Lexusfreak

Which stock size? 215 60 16 or 235 45 17? I assume the 16's......the Dunlop M3's are available for the 17's. B)

I hope it's as good as new sw! B) I can imagine you must have been just 'spinning' when that happened too.

Agreed......seems like they make almost everyone but the ES. :(

Hyundai is a company that alot more folks will be seriously considering when shopping for a new vehicle that's for sure.....the have good product nowadays & keeps improving with each new generation. B)

lol nc...no we don't need that conversation again :whistles: ;) I though have the undisputable answer to the FWD & RWD issue........everyone that lives where there is alot of snow in the winter......buy a Subaru! :D :whistles:

My, this is almost getting like an oil or filter debate lol.

I think I am going to have to agree with sw on this one.......I would go with 4 winter tires on the LS as well. What are the current all seasons on your LS now lenore? The Falken's are a very good choice & so is the Goodyear Triple Treads, but because the car is RWD, I'm leaning towards winter rubber I'm afraid. B)

Anybody else think the upcoming, all new Hyundai Santa Fe looks sharp? I think It trumps the new Rav4 IMO. Other opinions appreciated. B) http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005...e_22.html#links http://thehollywoodextra.blogspot.com/2005...in-wild_28.html

Maybe a blown fuse?

you're tell me! ← Lol Steve! <_< :whistles: I think you wanted the ing on the end of tell there too bud. :P Just bugging ya. I think we'll just call ya '312' so there is no confusion. Welcome to the club btw.

For those intrested, here is an excellent used car review of the 2002 - 2005 Toyota Camry...Enjoy! :) From Canadian Driver.com December 1, 2005 Used Vehicle Review: Toyota Camry, 2002-2005 By Chris Chase Photos by Grant Yoxon Automotive writers are a funny bunch. We go ga-ga over the latest performance car or sport sedan and gush about 0-100 sprints and quarter-mile times and cornering grip. But what you'll rarely see us gush about when reviewing the latest speed machine is reliability. While it's an important consideration for many new car buyers, reliability's boring to a lot of enthusiasts. So it's quite fitting that one of the most reliable cars on the road – the Toyota Camry – is also largely considered one of the most soulless, dull cars money can buy. Is that a bad thing? Car nuts may not drool over them, but the millions of drivers who have bought Camrys since its debut in 1983 will praise these cars all day long for their durability. While early versions were very utilitarian-looking, the Camry's looks went a little more upscale with every redesign. It's hard to believe the latest, fifth-generation Camry has anything in common with those first early-80s cars. When generation five was launched in 2002, base models were equipped with a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine producing 157 horsepower – more than the first V6-equipped Camry (in 1988), which boasted just 153 horsepower. And the 3.3-litre, 220-horsepower V6 that's been available since 2004 is a far cry from the 92-horsepower motor that powered those first cars. But while a lot about the Camry has changed since the model's debut almost a quarter-century ago, the fifth-generation car is still a benchmark for longevity. With an all-new Camry set to arrive for the 2007 model year, let's take a look at the car that has represented Toyota in the mid-size sedan market for the past few years. Let's get the obvious out of the way first: yes, this latest iteration of the Camry is as reliable as every Camry before it has been. Consumer Reports magazine gives 2002-2005 models its recommended used car rating and notes no trouble spots. As well, recalls are few: two have to do with airbags and the third deals with an inaccurate label. If crash safety is a priority for you (it likely is for many Camry owners who use their car as a family shuttle) then you'll want to avoid the base LE model. Without the side airbags that were standard equipment on XLE and SE models, the Camry's side impact crash test results are poor. While the Camry has earned at least four stars from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for frontal impact protection in every model year from 2002 to 2006, 2002 models earned just two stars for front seat occupant protection in side impacts, and five stars for rear seat occupant protection in 2002 and 2003. Front seat occupant protection improved to four stars by 2004, but rear seat occupant protection dropped to three stars. Likewise, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the 2002-2006 Camry as a "best pick" in its frontal offset crash test, but cars without side airbags got a "poor" rating in side impacts, while cars with the optional side curtain airbags eared a "good" rating. Fuel economy is a Toyota strength, and the Camry benefits from that with fuel consumption ratings of about 10 L/100 km city and 6.7 L/100 km highway for four-cylinder cars, while V6-equipped Camrys use 11.6 L/100 km city and 7.7 L/100 km highway. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more reliable used car than a Camry, and likewise, it'd be tough to find a more expensive mid-size sedan. Go back to 2002 and you'll find that a range-topping Camry XLE V6 is worth $20,200 according to Canadian Red Book, or almost two-thirds of its M.S.R.P. of $32,570. A similarly-equipped and similarly-reliable Honda Accord will be similarly priced, thanks to that company's similar reputation for quality. If a lower price is important, check out a Mitsubishi Galant (available here since 2003) or Mazda 626 (to 2002 – the Mazda6, introduced in 2003, has suffered from some reliability issues). The 2002 and newer Altima offers available V6 power and stand-out looks at attractive prices, but reliability has been below average. The 2002 and newer Hyundai Sonata offers decent reliability at typically bargain-basement resale values. If a domestic car would suit your needs, the Buick Regal is the only one that stands out in terms of dependability, and like the Sonata, is available at rock-bottom prices. If you want a car with reliability you can brag about after owning it for 10 years and racking up hundreds of thousands of kilometres, you won't find many that will outdo a Camry. Just don't expect to be able to brag about the price. Pricing Red Book Pricing (avg. retail) January 2005: Year Model Price today Price new 2005 Camry LE V6 $25,325 $27,475 2004 Camry LE V6 $22,875 $27,070 2003 Camry LE V6 $20,375 $27,070 2002 Camry LE V6 $17,900 $27,585 Online Resources www.toyotanation.com - This Toronto-based website boasts 35,000 members. The Camry section is the busiest in the forums (surprising, considering the Camry's status as the ultimate road-going appliance), so there's lots of useful information here. This is one of the best Toyota websites out there, and registration is free. Threads started by Canadian members are even identified with a little maple leaf flag. How cool is that? B) Recalls Transport Canada Recall Number: 2004240; Units affected: 1,112 2002-2004: On certain vehicles equipped with the Curtain Shield airbag system, the curtain airbag may be twisted near the inflator due to improper assembly. In this condition, the gas supplied by the inflator may be inadequate for proper inflation of the bag, causing incomplete inflation of the curtain in the event of a collision. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and replace the curtain airbag if necessary. Transport Canada Recall Number: 2001282; Units affected: 805 2002: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a three-spoke style steering wheel. During air bag deployment, it is possible that the bottom seam of the front driver's side air bag module cover (horn pad) could be torn away allowing the bottom portion of the cover to completely detach from the air bag module. If this should occur, there is a possibility that the detached bottom portion may strike the driver causing personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the driver's side air bag module. Transport Canada Recall Number: 2004042; Units affected: 2,943 2004: On certain vehicles, the compliance label does not meet the requirements of CMVSS 120. The label was printed with incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating data. The incorrect GVWR / GAWR data is 2,380 kg / 1,300 kg. The correct GVWR is 1,900-2,015 kg and the GAWR is 1,035-1,210 kg. Correction: Dealer will replace the compliance label.

