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Hey, I have an 2006 IS 350 and when I put it into gear there is is creaking sound coming from the rear....It doesn't happen ALL the time but often enough, and it is worse when putting it into reverse....Also there is a loud noise when I slowly take my foot of the brake I hear a noise from the front....Is this normal? Does anyone else have this? The noise was REALLY loud at one point and I took it to the dealer and it is still there but not as loud as before....They say that all their cars make this noise, my father has the new LS and it also does this....They said it is due to the bigger brakes, so does anyone else experience either of these noises?

Thanks, I look forward to your responses .

Hey does anybody know how much horsepower is actually going to the wheels? Thanks in advance and I hope everyone had a great holiday!!!!!!!!!!

Nooooooooooo of course not :P lol, no they were wearing out fast reguardless :D

And JM Lexus in FL is really helpfull with any issues, I have to say they are one of the best dealers.

Hey guys,

I took my car to Lexus today because the car was drifting to the right and my tires were almost gone ( I only have 7800 miles on the car ) and the middle tread was alright but the sidewalls were totally worn away. So anyway, I took it in today and they said they are going to give me four new tires! They said the tires were worn do to "aggressive driving" but they are going to replace them anyways! Just thought I would share.... :D

The idea came to me to take it to the dealer because while I was at Autocross another IS driver told me that his car pulled to the right and he took it to the dealer and they replaced his tires because they found a defect in them which made the car pull to one side. So, if any of you have this problem take it back to the dealer.

I guess some people just live right or they have the right dealer. Were the tires gone cuz of the last 6 auto :whistles: X's you participated in?

Hey guys,

I took my car to Lexus today because the car was drifting to the right and my tires were almost gone ( I only have 7800 miles on the car ) and the middle tread was alright but the sidewalls were totally worn away. So anyway, I took it in today and they said they are going to give me four new tires! They said the tires were worn do to "aggressive driving" but they are going to replace them anyways! Just thought I would share.... :D

The idea came to me to take it to the dealer because while I was at Autocross another IS driver told me that his car pulled to the right and he took it to the dealer and they replaced his tires because they found a defect in them which made the car pull to one side. So, if any of you have this problem take it back to the dealer.

I don't think I want anybody taking my dash apart, unless it's something really necessary like fixing the A/C or Radio, etc. I did the disassmble of the console on the IS300 and I can see where there are way too many opportunities to screw up on those kinds of jobs.

My sentiments exactly!!!!!!!!!

Hey I went to the dealer to get my 10,000 mile service on my IS 350 done (Iam actually at the dealer right now) and I got done talking to the service tech and he told me that the TSB (service bulliten) posted above delt with rattling, he also said that it would be an hour and a half just to run a diagnostic and then another hour to fix the problem. He also made a point that this bulliten may not fix the problem....So I fiqured instead of waiting two and a half hours I could live with the simple pop. And if it makes it worse when they take the whole dash apart I would kick myself later....So I told him not to bother, he said he was just going to do the service and keep an eye out for anything and if they DO determine the problem they will let me know asnd fix it.....But I don't think two hours of my time, and the possibility that this won't even fix the problem and might actually make it worse is worth it.....Just thought I would share :D

Hey guys does anyone know the stopping time/braking distance for the IS 350? Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!!

chances are your better off with regular tires, i hear bad things about run flats

Really, could you elaborate?

Hey guys, I drive a IS 350 and I was wondering.....Before the IS came out I was looking at the Nissan 350Z (yea I know big difference :P ) and the sales guy said that the Z has a safety feature where if your driving and you get a flat the tire will wrap itself around the rims to prevent you from losing control, now my question is, does the IS have this safety feature as well?

I haven't yet bought a Lexus but am seriously considering the IS350.

I'm a former Corvette owner that wants similar performance and handling for 4 people. Seemed like such a waste to have it sitting in the garage when we'd take the grandkids/other friends somewhere for a ride. Soooo...I've been looking. I've already checked out the Infinti G35 and it's a sweet handling car for sure...seems to be a bit light on the acceleration though. How does the IS305 compare to that?

Are there some things you wished you'd known before you bought your Lexus? I'm trying to gather a lot of information before plunking down the 40K.

Thanks for your help...

I have a 250, so can't help you out there. But with the car itself, if you want 4 people to fit into it, comfortably, I'd say this car isn't good for you. Only because I've had people complaining (including myself, to be honest) that the back seat is small. If you want to put your grandkids in there, and they're younger, or you're just going for a short ride, it shouldn't be a problem at all.

I actually like the smallness of my car, but when I put one of my best friend (6'2") back there and drive for an hour, he gets cramped and I feel his knees in my back the entire time........

Thanks for the reply...

Actually my grandkids are quite small...one is 7 the other will be 3 this month so the space won't be an issue. Guess I'm wondering about the car after the "new-car smell" is gone. Do you like it as much as you did when you bought it? Any problem areas to be aware of? I've heard nothing but good things about Lexus but I want to get the scoop from guys that actually live with one.

The kids are small so this is definitly the car for you. I have had my 350 for almost a year now, and Iam still loving it. As soon as I get in I remember why I bought this car. Trust me, you will have no regrets!! Good luck with your search

well im going on the times posted by manufacturers. Obviously, those few miliseconds arent that big of a difference, but its still losing.

But the manufactuer time are pretty much just playing it safe, they safe the 350 does 0-60 in 5.3 seconds when people have done it in 5.0 and 5.1

So I don't think those times are reliable, when the car is in reality a tad faster...

