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We are glad your happy! Welcome to the LOC. Paul

Iowa provides a subsidy for ethanol production to boost the ethanol industry. Consequently, our ethanol blend (89 octane) is the cheapest gas at the pump. As I mentioned earlier, the price currently is $3.57; all other grades are higher in price. If it wasn't for the government subsidy, the market price would be much different. I know that around the "Space Coast" area of Florida, ethanol blend seems hard to find and is much more expensive. I would be interested in others comments because to me, it seems that outside of the Midwest, ethanol isn't that popular. Paul

With extra sugar.....!!! So I see your up too. I'm having trouble getting to sleep this week, so what better place to spend some quality time but on the LOC. I uaually run 89 octane/ethanol blend. In Iowa you support the corn industry. Today the price was $3.57.

We're not in Kansas anymore. As we talked before on this board, the players on the playing fields are changing rapidly. This article spells out the exceptional success of Hyundai in busting into the luxury market, and now, moving further up into the $60k price range and selling out their inventory of those vehicles. Has anyone driven the new Equus?? or Genesis? http://autos.aol.com/article/hyundai-kia-luxury-cars/?icid=main%7Chtmlws-main-w%7Cdl7%7Csec1_lnk3%7C208759

I'm not sure if your pulling our leg or not, but this is a bad idea and no, it won't work. First of all, your sales person is wrong. The upper octane rating is 91. I suppose it may vary by region, but in my travels I have never come across a pump with 90 octane unleaded. Usually there are the standard three grades; 87-89-91 octane. Secondly, many of us use 89 or in the case of a 2010 ES, even 87 octane without engine knock or other problems. Trying to mix two grades of gas to end up with a totally different grade is insane. Paul

I don't have the smarts for a smart phone!

Indeed. This crowd has built themselves a system that they are addicted to, and that system requires more and more money to feed. So they are always looking for new ways to feed their addiction..camera tickets, casinos, etc....they will become more and more inventive The worst thing about it is that it can't be stopped, cause guess who is watching the hen house, correct my Lexus friends, it is the fox of course ============================= hey, anyone know what after market parts I need to install to match the performance of the car in the video that literally and figuratively can beat the camera But Rob, YOU and I, and all citizens are the Fox. We have the government we voted in. We are the ones who lack the backbone to do with a little less or pay a little more so someone who has none can at least eat once a day. We get what we give. Our locale is no different from yours. We too have multiple casinos. They are packed all hours of the day and night. The state, we tax payers, make a fortune off of them in tax revenues. At the same time, the state, again read that "we tax payers", also sponsor a 1-800-BETS-OFF line for problem gamblers. Call me crazy, but isn't there a problem with cause and effect here? Everybody thinks governments are rich, city, county, state, federal; Because they collect other peoples money and deal in sums that average citizens usually can't grasp. The taxpayers think the government has to be lieing and just wasting money. The cities DO need the money as do many of the states. The question is how do the chickens get over that "trust" thing with the Fox, and how do you satisfy the Fox's taste for more and more chicken? Yeah, I know. I do go on. Sorry. "We are the ones who lack the backbone to do with a little less or pay a little more so someone who has none can at least eat once a day." I am a little taken back by your words I quoted here. You have really drank the Kool-Aid! Do you really believe we do not pay enough tax to feed the poor. Enough tax is collected to feed the poor in this country for multiple lifetimes. It can be done with the money wasted, money stolen, or by cutting just one insanely expensive useless program or undertaking. Yes, we get to vote, and agree that there is too much apathy, but the problem is that nobody with good intentions can break into the system to even run for office. To do it, you need enormous personal wealth, and the organization to move the many obstacles that have been constructed. I think we are going to have to agree to disagree on this one since we are so diametrically opposed in our thinking. If your bringing Kool-Aid, make mine Cheery!!LOL The Tea Party already did what you just said can't be done. And they put a bunch of people in congress who are really shaking up things. They started out with just being fed up!! I didn't say I agree with them, but you gotta respect them. I agree. Lets move on to making a gas pump that can customize a blend of 93 & 87 octane. Paul

If I understand what your saying, you have read the manual, but still can't find the answer. You say you set the temp to 78. Was the A/C in the ON mode or OFF mode. What position was the air intake set for; fresh air or re-circulate? Last, I know you turned the dial on the vents up and down to make sure it was open? On my 2010, the fan puts out the most force to the rear vents when the control is set for just upper body.Page 202, ES350-2010 owners manual. Any other setting, i.e., defrost, feet and dash vents, etc. have a lesser amount of air flow to the rear vents. It never puts out a lot of force. Not sure if this matters, but when it gets around 32' outside the A/C compressor may not run. If the outside air intake is in the re-circulate position I don't believe the system blows any air except for the dash vents. Again page 202 and 205. This is the same regardless of having Nav or not. The great thing about this forum is that someone might come along with some better answers. Paul

Indeed. This crowd has built themselves a system that they are addicted to, and that system requires more and more money to feed. So they are always looking for new ways to feed their addiction..camera tickets, casinos, etc....they will become more and more inventive The worst thing about it is that it can't be stopped, cause guess who is watching the hen house, correct my Lexus friends, it is the fox of course ============================= hey, anyone know what after market parts I need to install to match the performance of the car in the video that literally and figuratively can beat the camera But Rob, YOU and I, and all citizens are the Fox. We have the government we voted in. We are the ones who lack the backbone to do with a little less or pay a little more so someone who has none can at least eat once a day. We get what we give. Our locale is no different from yours. We too have multiple casinos. They are packed all hours of the day and night. The state, we tax payers, make a fortune off of them in tax revenues. At the same time, the state, again read that "we tax payers", also sponsor a 1-800-BETS-OFF line for problem gamblers. Call me crazy, but isn't there a problem with cause and effect here? Everybody thinks governments are rich, city, county, state, federal; Because they collect other peoples money and deal in sums that average citizens usually can't grasp. The taxpayers think the government has to be lieing and just wasting money. The cities DO need the money as do many of the states. The question is how do the chickens get over that "trust" thing with the Fox, and how do you satisfy the Fox's taste for more and more chicken? Yeah, I know. I do go on. Sorry.

