Lexus Owners (To share driving experience and advise)

[Theoldjaffa]

IS200t owners, our HID bulb is D4S.

 

Ballast is covered under warranty but bulb is not.

 

One of my bulbs failed (2.5 years) so I went to my workshop to check whether it's a bulb or ballast issue.

 

This is our stock bulb. Osram D4S. Just shattered inside like that. Had to vacuum the bits out.

[inlinesix]

IS200t owners, our HID bulb is D4S.

 

Ballast is covered under warranty but bulb is not.

 

One of my bulbs failed (2.5 years) so I went to my workshop to check whether it's a bulb or ballast issue.

 

This is our stock bulb. Osram D4S. Just shattered inside like that. Had to vacuum the bits out.

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So, what’s the problem?

 

To vacuum glass bit out of narrow light housing is a challenging job.

[Theoldjaffa]

So, whatâs the problem?

 

To vacuum glass bit out of narrow light housing is a challenging job.

Dunno the root cause.

 

Vacuuming was ok as the opening is beside, not behind like most handlamps

[JX83]

IS200t owners, our HID bulb is D4S.

 

Ballast is covered under warranty but bulb is not.

 

One of my bulbs failed (2.5 years) so I went to my workshop to check whether it's a bulb or ballast issue.

 

This is our stock bulb. Osram D4S. Just shattered inside like that. Had to vacuum the bits out.

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Thanks for sharing bro..

[Qaz20]

Wow! I changed out of a E300 too!

 

The Lexus I have now has 50% more BHP and travels 50% more on every litre of petrol. What is there not to like? Haha!

 

The W212 feels more solid in construction and more composed at speed which are traditional Merc attributes. The newer W213 in which I spent 2 weeks with, feels more modern but don't feel solid like the W212.

 

Overall, I don't miss my E300.

Lol.. you definitely love the GS450h more.

[Toeknee_33]

Lol.. you definitely love the GS450h more.

[clarjoa]

Hi All,

 

Dekitting my is200t and looking for anyone who is interested in my 18" OZ racing hyper gt rims. Must swap with stock rims in good condition. One of the 4 rims have a minor kerb rash, the rest are in mint condition. Comes with ps4 tyres with plenty of thread left. Please offer. Labour for both cars to be borne by the buyer. Must deal by this thursday,18 July

Edited July 15, 2019 by clarjoa

[Theoldjaffa]

this is @clarjoa rims.

 

he also has a JB4 piggyback tuning box, plug and play for sale. 

 

[Natnut]

Afternoon to all the Lexus owners here.

 

I would really appreciate some advice. I own a 2009 GS450h hybrid and I am considering whether to scrap the car or renew the COE. If renewing COE, whether to renew for 5 years or 10 years.

 

Mileage of the car is 100,000 km. I have serviced the car quite regularly with Borneo.

 

I've thought about it for some weeks now but still unclear of the overall pros vs cons of scrapping and buying another car vs renewing COE.

 

Any input, wisdom, fresh ideas and past experience from the members here would be dearly appreciated.

Edited July 16, 2019 by Natnut

[Toeknee_33]

Afternoon to all the Lexus owners here.

 

I would really appreciate some advice. I own a 2009 GS450h hybrid and I am considering whether to scrap the car or renew the COE. If renewing COE, whether to renew for 5 years or 10 years.

 

Mileage of the car is 100,000 km. I have serviced the car quite regularly with Borneo.

 

I've thought about it for some weeks now but still unclear of the overall pros vs cons of scrapping and buying another car vs renewing COE.

 

Any input, wisdom, fresh ideas and past experience from the members here would be dearly appreciated.

 

A few questions: How long have you been owning the car? Is the low mileage genuine? What is your alternative if you scrap?

 

Off the cuff, the pros are - the GS450h is a remarkable car and worth keeping. It has great straight line performance, incredible refinement and classy looks. It should last a long time given the reliability of a Lexus. The scrap value at $20k is lower than a GS300 and hence the loss of PARF is less painful. Add current PQP of $42k and you have a lux car for the next 10 years at a low $6.2k depre. 

 

The cons would be the high road tax ($4650 at the 15th year) and the limited back seat room and boot.

 

By the way, what is your measured (ie not trip computer data) FC? 

[Mkl22]

this is @clarjoa rims.

 

he also has a JB4 piggyback tuning box, plug and play for sale.

 

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Any figures from your latest ECU and/or gearbox tune?

[Theoldjaffa]

Any figures from your latest ECU and/or gearbox tune?

Yup. Peak BHP lowered by 3bhp due to putting back stock box.

 

Peak torque raised by 5nm.

 

Acceleration time from 40-130kph cut by 0.75s after tuning, according to the Dyno.

