dcfish

I would suspect the aftermarket XM install, Dealer or not. Often enough the dealer doesn't know what there doing with factory equipment muchless aftermarket

I'll see if I have one

Vicious

All excellent observations... All excellent observations indeed. Im just some fool that knows nothing. You guys should work in forensics. Its like your all in denial that your precious Toyota engines arent as bulletproof as one might think. I remember my grandfather getting the sludge letter for his 99 V6 Camry. Why? Maybe lack of engineering, or just too low a capacity. Most people changed the oil ontime yet still experienced the sludge. How do you explain that? It took them many years before they admitted it, following in the footsteps of there german counterparts (our cars are perfect). Afterall, that was the same engine used in the earlier ES's. What, did they have two lexus badges and the rest were Toyota, then charge 1.5x's the price? No manufacturer is perfect. But the owners admit it (seems to be a disconnect here). Theres currently a class action lawsuit again benz for defective balance shafts from 04-10 on all V6 and some V8 equipped cars. I still like them though. After all, they DID invent the car. The Jap's just copied. Dont get me wrong, they were good at it. Look at the gated shifters.... SW03ES, do you even know what the word embellishment means? Its morons like you that get in the way of serious mechanical questions. This forum is like a high school. A few winners, but a WHOLE lot of losers. Ofcourse you dont believe half of what I said. Your probably a typical lexus owner that doesnt like to get there hands dirty, and only will pump gas and takes it to the dealer to get ripped on an oil change. Proud day for you. And say the photos were off the web, its clear there from a 4.3 vvt Toyota engine. But you wouldnt know that, probably never opened your hood. I guess whatever I do, I will still come out on top. One thing is for sure, I am not going to get any satisfaction here from all you self-absorbed twits. Yes there was some good advice out there, but it was clouded with idiots. Thanks for nothing. Enjoy your Toyotas and the "Lexus" brand that was a marketing gimmick for the America's back in 88. Congrats. Oh and btw, even a lexus tech said a bad PCV could cause that engine to do that. Hmm the defect theory arrises once again. Dont get ur panties in a bunch though. I have better things to do that chat with egotistical ppl like yourselves. Enjoy your smug selves. xoxox WOW, Santa p1ssed in someones Cheerios

Welcome to the club Congrats on your purchase. Merry Christmas !!!

:lol: You know exactly what to do.......................

Drive it until you can't, Then retire

Welcome aboard Nice Lex B)

Nope, Never been there. Any pic's of your new machine ?

Welcome to the club

I can get you a factory replacement LCD for your Pioneer headunit if you want to go that route. dcfish, Same problem here. Can you send me the information for the replacements LCD? Thanks. What year and model ? PM or EM me

+1 There is more to this than just oil And such serious problems and no documentation ? Pictures ? Or any real proof, All heresay...

Supess, I have a rplacement screen for your 2006 IS. Email or PM me

I'll check the inventory

eatingupblacktop, Glad to hear that you are still around Really sorry to hear about your current losses, I know exactly how it feels, Been there. Hope to hear from you often. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

pops2, I have a replacement screen for your 2004 LS430. PM or EM me.

I am looking into a replacement screen for your 2004 LS430. Email me or PM please.

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