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I do have moonroof, just not the other goodies that comes with enhencement package. I haven't gone for hours in the car with the roof open so i wouldnt know if there are any rattles. From the times i have i cannot recall any rattles.

I got not enhancement package. The car is at 5200Kms. When does the rattles come in, when the roof id openned or all times?

12/06 Prestige and no roof rattles.

When i think of quality i think more of reliability in machanics rather than chasis. So there is rattles which has to do with insulation, this is difference than say the screws are loose or poorly assembled parts. When i was test driving the cars before i bought the lexus, my criteria was that the car must be strong, has all the features i wanted, looks and feel good to drive and most importantly mechanically reliable. My previous car was the 5th gen Honda Prelude and although this car was perfect in the engine department, it had bad gearbox and what they called it shock knocks (from inadequate rubber insulation of the shocks). I have managed to solve the shock issues but the gearbox was what really made we want to sell the car. I could live with the knocks but could not live with the grinding of the automatic gearbox. I made a choice not to get the BMW for a few reasons, one of it being the lacking of power and the experiencing of gearbox issues (yes i've driving a few e90 3 series and their gearboxes were on the way out already). Be warned, BMW gearboxes are not all that reliable, and neither are they smooth. Ultimately it would be your choice but if i were to get a BMW i would get a newish 325Ci (2004 up), the coupe just looks awesome.

I doubt you can get any 320i or C class with the same the same level of inclusion or power, dollar or dollar. This is something you have to weigh up, you can be sitting in a corolla-like interior or a 320 or a first class lexus car. Performance wise, i will say the bmw is also corolla like. I bought the prestige model Is250, so it was well worth the money imo.

If i am the only driver or if the places that my car go is all smooth (lol as if) then i will lower without a doubt BUT i'm not the only driver and i know the places that the car goes so lowering could be problematic. :(

I'm still 50/50 on what i want to get either 18s or 19s. Will look at lowereding afer i get my wheels if it needs lowering that is.

Mine is also intermittent. It's hard to pin point what and where it's coming from because it so random.

Very unfortunate that you have so many rattles issue but as you said, it's top value for money. The rattles i feel are self fixable and i recommend you do it yourself ragther than taken it back to the dealers. I heard they not only cannot solve but will add to the problem. I don't think the IS250 differs from country to country in the built sense.

They say it'll only affect shocks if you go heaps low. I don't think 1" al round would affact shocks much. I am too worried about warranty. How does your car look with the 18s? Does it look as though it needs lowering? Maybe with 18s we can get away from lowering but if i were to get 19s, i think i need to lower.

I had Eibachs in my last ride and they are good. I don't understand why they have 1.4" at the front cos the rear is what needs more lowering. There is also the 1", 0.8" setup for the Is350. I wonder if these fit our is250?

If so, what brand and how much lowered? Is there any brand that has already make lowered springs for the Is250?

Dash-ish. I have not heard of any roof rattles in mine.

I self fixed my rattles, don't have any other problems.

I like the 18s oem rims but now not sure as they are quite common... I don't know might wait and see what alternatives exist.

It's not gonna affect performance just looks, so having cheapish rims isn't gonna hurt. What you want is quality tyres as these affect performance and safety. I'm getting CSA rims asap when i have the money.

XenonDepot has further reduce their kit, $229. I like to order one but i read that people have got water condensation in lenses problems, and some have flickering of the lights etc...

Have you taken any pics for your own reference? If you don't mind, can you post them, especially the wheel?

Wow man, sorry to heard you got rear ended. ;) Best to ask Lexus or the dealers on replacement parts. Did you know want to go through your insurer?

Yeh best to get if from ebay as i don't think anyone will part with them.

It's superclued on. I don't think it'll work unless i use a saw.

I suppose they serve to keep the dust and dirt from entering into the engine bay rather than for any cool air feed. I like the toyota grille better, hollow and not as much stripings.

For some reason our front grille is blocked at the back of the grille and it's restricting air flow into the engine (or release hot air out). Not sure if there is anything that can be done other than ugrading to the US-type grille. Anyone got the US-type grille installed? or know where to get one?

It's better to be over than under cos for speed camera sakes.

Yeh the H11 is a new type and Phillips sells the H11 here in aust for around $105. I was suprise to know that it costs that much. How much are the 9005s (low beam)?