Manolo1

38K all included in South Fla is not impossible... perfectly achievable.

You'd probably will have to use cable chains as there are few real chains available for 18" wheels. Try tirechains.com

Then buy one of the new portable gps systems with bluetooth and don't even bother to order your car with nav: save $$$ CR ratings: Best Overall: • TomTom Go 910 , $500 • Garmin nuvi 660 , $700 (may be obtained online for ~ $500) • Garmin StreetPilot c580 , $550 All three models have text-to-speech technology, which means that they say the names of streets rather than simply say "turn left." Each can also of report traffic delays, but the TomTom Go 910 must be paired with a compatible Bluetooth phone to get traffic services. The others have built-in receivers. Of the three, the nuvi 660 is the most compact, yet has a good-sized screen allowing larger icons and keypad letters--a plus for entering addresses. The Garmin c580 performs as well as the nuvi 660, but it has a smaller screen and is a little less portable. The TomTom Go 910 is another strong performer. It is less portable with a screen size between the nuvi 660 and the StreetPilot c580. Best on a budget: • TomTom One , $300, CR Best Buy • Garmin StreetPilot c330 , $300, CR Best Buy • Magellan Roadmate 2000 , $250, CR Best Buy These three models are strictly navigators. They don't offer all the bells and whistles like music players or hands-free calling, but they do a good job and are very easy to use. The TomTom One is extremely compact, but it still has a 3.5-inch (diagonal) screen and is capable of traffic updates with a compatible Bluetooth phone.

Visit this R&T comparison and it will provide some additional information: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?se...article_id=4444 it is a good video

I am -also- very interested in whatever answers you get!

Woolite and water? Never! How about Lexol cleaner and Lexol protectant? Just to name a couple of widely used products? There are plenty around, some even do it all in one, cleaning and protecting...

Right, sport package is not something Florida dealers order... I wanted that on my IS350 and settled for the normal stuff... due to color I had to wait six weeks as i wanted Starfire Pearl with premium package (almost std on all IS sold in Florida). Sport pkg would have required 3 to 5 months depending on timing... And I ordered it from the largest volume dealer in the US...

20 is great on sunny days, but at night you don't see sh-t! I would not recommend it. On tight turns you need to look thru the front windows and with 20 at night in a dark area with or without adaptive headlights you will not see well, be careful. You can use it in the back but careful when reversing at night on poorly lit streets...

I have the cashmere interior and yes, the driver's mat get dirty easily, but my car wash company has internet coupons for a free shampoo on the driver side mat and I use it every other wash... so, no problems. A coworker just bought a black IS with cashmere interior and black mats and they look awful...

I called my service manager who in turn spoke to his service director and the answer was yes, it will interfere...a lot? a little? that I don't know, but it will... I am having my windows tinted this weekend and after all this conversations I was curious to follow the metallic route as I have a "starfire", So I decided to call my dealer and find out a little more.... I am not risking it... standard tinting will be...I do listen to radio a lot...

The analog display is in mph and I believe also shows kph in smaller font... switching the digital display to kph is not mentioned anywhere in the owners manual...

I already want one, but the question is: will I be able to afford one? There are plenty of cars out there with awesome acceleration but well beyond my reach... :cries: :cries: :cries:

Sounds like a must have, what do you think? 12 volt Electric Mini Super Jack with Remote World smallest remote control jack that lifts up to 2 tons with the press of a button. Simply plug into your dash board cigarette lighter, point the infared remote control, and presto the jack raises the vehicle effortlessly and your tire is changed in no time. Not to mention the other day-to-day uses from the garage to the construction site. Built for rugged use but made to fit any lifestyle. No worries, no complex iron bars, just peace of mind and safety for your loved ones. Simply place the SuperJack under the appropriate place on your car's chassis and push a button on the remote. Presto! The Micro SuperJack lifts your car high enough to quickly change a tire. Features: Weighs only 6.25 lbs Remote control 2-ton lifting capacity Compact size only 7" x 4" x 5" 12V operated plugs into the cigarette lighter with 12' long cord

Lexus does not offer any optional wheels for the 250 AWD so you have no options... Just try Tirerack.com and talk to one of their experts and they may come up with some acceptable options.

Why do you want to go 10-30? The 30 is what counts on warm weather and it is the same on both oils. Besides, engine wear is higher when starting the engine, that is why 5 is better than 10.

Outrageous indeed!!!!

