lambobaby1218

I saw this "thing" at the car show last Wednesday, and I don't like it at all. The IS is much nicer in a hardtop.

Just curious, what did you decide to do?

Dang, I should've waited to get mine. I got it from the dealer and had them install it. They actually drilled holes to install it. I had a friend tell me it should only take double-sided tape to put it on. I wonder if it's the same quality as dealer, though?

Instructions for the factory spoiler call for drilling holes.

You can also use the heated seats. They are a boon on cold winter mornings!

My heated seats have never been very warm, compared to other cars we've owned. And that's both IS's I've had.

Yep, it was done pursuant to "guest states excessive front brake noise." I'm wondering if this will reduce the dust, or is that a different brake pad they put on for that issue?

http://www.lexustsb.com/questions/197/TSIB...nt+Brake+Squeak

This is the TSIB I found.

I just called my dealer to see if they had replaced my brakes, and was told they were replaced, and no charge to me. I asked how, and my service advisor said they fell within a certain parameter of a TSB, and they were able to replace them for free. I'm not complaining! I have 39,000 miles on my car, and new brakes. I'm just wondering what TSB it was, lol..........

I took my car in 4,000 miles ago, and was told I didn't need new brakes yet, there was 5 mm left. Don't know what that means. But the brakes have been squealing for a while now, and I"m getting sick of it. Hubby says it's not a sensor, that all brakes squeak. I will take it in, in another 1,000 miles, and it will be 39,000 at that time. .....

You just reminded me why I bought my IS!!!!!

I've heard rattles from that area too, but they don't happen very often. I just remember that disappeared the next day and I haven't heard it in a while. If it comes back, what should I do? Is this covered under warranty and would I have to prove to the dealer that I heard it?

I don't think the deal will go hunting for something they don't hear. I tried to get them to listen to my seatbelt rattling. Of course, it wouldn't rattle with them sitting in the car.

I have a new one. It's the door to the glove box. I touch it, it stops doing the noise. And my seatbelt bolsters are doing their thing again. That danged 60 freeway is going to tear my car apart one of these days!!!!!

I've had the occasion where I've left my car with valet, without the key. Once the car is turned off, it can't be restarted. I had to give them to key so I could get my car back.

I imagine you could start the car and then lock it with the smart key, but I've never tried that option.

I have an '07.

My husband has already said there's probably no room in the trunk.......

First, I've never had a key battery go. But I'm not one to keep my car long.

I believe as long as you use the two interchangeably (use one for a couple of weeks, the other for a couple of weeks, back and forth), both keys will remain good for a couple of years.

At 34K miles, your 17" had maybe 1/32" tread left. Your new 18" tires start at 8/32" tread depth. There lies the perceived difference in ride.

I have never got more than 20K miles on most cars I have owned. Do you do any cornering, accelerating or braking? :D

I do a lot of freeway driving. If I get the chance, I'll do all that other stuff, lol, but it's rare.

The Potenza RE050s. I took pics today, but need to upload and blah-blah-blah. Later......

Yeah, here in Southern California, I go to Crown Lexus (I know the service man's name, lol, and he knows me), and I can get a loaner for the oil change service. I tried Riverside Lexus once, and they wouldn't give me a loaner for an oil change. Guess where I went?

I think it is the dealership's thing, and not Lexus. I'd be hounding the general manager of the dealership and giving him a piece of my mind. That is not service whatsoever. You're driving two hours each way, and the service takes the day. Is it warrantied service, or just an oil change? That would mean a difference, too, for some dealers.

It's the same tires, Bridgestone Potenza.

Well, I feel a different ride, and it is much nicer. Maybe it's just cuz my original tires had 34,000 miles on them.

I'm REALLY particular about my car.

But yes, you're being nuts.

Dings nowadays (generally, I have one that is non-repairable) are so easily and cheaply fixed with PDR that as I see it you can have dings removed when they occur (and they will occur however careful you are whether you have mouldings or not) or you can drive the car around all the time and have it be ugly all the time by sticking mouldings on it that are going to stick out like a sore thumb.

Except for double-skinned wheel wells, which I found out after someone created a huge ding in my BMW. Thank goodness Lexus does not have this. I mean, it's fixable if it's double-skinned, but it requires drilling, and repainting the entire back panel of the car.

I went to the dealer, so most likely got ripped. And I have to pull out my invoice to get it exact. I paid about $4,000 total for everything that I got, including the labor and the oil change, lol. I think the wheels and tires were around $2,000.

The chrome black lettering replaces the Lexus symbols in the back and the front, and the "IS250" and "Lexus" in the back.

I purchased and installed the 18-inch G-Spider wheels (pictures to come later, cuz I got some other things done, too), and I have to say that the ride is much nicer. On the 17-inch, it was a lower profile, and I could feel every nook and cranny in the road. With the 18-inch, not as low-profile, and is a much better ride. Just thought I'd share the info if anybody is interested in doing this.

And I got the spoiler and the dark chrome lettering. I couldn't help it.......

I'm sure the backseat on that thing is virtually nill.....

US IS OWNERS ARE TRULY BLESSED.

And IS owner's from the rest of the world aren't?

He's saying "us," not "U.S."

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I drove my 06 350 with 11,800 miles on Saturday about 70 miles and stopped off for a few hours. No problem on the drive. When I went to start the car back up I noticed the rpms going up and down, up and down...between 700 & 1000. I then got a strong wiff of fuel and turned off the car. I check under the hood and car and found nothing unhooked or leaking. I restarted and the smell dissappated, but not the engine rev issue. So I started driving and the car was bucking and not responsive at times. A few miles into my trip the "Check VSC" warning and check enging light came on.

I got the car to a safe spot and parked for night. Next day I drove home (had to)...the rpm issue was gone, but not the idiot lights. Anyone have any experience like this?

I have an appt for service on Thur and in the meantime won't drive the car.

Did you find out what the problem was?

Another solution is to learn to park :)

I have a question about scratches. I made about a 1.5 inch scratch on the top of the rear bumper while carelessly taking a suitcase out of the trunk. It's a bit deep, do you know if it's possible to cover it up with touch-up paint and how much is it?

edit: Sorry, I just noticed you're a girl...usually girls have no sense of the size of their cars. :P

As a guy, maybe you shouldn't be so careless in taking the suitcase out of the trunk! ;)

G Spiders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks!