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Gabdat

Gabdat

4th Gear

hi everyone.joined sgcarmart long ago but was never that active.anyway,i just signed on the dotted line for the new ES250 exe.first downpayment made 3 weeks ago.current ride is the GS250 2012 model.i chose the sonic titanium with topaz brown interior.just wanna know if anyone else has also bought the latest ES..can share opinion and knowledge.thnks 

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MR2SBA

MR2SBA

2nd Gear

Read T&C properly. The onus is on you to ensure that it is serviced as per factory requirement.

Congratulations for buying another Lexus
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steveluv

steveluv

Twincharged

thanks buddy and i do agree with you to a certain extent regarding the GS.told my wife that of all the cars that we have traded in,I will miss the GS the most.

Yes same feeling especially for me past 15 years never don’t have a GS, tomorrow will reluctantly part with my GS. Sad.
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MR2SBA

MR2SBA

2nd Gear

Yes same feeling especially for me past 15 years never don’t have a GS, tomorrow will reluctantly part with my GS. Sad.

 

Wow, I better treasure what I have and enjoy whilst I can ... :)

 

Kind of regretted letting go my 3GS, ... the 4GS somehow feel like it does not drive as well, notwithstanding the many nice features ...

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jonbaekis00

jonbaekis00

1st Gear

Anyone has experience on repairing mark levinson speakers (degraded foam on front 2 doors) ? On my gs450h and dont feel like replacing since the speaker still sounds alright, just stuttering

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Lectrosphere

Lectrosphere

1st Gear

Sorry bro those were all I took.

 

I have a pic of my Tein Flex Z nicely laid out though.

 

Made in Japan, very comfortable but the springs can be firmer imo.

 

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Nice choice bro. I just changed to tein monosport for my is turbo as well.. Rear alot of knocking noise tho
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Theoldjaffa

Theoldjaffa

Hypersonic

Nice choice bro. I just changed to tein monosport for my is turbo as well.. Rear alot of knocking noise tho

Bro, knocking sound is not normal. Where did u install from?
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Lectrosphere

Lectrosphere

1st Gear

Bro, knocking sound is not normal. Where did u install from?

Same as you bro. At STP. Will feedback when im back for alignment. Sorry correct myself. Not alot. Is only crossing hump. You on rays wheel now still?
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Theoldjaffa

Theoldjaffa

Hypersonic

Same as you bro. At STP. Will feedback when im back for alignment. Sorry correct myself. Not alot. Is only crossing hump. You on rays wheel now still?

Oic. Mine is from ST Powered but I installed at another garage.

 

Ya, now still on Rays 57Transcend.

 

Maybe tomorrow will change to Volk Racing TE37 Saga

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Lectrosphere

Lectrosphere

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Oic. Mine is from ST Powered but I installed at another garage.

 

Ya, now still on Rays 57Transcend.

 

Maybe tomorrow will change to Volk Racing TE37 Saga ð¤£

Same bro.. I order my saga too but late november then come. Yours here already here?
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Vratenza

Vratenza

Supersonic

Stuttering means the speaker paper cone(yes....ML speakers are paper cones <_< ) already worn and torn.

I had mine replaced at 7 yrs.

 

Anyone has experience on repairing mark levinson speakers (degraded foam on front 2 doors) ? On my gs450h and dont feel like replacing since the speaker still sounds alright, just stuttering

 

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Earthboy

Earthboy

4th Gear

how long do you intend to keep the car? just replace the front 2 speakers. a few hundreds for a few years of use is quite ok imo.

Anyone has experience on repairing mark levinson speakers (degraded foam on front 2 doors) ? On my gs450h and dont feel like replacing since the speaker still sounds alright, just stuttering

 

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Theoldjaffa

Theoldjaffa

Hypersonic

So I had to crank twice to start my car. Happened twice in the last 4 weeks. Typically after I did not drive for 2 days. Also, I noticed my voltmeter hasn't indicated 12.3v when I'm driving (that's the usual). Instead, it's always 13.6 to 14v. This shows my battery required constant charging.

 

My car is turning 2 in 3 weeks' time, so I thought of changing to a new battery before I go overseas at the end of the month.

 

Msged my SA just now at 4+ and asked him about how much it cost to replace the battery within warranty period. He responded quickly and got the Lexus breakdown team to contact me.

 

The mechanic called me at 5+ and said he will be at my place at 6. I was mighty impressed. 5.50 he reached my place already, before I'm even home.

 

Did a battery test, confirmed the battery is weak and due for replacement. Got a brand new Bosch battery FOC.

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My car has a smart alternator, that's why need to use this Hightec AMS battery. It's suitable for the start/stop system too. Google Bosch AMS to learn more.

 

Overall, Lexus service is

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t0y0ta

t0y0ta

Supercharged

So I had to crank twice to start my car. Happened twice in the last 4 weeks. Typically after I did not drive for 2 days. Also, I noticed my voltmeter hasn't indicated 12.3v when I'm driving (that's the usual). Instead, it's always 13.6 to 14v. This shows my battery required constant charging.

 

My car is turning 2 in 3 weeks' time, so I thought of changing to a new battery before I go overseas at the end of the month.

 

Msged my SA just now at 4+ and asked him about how much it cost to replace the battery within warranty period. He responded quickly and got the Lexus breakdown team to contact me.

 

The mechanic called me at 5+ and said he will be at my place at 6. I was mighty impressed. 5.50 he reached my place already, before I'm even home.

 

Did a battery test, confirmed the battery is weak and due for replacement. Got a brand new Bosch battery FOC.

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My car has a smart alternator, that's why need to use this Hightec AMS battery. It's suitable for the start/stop system too. Google Bosch AMS to learn more.

 

Overall, Lexus service is

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Vratenza

Vratenza

Supersonic

On the way home just saw the latest ES250 from the side and rear..... Looks real good in flesh. [thumbsup] looks larger with more road presence than the outgoing one. 

 

Too bad not going for fwd car for the next change. 

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Theoldjaffa

Theoldjaffa

Hypersonic

I changed to this same battery twice already. Each at 1.5years old interval.

 

Seems like with the high current usage, occasional start-stop use and the heat from the engine, this battery can't last more than 2years.

So you paid when it's changed the second time?

 

Actually I was quite worried today. Cos I have 3 amps, one DSP and a woofer. Was worried he will say my stuff loads the battery so no warranty for it

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