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How about curb weight too? ;)

Not to worry nc......I owned an 01 Max SE as well.......the 2002 had WAY to much torque steer. ;)

When the current gen GS came to market, I called it back then that the 3 L V6 would be short lived & also knew that there would be the 3.5L V6 due very soon (some did not take it seriously if memory serves). Good news is, say in 2011 or there abouts (depending on how reliable the GS turns out to be), I just might be back in the Lexus fold with a 2007 GS 350 AWD! :D B)

Was just gonna post this myself Craig ;) An excellent review of the LS! B)

Very cool video! B) I am German Canadian actually, so.......translating some of what he said actually does not make total sense in English lol. But I'm sure we get the jist. ;) Looks like the new LS is going to give the S Class & 7 Series a pretty good run for their money.......a beautiful machine!

Stay safe Josh! B)

Funny guy! :P :chairshot:

X2 ^^ B)

Now for some pics of Gettysburg.... As you can see, we stayed at General Lee's Headquarters, my wife with the man himself.....General Lee. Now I don't remember specific details of every pic here........however, in order to enjoy the experience of the historic town of Gettysburg, you must visit the Gettysburg Museum. There you will find everything from weapons used to uniforms worn and very specific details of the 4 days of battle. We also purchased & took a 'driving tour' (which you purchase the CD & detailed map book from the gift shop at the museum.....the tour lasts a few hours, which you can take in your own vehicle or bus tour if your with a large group) that takes you to various stops of significance & explains in detail the fighting that took place there (places like 'little round top' & 'big round top' for example) with countless monuments & actual cannons which are still on the battlefields. So first some pics of the museum & stops along the tour....enjoy! B)

Let's see if this works....hopefully I can upload the pics of our trip to D.C. & Gettysburg. B) First pic is of Steve & I (SW) the evening we went out for dinner with our better halfs........the ladies were not too impressed when the tire debate got underway :whistles: Now first some pics of D.C........ Various pics of the White House, The Capitol, U.S. Supreme Court, International Spy Museum (that was cool!), Washington Cathedral (a must see...the pics do not do it justice it's that beautiful), Arlington National Cemetery (JFK & RFK's grave site, General Lee's home at Arglington, view of the Pentagon from General Lee's home, tomb of the unknown soldier & we saw the 'changing of the guard' & Space Shuttle memorials), The Mall with reflection pool, Washington Monument & Lincoln Memorial....last but not least, the Hope Diamond from one of the Smithsonian buildings. B)

