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Re: ETA display in Nav system [rennybosch]
by rennybosch
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May 17, 2008 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: rennybosch (Jan 27, 2008 12:48 pm)
I finally remembered to check if the ETA display indicates Daylight Saving Time. It does not. It still says "ETA 2:15 PM PT", even though I have enabled "Summer Time".
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Re: Anti battery drain feature [roddmod11]
by juergens
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Nov 19, 2008 (11:18 am)
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Replying to: roddmod11 (Aug 26, 2007 3:12 pm)
In May 2008 I purchased my LS46. While sitting in the driveway, I exhausted the battery in 20 minutes, experimenting with the NAV system. Dealer installed a new battery. Car is parked sometimes for a couple of weeks and barely fires the engine. Now I read in the manual on page 661 "Turn off unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running at slow speed for an extended period of time, such as in heavy traffic." During my fifty years of driving many diverse models of cars, I was never cautioned to reduce the electric load on the alternator. What goes on here? The dealer technician re-checked the charging system this week and suggested to place the car on a trickle charger while parked. Sure looks like a design issue.
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Re: Lexus LS - Suggested Improvements [rennybosch]
by mitchellrowe
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Nov 19, 2008 (8:03 pm)
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Replying to: rennybosch (Oct 20, 2006 3:30 pm)
Hello Renny , Hello All : i am the owner of a white with tan genesis 3.8
with both packages which include the cd/dvd/nav-traffic ...etc .
yes i am happy . no i tried 3 LS 460's . one 2007 , and two 2008's .
they were combo platters of camry's and avalon's with a sprinkling of fairy dust .
mitchell rowe
happy thanksgiving
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Re: Anti battery drain feature [juergens]
by nvbanker
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Apr 12, 2009 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: juergens (Nov 19, 2008 11:18 am)
It is simply a matter of supply and demand. This car has so many electrical drains on the system, that without the alternator turning fairly quickly for a some time, it's possible to get into a discharge situation. For this reason, most car companies are proposing a switch to a 42 volt system soon that will accomodate all of the electrical components on luxury cars now. Won't be long and 12 volts just won't do it anymore. There is nothing else wrong with the design of this car. It's just getting too sophisticated for 12 volts to carry. IF this were to happen to a car, it would be this car that would break through the 12 volt barrier.
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Re: Lexus LS - Suggested Improvements [mitchellrowe]
by roddmod11
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Apr 13, 2009 (2:13 am)
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Replying to: mitchellrowe (Nov 19, 2008 8:03 pm)
Sorry but I have a LS 460 and spent much time with the Genesis and I have found no Fariy Dust just the best made Automobile I have ever owned. Genesis not so much...
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lexus ls460 interior/ exterior
by surferron
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Nov 02, 2009 (3:18 pm)
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This is my 3rd Lexus; 2008 LS460. I am disappointed with the quality of the plastic/ vinyl used on the seat belt posts, doors and dashboard. It is very soft and scratches easily. Drivers door where I rest my arm is already worn.
The paint doesn't seem to be holding up well either. Great driving, lots of miles to the gal. easy to work everything; just cheap paint and plastic which makes the car look older than it is.
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460 vs. Genesis....
by nvbanker
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Nov 22, 2009 (9:10 am)
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Having recently driven the Genesis, I would agree, it is an exceptional Hyundai, a very good car, but it's no Lexus, not by a long shot. I do not expect it to eat into Lexus sales at all. It can take a bite out of GM, Ford, even Toyota, but not Lexus, BMW or Mercedes. It's just not there. BUT, I will say, the power is amazing.
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