wizkid

I finally got around to documenting the oil change on our 2008 GS 350 2WD. I am sure this has been documented to death but another document can not hurt. As always, if you see a typo or have suggestions, don't hold back. :)

You can find the write up here: http://www.installuniversity.com/lexus/lexus.html

If you think the C240 is cramped in the back...the IS isn't gonna work.

The IS should have memory seats as part of the luxury package...

No power wheel though. Its a bummer but you get used to it, my ES doesn't have a power wheel (the new ones do).

Going to keep the C240 and drive it I think. I don't drive it enough as it is to warrant such a thing and I would need extra back seat room. I would hate getting two GS's. I would want a different style at least. :( Oh well, life goes on and my wallet will thank me for this, I guess. Thanks to everyone for their advice. I really appreciate it.

We are going to try out a IS this Monday just to be sure though. ;)

Lexus Of Austin charges $50.00 for an oil change which I thought was outrageous, but after receiving the Lexus loaner and a car wash I was placated.

You can't get an oil change and a car wash for $50.00, not mentioning the Lexus loaner!

I'm done with Jiffy Lube!

$50 is not a bad price. Especially if they are using Synthetic.

My wife's Mercedes goes 10,000 miles minimum between changes using Mobile 1. 166,000 miles and no problems.

Going 5,000 miles would not be a problem. Once you use synthetic, the filter needs changing before the oil.

I will take our GS 350 at least 5,000 miles between oil changes and will use M1.

I am staying with the RF's. I can't have my wife changing a tire on the road. The ride quality if fine and handling is ok. It is not like we are hot rodding. ;) That is what our drag car is for. :D

Thanks for the responses. I guess I will see what Lexus does with the tire when she gets in. I hope they just patched it since we only drove a mile or so with the tire pressure light on.

I just picked up a piece of chain link fence in my driver side rear tire on my 08 GS350. The tire gauge didn't come on until I was less than a mile from my driveway. I picked it up going to and from town (~3 miles). I pulled the tire off, and placed the spare on. I noticed the spare tire is taller than the stock 18" tire. Is it safe to drive with the yellow spare on the rear (think positive traction unit spinning at different speeds because of tire heights)?

Also, are the runflats fixable (patch) or do you just replace them? I have never had to deal with runflats. But it was nice not having to stop and take care of the problem right there on the road.

Thanks!

I'm confused as to how an IS250 could be similar in price to your GS350. Your GS should be close to $50,000, a loaded IS250 should be $10-11,000 cheaper. The ES fully loaded would be close, $45k, as would an IS350, but not an IS250.

My suggestion if the car is just an occasional driver...get a lower model IS...maybe without nav.

I said fairly close and maybe I was stretching the definition a little. Within $10k is fairly close to me when talking about an IS to a GS.

I appreciate all the comments. The ES is out. I hate that car just looking at it. I think the 250 will do me but I have to try one out. I did learn that the IS does not have memory seats, rear power shade, and no power steering wheel adjustment. Not deal breakers, but definitely missed when having a GS.

I am not sure we are going to get the car but we are looking at it as an option. It seemed like a better option a few weeks ago but now it is up in the air. I'll keep everyone posted and thanks for the feed back. The back seat in the IS sounds must be close to the C240 because the C240 is a bit cramped in the back IMHO.

^^^^^^ HHmmmm, I wonder why they are soo cheap now?

Have you cosidered and IS 300? maybe save a few more bucks? Personnaly I thought the back seat room was fine, and a ton of fun to drive.

I have been looking at the IS350. I wish I knew when the '09's were coming out because it looks more and more like a sure thing. But if I price a car within $10k of my GS, I may try and push for another GS350.

I appreciate your thoughts. I will post back once I get the green/red light. I will have to go sit in the back seat next to my GS to be sure, but I think the IS350 would be cool to drive with the larger motor. More suited for my style of driving. But I want room for safety (accident that I hope never happens) and comfortability when hauling around friends. The GS offers both of these no problem, but has a steep price tag for a car that doesn't get drove to often.

I have a '08 GS350 with Nav and 18" wheels, etc. Very nice car. I may have the oppurtunity to off load my Mercedes C240 (2002) and pick up another car in it's place. The IS 250 has been the car I have been eyeing for it's replacement.

I have several concerns about the IS, first, it is fairly close in price to my GS 350. At least the way I priced the IS with 18's and Nav. It makes me wonder if an ES (which I think are butt ugly) or an Avalon (lots of room but the Toyota dealership is pretty aggravating to deal with) should be looked at for the sake of wanting extra room in the back seat (my wife is pregnant with our first child :) ).

The IS would not be drove much but it would be there when needed.

Can anyone weigh in on their thoughts on what I have commented on? I am not sure another Lexus is what I need but we are so happy with our GS it is hard to pass up. One thing is for sure, I need a little more room at the very least than my 2002 C240 had to offer and keyless entry/start rocks.

Thanks and I know, it is a loaded question but your responses are very much appreciated.

I'm an idiot.

I was skipping the step where you hold the remote up to the mirror because I thought since I had rolling code I could skip this step. Wow, what a difference that made.

Thanks and be forewarned I am not this stupid. ;)

New owner of GS350 '08 here. We have been home for about 2 hours and I can't get the car's garage door opener to operate my rolling code 2220 lift master.

Any other ideas? I have read the manual and the process is too simple for me to screw up.

TIA