I work for a company that owns a large wholesale operation in the Southeast for a well known Japanese car brand and the largest luxury car dealership in the same area. I own an IS350 and between my wife, my kids -when they had cars purchased by daddy- and myself, we have had the following cars: VW beetle, Renault R-6, Montesa Skorpion (a motorcycle), Dodge Dart, Ford Fairlane, Hillman, Fiat Strada, Dodge Aspen, Mercury Zephyr, Mustang, Toyota Land Cruiser, Accord, Pontiac STE, Jeep Renegade, VW beetle 2, Ford Escort GT, Kawasaki Ninja, Mustang GT, Accord Coupe, Mazda 626, Nissan Stanza, Buick LeSabre, Volvo 850, Buick Century, Isuzu Trooper, Chevy Tahoe, Century 2, Infiniti J30, Honda Civic, Boxster 1, Boxster 2, Corolla, RX300, Camry Hybrid and IS350. So yes, I am not a teenager any longer ;-)

If you want AWD and power then take a look at the Infiniti G35 AWD....

Go to Lexus.com and register in the owners section so that you'll have access to a myriad of information that will help you answer many questions.

What does Lexus recommend for the engine break-in period? The engine of your new Lexus vehicle is made with industry leading precision and quality. As a result, the break-in procedures listed in the Owner's Manual for a brand new Lexus are optional. While following these procedures may help to optimize engine performance and engine longevity over the life of the engine, these potential benefits are marginal compared to the benefits that result from ensuring that recommended maintenance is performed as scheduled.

Check the Lexus Detailing and Car Care Forum

smooth1, your experience and the TireRack test coincide. In dry conditions the PS2 is minimally faster than the PP. You can only find that difference at the track, rarely if ever on the streets and highways of our flat state. My preference for the PPs is in their wet capabilities. 1/2 a second in 30 is a little bit more than minimal and it is in the wet when you want the best possible tire. If you add to that the fact the PPs are cheaper than the PS2 while being - for all practical purposes- an equal tire, I go for the PPs. However, I will be delighted with either one, but my next tires will be the PPS. I only have 7k miles in my IS and I have already a piggy bank with $900 towards my next set. Perhaps after the PPs I will try PS2s again. I understand they are a little bit quieter too, but don't quote me on this.

BTW Smooth1, you initially recommended the Pilot Sports and later clarified you were referring to Pilot Sport PS2: apples and oranges, just like our OEM 'stones R050 and the PP R050A! and to close this thing, here is the tire test rating performed by Tire Rack themselves: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=1 where they say: In dry conditions, the average lap times for all of the Max Performance Summer tires were within about 1/2 second of each other, showing just how close the group is. The Pilot Sport PS2 showed a slight advantage by providing progressive handling and traction that allowed it to lap the course in 29.412 seconds and generate a little more grip around the skidpad. The Potenza RE050A Pole Position was scarcely 8/100 of a second slower and the Eagle F1 GS-D3 was 2/10 of a second back. The Potenza S-03 Pole Position felt predictable but was about 1/2 second back lacking the ultimate dry traction of the other tires. In the wet, the difference between the tires was more pronounced. Here, the Potenza RE050A Pole Position showed an advantage by providing the progressive handling and traction that allowed it to lap the course in 31.783 seconds and generate more grip around the skidpad. The Pilot Sport PS2 was 1/2 second slower and the Eagle F1 GS-D3 was only 7/100 of a second further back. The Potenza S-03 Pole Position again felt predictable but was about 1.1 seconds back lacking the ultimate wet traction of the other tires (a capability that it was best in class in just a few years ago). The results showed just how far new tire wet traction and handling has come. 'nuff said... I rest my case!

Totally, absolutely, completely in .... agreement with you guys... I have had the Michelins in a different car and they were excellent, but they were the previous version, the "ribs". I am sure the Michelin, the GY F1 and the PP are all excellent tires. If you go to this site: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...A+Pole+Position you will find some specific comments comparing the Bridges to the 'lins but again, unless you go to a track and test them one after the other it is always extremely inaccurate to compare the old tire (either brand), bald and with many miles, to the new tire, with all the tread, etc. which is what we all mere mortals do. Unless a big fiasco, the new tire will always appear to be superior. My preference for the 'stones is that it is just an improved version over the OEM version, stickier, better handling and should just be the same but better, i.e., less chance of error in the selection. Any of the other tires may not be "ideal" in our car while performing better in a Corvette or a Porsche... ...and what I like most about the 'stones in that -very subjective- chart is the higher wet traction rating. That was an area in which my 'lins Pilot did not excel, not bad, but not good either. OTOH, both of you drive IS300 and I am not convinced you can extrapolate your experiences to the IS350. Cars are similar, but not that similar, if you get my drift... Enjoying the forum all the time. Thanks for your comments. I still would stick to the 'stones, cheaper and less "risky", but if you don't take risks, you'll never know...correct?

Pilot Sport? or Pilot Sport PS2?