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#2613 of 2727 Re: Thin paint [crazyma] by ontheroad10 Jan 20, 2008 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: crazyma (Sep 17, 2007 10:10 am) Its a serious problem to pay this much for an auto and have the front paint look like its 4 years old before the 5000 mile service. Lexus dealer states it is not a problem and no one has this problem. Normal driving chips are a fact of life , but a peppered front before 4 k miles is a paint problem , Buyer beware. Replies to this message: kickthebox (Jan 20, 2008 8:44 pm) ontheroad10 (Jan 21, 2008 7:30 am)
#2614 of 2727 Rear airbags and car seats by brucep Jan 20, 2008 (7:32 pm)
Hello,   I have a 20 month old daughter who uses the car seat in the rear, I'm a little concerned about the side airbags which the dealer said could not be turned off. What happens if the airbags deploy and the child seat (forward facing full car seat) is in a side seat rather than the center? What are others with child seats doing, putting them in the center? If I do that, due to the narrowness of the car no adult can sit in the back which is pretty useless, but of course worth it if the side seats are not safe.   Thanks!
#2615 of 2727 Re: Thin paint [ontheroad10] by kickthebox Jan 20, 2008 (8:44 pm)
Replying to: ontheroad10 (Jan 20, 2008 7:01 pm) You are exactly correct in your observations about this paint problem. I just sold mine because the paint was chipping, scaring, and falling off. The seating surfaces are also cheap too, but that is another post. Anyway, look at others in parking lots, they are scraped up too. Maybe the owners just aren't noticing. My dealer admitted paint is an issue with Lexus. I hated that beautiful car! Replies to this message: ontheroad10 (Jan 21, 2008 7:30 am)
#2616 of 2727 Re: Thin paint [kickthebox] by ontheroad10 Jan 21, 2008 (7:30 am)
Replying to: kickthebox (Jan 20, 2008 8:44 pm) Thank you for the reply. The paint is a problem and they need to fix it and admit its a problem instead of acting like the buyer (owner) is the problem. They were singing a different tune when they were taking payment.
#2617 of 2727 Did anyone install a K&N air filter on their ES 350 by techman41973 Jan 30, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Did any of you decide to install a K&N oiled-cotton gause air filter on your ES 350? On my Accord it seemed to improve acceleration a bit. Thanks
#2620 of 2727 LEXUS ES-350 CHROME WHWWLS by mcmahon1 Mar 05, 2008 (1:27 pm)
Where can I purchase or exchange stock cast wheels for OEM chrome wheels ?   I live in eastren PA.   Dave
#2621 of 2727 Re: Love/Hate [kickthebox] by acat1234 Mar 07, 2008 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: kickthebox (Sep 14, 2007 1:48 pm) I agree with your assessment of cheap interior material. I have a dark grey 350 with light grey interior. The plastic trim between the seats and door jambs is really black plastic painted grey!! The paint just rubs off with the slightest abrasion, exposing an ugly patch of black. The material around the door arm rests is a thin, cheap pvc that tears with the slightest pressure.   I agree that the paint is the worst I have seen on any modern car. It scratches and scars at the lightest pressure. It is more fragile than the finnish on my black Corvette (now that is a real car)!   This car has been a major disappointment in most areas. The highly acclaimed Japanese Engineering is pure bunk!! The stereo system is inferior to any other car in this price range, the interior temperature control system is worse than the old American cars with the slide temperature control, the rain-sensing wipers are useless - they keep going even after the water has been removed, smearing the windshield (yes - I have had it to the dealer several times and they cannot do anymore. I just turn the Rain Sensing function off), the car sounds like a diesel engine for the first two minutes after starting. I could go on but I think you have the idea.   My next car will not be a Lexus!!
#2622 of 2727 RPM Flare? by praz Mar 16, 2008 (7:24 pm)
Today, I noticed that when the engine is running and the vehicle parked, if you turn the steering wheel, RPM will flare atleast 200 (mine did from 800 to 1000). Is this normal? Replies to this message: amf1932 (Mar 16, 2008 8:54 pm) praz (Mar 21, 2008 5:14 am) praz (Mar 28, 2008 5:06 am)

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