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#2673 of 2725 Re: engine noise [danl] by noisylcar Feb 09, 2009 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: danl (Feb 06, 2009 6:18 pm) Lexus of Tulsa first said it was the high pressure fuel injectors...then the area specialist said it was "piston slap" and that it was an acceptable noise..and that there was no remedy.   if it was a timing chain it seems as though it could be fixed with the tensioner   who knows.....at any rate it is a disappointment...noisy L car
#2675 of 2725 lexus es 350 - noisy engine by noisylcar Feb 09, 2009 (2:17 pm)
how many folks have engine clatter on the es?   you hear it each day when you start it for the first time, lasts for about 5 or 10 minutes   let me know....noisy L car Replies to this message: GrandpaRitchie (Feb 16, 2009 1:01 pm) sanish (Feb 16, 2009 8:09 pm)
#2676 of 2725 Re: lexus es 350 - noisy engine [noisylcar] by GrandpaRitchie Feb 16, 2009 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: noisylcar (Feb 09, 2009 2:17 pm) My 2007 ES350 has had THE NOISE, since day one. After 34,000 miles the noise is worse. When I recently started the car at the airport on a very cold day, a passerby knocked on my car window because he was afraid the car was low on oil. When the engine is warm, the noise in the passenger cabin brings back fond memories of my mother's Singer sewing machine. The engine is never as quiet as mu wife's Honda Odessey minivan. I have been told by the arrogant dealer and the Lexus rep that this is a "normal noise." I complain at each oil change in case the engine fails before I sell the car. I also show them that the loaner cars do not have THE NOISE. I have owned a Cadillac STS, BMW 530i and Acura RL. I will never again own a Lexus. Incidentally, neither will any of the people that ride in my ES on a cold day. Hearing it for the first time, they are more astonished than I am at this point. There is clearly a design or manufacturing flaw in these engines. Replies to this message: sanish (Feb 16, 2009 8:09 pm)
#2677 of 2725 Re: lexus es 350 - noisy engine [GrandpaRitchie] by sanish Feb 16, 2009 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: GrandpaRitchie (Feb 16, 2009 1:01 pm) I agree, loaner cars don't have that noise but my 2 year/15,000 mile car does have noisy engine start especially in winter.
#2678 of 2725 Re: Lexus ES350 maintenance cost / servicing cost [Mike] by sanish Feb 16, 2009 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: Mike (Feb 06, 2009 12:30 pm) Just get the oil/filter change and multi point inspection done at the dealer for less than $60 and have the tires rotated at a tire shop for $5 or for free at Discount Tires.
#2679 of 2725 2010 ES350 by timwilmath Feb 28, 2009 (5:07 am)
Does anyone have any idea what month the 2010 ES350's will come out?
#2680 of 2725 Roof rack for ES350? by timwilmath Mar 03, 2009 (6:45 pm)
Just bought a 2009 ES350 (woohoo!), but I cannot find a roof rack that is designed for it. I checked Thule and Yakima but no luck. I'm an avid kayaker. Any suggestions??   Tim Replies to this message: shancy (Aug 29, 2009 2:47 pm) timwilmath (Aug 30, 2009 5:23 am)
#2681 of 2725 ES350 Sound system by timwilmath Mar 19, 2009 (9:03 am)
I just bought a 2009 ES350. I didn't get the NAV system, which means I didn't get the upgraded sound system. The car is only a couple of weeks old and I love it, but I am really disappointed with the sound system. I doubt there is anything the dealership can do now - but I really would like to make it better. Any suggestions??   Tim Replies to this message: djdj (Mar 20, 2009 5:11 pm) timwilmath (Mar 20, 2009 5:29 pm) djdj (Mar 21, 2009 11:17 am) timwilmath (Mar 28, 2009 3:29 pm)
#2682 of 2725 Re: ES350 Sound system [timwilmath] by djdj Mar 20, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: timwilmath (Mar 19, 2009 9:03 am) NAV and ML stereo are separate options; not necessarily bundled together. I have NAV but regular stereo.   I agree the standard stereo is lackluster; my 2003 Audi A4's standard radio far exceeds this. However, I find when I up the volume (I do tend to like the volume a little high), that the stereo's sound fills in and it isn't so bad. Personally, I also find the quiet of the car helps too.   There isn't anything you can do about it since the ML stereo has more speakers. Replies to this message: timwilmath (Mar 20, 2009 5:29 pm) djdj (Mar 21, 2009 11:17 am) timwilmath (Mar 28, 2009 3:29 pm)

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