Redfoxtrot

A friend recommends that I protect the outside body of the my new '08 Lexus LS460 with a "Clear Bra" protective film similar to window tinting except this film is a little stronger. It only protects against light roadway debris like pebbles, twigs, sand, or other grit that might cause scratches to the body paint. The covered areas would be the hood, fenders, side mirrors, windshield, rear trunk area, headlights and the package would include door edge guards. Since this is a fairly expensive proposition (over $1,000), I thought I'd ask for an opinion here in the forum. Has anybody gone to this extreme to protect the outside body paint? Are there other ways of accomplishing the same goal? Like to hear your views. Redfoxtrot

I have recently purchased a new 2008 Lexus LS460 (Luxury Model w/all the upgrades) and the dealer has offered to sell me an "extended warranty" (7 years/100,000 miles) for an additional $2,900. I called a couple of my engineer customers to ask for their advice. One said, "Lexus is the best built car in the world" and recommended against an extended warranty. The other engineer said he purchased the extended warranty only because of all the extremely complicated electronics. I even contacted a client who owns a dealership and who describes himself as a car doctor in the sense that he "listens to a lot of complaining." He recommended having an extended warranty. Yet, I'm still open to opinions. Please share yours with me if you have one. Since the new LS460 has so many new features and/or options, does it mean that one is well advised to have an extended warranty. I know a lot of planning and time went into the design of this particular vehicle before it was released to the public but, in a sense, might it be possible that the class of 2008 is in the initial "test mode" for the long-run reliability of the Lexus LS460? Redfoxtrot

I just ordered a new lexus .... black obsidian with black interior. This is awesome with tinted windows (20%).