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huskydog

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  1. Drove both the 300 and the 430. While the 300 is very nice and the idea of awd was intriguing, the 430 was so much better. Besides we had/have [trying to sell] the 03 430 and I just sold my 05 911 so the the 300 was not really a choice for us. We like the bigger engine.
  2. I always put Blizzaks and winter wheels on the car. My hometown is th mountains of western PA, so I know what driving in the snow is like and believe me the car does much better with snow tires.
  3. Trying to get a Verizon Treo to work with the Bluetooth in the car. The phone seems to recognize the bluetooth connection, but the car does not recognize the phone. Can anyone provide some help please?
  4. We had our first real trip in the 06 GS430 this weekend. First the highways of Maryland and then the mountains of Western Pennsylvania. Aside from the beautiful fall colors the car is simply amazing compared to the 03. The car is much quieter than the 03, there is no annoying sunroof wind noise [closed] and when the roof is open there is no need to crack another window to stop the vibration, there is no vibration. The comfort mode of the suspension makes it feel like the car is gliding across a frozen pond, then you move it to sport and the car handles as well as my 05 911 did. The acceleration response is immediate, the 03 had a slight hesitation, and the autostick manual transmission [not available on the 03]confirms I will never again have a vehicle with a clutch. The array of technological "toys" from the rear view camera, to the DVD palyer and on to the rear sunshade [how nice is that around 4:00pm when you are headed due east] just adds to the enjoyment of the car. The 03 is still a terrific car, but Lexus out did themselves with the 06. If the GS430 came in all wheel drive I would cancel the Cayenne I have on order. Anyone out there considering a new GS430, buy it immediately.
  5. Two questions regarding the Nav in the 06 vs the 03. First in the 03 you could set the Nav screen to show the map on the left side and the turn by turn view on the right half of the screen simultaneously. I cannot find a way to do that on the 06. Anyone know for sure if it can or cannot be done? Second the Nav in the 06 does not seem as accurate as the 03. Example the 03 knows our house number exactly, the 06 has the cursor in the right spot but the house number is way off. Any ideas?
  6. I finance cars all the time with no money down. Usually I roll the tax into the loan as well. So you can do it with no problem. At some point in time [usually bonus time] I always put money down and refinance or as someone said expect to be upside down for the life of the loan. A 72 month loan on any vehicle is a bad idea in my opinion, the amount of interest paid is way too high. A lease may be your better option. Find a good credit union if you can they usually have the best rates. Example from my credit union: 2005 and Newer up to $125,000 up to 36 mos. 4.60% 2005 and newer up to $125,000 37-63 mos. 4.95% 2005 and Newer $20,000-$125,000 64-72 mos. 5.95% 2004 up to $125,000 up to 63 mos. 5.10% 2004 $20,000-$125,000 64-72 mos. 6.10% 2003 up to $125,000 up to 63 mos. 5.20% 2003 $20,000-$125,000 64-72 mos. 6.30% 2002 up to $125,000 up to 63 mos. 5.39% 2002 $20,000-$125,000 64-72 mos. 6.49% 2001 up to $125,000 up to 63 mos. 5.59% 2000 and older up to $125,000 up to 48 mos. 5.89%
  7. That's very odd, since the XM radio is installed in the trunk. Take a look at the installation instructions: http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetail.asp?...ubCategoryID=37 ← Well I was told they put the radio unit under the front passenger seat, but I did not see that first hand. When the car was originally for me, I was very specific about not having an antenna stuck to the trunk lid, and they said they never do that. I would imagine the dealer would describe the installation over the phone if you called and acted interested. It was Sheehy Lexus, in Annapolis MD.
  8. Just purchased an 06 gs430 and the dealer was to install the XM. Cost of the XM and installation was $900. They put the antenna inside the car on the front dash on the passenenger side. I saw it in the sales managers car, but it was not installed in ours. The XM was for me as was the car until my wife drove it and decided it was now her car and she did not need XM. Dealer sent us a refund check.
  9. Bo LAst year we purchased a "demo" 2003 GS430 from the Rockville Lexus dealership. We have bought 2 other cars from them and they have always been the best of the best to work with. New one was a 2003 Black Cherry with every option and only 4k miles for $45500. Good luck George
  10. I agree with whats been said. I run Michelin 17" Pilot A/S for most of the year and have a set of 16" wheels and tires with Firestone Blizzaks for the winter. Bought the winter set up from this forum.
  11. Wow I hope someone can help, I have a new GS430 with the exact same problem. I have found some relief by pushing down on the defrost vents, but when it is really cold the noise continues. I almost believe that the defrost vents are made from too soft of a plastic and they contract in the cold and do not fit as they should. It would be great if someone had the same problem and tells us how to fix!
  12. New to site. Is there anywhere to find how many cars by color. Just curious how many '03 Black Cherry cars were made?
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