is sort of frustrating with all the new changes. Tony
1. Speed rating (T,H,W) doesn't just apply to the speed limit of the tires, it also indicates the amount of traction, performance and cornering ability. Normally the higher the speed rating the better the traction and performance capibilties.
2. Different tires in the same size can have different over-all diameters, e.g., both the 16" and 17' OE tires have a diameter of 26.7' with 780 RPM, whereas the Michelin Pilot Sport W has a 27.1" diameter with 764 RPM revoluyions per mile). Thus the speedomter would show a slower speed than the actual (1 1/2%error) and the computer generated MPG would show lower than actual. Just the opposite direction for the Michelin T with a 790 RPM.
My opinion is to not limit the perfomance ability of the Lexus by getting cheap low performance tires.
finclguru
The LS 430 will not top out at 155 mph. It is electronically limited to 131. But that's fast enough for me.