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How do you then search for a topic such as "oil" or "gas"? Thanks. Paul

I'll sleep better now knowing that one of the worlds bests cars is in the hands of an someone with what I'm sure is the total inability to care let alone have the IQ to find the ignition. http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/16/not-fair-paris-hilton-receives-lexus-lfa-for-30th-birthday/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+weblogsinc%2Fautoblog+%28Autoblog%29

Thanks Fergi, The old song "On a Slow Boat to China" surely doesn't apply any more! I never cease to be amazed how small the world continues to become and how cool it is for us to have this means of communicating. In April we will move to Daylight Savings time, when we move our clocks forward one hour in order to have more daylight in the evening..(some love it, some don't.) Do you do the same down under? Next time you fly over our house smile and wave so we know it's you! LOL Paul

Paul... You can adjust the light times in the settings in the NAV menu, but I can't remember if it is for the interior lights or just exterior. I think it may just be exterior lights... what are you trying to do? Stay on longer...cut off sooner? I dont know if this would help...but for me after I get out of my GX in the garage when I get in the house I always double click the lock button and that kills the lights...I like the lights to stay on longer if I am parked at the office or somewhere else. Now you know the light switch needs to be Slid over to door position! If it is left on the "on" the lights stay on and the settings won't help...although the dealer could show you how to slide the switch!!! (just being a Smart Asz!) :D :D Yeah, always the wise guy.LOL, I'm wanting to extend the length of time the interior lights stay on at night while I'm trying to get things out of the car and move things around, etc. On my S80 Volvo, you can go into the screen and select 30, 60, or 90 seconds. I'll check the nav screen settings again or call the dealer. Thanks a lot for the quick reply!! Paul

Guru Member Group: Regular Member Posts: 3,432 Joined: 06-July 03 Gender:Male Car Model:2000 LS400 Location:Lenexa, Kansas Posted 12 February 2011 - 07:27 AM Unless it has a Lexus logo on it, it is likely a previous owner was careful to buy a cart that fit a particular area of the trunk. They are usually called golf carts or golf bag carts here in the U.S. Where I live, many courses do not allow golfers to walk the course and drag/push a cart and require the use of electric riding carts or allow golfers to walk only on certain days or times of the day. This is way off topic Jim my friend, but I just had to ask about the golf carts. I've only golfed a half-dozen times in my life, but I always thought that the purist walked the course and of course you always see the Pro's walking during play. So why do the clubs insist on using carts? Is it to speed up play? Paul

Is there a way to adjust the length of time the interior lights stay on after you open the door? I read the owners manual re: settings options through the navigation screen or the dealer, but didn't find any information. Thanks for the help. Paul

I like your style! Paul Off topic: Your post arrived on my screed at 10:45 Central Standard Time, Monday the 14th. Curious, what day and time is it at your home?

This is incorrect. I own 21 guns, only 6 of which have resulted in the death of anything. I guess the rest are defective. The guns that have killed something produced food for me and my family. Those that have not killed anything produce pleasure. Think of target shooting as really loud darts. First off, as the President, you cannot do this. The Congress makes the laws, not the President. Maybe you should return to high school civics class. Secondly, you cannot do this as it would be unconstitutional (see below). This is 100% incorrect. The Supreme Court has ruled that the 2nd Amendment is an individual right to allow citizens to arm themselves for a variety of reasons, the most important being self defense. So you would be a President who disagrees with the Constitution and the Supreme Court, and who wants to make the laws himself. You sound like a dictator. What's your name so I know never to vote for you. You don't even know me, so you can't possibly know if I am responsible enough or not. However, statistics in all states that allow concealed carry show that those who obtain a concealed carry permit are vastly more law abiding than those who don't, and not just in violent crime. They commit far fewer crimes of any sort than the general population. Oh, and another thing, depending on where you live, you probably pass tens or even hundreds of people a day who are carrying concealed weapons, Maybe their guns are defective too since they didn't jump out and shoot you. Or maybe it's because the tool is not what is responsible, but rather the person. If it was the tool, then spoons would be responsible for Rosie O'Donnel being fat. These are the kind of people who will not obey the gun laws anyway. And why should your son-in-law be the only one privileged enough to carry a gun for protection. I guarantee you that many gun owners, including myself, spend much more time at the range than the average law enforcement officer. Most LEOs have to qualify once per year, and often that's the only time they fire their weapon. The old addage "when seconds count, the police are only minutes away" certainly applies. If someone is breaking into my house with intent to do me or my family harm, why should I have to wait for the police to show up? It might be too late by then. Nice try to compare a surgeon with a person with a gun. Do you own a pocket knife? How long did you have to train before they let you buy it? Did you see the news today? A guy in NY just went on a rampage with a knife. Killed some people, wounded many others. He hurt people with a car too. Should we ban those? Restrict them? Life is dangerous, people are unpredictable. There were murders before guns were invented, and there are murders in countries where guns are banned. Why try to restrict a constitutional right just because some people misuse that right? Lexi, by his comments above, I'm going to have to disagree with you here. He didn't say, and he has not subsequently said, it was a good thing this fool didn't have one. He has said that none of us should have them. He is a hoplophobe (person who is afraid of guns) and wants to violate the constitution so he can feel safer. I don't like that very much. A well written and presented series of arguments. Yes, your right. You didn't change my mind. Paul Oh, PS: My son-in-law has to qualify every 3 months, not once a year. I'll put him up against you. And in Iowa, you can buy a gun and a permit to carry concealed with no requirment for training or shooting or classroom or even reading the owners manual. My daughter also carries concealed and shoots at the range at Least once a month. Much to my dislike. I just re-read your post. I disagree with the entire arguement.

