Been reading this BB since getting my ES 2 mos ago----really enjoy reading/viewing!
Thought I'd be able to stay out of the need to post anything......but after getting my first chip on the hood at less than 350 miles......and modifying my driving by staying even further back from trucks......but still getting ANOTHER chip after just yesterday coming back from a 1,000+ mile trip-----I'M *BLEEP*ED!
I asked the dealer at the 1,000 mile checkup whether Lexus was known for soft paint or what. Svc guy suggested a clear coat on hood. Don't really like the look of that. But after this second chip, I'm beginning to rethink this.
I've always heard you shouldn't wax for the first 6 months. Anybody think I should wax now? Been looking at Zaino and Zymol on the net. Any suggestions there?
Oh yeah, I've got the won't-go-into-gear issue, too. My wife (who for medical reasons has slowed reactions) does not want to drive this car. I've read all the posts here and discussed it with the dealer, mostly to see what they'd say. They told me the new software seems to only appease about half the people. Suggested I wait until they try it out on a loaner. Just putting in my 2 cents experience on this issue.
Never had a car that rode this nice-----but never had a car that chips paint so easily, either!