greenwich_rage Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I just bought a new 2005 Lexus GX470 a few months ago, and I have a hard time backing up. If you put the car into reverse without stepping on the gas, the car barely moves, since the power is so low. Therefore if you want to move, you really have to gun the gas, which makes the car jump backwards. The speed is therefore very hard to control, making parallel parking very difficult. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Thats a new one to me, I dont have this problem. Have you check your tire pressure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio98 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I just bought a new 2005 Lexus GX470 a few months ago, and I have a hard time backing up. If you put the car into reverse without stepping on the gas, the car barely moves, since the power is so low. Therefore if you want to move, you really have to gun the gas, which makes the car jump backwards. The speed is therefore very hard to control, making parallel parking very difficult. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks. I have an '06 GX and I've never had this problem. You may want to check with your dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsGX470 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I just bought a new 2005 Lexus GX470 a few months ago, and I have a hard time backing up. If you put the car into reverse without stepping on the gas, the car barely moves, since the power is so low. Therefore if you want to move, you really have to gun the gas, which makes the car jump backwards. The speed is therefore very hard to control, making parallel parking very difficult. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks. I had an 05 GX and now a 06 GX. I've never had the problem in either one. Sounds like a trip to the dealer is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkulas Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 If anything, my '06 seems to idle/coast a but too quickly for me, in either forward or reverse. It makes creeping into my tight garage space kinda tricky. I take my foot off the brake and the car wants to take off! The engine idle speed is pretty high (1400-1500 rpms) compared to other cars I've owned that idled at about 800 rpms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Man Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 1400-1500 rpms is too high for normal idle, is this the RMP during or after the engine warms up? My GX idles at arounf 700-800 after it warms up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statman Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 1400-1500 rpms is too high for normal idle, is this the RMP during or after the engine warms up? My GX idles at arounf 700-800 after it warms up. Mine idles 600-700 rpms when warm. 1200-1400 only at initial start-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkulas Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 You're right... mine only idles at a higher RPM when cold. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobsGX470 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 My 06 GX idles at 500 rpm in drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I just bought a new 2005 Lexus GX470 a few months ago, and I have a hard time backing up. If you put the car into reverse without stepping on the gas, the car barely moves, since the power is so low. Therefore if you want to move, you really have to gun the gas, which makes the car jump backwards. The speed is therefore very hard to control, making parallel parking very difficult. Does anyone else have this problem? Thanks. Nope, backing is not a problem for me either. Though, I cannot remember the last time I had to parallel park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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