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  1. The G Man
    I think most people are saying how much better the quality is on the new Ford, not how relaible they are. Ford have always been pretty reliable to start with, there might be some minor issues like interior panels not holding up after some time, but for the most part, the power train is pretty good.
  2. The G Man
    The top of the line Toyota Avalon can cost up to $40K as well, there is a very fine line now a days between a car company's top of the line econo brand and their entry level model of the luxury brand.
  3. The G Man
    I think I would buy a $40K Taurus SHO over a $40K Lexus ES350 any day of the week.
  4. The G Man
    Unless your wife plays for the NBA, I doubt she can have one foot on the brakes and the other foot on the pavement since the GX is a very tall SUV. Did the dealer change the brake fluid or try to bleed it at all?
  5. The G Man
    I know that Volvo is now owned by a Chinese car company. My brother in law just lease a 2010 C70, he got it dirt cheap. The Volvo dealers are really hurting right now.
  6. The G Man
    Try to find a HVAC filter with carbon in it.
  7. The G Man
    I remember the old days when Lexus used car dealer sets the standards, now a days, they are no better than everyone else. I guess they are a victim of the economy as well.
  8. The G Man
    Stability system is like spell check and navi, after a while, the technology will take away from the user's skill.
  9. The G Man
    Isnt the stability system a requirement for all new cars starting next year?
  10. The G Man
    The engine fan makes the V8 engine sound like a 4 banger.
  11. The G Man
    My answer to this question has always been: An extended warranty is worth the money if your total repair covered under the extended warranty cost more than the extended warranty itself :) Seriously, if you are considering after market warranty, be very careful, read all the restrictions and fine prints and ask for reference. Generally, rather or not I would buy an extended warranty policy depends on the car's reliability history and how long I plan to keep the car.
  12. The G Man
    This is a common problem with the Lexus GX470, my old GX used to sag on one side by about 1/2". Some owners complains about 1 side sagging as much 2 inches. The sag does varies from time to time, its almost like it depends on how the suspension settles after you go for a drive. Of course you need to make sure you are on level ground when making the measurement.
  13. The G Man
    I dont think this procedure works for the 2010 RX350. Are you sure you have a DRL light on the dash?
  14. The G Man
    You can get a 08 for that price, the 08 has the mid model-cycle upgrades. You cannot enter a destination while driving, but you can use voice command to enter a destination while driving. I would ask the dealer to put on regular tires and give you a donut, the GS is very rough and noisy with run-flats.
  15. The G Man
    Could be a leaking shock.
  16. The G Man
    I thought that the PCV valve fixed the problem????
  17. The G Man
    I am not sure why that is, but here is a description from a dealer about the Water-repellent front door glass: Seller's Comments Pwr rear liftgate,Intermittent rear wiper,Variable intermittent windshield wipers,Privacy glass,Water-repellent front door glass,UV ray-reducing window glass. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dda/detail.jsp?ct=u&address=02460&result_car_id=275770070&dealership_view_name=lexusofmanhattan&car_id=274745433&dealer_id=79228
  18. The G Man
    When ever I have a choice, I always rather buy a car made in Japan or Germany as oppose to the USA, Canada or Mexico.
  19. The G Man
    Its a pretty common knowledge that a defective PCV valve can cause oil sludge build up. I think you have a good case here, the last thing Toyota wants is another law suit right now. Try to get some kind of compensation from Lexus of USA and the dealer, if they refuse, have a lawyer write them a letter of your intent to sue. Good Luck
  20. The G Man
    Did you sign a consent form for them to replace your short block?, If you did, it might be a difficult legal battle.
  21. The G Man
    Anytime you can get 40000 miles out of those runflats, you are doing good. Some owners replace them as soon as 20000 miles. The side wall on the Primacy is pretty stiff, almost as stiff as the Good Year Eagle one all season.
  22. The G Man
    The oil sludge problem could be the result of the PCV valve stuck open. Thats why one should always try to get a second opinion with any big repair job.
  23. The G Man
    It depends on which brand of after market glass you bought, some aftermarket brands are actually better than OEM and cheaper too. By the way, the windshield of your RX is not water repellent, only the front side windows.
  24. The G Man
    File a complain with Lexus headquarter, considering everything that is going with Toyota right now, I got a feeling you will get a fast and fair response. Lexus HQ can call the dealer and adjust the cost.
  25. The G Man
    You got 50000 miles out of a set of runflats? That is amzaing if that is the case. The runflats falling apart on the inside is a common problem when it age on the GS, every GS owner should inspect the inside of the OEM run flat as they age. I would have replace the runflat with the Michelin Primicy instead of the MXV4, its a much better tire.
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