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2725 messages, Last post on Oct 23, 2009 at 5:24 AM
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Replying to: bignate (May 02, 2009 12:38 pm) |
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Replying to: laeggo (Jan 01, 2008 9:05 pm) I've just experienced brake failure with my 2007 ES350 about 4 hrs. ago...I was all shaken up... I towed my car to the Lexus dealership and went home to google up to see if anyone has the same problem... I was doing 40mph on a big street in Fountain Valley, California...gunned the car to pass another vehicle to get into freeway 405 going south...then I notice, it seems like suddenly the car has lost all power and no response...so I put my foot on the brake paddle to slow down...that's when I realized the brake paddle is literally "stuck" to the floor...no pressure at all...DEAD...I panicked, luckily I did not entered the freeway...I was still traveling fast and the thought of driving without brake scare the craps out of me, and I have my nephew with me on the passenger side...I pumped the parking brake, shifted the gear into N and P a couple of times real fast and back to D to slow the car down...I didn't want to mess up the transmission...I have been driving automatic for so long, I totally forgot about shifting the gear to lower to slow things down...I was able to slow the car down and ended up hitting the car in front of me lightly and bended my front license plate... I was shaken when I get out of the car...I stopped about 50 yards to the next major intersection...the thought of having no break and crossing the intersection was still on my mind... I towed my car to the closest Lexus dealer and ask if they have heard of this problem before...of course they said no... This is my second Lexus...I droved an SC400 before...none mechanical problems ever...I have always consider the Lexus a very "safe" car to drive in...today, when I got out...I didn't want to get back into my ES350 again... Do you know if you in-laws have the same issue...? I'm dying to find out what is the real problem...and what did the dealer fixed...
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Does anyone know when 2010 Lexus ES350 will be dealer showroom for purchase? I would like to purchase a ES and don't know if I should wait for the 2010.
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Replying to: philly2 (May 11, 2009 11:44 am) Awesome car ! Good luck.
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Replying to: tikimaka (May 11, 2009 7:41 pm)
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Replying to: philly2 (May 12, 2009 5:14 am) The special interest rate may not be available in all areas so check the 'incentives' section in Edmunds and Lexus for your area. I'm here in Los Angeles. |
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Replying to: Mike (Feb 04, 2009 6:48 am) Thinking of getting a used red 08 ES 350, but appears Lexus has some problems with their cars-noise at idle, paint, transmission, starting, rust(?).
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Replying to: carolinabob (May 26, 2009 6:33 am) As for others -- noise at idle? None, super quiet. Haven't seen other problems from reading other forums but the paint job is 'soft'. Beware of black as it scratches easily (from experience); but sure looks nice when kept clean and waxed.
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Replying to: tikimaka (May 26, 2009 7:58 pm) Just remember that servicing these things is costly although they try to make it worth your while by giving you good customer service at the dealership. Have a great time! I have a 2008 model but have not noticed the noise at idle problem at all.. 
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