Lexusfreak

Well said jragosta! B)

You might have to e-mail the rep for this forum directly. Go to the first posting as his contact info is there. B)

Yup, I've known that since jesus was a baby. ;)

There is nothing nicer than a black car.............when it's clean! :whistles: I personally will never own another dark colour car again because of the amount of time one has to spend cleaning them. B)

I'm using Amsoil synthetic ATF which is compatible with Toyota type IV........my car is running fantastic! B)

Sounds like a pretty good buy to me! :D

Yes the ES will be totally redesigned & be available in the spring of 2006 (as a 2007 model). The new model might be called the ES 350, but I've heard both that & the 330 might also remain. I'd be patient if I were you.....here is some info from Edmunds.com about the car. B) http://www.edmunds.com/future/2007/lexus/e...33/preview.html I know it says ES 330, but there have been many rumors of a possible 350 & then a Hybrid shortly after that. ;)

Due to my past experences, I will never (no matter what) install another Bridgestone or Firestone (same company) on any of my vehicles. If the prices are close & you can't find a reliable dealer for the Falkens, then I'd go with the Michelins. B) But the Yokohama's shouldn't be overlooked as the H speed rating is more then enough for your ES. ;)

Agreed, I'd stay clear of that car by the sounds of it too Army. Be patient & start another search.......you will just know when 'your' car comes along. ;)

If they had such a good track record, I wonder why they never installed then from the start on the first Lexus models like the LS & ES. Even the current generation ES still has a TB. B)

Stick with OE plugs......in your case, that might mean laser platinums instead of iridiums. They are very good & should last 100,000 miles. B)

That's alot more generous than any Ontario Lexus dealer would ever consider offering.

In that size, some tires to consider would be: - Yokohama Avid H4S http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...e1=yes&place=18 - Folks like the Michelin MXV4's (not a huge fan personally as they are pricy) http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...e1=yes&place=28 - Also an MXV4 S8 version http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...e1=yes&place=30 - Falken Ziex ZE-512 - H speed rated & good for 60,000 miles in this size. For the price, you will find that this is one of the very best values available in a performance all season tire. Made by the Sumitomo tire company in Japan. Awesome wet weather & snow performance. Overall, I personally wouldn't go any lower that one speed rating down (in your case & mine that is H.....I currently have a V speed rating, but will be moving to the Goodyear Triple Tread in an H speed rating, but unfortunately you can only get this tire in a T speed rating) :( http://www.falkentire.com/tires_512.htm I hope this helps & good luck! B)

I was hoping for the same thing steviej! In that size, they should offer at least an H speed rating & not the current T. They offer an H in my factory size - 205 60 16 & if all goes well, I will have a set of these on before christmas of this year. B)

LOL!

Check the Lexus website........you won't get thousands & thousands of dollars off even on a 2005 model if that answers your question. If the prices are close, I'd personally go with the 2006. B) OR if you can be patient, wait until the spring of 2006, the all new, redesigned should be appearing then. Personally, I feel the all new Avalon trumps the current ES now with the 3.5L V6 as far as power is concerned. Just my 2 cents. Good luck in your search. ;)

Although this thread is over a year old, I'm now in the same boat. My stock Turanza's have worn enough that I feel I can replace them without feeling too guilty. I'm looking for 3 things: ride comfort, quiet, and ride comfort. Tread life isn't an issue. Traction is potentially an issue, but we don't get much snow here. I don't need top traction, but would like better than average. I suspect almost anything will be better than the Turannzas. After checking 3 dealers, I got the following recommendations: Michelin MXV4 Toyo TPT Bridgestone Turanza LSV There has been a lot posted here about the MX4 and TPT, but not much about the LSV. Anyone know about this tire? Just the fact that it's a Turanza is almost enough to steer me away, but they claim that it's an entirely different technology than the stock Turanzas. Unless I hear something to change my mind, I'll probably go with the Toyos. ← We should actually start a new thread here imo :whistles: What tire size do you need jragosta & what part of the country are you from?

These factory tires are not very highly rated for both snow & wet traction. Here are the stats currently: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...romCompare1=yes Scuba, do you have the 17 or 18" factory size tire & what exactly are you looking for in a replacement? The more specific you can be, the better we will be able to suggest the correct tires for you to consider. B)

You might want to consider the new Toyo Open Country H/T. Here is some more info: http://www.toyocanada.com/products/OpenCountryHTEN.asp

Unfortunately, for Toyota/Lexus transmissions....Mobil1 does not make a product compatible with the type IV fluid, Amsoil is the only synthetic that is compatible that I am aware of currently. ;)

rotglmao!!!!

Call a couple of Lexus dealers & ask if they are available for the ES 330. Let us know the prices. B)

Changing the gasket every 10,000 miles is huge overkill, every 2 years of 30,000 miles is more than enough. B)

Good catch olorin! B) Maybe they might print your catch in their next issue or two......looks like the new IS indeed should have come out on top afterall! ;) Nicely done!

That's what I'm here for Toys! ;) It's very often overlooked. B)