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44 messages, Last post on Nov 22, 2009 at 11:20 AM
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| Well I'm glad to see I'm not the only person having problems with the paint. I had a 2004 ES 330 in the dark blue - traded it in less than 3 years old - the dealer said the car was in excellent condition except for the hood that would need to be painted which of course lowered the price of the trade in. I now have a 2007 ES 350 in black - same thing! Also on my 330 - had the brakes checked at 50k miles and they said I was good for another 50. On the 350 needed brakes at 40K. My driving hasn't changed and the car was taken to the same place - not the dealer. For the price we pay for these cars the paint should not be like that. I've had other dark colored vehicles and never had this problem. I will print out these posts when I trade my car in and argue with the dealer on the trade in value. | |
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Replying to: billevee (Aug 15, 2009 12:17 pm) Any help is welcome. Thanks.
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Replying to: kearnyfl (Oct 23, 2009 2:20 pm) |
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| I have a black 2008 ES 350. There are numerous paint chips on the hood and both sides. My previous vehicles have been from Ford, GM, Honda and Acura. In very similar driving conditions none of these vehicles have experienced anywhere near the number of chips that the Lexus has. My 10 year old Accord looks pristine by comparison. The dealer's touch ups look as bad as the chips, which appear to go right to the base metal. This is a shockingly poor way to finish an otherwise excellent vehicle. | |
| Does anyone know how the White holds up? Seems the paint issues are mostly with the darker colors. | |
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I am an attorney who has been investigating the paint issue. I'd like to hear from anyone who has had problems with chipping, etc. contact me through my website at: http://www.protectingtheconsumer.com/lexus-es-350-paint-problems.php |
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I purchased new, a 2007 IS250 from Alderson Lexus in Lubbock Texas that has consistently developed numerous paint flakings. I took photographs of the various spots on the vehicle and forwarded them to the dealer. Without asking to actually look at the car the dealer, based solely on the photo's stated they believed them to be rock chips. There are no dents behind the points where the paint has released. There is paint release where a rock would have had to be dropped vertically to cause the paint to have released. My plan is to run a full page add in the local paper inquiring as to others that are experiencing similar problems.
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Replying to: lookin4quality (Nov 17, 2009 2:22 pm) Do an internet search for "vehicle brand" paint problems and millions of results are returned.
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Replying to: mtcarmelfox (Nov 18, 2009 7:05 am) if you have a dark color car, especially black, you'll really notice the paint chips more than a light colored car I have a 2010 Black Nissan Maxima, its only about 3 months old and already have two paint chips at the tip of the front hood If you see them on your car, you'll either have to try touch up paint on a tooth pick or just leave it alone Good Luck getting Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, Nissan, Honda, or Toyota to admit fault when it comes to paint chips Only recommendation I can give is to not get a black or very dark color car or even white for that matter; stick with a neutral color so you won't notice the chips as much
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Replying to: smarty666 (Nov 18, 2009 2:21 pm) Are Japanese auto-workers adopting American workers habits? I am not very please with the quality of the exterior. This car suppose to be "luxurious"? If Lexus is becoming complacent with quality assurance, just look at the fate of the American automakers. Customers are the final judge of your existence. We pay a lot for these cars and we are not getting the quality products. Will Lexus bumper-to-bumper warranty cover these issues? I have signed up to join a potential law suit against defects in workmanship. |
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