Lexus Owners (To share driving experience and advise)

[Louis2015]

那一定要回去 Lexus service 了, cost 很高, 有些 LPPL.

 

cosmetic parts 问题一大堆, 才走了不到15,000km,

[Theoldjaffa]

I see I was considering the half down and down springs. Ohh how much is the Tein Coilover? Is it better in term of comfort? The down springs comfort is comparable to stock or even better?

For best comfort, stay stock.

 

Down spring with stock shock, comfort is there but when going at above average speeds over bumps or uneven roads, the damping is insufficient. It can bottom out and bua the front bumper. The spring height is quite low and can't clear certain bump stops in carparks although most HDB MSCP is ok.

 

For coilovers, you can adjust the damping and height. To me it's still comfortable. Ferried the elderly and they did not complain or notice any difference.

[ktnpl]

My new car in deep blue mica

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[Theoldjaffa]

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Macam Ant-Man.. shrink until so small Edited April 27, 2019 by Theoldjaffa

[ktnpl]

Macam Ant-Man.. shrink until so small

It is a compact car ;)

[t0y0ta]

cosmetic parts 问题一大堆, 才走了不到15,000km,

 

Wow RC350!

 

你有没有回车行叫他们解决？

[east41st]

Doing via my installer.

Exactly. For 10k servicing, I

 

Buy my oil better than Shell oil = $90 max

Oil filter and labour = $50 max

 

Total time for servicing = 1 hour max including some waiting.

 

I can get to see what they are doing to my car and learn at the same time

 

I don't waste to and fro trips to BM, spending money and time on cab fare or MRT.

 

It just makes sense.

 

Where do u go for your servicing? 

[JX83]

For best comfort, stay stock.

 

Down spring with stock shock, comfort is there but when going at above average speeds over bumps or uneven roads, the damping is insufficient. It can bottom out and bua the front bumper. The spring height is quite low and can't clear certain bump stops in carparks although most HDB MSCP is ok.

 

For coilovers, you can adjust the damping and height. To me it's still comfortable. Ferried the elderly and they did not complain or notice any difference.

Bro don’t mind which installer u went to for ur coilover and what’s the price?

[Theoldjaffa]

Where do u go for your servicing?

Garage Republic

Bro donât mind which installer u went to for ur coilover and whatâs the price?

U can get from ST Powered bro. About 1.7k

 

I got it at the same price via Garage Republic who ordered from ST Powered.

[JX83]

Garage Republic

U can get from ST Powered bro. About 1.7k

 

I got it at the same price via Garage Republic who ordered from ST Powered.

Thanks bro..

[Qaz20]

Btw anyone here replace their IS rear brakes to the LS 2 pots?

I know a shop in jb that installs LS430 brakes front 4, rear 2 pots for any car. They customize the brackets.

Anyone here scrapping their is250 has a decent/changed dashboard n door panel I can buy off?

Mines over 10years n lexus quoted 14k which is too much for me=/

Bro, pls check with borneo. Think recently i saw this article/news. Toyota japan had recognise this dashbord cracking issue and is performing free replacement. May have to pay for labour. Think it includes those at the door panel.

[Qaz20]

Comparison all cars in same family

 

BMW 2015 model failures, car under agent 5 yr warranty and service package

Variable ratio Steering rack (replaced under warranty)

Valve cover gasket (replaced under warranty)

Turbo oil return pipe (replaced under warranty)

Turbo charge pipe (replaced under warranty)

Rear tail lamp cluster (replaced under warranty)

Radiator

 

 

Lexus 2014 model failures car under agent service, Extended warranty, no service package.

Front left shock absorber (replaced under warranty)

Rear right shock absorber (replaced under warranty)

12 volt battery (first two replaced under warranty, replaced two since)

Hybrid battery (replacement recommended by agent under warranty at exactly 4 years 90k)

Foot brake cable causing rattle (adjusted under warranty)

 

Lexus 2006 launch model failures sold at 8.5 yrs 180k

Engine mounts replaced at 110k

Wiper blades worn out charged several times

Brake rotors replaced under warranty once.

Sticky dashboard and interior trim (was to be replaced under warranty but sold car)

Thatâs it!!

 

BMW 2008 model

Engine TOP overhaul at 28k (!) (replaced under warranty)

Gearbox mechatronic module (replaced under warranty twice)

Steering hydraulic pipe burst (replaced under warranty)

Shock absorbers leaking at 30k (all of them, went after market)

Aircon evaporator failure ($3k, failed just outside warranty period)

A few other things....

 

Conclusion

 

BMW seems to have gotten a lot better after E series.

Lexus seems to be struggling to maintain past quality

Agree with you. I changed from 3rd gen GS300 to 4th gen GS450h. Can really feel the build quality is a step back from the previous gen. Just more features.

[JX83]

I know a shop in jb that installs LS430 brakes front 4, rear 2 pots for any car. They customize the brackets.

Bro, pls check with borneo. Think recently i saw this article/news. Toyota japan had recognise this dashbord cracking issue and is performing free replacement. May have to pay for labour. Think it includes those at the door panel.

Thanks bro but I don’t drive to JB though :)

[Qaz20]

Thanks bro but I donât drive to JB though :)

U dun even need to be there. Lol

With your car model, they can fabricate the brackets from their database.

[Gabdat]

My new car in deep blue mica

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congrats..beautiful car

[ktnpl]

congrats..beautiful car

Thanks:)

Not only beautiful, it is a much better car overall than my previous car which is no slouch itself.

Edited May 5, 2019 by ktnpl

[seijiblack]

anyone did sound proofing on all 4 doors and floor on their IS200T?

 

Can share your feedback?

[Theoldjaffa]

anyone did sound proofing on all 4 doors and floor on their IS200T?

 

Can share your feedback?

Me 3 layers front and 2 layers rear, with Dr Artex on all 4 doors. It's more for ICE.

 

Sound insulation wise, I can't remember much since it's been 2.5 years but I didn't think it helped very much.

 

Did not do floorpan.