Welcome to the LOC. Look forward to your pics! Paul

Hello and welcome. I've had a ES330 and really enjoyed it. It was reliable and comfortable. However the 07 has some nice features and new upgrades that make it a good choice. The 100k on the RX would be a little much for me, particularly since it is not clear when the batteries need changing. Paul

This is incorrect. I own 21 guns, only 6 of which have resulted in the death of anything. I guess the rest are defective. The guns that have killed something produced food for me and my family. Those that have not killed anything produce pleasure. Think of target shooting as really loud darts. First off, as the President, you cannot do this. The Congress makes the laws, not the President. Maybe you should return to high school civics class. Secondly, you cannot do this as it would be unconstitutional (see below). This is 100% incorrect. The Supreme Court has ruled that the 2nd Amendment is an individual right to allow citizens to arm themselves for a variety of reasons, the most important being self defense. So you would be a President who disagrees with the Constitution and the Supreme Court, and who wants to make the laws himself. You sound like a dictator. What's your name so I know never to vote for you. You don't even know me, so you can't possibly know if I am responsible enough or not. However, statistics in all states that allow concealed carry show that those who obtain a concealed carry permit are vastly more law abiding than those who don't, and not just in violent crime. They commit far fewer crimes of any sort than the general population. Oh, and another thing, depending on where you live, you probably pass tens or even hundreds of people a day who are carrying concealed weapons, Maybe their guns are defective too since they didn't jump out and shoot you. Or maybe it's because the tool is not what is responsible, but rather the person. If it was the tool, then spoons would be responsible for Rosie O'Donnel being fat. These are the kind of people who will not obey the gun laws anyway. And why should your son-in-law be the only one privileged enough to carry a gun for protection. I guarantee you that many gun owners, including myself, spend much more time at the range than the average law enforcement officer. Most LEOs have to qualify once per year, and often that's the only time they fire their weapon. The old addage "when seconds count, the police are only minutes away" certainly applies. If someone is breaking into my house with intent to do me or my family harm, why should I have to wait for the police to show up? It might be too late by then. Nice try to compare a surgeon with a person with a gun. Do you own a pocket knife? How long did you have to train before they let you buy it? Did you see the news today? A guy in NY just went on a rampage with a knife. Killed some people, wounded many others. He hurt people with a car too. Should we ban those? Restrict them? Life is dangerous, people are unpredictable. There were murders before guns were invented, and there are murders in countries where guns are banned. Why try to restrict a constitutional right just because some people misuse that right? Lexi, by his comments above, I'm going to have to disagree with you here. He didn't say, and he has not subsequently said, it was a good thing this fool didn't have one. He has said that none of us should have them. He is a hoplophobe (person who is afraid of guns) and wants to violate the constitution so he can feel safer. I don't like that very much. A well written and presented series of arguments. Yes, your right. You didn't change my mind. Paul Oh, PS: My son-in-law has to qualify every 3 months, not once a year. I'll put him up against you. And in Iowa, you can buy a gun and a permit to carry concealed with no requirment for training or shooting or classroom or even reading the owners manual. My daughter also carries concealed and shoots at the range at Least once a month. Much to my dislike.