 

Haven't verified the figures, but overall driving response is improved and gear shifts faster.

 

The irritating Toyota throttle lag still there though. WOT from standstill still takes 1s before the car moves.

[Mrang]

I just got a preowned Lexus ES 250 manufactured in 2014. When I first test drove this car, I heard an unusual ‘cracked’ noise when the engine started up. Then I was told by the sales consultant that it was due to engine not started for a long time. Gradually after I bought the car, the interval of the ‘cracked’ noise gets more frequent. It’s no longer because of ‘cold start’. I’m concerned that this could be a premonition of a major issue. Has anyone encountered such unusual ‘cracked’ noise when start up?

[Natnut]

A few questions: How long have you been owning the car? Is the low mileage genuine? What is your alternative if you scrap?

 

Off the cuff, the pros are - the GS450h is a remarkable car and worth keeping. It has great straight line performance, incredible refinement and classy looks. It should last a long time given the reliability of a Lexus. The scrap value at $20k is lower than a GS300 and hence the loss of PARF is less painful. Add current PQP of $42k and you have a lux car for the next 10 years at a low $6.2k depre. 

 

The cons would be the high road tax ($4650 at the 15th year) and the limited back seat room and boot.

 

By the way, what is your measured (ie not trip computer data) FC? 

 

I've owned the car since 2014. Quite sure it's genuine mileage since BM has the service records.

 

I was thinking of getting a used ES300h or another newer used GS450h if I decide to scrap. If not another hybrid, maybe a used normal ES/GS.

 

Never really checked in real life but the car computer says around 12L/100km for FC.

[Toeknee_33]

I've owned the car since 2014. Quite sure it's genuine mileage since BM has the service records.

 

I was thinking of getting a used ES300h or another newer used GS450h if I decide to scrap. If not another hybrid, maybe a used normal ES/GS.

 

Never really checked in real life but the car computer says around 12L/100km for FC.

 

If budget is not a constraint then a newer car will always be better. The ES 4-cyl feel and performance will be quite a change from the silky V6 in the GS. Since your mileage is not high and FC is not a big concern, then go shop for a GRL10 GS350 for the ultimate experience.

I just got a preowned Lexus ES 250 manufactured in 2014. When I first test drove this car, I heard an unusual ‘cracked’ noise when the engine started up. Then I was told by the sales consultant that it was due to engine not started for a long time. Gradually after I bought the car, the interval of the ‘cracked’ noise gets more frequent. It’s no longer because of ‘cold start’. I’m concerned that this could be a premonition of a major issue. Has anyone encountered such unusual ‘cracked’ noise when start up?

 

Is it just 1 "crack" noise or it lasts for a 1-3 seconds?

 

Engine rattling for a few seconds immediately after a cold start is quite common in the Toyota GR-engine family. The VVTi mechanism is starved of engine oil and once oil reaches it, the rattling disappears. It is not a problem. You can Google it. 

Edited July 17, 2019 by Toeknee_33

[t0y0ta]

I just got a preowned Lexus ES 250 manufactured in 2014. When I first test drove this car, I heard an unusual ‘cracked’ noise when the engine started up. Then I was told by the sales consultant that it was due to engine not started for a long time. Gradually after I bought the car, the interval of the ‘cracked’ noise gets more frequent. It’s no longer because of ‘cold start’. I’m concerned that this could be a premonition of a major issue. Has anyone encountered such unusual ‘cracked’ noise when start up?

 

You already bought the car. so nothing much you can do in terms of buyers remorse.

 

Next servicing bite bullet, go back Borneo and tell them to investigate this sound and get a proper diagnosis.

 

The ES250 uses an AR series IL4 engine, generally it is extremely reliable, the entire drivetrain is a carry over from the same gen Camry. Even if something goes wrong, should not be too difficult or costly to fix.

[Mrang]

@t0y0ta. Thanks for your advice. I have sent to Lexus Borneo and their findings is as such “check and test found due to engine VVTI gear, camshaft operating sound. Occur occasionally”

The service adviser explained that the camshaft needs to be replaced to mitigate the ‘cracked’ noise but the mitigation can only last for 1-2 years. I’m puzzled. Why can’t the mitigation be perpetual?

[t0y0ta]

@t0y0ta. Thanks for your advice. I have sent to Lexus Borneo and their findings is as such “check and test found due to engine VVTI gear, camshaft operating sound. Occur occasionally”

The service adviser explained that the camshaft needs to be replaced to mitigate the ‘cracked’ noise but the mitigation can only last for 1-2 years. I’m puzzled. Why can’t the mitigation be perpetual?

 

Why don't you just drive it on and get used to the sound?

 

It didn't sound like a critical issue and given that it is a simple/proven engine, it may just last for the entire 5 years left.