I agree. While we're in this mode of thinking we can solve everything by cutting all social programs but no military spending, the elephant in the room is the need to gain more revenue, But I have yet to hear one politician or citizen say we need to raise taxes as well during this recession. The P&L statement is pretty obvious. (This will bring in the postings from the far corners) It is a privilege to live in a country like this and I am glad to pay my full share. And just in case your wondering, we do...believe me. The highest bracket. Paul

Our dealer will always come and pick up your car, leave the loaner and do the reverse, all at no charge any where.

After reading Steve's post re; the public forum at which candidates touched on red light/speed cameras, and reading rob's comments, I think I've come to a conclusion that works for me. We have had the same arguments in our city and other cities around the state. The systems are popping up like Dandelions in June. It has to have some deterrent effect, but it looks like it's better at printing money based upon what you folks have said. When it comes to the Slippery Slope and Big Brother watching, I just don't share that feeling. We fly several times a year, and each time I'm pulled aside because my replacement knee sets off the alarm. It takes but a few minutes for the screening, I don't feel "strip searched", and we've met some pretty funny TSA agents. Our rights are important and need to be revered, but I believe you get what you give. If you think the government is constantly out to get you, like some of the far right radical groups do, they probably are.

Can't read the top one, but the bottom photo is impressive!! I'm glad to see you using those instuments as I have always wondered if they were accurate or not. Also, I can see your point re: the speed limits in West Virginia. OK, I read 30mpg and 48'degrees, a balmy Maryland day. Nice results.

....and I understand that, I really do. When your in freeway traffic and your not the lead dog, you'd better keep up. What I don't understand is the mentality that speed limits are only for generating revenue,and if I run a red light and hit someone, I shouldn't be punished because it was just turning red. I don't know if speed cameras and red light cameras are good or bad but lord, it begs the obvious that if you don't run the red light you've got no worries. Pretty simple. Paul Paul, here's the thing. Camera enforced traffic signals are a very, very slippery slop. The argument that you have no worries if you don't run red lights misses the point. What is next, I am sure you have your breaking point. Would it be camera enforced speed limits? No speeding, no worries, eh? How bout having your car searched. Nothing illegal in car, no worries, eh? How bout having you phone tapped, or your house search, same question. Sometimes we have to give up some of our freedoms for the better good, perhaps being harassed a bit at airports is a justified example, but even question the value of that. For me, the point is about civility and respect for the guy next to you. There isn't enough bandwidth on this forum for everyone to voice their opinion about the red light camera debate. The real question is why do so many of us try to beat that red light when it would only take another 90-120 seconds off our trip to wait for a green light. Do we think about anyone else in that intersection besides our own sense of entitlement. If you always drive 10 mph over the limit should you get a ticket at 11mph How do I know your driving safely. What are the criteria. How do you know I am driving safely. The limits are there to establish standards that can meet almost all drivers needs. Certainly an exception would be WV that SW wrote about. Maybe on Interstates we need an "Autobahn" lane.

Can't read the top one, but the bottom photo is impressive!! I'm glad to see you using those instuments as I have always wondered if they were accurate or not. Also, I can see your point re: the speed limits in West Virginia.

....and I understand that, I really do. When your in freeway traffic and your not the lead dog, you'd better keep up. What I don't understand is the mentality that speed limits are only for generating revenue,and if I run a red light and hit someone, I shouldn't be punished because it was just turning red. I don't know if speed cameras and red light cameras are good or bad but lord, it begs the obvious that if you don't run the red light you've got no worries. Pretty simple. Paul

Not really,lol, I just thought it was kind of funny!

This is Enform: Enform comes with Safety Connect, but Safety Connect comes without Enform on cars without Navigation. (Don't mess with SW!)

With that logic, if the limit was 60, you would drive 70. If he limit was 70, you would drive 80. If the limit was 80 you would drive 90..and on until you red lined I guess. So what speed do you propose is "driving safely"?

Sure, agreed. The LS has a lot more dedicated information displays that I miss in the IS. Thought I read somewhere that F did mean Flagship. In Lexus literature and popular press, the LS has been refered to as the "Flagship" car of the Lexus line. Could "F" stand for Formula?...as in Formula 1. Paul

Welcome to the LOC!! Paul

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I have a 2010 ES350 so I can't be sure the nav's are the same. On my system, the setting must be in the "OFF" mode. I would assume that on yours the auto mode would need to be OFF. Worth a try. Paul

Welcome to the LOC! Paul

I have a 2010 and it does not have spare fuses, according to the manual. I would think that the electrical for the cigarette lighter would be the same for both years. The fuse is under the left drivers side, No. 26, 20amp. Paul