Hey, 2 Lexusfreak's.......scary! lol ;)

Heated mat's huh? Very intresting concept. ;)

Not sure about your colour, but believe it or not pearl white is one of the hardest colours to match, but I understand you being nervous because of the dark colour. I'm sure it will look awesome. B)

I appreciate the info dc! Thanks...something I will consider. B)

Why not find a set of 'non platinum' edition factory alloys? Just a suggestion. B)

Sorry to hear SW :( Is it a Lexus dealer's body shop your taking it to for the fix? They can do wonderful things these days to match the paint up so it looks like it never happened. Considering how well & often you detail the car, I'll bet it will look good as new. Big bummer I know.........these things happen unfortunately. I'm sure whatever place you take it for the fix will look as good as it did bud. Do they have to replace the bumper cover itself, or just the repaint?

I have read Pedroandrews other posts and have made my decision = useless. <_< ← lol! B)

Contact Lexus head office as well & I think they will mail you an owners manual free of charge. B)

True, some of the winter or rubber mats out there are down right treacherous they are so slippery....I hear ya. B)

Right, he doesn't but his friend does. ABS takes longer than standard brakes when applied properly to stop in the snow. Thats why his friend's Blazer kept on going after he was stopped. Not to mention its probably twice as heavy. ← Truer words were never spoken. B)

That picture just made my day! :D Classic!

One thing I did learn that I did not know.......Toyota batteries (regular batteries now.....I knew Panasonic made Toyota's Hybrid battery systems) are made by Panasonic. Thank's steviej! B) It is wise also if you live in a climate that is quite cold in the winter to get a battery that has the most CCA (cold cranking amps) as possible. Batteries loose alot of 'juice' when it is extremely cold. B)

That's what were here for. B)

I disagree! If that's the case, why are many of the new models (take the Toyota Avalon for example) now being built with timing chains instead of belts? B) A family member of mine is still driving my 1991 Olds Delta 88......3.8L cast iron block V6 with yes.........a timing chain......480,000 miles....772,000 kms!! No joke.....If I remember, I will take a pic of the odo at Christmas......never had the timing chain replaced! (reason why it's still going is I rust-profed the car 'bigtime' when I worked for a GM dealer...only now is it starting to rust). My Dad had a 1990 Buick Park Ave.....same drivetrain......had to get rid of the car at 280,000 miles.......body was rotting out, but the dealer plucked the engine & tranny out! Original timing chain! :whistles: If I had the choice, I'll take a timing chain over a belt any day. ;)