Is there supposed to be an oil change interval indiator? how does it alert you?

yes, there is. When it is getting near the time to change your oil, the ! will pop up and ur trip computer will say oil change required soon....The same goes for the low washer fluid!

well...were talking the regular mustang GT here, not the shelby edition with 500hp right? this is the one with 300hp versus your lexus with 306? chances are you lexus is even lighter against the prehistoric american car. but then it has more torque...and if it really does a quarter mile at 13.5 then yes you would lose big time. lol

Yes, just the normal one.....I dunno I have heard ppl running 13.6 so I think it would be close...

Hey guys I was driving with my friend tonight in my 350 and I pulled up the new mustang GT and he was like "that thing would eat this" and I said o really, why? and we were discussing it and I told him this story about how I raced one and I beat it....and he responded o it must have been the driver because car wise the gt is more.....Now I disagree with this, and I looked up the specs on the GT (V8) the zero to 60 is 5.1 and the quarter mile is 13.5....SO it seems these cars are pretty much equal.....What do you guys think?

Is there a reason why a dealer charge $175 + tax for an oil change?!

I paid it once at 5000 miles for my IS350 but I don't want to do it again.

I could put synthetic oil somewhere else and still not even pay half of that!

Should I stay with the dealer for the oil change because of warranty issues or should I go somewhere else?

I hate the fact that they taking advantage of the situation.

$175 + tax for an oil change? :o :o :o :o :o :o

Synthetic or not.... WTF?!?!?!

That's insane.

Mobil 1 is only $6- a quart

Mobil 1 SuperSyn is only $6.50

Are their filters gold plated?

You can do it yourself for well under $60-

Keep receipts for filters and oil, warranty will be honored.

I think I paid around $100 for my oil change, but I could be wrong. I'd have to go back and check.

So will a lube-n-tune know how to turn off the annoying indicator that your oil needs to be changed if it's on???

The counter is really easy to reset, a service tech at the dealer showed me how to do it. You push the start button twice (without your foot on the brake, do not start the engine) and then you hold the milage button/stick and then you will see 4 lines count down on the odometer, then after the countdown is finished it will be reset.

This is WAY too much just for an oil change, is it this way for ALL Lexus dealers? I would take it to a different shop, but how can I be sure that they will use synthetic or the right synthetic oil?

Hey man congrats on the car, looks great!!!!!!!!!! I have one question tho, the only difference on the '07 is the rims, the x package, and the fin right? Like there are no performance upgrades, correct?

She's a beauty take care of her and most of all enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!

I never did conside the GS because it's not an old people's car, just an oldER person's car. If your in your forties and fifties and HAVE children then the GS might be better for the leg room and what not. HOWEVER, since you do not have kids I would DEFINITLY go for the IS 350. It's looks, speed, handeling, and every other aspect of the vehicle is absoloutly great. I would not choose anything over the IS 350. I would get the IS and if you do have children then you may consider switching....BUT for now enjoy the IS :D

Good luck with your decision

Hi guys, I have a 2006 Silver IS 350 with a black interior. I used to use black magic wax but was told that it is not the best and leaves swirls....So I was advised to use Mcquires or mothers wax instead....Which wax is the best? And I was told not to use any degreaser on the rims...This true? What should I use, just soap and water? Is there such a thing as wheel wax? and does it work, and is it worth it? I also use this black magic protector stuff for the inside for the dash and all the plastic to protect it from the sun and enhance shine (it really does bring out the color)...Is that ok or should I be using something else? And I use Lexol leather conditioner, I heard that was one of the best. Now as for the car soap any advice? I used black magic stuff, good idea? Or should I use mcguairs soap? ALSO does the Mr. Clean stuff auto dry machine work? Is it worth the money?

Thanks guys I aprpeciate all the help!!

Yea I just got my heatshield in the mail, WORKS GREAT!!!!!!!! The shield plus the tint keeps almost all the heat out, Iam very happy with it. It's good quality and fits great!!!!!!!!!

Well I know that in the IS 350 and SC 400 the pwr button pretty much pulls the gear longer, and when u accelerate and take your foot off the gas it stays in gear longer instead of shifting up so that way if you had to you could acclerate faster without having the transmission downshift. It's pretty much like the sport button. It simulates a manuel by keeping it in gear longer...Pretty much only used when your in a racey mood (like the 350 needs this ) and if your racing someone...Also In the IS I guess, it would be used in place for the drive 1 and 2 found in other cars since the IS does not have this.

I heard about some kind of IS 350 high performace where it has lighter tires, different brakes (brembo) and a new aerodynamics package, is this true? And is the IS500 becoming a relialty or is it still a concept?

LMAO Well Iam glad that Iam not alone out there :P

Hey I cover my car up everyday, I have this cover from pepboys, and my uncle was saying that in FL right now since it's rainy season and there is a high salt content in the water; that it may not be a good idea because the water will sit on the car and making it rust faster/easier. Is this true? And that if water gets under the cover it's even worse....Can anyone confirm or deny this? Any advice would be great, thanks.

O M G I was pulling out of a parking space today ( I always go to the end so one side of the car is protected ) and well I forgot that I was SO close to the curb and I came up real close to it and scratched a little bit of my rim up :cries: IAM SO ANGRY and I already had one scrape on the same rim so now it's on like either end. Oh well I guess this weekend I will be polishing to get the dirt out ;)

I agree with barkat wholeheartedly. Keep it stock until you can notice a descrepancy. Even the base model 350 will be more than sufficient. Lexus doesn't really do a "base model" but you have to call it something.

Have fun on the track!!

HA HA HA AH AAH I like the comment about the "base model" so true...And yea that's what I'll do :D