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I don't have auto dimming and auto tilt anyway, so no difference there. I have decided not to do this mod. I don't want to have to mess with wiring, although I saw there is a DIY on Youtube on how to do it.

I've got the VAIS and really like it. I paired it with a dock from 2Point5. Perfection.

Does anyone know if these mirrors are plug and play with a 2007 IS? I'd consider swapping mine out if the signal lights were ready to go, but don't want to have to do a bunch of wiring to get there. Thanks.

2007 IS250: Mirrors: Non-Dimming Non-Tilting Set - Both mirrors feature Light Emitting Diode (LED) puddle lamps (part of the Illuminated Entry System) located on the underside of each mirror to facilitate entering and exiting of the vehicle at night.

What this actually shows us is that gun control and gun laws have very little to do with crime, either for or against. It is the culture and population that does. In countries with a very homogenous population, which Canada had until recently, crime tends to remain very low. Look at Scandinavia for example, regardless of what their gun laws are (e.g., Switzerland, where almost everyone serves in the military and is REQUIRED to take their service rifle home). Countries that have non-homogenous populations, like the US, Great Britain, the Balkans, etc. tend to have more social conflict, less concern about harm to others, less of a sense of "we're all in this together" and hence, more crime. Even with strict gun laws, like the UK. I don't think the US is even in the top 20 for violent crime anymore, but people in other countries will always point to the US as crime riddled. We are not, we just tend to publicize it more.

Thanks. The grill surround was a bear to do, but I like how it turned out.

Just thought I'd show you guys my recent projects with carbon fiber wrap. This isn't for everyone, but I wanted a more sporty look without paying $3,000+ for new panels.

Strange, mine doesn't do that. Mine only chimes at me if I open the door first.

Yes, comparing a 3.5L to a 2.5L is going to be unfair every time. I came from a pickup truck, so the IS250 is plenty quick for me. I just make sure I never drive my friend's 350. Glad you were able to make the decision. As I said, the plush ride is something that alot of people go to Lexus for. I love the IS for the handling, but you do sacrifice ride quality.

Doesn't chime for passenger. It's heaven.

I've noticed if you don't shutdown as Lexus intended then you get beeped at. If you put the car in park and turn it off before you open the door no beep. If you turn it off before putting it in park, or open the door first, you get a beep.

The bulge is only on the AWD. THe back seat is only big enough for kids, although my son is 5'11" and he fits if the passenger seat is moved forward. While the ES350 is more powerful than the IS250, it does not have, in my opinion, better "performance." It is front wheel drive, and all the power tries to put you in the ditch to the right side of the road when you hit the gas. I HATED driving the ES, and it confirmed for me that I will only have RWD cars from now on. The IS will drive a little stiffer than the ES. You need to decide what you want. A comfortable ride and plenty of leg room, or do you want performance and better handling. With a few cheap upgrades, an IS is a much, much more fun car to drive than the ES. After driving the ES for 2 weeks while my car was in the shop, I have decided that the only Lexus cars I will drive are the IS or GS. Possible the LS, but that won't be for many years as I am not that old yet!

I love how quiet it is!

Yep, if you can't turn the key, just jerk the steering wheel hard to one side and it should work after that. Glad you were able to get out.

Great information. This is why I change my own oil, and go to the dealer for anything else.

Sold pending funds. That was fast!

I've got a perforated leather shift knob from my IS250 for sale. It's about 3 months old, basically brand new. I bought the F-Sport knob to replace it. Asking $60, includes shipping.

I have one. I got the old one at Christmas but returned it so I could get the new one. Because I've been waiting since then, I admit, I lined up outside Best Buy to get mine. Absolutely love it.

I haven't tried, but I think it just pops off. You have to pull a little. I was looking at mine the other day and there are no clips holding it on.

I have a 250 and really like it. I came from a Mini Cooper, and before that a Dodge Ram pickup, so this 250 has TONS of power for me. However, while my car was at the dealer (for a week and a half!) I had a loaner. It was an ES350. Even with the front wheel drive (which I discovered I hate), it was clear the 350 has MUCH more power and quickness. If power really matters to you, don't get the 250. Power mode doesn't do much other than make it feel sportier.

My father in law is considering the Lacrosse. If you go into an American car with the right mindset, they are great. You are getting a car that gives you more features for less money, but be sure not to own it for longer than 100,000 miles My wife's Tahoe was fantastic until we got to around 95,000, so it got traded in on another Chevy. She loves them.

I've had great service by my dealer so far, but I think for ongoing maintenance, I'm going with an independent. We have one here that is a former Toyota service manager. I'm going to see how good they are on my next service. The only downside is no loaner car. I've had my car at the dealer for a week now, but it's been ok because I'm in a new ES350. I wont' get that with an indy, for sure. I have a third car, so it's not an issue of having transportation, but it's nice to stay in a Lexus. I just can't justify the cost of service at Lexus if I can get the same work done elsewhere for a fraction of the price.

I was trying to impress my kids, and they just rolled their eyes. That was the last time I used it. I was literally half way to the destination before I just gave up and used my iPhone.

I agree that Lexus is being pigheaded with the Nav thing. I could see if it was the law, or if all other manufacturers did it. But since they are pretty much on their own on this one, I wish they would relent. It doesn't really bother me too much, but I have cussed Lexus on occasion when I have to pull over so my wife can enter a new address. I agree with his assessment that the voice control sucks. It gets most things wrong, and takes WAY too long to accomplish anything. I don't understand why auto companies don't just contract out their GPS to Garmin or Magellan. Those guys really know how to do it, and we as customers would be way happier.

I checked it out. It seems like it's mostly about the Nav, but he has other Lexus complaints on there, so it appears to me to be a disgruntled Lexus owner, just generally griping.

It's very easy. Pop off the silver side pieces, remove the shift knob, lift up the middle trim piece and unscrew the ashtray.