Lexus Owners (To share driving experience and advise)

[Hybrids]

hello

just gotten a COE is250

intending to change the shocks as i am probably driving for another 10 years

 

any bro mind sharing their setup?

My experience:

 

KYB OEM style shocks not too expensive. Swift springs excellent for slight lowering and comfort. T005 good tires to have quiet with reasonable performance. Engine gearbox mounts worth replacing for the 'can’t tell engine is running or gear in drive' feel. DI engine so check for valve carbon build up. CD player can jam. Auto box generally reliable, same used in Toyota 86. Lowering final drive ratio livens acceleration significantly. Sticky dashboard and internal plastics check with agent. Exhaust baffles can fail leading to slight sporty sound which many pay lots of money to obtain. For ISF steering feel use ISF steering ECU module, also possible to install OEM weights inside steering wheel standard on later models. alternator can be noisy, electronic noise suppression fails first, followed by inability to charge battery. Adding neg camber in front suspension transforms front end grip.

[Rbthx0408]

Yep, but it's of no use. I'm of the opinion that aftermarket sports shocks are not compatible with tall stock springs.

 

I've also used RS-R lowering springs with stock dampers. This one is better. Comfortable and closer to stock feeling with lowered looks, but you're not looking to lower so I guess this is out.

 

oic

yep...i was reading some where that probably need lowered spring to fully utilize koni or sport shock?

that seem abit too much to spend on now

[Rbthx0408]

My experience:

 

KYB OEM style shocks not too expensive. Swift springs excellent for slight lowering and comfort. T005 good tires to have quiet with reasonable performance. Engine gearbox mounts worth replacing for the 'can’t tell engine is running or gear in drive' feel. DI engine so check for valve carbon build up. CD player can jam. Auto box generally reliable, same used in Toyota 86. Lowering final drive ratio livens acceleration significantly. Sticky dashboard and internal plastics check with agent. Exhaust baffles can fail leading to slight sporty sound which many pay lots of money to obtain. For ISF steering feel use ISF steering ECU module, also possible to install OEM weights inside steering wheel standard on later models. alternator can be noisy, electronic noise suppression fails first, followed by inability to charge battery. Adding neg camber in front suspension transforms front end grip.

 

yep...am considering kyb now..they are considerably cheaper than original shocks even=\

 

i have just changed to PS4 tyres

engine n transmission mounting changed as well and they really make a great difference particularly during idling

 

the mech I went to said that the gasket was a little leaky coz there were some oil when he removed a plastic cover/panel from the bottom..did add that it is very minor and i can probably ignore it for now?

do u think I can do the valve cleaning during gasket change?

anything else i shld be ready to replace during that as well...for me since already opening part of the engine may as well replace whatever wear n tear i can?

 

how do i change the drive ratio? change 1 of the gear rings?

[Purplexus]

recently spotted 5yr old ES250 on sgcarmart selling for 13k per year depreciation..

looks cheap enough to give it a try in the future...

 The new model is coming out in Q4 and prices of the old model have plummeted. My 3 year old ES is still under warranty and service and cannot fetch more than 140K  No choice but to just drive it. Its a good car, reliable, quiet, a little underpowered but OK for Singapore and exceptional cruiser. Just trying to console myself and stop these terrible temptations of changing into the new model which is really cool looking.

[Louis2015]

You may wanna get a set of coilovers. I'm using Tein Flex Z, made in Japan. About 1.7k from ST Powered for my model (IS200t). You may wanna check with them.

 

IS200t 很新, 那 Agent Warranty 会受影响吗 ?

[Theoldjaffa]

IS200t å¾æ°, é£ Agent Warranty ä¼åå½±åå ?

我从来不在乎什么warranty的

[Earthboy]

The new model is coming out in Q4 and prices of the old model have plummeted. My 3 year old ES is still under warranty and service and cannot fetch more than 140K No choice but to just drive it. Its a good car, reliable, quiet, a little underpowered but OK for Singapore and exceptional cruiser. Just trying to console myself and stop these terrible temptations of changing into the new model which is really cool looking.

Did you get lexus to quote you trade in price. They have many used car dealers on there panel.

[DACH]

我从来不在乎什么warranty的

[Theoldjaffa]

High SES.

Toyotas are reliable. Moreover I'm changing parts that are considered "wear and tear" and not covered under warranty anyway.

[inlinesix]

Toyotas are reliable. Moreover I'm changing parts that are considered "wear and tear" and not covered under warranty anyway.

 

If shocks oil leak during warranty period, not cover?

[alex976]

Did you get lexus to quote you trade in price. They have many used car dealers on there panel.

 

My experience with lexus trade-in is eg. you can sell the car direct for 138k, prepare they will offer you ard 130k (depending mileage).

 

If the car is less than 5 years old and in good condition, they will normally take in themselves and sell via their used car division. seldom they go thru the used car dealers.

[Theoldjaffa]

If shocks oil leak during warranty period, not cover?

I dunno and dun care. Cos I won't claim for such issues. I will change to coilovers

[Theoldjaffa]

The new model is coming out in Q4 and prices of the old model have plummeted. My 3 year old ES is still under warranty and service and cannot fetch more than 140K No choice but to just drive it. Its a good car, reliable, quiet, a little underpowered but OK for Singapore and exceptional cruiser. Just trying to console myself and stop these terrible temptations of changing into the new model which is really cool looking.

No choice cos 3 years ago, COE was high so you bought at a high price.

 

Now COE is low, new car price is low so used car prices are even lower. Factoring in dealer's margin, the trade in price will be lagi even lower.

 

But BM should have margin to buffer for some overtrade or discount right?

[Earthboy]

its covered if still under .

If shocks oil leak during warranty period, not cover?

 

[Vratenza]

Lol... Actually if the stock shock really leak during warranty period, it only means that you have not changed to after market ones yet, so can go claim warranty. 

 

If already changed to aftermarket shock/coil over, how to know if the stock shock leaks? 

 

 

I dunno and dun care. Cos I won't claim for such issues. I will change to coilovers

[Theoldjaffa]

Lol... Actually if the stock shock really leak during warranty period, it only means that you have not changed to after market ones yet, so can go claim warranty.

 

If already changed to aftermarket shock/coil over, how to know if the stock shock leaks?

 

That's why I bochup.

 

But if it's those expensive adaptive variable suspension and it leaks, then I will try claiming.

 

End of the day, it's very fluid la. Really depends on what breaks.

 

All I can say is I'm not those im chim type.. small little thing only wanna go bang table and claim this and that.

 

I have better things to do with my time

[Privacy]

The new model is coming out in Q4 and prices of the old model have plummeted. My 3 year old ES is still under warranty and service and cannot fetch more than 140K No choice but to just drive it. Its a good car, reliable, quiet, a little underpowered but OK for Singapore and exceptional cruiser. Just trying to console myself and stop these terrible temptations of changing into the new model which is really cool looking.

haha good for 2nd hand buyers like me...

[DACH]

That's why I bochup.

 

But if it's those expensive adaptive variable suspension and it leaks, then I will try claiming.

 

End of the day, it's very fluid la. Really depends on what breaks.

 

All I can say is I'm not those im chim type.. small little thing only wanna go bang table and claim this and that.

 

I have better things to do with my time