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Losiho

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  • Birthday 12/04/1974

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    2009 MY08 RX350 / 1995 LS400
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    Victoria

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  1. My ears & senses tell me otherwise. Couldn't care less what the brochure or Lexus salesman says.
  2. From what I've read & understand, the 2nd Gen IS350s have shorter gearing (ie, better acceleration). Otherwise, no diff in engine output. I feel the same sensation whenever I get the (just supersceded model) RX350 as a loaner - the extra lard it carries makes it feel like a slug. (btw, a few weeks ago I got a GS250 SL as a loaner while the LS was at service. Even though it's decades newer in design & construction / materials, it's still noisier & not as smooth as the LS).
  3. The new interior is an improvement, I don't like the exterior - too much NX in some areas of the styling. Someone on the net compared it to the Pontiac Aztec - enough said. As for mechanical specs - the North Americans have had the 8 speed in the F Sport for quite a while. I don't think it's a given that it'll be standard down here.
  4. And btw, also based upon previous experience yrs ago with another make of car - I would absolutely NOT recommend BMB. Blackburn Lexus are just around the corner - they still use & highly recommend stylemaster panels. Enough said.
  5. Good luck trying to arrange your own repairer with AAMI - when I was insured with them (many moons ago) they insisted that I drop off my car at their assessment centre, and they would arrange for the repair of the car (I had no say at all with the choice of repairer). Anyway, a great panel shop I recommend - stylemasterpanels.com.au Not strictly Lexus-approved, but they deal with so many different Luxury makes I doubt it's a problem. Did a superb job on my LS (insured with Lexus insurance)
  6. Search in the forum here. One of the members here installed an ipod / usb cable link to the factory head unit. And yes, that's another major advantage of a 350 SL v a 330 SL - no Bluetooth or voice dialling in the 330, unless you use an aftermarket system (eg, parrot).
  7. I had a 2003 RX330 Sport Luxury (bought used with 42K on the odo) and I swapped it for the 2008 RX350 SL. No comparison, 350 is so much better. I didn't have my 330 long before I traded it, but some "issues" I had - Rear quarter window (behind rear door) simply popped out and started flapping in the wind while driving. Lexus dealer said early 330's suffer that problem. Water leaking in the rear boot area underneath the rear spoiler (apparently another problem for early models. Not much else to report, other than the weight of the RX means you'll be replacing brake pads / tyres more frequently. Someone in this forum posted problems with wheel bearings - never, ever heard that before. The 350 engine works so much nicer with the (exact same) transmission than the 330. The extra torque is just so much more noticeable. I'm not the best person to ask about fuel economy, as I work only 9km from home, in heavy stop start traffic, and traffic lights kill fuel economy - I get around 16L/100Km, this easily drops to 11L/100km if I can get some freeway running. There's a near mint RX350 with 200k on the odo over at carsales for about 18K I think. Bargain. Looks in great condition too. I've had more than a few current shape 350s and 450h's, and I'm still not found of them - the extra weight and physical size turns me off. I prefer the touch screen nav of my RX - the first Gen current model's "mouse drive" just plain sucked, the current update model is a little better. Hope that helps....
  8. Paul, if you don't mind, I'd like to ask you more questions on the Vais system - Unlike the newer IS and RX courtesy cars I've had, my RX doesn't have an "Auxiliary" button or mode on the radio - is the ipod played using FM modulation over an FM frequency ? Can you make song & artist selections on the sat nav touch screen, or can they only be made on the ipod itself ? Thanks again.
  9. Thanks Paul. FWIW my Lexus Dealer quoted approx. $700 supplied & fitted for the Vais system.
  10. To those with the Vais system - how do you find it ? I'm looking for an ipod solution for my 2008 RX350, something that will display song titles, artists, etc on the sat nav screen. I asked my dealer, who pointed out the Vais system to me, but told me they have stopped installing them as they have found them to be "unreliable". (btw, they didn't quote anywhere near $1,000 supplied & fitted). Any input and opinions would be appreciated.
  11. I'm on the OEM Potenzas. They are reasonably quiet, but I wouldn't call them silent. When the time comes, I'm considering the Michelin Latitude Tour HP.
  12. Has anyone purchased one, or obtained a quote ? I was quoted a price for a 3yr/100k warranty, and almost burst out laughing when I heard the amount. I was expecting a couple of hundred dollars, not thousands. An awful lot to pay for a cup of coffee and a car to use for a few hours while your car is being serviced. I also do not like several terms and conditions in the PDS - basically, you need to obtain approval to repair/replace any warranty item during the term, and the warranty is not transferrable unless you sell your car prviately and you obtain their approval beforehand. No thanks.
  13. "Running boards" = another name for side steps.
  14. You wipe with a dry cloth only ? I'd be using a soft microfibre towel with a quick detailing spray. In my experience - Best polish products - Menzerna Best leather care - Swissvax, followed by Zaino (or Pinnacle is a great substitute) Best wax - depends if you wish to use a carnauba paste wax or a sealant. Currently I'm either using Swissvax or Zymol Best shampoo - this is purely individual preference, as there is no "wrong" brand. Currently I love Eimann Fabrik which I purchased from the USA, but unfortunately that dealer no longer is in business :( Best polishing machine - Flex 3401 forced orbital, or a DeWalt rotary if you're confident enough to use one Microfibre - It's just a matter of finding the softest, best quality out there. You can't skimp here Other than that, stuff like tyre black, sponges, etc is just personal preference. I use the least greasy tyre black that doesn't "sling" too much. Use the two bucket method, rinse all the time, and always leave wheels and underbody last, and clean with a different sponge. I mostly dry with a synthetic chamois, but I ocassionally use a microfibre drying towel. Some good sites to source detailing products are - http://www.waxit.com.au/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/ If you want to look o/s, http://www.autogeek.net/ Where in Victoria are you located ? The best auto car wash I have found is this place - http://www.watertunnel.com.au/Default.aspx Although admitedly, I only use them infrequently when I'm busy/lazy/tired to wash myself. They have never damaged any of my cars. If it's good enough for a Gallardo, it's good enough for me.
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