Interesting article from Car & Driver.... Valet Parking Tips From Lexus - Daily Auto Insider The Daily Auto Insider Friday, August 11, 2006 August 2006 As greater convenience becomes a factor in our increasingly active lives, valet parking is now on hand at health clubs, hair salons, sporting events, doctors' offices, even grocery stores and cinemas. For many, it's fast becoming a way of life, according to a Lexus press release. So what happens once a car disappears into "Valet Land?" What are the insider secrets valets don't share with anyone? And what should savvy drivers know before turning over their keys to them? To answer these questions and more, Lexus has compiled the Insider's Guide to Valet Parking — an "entertaining and informative" behind-the-scenes look at the world of valet parking. The 38-page guide, which is available for free download at www.LexusValetGuide.com, also includes results from a nationwide valet parking survey commissioned by the automaker. The Inside Scoop According to the National Parking Association, an estimated 200,000 men and women currently work as parking attendants in the United States. "Valet parking is a common ritual, but there's not much information about it," said Bob Carter, Lexus group vice president and general manager. "The guide has actually turned into a bit of an homage to parking attendants everywhere and uncovered both humorous and useful information for drivers." Which car features excite valets the most? What's considered a good tip? Who gets the coveted upfront spot and why? It's all in the guide. To examine regional differences on the valet scene, Lexus also dispatched journalist David Hochman to report on parking habits and traditions in four cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and New York. Hochman even spent a day "under cover" as a parking attendant at an upscale shopping center in Los Angeles, where he learned valet lingo (such as "Jewel Case," the premier parking spot) and the valet's mantra: "Smile, open door, greet, give ticket, rinse, repeat." The guide also offers valuable advice from Herb Citrin, 83, a legend among parking attendants for having introduced the uniforms, the white-glove service and the name "valet parking" in the 1940s, and who has safely parked thousands upon thousands of vehicles. Citrin is happy to report that 99.99 times out of a 100, valet attendants abide by the same basic principle he introduced at the first of what would become tens of thousands of valet-parking locations across America. "You give us your car," Citrin says with a proud smile any car owner would find reassuring, "We get it back to you safely." Although he does admit it's the one that got away that still haunts him. It was the summer of 1965, and Citrin got a frantic call from a garage manager at a Polynesian restaurant in Marina del Rey, Calif. "One of our valets forgot to set the brake on a vintage 1937 luxury coupe in what kids used to call 'cherry condition,' " recalls Citrin, now a consultant for Valet Parking Services in Los Angeles, a company he founded in 1946. "It rolled down an incline and ended up in 15 feet of seawater." Fortunately, mishaps like that occur once in a lifetime, if that. As John Van Horn, editor and publisher of Parking Today, an industry trade magazine, puts it, "Most valets are exceptional drivers because all they do is drive cars all day." The Survey — What Americans Nationwide Have to Say On average, 61 percent of Americans use valet parking, according to a wide-ranging survey on parking habits and concerns conducted exclusively for the Lexus guide by Kelton Research. The survey also found that Americans tip valets an average of $3 per vehicle, and 73 percent are confident that when they tip, they are tipping the right person the right amount. For most of us, manners matter most as the vast majority of Americans (87 percent) feel that the friendliness and politeness of the valet is the biggest factor in determining how large a tip one should leave. Nationally, Northeasterners rely on valets the most (only 27 percent of them say they never use a valet). And, surprisingly, speed isn't much of a factor in customer satisfaction, the survey found. Americans are willing to wait up to an average of nine minutes for the valet to return their cars before becoming impatient, though younger drivers (ages 18 to 34) will wait only five minutes before getting antsy. Then there's "car shame," that nagging feeling that the valet is judging one's vehicle. Interestingly, women are twice as prone to suffer from car shame as men. What's the biggest fear about valets? That they take the nicest cars out for joyrides (64 percent think it's at least a possibility). One in two surveyed also worries the car will be returned damaged. Martin Stein, president of the American Parking Association, encourages drivers to take notice of any attendant before handing over the keys. "Look for corporate uniforms and professional-looking valet signage, while checking to see if keys are securely managed and noting if there are sufficient attendants," he says. "You expect a level of comfort knowing you'll be taken care of, and you want your car back exactly the way you left it." SOURCE: Lexus

My bad Josh, thought you were calling me from overseas already. :whistles:

I didn't get a chance to ask him where he was calling from blake........all he said was it was international. A bunch of us should get together with Josh & Meghan when he returns. B)

Have you considered the Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread, H speed rated? B)

Just received an international call from Josh this afternoon (others I think have received a similar call today).......he will be deploying to Iraq as of tomorrow. :( Some members, he did not have their number, so he asked me to wish everyone the best. Godspeed my friend, you & your fellow troops be safe in harms way....were thinking about you & your family......we'll see you when you get home! Meghan, please let us know how he's doing from time to time.

Yes but it will come with 25 year shingles! :whistles:

I present to you the 2007 Mini Cooper S........Drum roll please......... :whistles: http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2006...i-cooper-s.html

Thanks, I'll see if I can post pics this weekend. B)

The ice & snow (not to mention the bugs here in the summer which apparently is easy with this stuff) are my main reasons I want to give it a try. B) Bummer about the shipping costs to Canada though Bart. :(

Do you notice any significant gains in fuel economy compared to 5w30 toys?

That's a good idea RX! SW, where is the car parked normally? IE: garage? I'm just wondering if someone with nothing better to do decided to fool with the tire kinda deal.

Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread......H speed rated. B)

I'll be curious to know the answer to the winter traction question when the time comes bud. B)

Welcome to the club & congrats on your purchase! B) Post pics when you can.

That's funny, the brochures for my 2001 ES under towing said 'not recommended'