Lexus Automobiles

replacement tires, run-flats vs non-run-flats

My 2006 GS300 is equipped with run-flat tires. Once you have a flat, the manual suggests replacing all four tires. I am...

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posted by njanus

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by njanus

More Corvette ZR1 KILLERS out of Japan

As badly as the GTR crushed the ZO6 in 0-60, 1/4 mile, and at the Nurburg ring and the GTR Spec-V crushed the ZR1 at th...

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posted by jackwhite200

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Lexus oil change interval is only 5000 miles?

According to the following article: http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2007/04/01/carmakers_increase_oil_change_i...

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posted by johngdole

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Re: Toyota's Lexus April 08 car sales drop 22.1%, trucks down 8.6%

No piston slap is never normal, except as you found in the contrary from Lexus. Poor metallurgy and long term wear is o...

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posted by johngdole

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Re: Toyota's Lexus April 08 car sales drop 22.1%, trucks down 8.6%

No, I use YOU as my lamp post. > I think Andrew Lang may have been referring to john when he said, > "He uses statistics...

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posted by johngdole

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Re: Toyota's Lexus April 08 car sales drop 22.1%, trucks down 8.6%

I think you're right, Graybeard! It's too bad the ES, which is a nicely dolled-up Toyota Camry with leather seats, has...

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posted by johngdole

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RX or BMW X5? Which?

Hi All, new member from Connecticut here. Currently own a BMW 328i, 1996, runs well, I maintained it beautifully. Been...

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posted by gardis72

25 comments posted 18yrs posted by gardis72

Re: Toyota's Lexus April 08 car sales drop 22.1%, trucks down 8.6%

According to Reuters, during the same period, GM sales fell 23%, Ford fell 19%, and Chrysler fell nearly 30%. This is a...

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posted by yzfr1ny

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Reply from Lexus

The following is the reply from Lexus in response to the "piston slap" noise that we hear from our ES350 and also from...

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posted by graybeard32

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by graybeard32

Transmission on 2001 RX 300

I would appreciate any comments on the story I am getting from my Lexus dealer. My wife has a 2001 RX 300. We bought it...

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posted by invalid

12 comments posted 18yrs posted by invalid

New Exercise for the Group

Describe how the tire pressure monitor system works. On my 2006 LS430 Ultra model there are no monitoring devices prese...

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posted by mcbrue

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Re: Ticking sound in the Lexus 3.5 liter engine (350)

>Well, I've always thought the ES is just a glorified Camry. So I'm not >surprised about your concern for its poor qual...

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posted by yzfr1ny

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Cleaning Leather Seats

I would like to clean the leather seats. Previous owner may have had a dog or cat that peed on them. What cleaners do yo...

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posted by ackerberg

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Psssst - Hey mister - wanna buy a Lexus?

But there may be some costs that are higher than normal : "Maintenance & Repairs Surprisingly, maintenance and car repa...

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posted by mcbrue

24 comments posted 18yrs posted by mcbrue

Ticking sound in the Lexus 3.5 liter engine (350)

Hi Ray O, you were right: Well, I took my ES350 to the dealer for the 10,000 mile scheduled service and told them about...

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posted by graybeard32

2 comments posted 18yrs posted by graybeard32