Lexusfreak

That's awesome! B) I should consider getting one for a weekend & try it out! :D

Wow! That's alot of sunglasses cleaner. ;)

Good luck with your choice jragosta, those should serve you well. B)

I agree there is much more to ride quality than just the stiffness of the sidewall. I'll take a more aggressive tread pattern personally if that means I have optimum traction in bad weather conditions......a 'sedate' touring tread pattern won't give that as well. Like I've said many times before about any tire......they haven't yet invented the perfect tire, no matter what (whether it's ride quality, tread life, road noise, lack of an aggressive tread pattern etc, etc etc...) there will always be compromises.....dosen't matter how inexpensive or expensive a tire is, one will have to make their own personal choices depending on various factors that's important to the driver of that vehicle.........that too is common sense. B) ;)

I pay $10 for mine personally with all the UV protection stickers you could imagine. :whistles: ;) If I lose or break them, it's no biggie. :)

I will check Costco out for prices......I can get the GY Triple Treads for around $125 (Canadian) each at a few places, so we shall see what Costco can do. I can probably get them for even less (installed, balanced & new valve stems). ;) I actually really looking forward to snow this coming winter. :) I have to disagree that the Falken's are too aggressive a tire & if one got the H speed rating (in a 60 or 65 series), your not costing yourself any ride quality with the slightly softer sidewall. My Toyo's are riding great still, but starting to show some (even) wear so I am making a change later this year. Overall, I have been quite pleased & so have several others that have put them on their ES. B)

I tend to recommend staying away from things like this. If improperly done, you could ruin a set of tires - or cause an accident due to a blowout at high speed. Even if properly done, I doubt if it's going to add all that much to a properly designed tire (placebo effect notwithstanding). Tire manufacturers spend millions of dollars designing their tires and optimizing hundreds of parameters. Let's just say I'm skeptical that a guy with no more qualifications than that he knows how to use a razor knife is going to be able to improve it significantly. And even if you can add a couple percent better performance, is it worth risking your life over? ← I couldn't agree more! Well said! B)

The brand new Toyo Open Country I have mentioned are good for 60,000 miles & will be far less expensive than the Michelins! ;)

Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey are probably the 2 best in the Biz! (you can get AWD now on even the base Sienna now). ;) Why not consider something like a crossover? But not an actual large gas guzzling SUV. ;)

Did you buy the LS lngmp? B)

Have to disagree with you monarch, I maintain my car to the point where I've been told I have OCD I am so religous about it & I have the Lexus extended warranty. I am having my car checked from bumper to bumper soon to see if any work needs to be done before the warranty expires & will advise on what (if anything) was performed. There are many other components of the car that could possibility fail where the extended warranty would come in handy.......not just for the engine & tranny. :whistles:

What do those tips cost roughly? & will they fit other Lexus models?

Yeah, never slam the doors on the ES or close it with the window (90 - 01 models). :(

Good luck arutha, let us know how the fix goes. B)

the iridium plug is OE for his car ← My bad, I stand corrected.......had a brain cramp & thought for some reason he had an early 90's LS. ;)

OK mburn, I was afraid of flying before..........now I'm convinced I will never go on a plane again lol, cause that just makes me nervous.

SK, This is what you mention in the FAQ's All I think arutha (welcome btw) B) is asking here is do we think it's a programming issue or just a new battery (unless I have missed it, is not covered in the FAQ's). From what was mentioned in his previous thread, I'm thinking it's battery related as it does not sound like reprogramming is the problem......just my opinion. B)

Send an e-mail to: Jeffp@warrantydirect.com for prices from warranty direct. B)

I'm quite happy overall with my TPT's on my 01 ES as well. They are starting to show wear however (evenly as the alignment, tire pressure & rotations have all been done on time). The Goodyear Triple Treads is what I will replace them with because they are rated better in the snow & have a longer tread life. B)

CNN just announced (President Bush has asked Americans to conserve energy in these times) that Air Force One get's 5 MPG! Actually, all things considered (the size & weight of that plane) & I hate to say this..........that's not too bad! :whistles: Just thought I'd share as my stupid tidbit for the day lol

lol, gotcha! :D Now let's put our teeth in & carry on. ;) :P

Oh my! Your sick of your rims on your 2006 GS? Feel free to pas them along this way......I'll take em off your hands. :whistles: ;)

Wasen't a jab, it was a quip Lighten up dude! <_<

LOL! Actually, according to your profile, you got 3 years on me Pop's! ;) :whistles:

Bummer, I LOVE negotiating! :D B)