I love it. Sometimes you just have to let it out. I see the salesman forgot to mention that a great deal of the Ford parts are made in Mexico and Canada. Paul

I have to confess that I am partial to the "comfortable" side of the Lexus line, and If your like me, my adult children enjoy the leg room and cabin space of our 2010 ES sedan. While certainly not as roomy in back as the LS, the ES sedan offers a smooth, quiet, and comfy experience. The AWD would be a real temptation given the winter weather where you live. We get our share of snow and ice but not like you in the great north. Is the GS AWD a full-time AWD or a selective all wheel drive?

Welcome to the LOC! Paul

I can't honestly say because I've never sat in the back. The LS is generous when it comes to leg room as you probaly already know. Someone will chime in here eventually and fill in with more information.

Mine too.

Two totally different cars. The LS is a true luxury sedan with a smooth, quiet ride, and loaded with features and gadgets. The GS is a terrific sports car with, IMO, the handling and horsepower to please. Also, The LS is rear wheel drive so I wouldn't recommend it for snow.

Paul I know...just spouting off! And you are correct sir! That is what is great about this country! If I had a nickel for every time I spouted off I could afford another Lexus of my choice!!!LOL Paul

Welcome to the LOC. Hope we can be of help some time! Paul

If you wish to skip the trial, then go back and tell the constitutional convention members that the provision they put into the Constitution was a lousy idea. Yes, some days it does seem like the bad do literally get away with murder. But, just as the right to bear arms was included so you COULD protect yourself against enemies foreign and domestic, so was the right to a fair trial to protect you from being rail road-ed to the gallows by someone who simply doesn't like you and has the power and authority to get away with it. We, meaning those of us on this forum, will never come to an agreement on this topic, but I think it's terrific that we live in a country where we have a right to openly discuss the merits and issues, and complain about the laws regardless of which side you take. Paul

I'm with you SW. Why doesn't everybody use what they think is best, pay what they think is best and enjoy the drive. Paul

No no no, the ski mask was for shoveling nc's driveway during the snowstorm. The GLOVEs were for global warming! .....by the way, I was in the back doing inventory of the liquor supply when the whole thing went down. I didn't see nut'en buddy. Paul

TX. You may be taking Paul's comments out of context. I don't think he intended to insult people who choose to have guns legally. I think he just meant that it was a good thing this fool didn't have one! Either way I am all for peoples rights To bear arms. I also know from Paul's post on here he is anything but narrow minded. Thank you Lexir. I try very hard to be open to all opinions and beliefs.

I said this thread was going no where fast! Guy's, the explanation is pretty simple. It has nothing to do with protest oe bitching, were obviously just a bunch of pathetic guys with WAY too much time on our hands and nowhere to go and drink coffee. If that wasn't true, there wouldn't be some of these post on the forum clocked during the middle of the night! Paul

TX: Now that you've lost your temper, I'll assume you've recomposed and I will respond to your comments. I too have owned guns in the past and in my younger days spent many an hour on our land hunting pheasant, deer, rabbit, and squirrel. I never had the patients for ducks. Over the years, I began to dislike the killing and gave up hunting and now promote conservation and catch and release fishing. In terms of guns and gun laws, I am with nc. Guns serve no purpose other than to kill. But when in the hands of my son-in-law, a Deputy Sheriff for 15 years, it can protect and save lives. Through him and his career I know a damn good amount about the gun laws you wrap yourself around, and I would invite you to ride around with your local officers some Saturday night on domestic abuse calls and bar fights and see how effective your "laws on the books" are when people are drunk or high on meth. The right to bear a deadly weapon, whether it be a gun or a surgeons knife, should be held as a sacred trust. Not to be given out to anyone just because they can sign their name to a piece of paper. A surgeon has to go to school for 7 years, residency for at least 2, and then on to a fellowship for 1-2 depending on what their specialty would be. Yet, we will let a guy sign a paper, get a gun, buy a quart of beer, and walk down the street with the gun tucked in his belt. The right to bear arms is not absolute. Paul