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Any pics of the original Lexus battery?

 

Want to see whether it indicates the OEM supplier.

 

When we changed in SG Borneo, we got the Bosch replacement.

 

Alamak, my maid called me told me technician wanna leave old battery with her I said no no no cos don't know what to do with it . . . . sorry.

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Alamak, my maid called me told me technician wanna leave old battery with her I said no no no cos don't know what to do with it . . . . sorry.

Sorry i mean the replacement lexus branded battery
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Sorry i mean the replacement lexus branded battery

 

OK just finished breakfast at home went to take some photos and a video for you

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3bxEaJxyoU

 

I am afraid I could only find the Lexus logo and the word LEXUS on the body of the battery as follows

 

The front

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The back

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Here's the top and I hope it can give you some clues

 

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By the way if you watch the video till the end I took the ES300h it shows there is no battery like the RX in the engine compartment guess its somewhere at the back with the hybrid battery pack.

 

Got to go sell my screws now  [:p]

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OK just finished breakfast at home went to take some photos and a video for you

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3bxEaJxyoU

 

I am afraid I could only find the Lexus logo and the word LEXUS on the body of the battery as follows

 

The front

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The back

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Here's the top and I hope it can give you some clues

 

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By the way if you watch the video till the end I took the ES300h it shows there is no battery like the RX in the engine compartment guess its somewhere at the back with the hybrid battery pack.

 

Got to go sell my screws now  [:p]

 

My guess is that as Thailand has the full manufacturing eco-system for Toyota, they definitely have OEM supplies of 12V battery, some of which was branded as "Lexus" and sent to the spare parts supply chain. May still be made by the Thai factory of GS Yuasa or Panasonic etc, but can't see any specific branding or product number.

 

This is based on the fact that the battery has only Thai language stickers on top, rather than the usual mix of English and Japanese.

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Saw a Lexus RC-F on the road yesterday. Stuck in traffic with me (otherwise I don't think I could've identified it).

 

Anyone here drive the GS-F?

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Hi I need a little advice - Is S$160,000 for a roughly 3 year old pre-owned Lexus RX200T (Luxury) with 35,000 mileage a good deal or not?

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Hi I need a little advice - Is S$160,000 for a roughly 3 year old pre-owned Lexus RX200T (Luxury) with 35,000 mileage a good deal or not?

 

A quick quick on SGCARMART indicates that 3 year old RX200t Lux is list price around 160+ to 170+, so sounds reasonable.

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A quick quick on SGCARMART indicates that 3 year old RX200t Lux is list price around 160+ to 170+, so sounds reasonable.

Ok but is the car worth buying? I have 1 kid and another on the way.   Between this and the new BMW X3, which I should go for assuming that I don't mind paying more for the X3?

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Ok but is the car worth buying? I have 1 kid and another on the way. Between this and the new BMW X3, which I should go for assuming that I don't mind paying more for the X3?

Very subjective.

 

U gotta determine ur own criteria and the match the two cars to it.

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Ok but is the car worth buying? I have 1 kid and another on the way. Between this and the new BMW X3, which I should go for assuming that I don't mind paying more for the X3?

You are like asking us should you eat chicken rice or fishball noodle for lunch..... We can't help you lah
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You are like asking us should you eat chicken rice or fishball noodle for lunch..... We can't help you lah

 

I got a big stomach.

I would love to have both but my packet is not as deep though... :a-bang:  :a-bang:

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Ok but is the car worth buying? I have 1 kid and another on the way.   Between this and the new BMW X3, which I should go for assuming that I don't mind paying more for the X3?

If you want power,stiffer ride and German status-go for the X3. RX is a smooth rider that soaks bumps and humps like no other SUV and a very quiet ride too. Size wise,the RX is between X3 and X5( a bigger rear legroom than the X5). Having 2 kids does not determine which car to buy as both are practical enough. It's the ride quality and reliability that you should consider in the long run. 

Perhaps you should test drive both cars to see/feel which suit your family better.cheers!

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If u are heavy user n intend to keep car beyond 3 yr, I would advise go for Lexus. The difference in maintenance and repair bills will be very significant after that. Not to mention headaches when certain lights pop up on the panel

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Driving a 08 is250

Fuel consumption rating(shown on meter) suddenly went from 10.3 to 10.6 l/100km to 12 l/100km over the last tank... Not much change in driving route or style... But used a bottle of caltex fuel system cleaner... Shld I be looking into other aspect??

Actual consumption is usually close to 9km/l... Its below 8km/l for last tank

I'm thinking of 1 of these renewed IS250 for next year after my car expire, how are the parts doing after its 10 years for your car?

 

have you check injectors or fuel pump for clogging??  or fuel lines leakage??

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Ok but is the car worth buying? I have 1 kid and another on the way.   Between this and the new BMW X3, which I should go for assuming that I don't mind paying more for the X3?

 

Rear seat is very important if you have 2 kids... imagine with the baby seat, can the front passenger sit comfortably? How many pax you need to ferry for every weekend run? I can imagine the centre rear is gonna be very uncomfortable.

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@Theoldjaffa Bro just to check with u which brake pads is better for our car? I was thinking to get aftermarket either Dixcel or Project Mu pads or u think better get back original Lexus pads.

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@Theoldjaffa Bro just to check with u which brake pads is better for our car? I was thinking to get aftermarket either Dixcel or Project Mu pads or u think better get back original Lexus pads.

Are u using stock rotors? If yes then if I were you I'll use back original pads cos it is not so dusty, has good bite and doesn't squeal.
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