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What is this discussion about? Lexus GS 300, Lexus GS 430, Sedan


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Re: Run-flats [hpowders] by bartalk3
May 25, 2005 (5:29 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (May 25, 2005 4:12 am)

There's an advisory sticker on the GS430 that says these 18" (is that right?) tires may last only 15,000 miles or so. The sticker on the GS300 says those (17"?) may last 20,000 or less. Don't know what replacement costs are. Presumably, however, you could replace all the run-flats with conventional tires after the original set wears out at less cost, no?
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Windshield Washer Adjustment by bocabobbi1
May 25, 2005 (7:55 am)
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I only tried the windshield washer once on my new GS 300 (Chardonnay Pearl/Cashmere interior, which I love) and it seemed to me that on the passenger side it sprayed on the windshield as well as all over the front side passenger window. I asked the serviceman at the dealer about this and he said there is no adjustment for this. I called Lexus' main office and they replied, "I checked with your dealership and there is no adjustment". Does anyone know if this is actually the case - and why would Lexus' main technical support check with MY dealership - don't they have technical manuals?
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Re: Windshield Washer Adjustment [bocabobbi1] by airlinephoto
May 25, 2005 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: bocabobbi1 (May 25, 2005 7:55 am)

I used my windshield washer just this morning for the first time- no spray that I noticed on the passenger window.
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Gas Mileage? by maxhonda99
May 25, 2005 (10:19 am)
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Since I don't think it's been discussed, how about some 2006 GS300 owner's post their gas mileage figures. I figure it may be a good thing to know since the 2006 GS's EPA figures improved tremendously over the 2005 GS300's EPA figures.
 
2005 GS: approx. 18/25
2006 GS RWD: 22/30
 
So what are people really getting?
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Re: Windshield Washer Adjustment [airlinephoto] by dmcmahon
May 25, 2005 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: airlinephoto (May 25, 2005 10:01 am)

Mine is also working fine.
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Re: Gas Mileage? [maxhonda99] by dmcmahon
May 25, 2005 (1:36 pm)
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Replying to: maxhonda99 (May 25, 2005 10:19 am)

It's come up. I'm getting around 20 in mostly city driving. That's as
measured by dividing miles driven by gallons in at fill-up time.
The few times I've taken it for trips on the freeway, I get 25 or better
at 65mph. (Of course the problem is, the tall gearing makes this car
want to go much, much faster!) This is all without A/C running.
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GS430 lease in NJ/PA area by ajamo
May 25, 2005 (3:57 pm)
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Looking to lease the 430 in the next 1-2 months or so. I understand from several different posts that Lexus is changing lease terms in June? Can anyone confirm?
 
Also, preliminary requests for quotes were met with responses of MSRP or slightly less for a cap cost on a 3/36 12K lease. No way I'm going to lease on sticker price!! I'd rather wait it out. Anyone familiar with someone doing much better on price in my area?
 
Lastly, I've read up on some of the difficulty with caring for a black car, but man is it hard to get that vision (black GS430) out of my head! Second choices are flint mica and silver; does anyone have pictures of their new 430 in either of these colors? HELP!
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Re: GS 300 Bluetooth with Sprint??? [statman] by tscy
May 25, 2005 (4:08 pm)
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Replying to: statman (May 09, 2005 10:53 pm)

I bought a 2006 GS 300 and have been very happy with the car. I also have a Treo 650 (1.08 firmware) and have successfully connected using bluetooth (even though it's not on the Lexus list of approved phones). The phone sound quality and phone book seem to work great and I've had no major complaints. However, I have had a problem when the hands free system is in operation (I'm on a call) and another call rings in....system cuts off the first call automatically. Screen just says network connection is cancelled. That's not a good feature to have on a phone. Just seems like system gets confused and doesn't know what to do (hence not on the approved Lexus list) Is that happening to you or anyone else out there? If so, any work arounds or fixes?
 
Thanks!
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Re: GS 300 Bluetooth with Sprint??? [tscy] by jo2
May 25, 2005 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: tscy (May 25, 2005 4:08 pm)

Hi Statman,
 
This too is happenning to me and is rather annoying - have no clue how to fix other than possibly asking sprint to take your call waiting option off the phone (if that is a possiblity)
 
I transfered my phone book the other day and it came over fine...question for you though..since i've done that the phone calls go into a ghost type font (in other words they are almost transparent and the car will not let you dail any of them and will not let you select any of them) has this happenned to you?
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Re: GS430 lease in NJ/PA area [ajamo] by hpowders
May 25, 2005 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: ajamo (May 25, 2005 3:57 pm)

Yeah I can confirm. My Lexus dealer told me that there will be a new lease program for the GS in June. He did not indicate to me whether the terms would be better than they have been. They can't be much worse, can they?
I think the car is a knockout in silver and the flint mica is great too.
Hey Lexus-ya want me to do de biziniz wid ya? Then start raising those GD residuals to a normal 60-62%. What's with the 57 to 58% for cars that are among the best at retaining their value? Also, how about a more competitive money factor and $2500-$3000 off of MSRP on the GS430. You will make a killing on volume!
I can't believe anybody is getting these cars for MSRP.

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