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376 messages,  Last post on Apr 26, 2013 at 1:10 PM

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What is this discussion about? Lexus IS, Lexus IS 300, Lexus IS 250, Lexus IS 350, Sedan

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#373 of 376 Re: Steering wheel question [fkong] by kc567567

Dec 17, 2011 (9:37 am)

Replying to: fkong (Dec 17, 2011 12:54 am)
The car would come from the manuf. perfectly aligned ..... so either someone hit a curb parking or something more serious happened at the front end. Either way, take it to the dealer and make sure your concerns are noted on the invoice ..... that's for your protection. Look for uneven tire wear .... might be a bit early to spot anything but check anyway. While there go to the showroom and check the steering wheel alignment of cars on the floor.
 
Let us know what happens.... most dealers are good about helping customers ... why not, it keeps u coming back.
 
KC

#374 of 376 Re: Steering wheel question [kc567567] by fkong

Dec 21, 2011 (3:09 am)

Replying to: kc567567 (Dec 17, 2011 9:37 am)
Got back from the dealer this afternoon. They say the steering is fine. But the sensitivity of the steering could cause me to think the steering is off-centered. They also said that when I take it in for the 1k service, if I still think it is off-centered, they will have someone go with me so I can show them what's up. I sure hope it's the sensitivity of the steering. Keeping my fingers crossed.

#375 of 376 Lexus IS 250 brake replacement by vballplayer30

Oct 09, 2012 (5:47 pm)

I own a 2008 Lexus IS 250. I've owned it since late 2009. Just brought my car in for an oil change and they said I need new front brakes. They showed me the pads and I guess they looked low compared to a model they had of new pads. I had my front pads replaced 6/12/11 and it's now Oct 2012. It looks like they wrote my mileage on the receipt, but I'm not positive (it's listed under license No, but it's obv not my license #)...40,815...my mileage now is a little over 50k...I thought brake pads should last closer to 30,000 miles?? I found it interesting when I first was told I needed new brakes that I got, not only different price quotes for the repairs, but that each shop (local mechanics, midas, etc) told me that I needed different things. Some said just front brakes, some said front and back. Some said new rotors or rotor resurfacing, some just pads...Called the dealer who put the pads on in 2011 and said it seems kinda soon to need new pads and he said to bring it in and he'd take a look at it. Any advice?
Also, after reading the tips on brakes on this website, one article said you can wait until you hear a squeeking noise from the metal in the pads, which is there to tell you it's time to replace. Another article said you should try to time it before that happens...any suggestions?

#376 of 376 Car Covers by gvb

Apr 26, 2013 (1:10 pm)

I was just told by someone in the service department that Lexus no longer makes car covers for their vehicles??? Is that true? Not everyone has a garage to park in when going to work. Anyone else have trouble finding a car cover?

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