Lexus Owners (To share driving experience and advise)

[Toeknee_33]

21 minutes ago, andersseanx said:

I like it because it is japan over conti. - also not forgetting it has hybrid model which suits my needs - much quieter drive.

Lexus is renowned, not only in SG but all over the world, for its dependability. Also, you may not know that the Germans are famed for their driveability and technology but not for their cost of maintenance and durability. 

It's ok, you don't sound like you are a car guy so it's understandable you dont know all these. Just like how I won't know which refrigerator brand is better if I needed to buy one. 😉

[andersseanx]

23 minutes ago, Toeknee_33 said:

Lexus is renowned, not only in SG but all over the world, for its dependability. Also, you may not know that the Germans are famed for their driveability and technology but not for their cost of maintenance and durability. 

It's ok, you don't sound like you are a car guy so it's understandable you dont know all these. Just like how I won't know which refrigerator brand is better if I needed to buy one. 😉

yup i am really not a car person..  thanks. I will go this week to test drive and who knows, might bagged 1 home.

[Theoldjaffa]

5 hours ago, andersseanx said:

yup i am really not a car person..  thanks. I will go this week to test drive and who knows, might bagged 1 home.

Then I apologise for my sarcasm ☺️
 

ive driven my IS for 3 years and there’s zero problem other than a blown HID bulb and a battery that needed replacement after 2 years. 

[Beregond]

15 minutes ago, Theoldjaffa said:

Then I apologise for my sarcasm ☺️
 

ive driven my IS for 3 years and there’s zero problem other than a blown HID bulb and a battery that needed replacement after 2 years. 

actually the old batch of toyota and lexus, ( camry onward )

those from 2008 +- 10 years old  batch, got problem with engine eating engine oil . its only how bad it is.(when they reach around 10 years which is now)

some of the less serious case just changing to 5w50 oil will help alot. 

other then that esp lexus, basially even at 10 years hard to find any thing spoil. most expensive would be their cooling coil, alternator .

absorber like 10 years only need replace once

engine mount, for a 200k 10 years lexus surprising can be still in very very good condition.

Edited December 11, 2019 by Beregond

[Theoldjaffa]

13 minutes ago, Beregond said:

actually the old batch of toyota and lexus, ( camry onward )

those from 2008 +- 10 years old  batch, got problem with engine eating engine oil . its only how bad it is.(when they reach around 10 years which is now)

some of the less serious case just changing to 5w50 oil will help alot. 

other then that esp lexus, basially even at 10 years hard to find any thing spoil. most expensive would be their cooling coil, alternator .

absorber like 10 years only need replace once

engine mount, for a 200k 10 years lexus surprising can be still in very very good condition.

Ya. I just changed my brake pads and rotors at 3 years and 64,500km.

actually no need to change but I did it anyway cos I’m hiao. 

looking At the rotor and pad, can last till 5 years and 100k at least!

 

now pretty pretty hehehe

 

[andersseanx]

2 hours ago, Theoldjaffa said:

Then I apologise for my sarcasm ☺️
 

ive driven my IS for 3 years and there’s zero problem other than a blown HID bulb and a battery that needed replacement after 2 years. 

Np. Any ux250h peeps here can sic experience of your ride?

 

Sorry for the list qns, hv to make informed choice before i go over not knowing what to ask or observe.

Edited December 11, 2019 by andersseanx

[Toeknee_33]

3 hours ago, andersseanx said:

Np. Any ux250h peeps here can sic experience of your ride?

 

Sorry for the list qns, hv to make informed choice before i go over not knowing what to ask or observe.

It looks good in the right colours, drives well, adequately powerful, smooth and quiet, very economical, enough passenger space for a small family...BUT...its got a tiny boot. So if boot space is important to you, then the UX is no go. 

[andersseanx]

39 minutes ago, Toeknee_33 said:

It looks good in the right colours, drives well, adequately powerful, smooth and quiet, very economical, enough passenger space for a small family...BUT...its got a tiny boot. So if boot space is important to you, then the UX is no go. 

Thanks! 

[andersseanx]

https://auction.lexus.com.sg/

[JX83]

On 12/11/2019 at 5:39 PM, Theoldjaffa said:

Ya. I just changed my brake pads and rotors at 3 years and 64,500km.

actually no need to change but I did it anyway cos I’m hiao. 

looking At the rotor and pad, can last till 5 years and 100k at least!

 

now pretty pretty hehehe

 

Bro not going for 6/4 pots? Think that 1 should be my last mod on list.. I thought of changing slotted disc at 1st too..

[Theoldjaffa]

2 hours ago, JX83 said:

Bro not going for 6/4 pots? Think that 1 should be my last mod on list.. I thought of changing slotted disc at 1st too..

No bro. Our stock 4-pot BBK is very good liao. It’ll be a waste to switch it out imo 😊 

[Toeknee_33]

On 12/11/2019 at 5:39 PM, Theoldjaffa said:

Ya. I just changed my brake pads and rotors at 3 years and 64,500km.

actually no need to change but I did it anyway cos I’m hiao. 

looking At the rotor and pad, can last till 5 years and 100k at least!

 

now pretty pretty hehehe

 

I heard this brake rotor bestest and most powerful. Anyone tried? 🤣

[JX83]

On 12/13/2019 at 9:47 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

No bro. Our stock 4-pot BBK is very good liao. It’ll be a waste to switch it out imo 😊 

Haha ya true would be perfect if the rear came with 2 pots too. Haha I guess changing to 6/4 is just backside itchy.. btw did u upsize the rotor? What is the stock rotor size for front and rear?

Edited December 14, 2019 by JX83

[Theoldjaffa]

58 minutes ago, JX83 said:

Haha ya true would be perfect if the rear came with 2 pots too. Haha I guess changing to 6/4 is just backside itchy.. btw did u upsize the rotor? What is the stock rotor size for front and rear?

No my disc is a stock replacement so it’s the same dimensions. I’m not sure if the stock caliper can pair with an upsized rotor.

our front is 334mm, Rear 310mm

[Theoldjaffa]

1 hour ago, JX83 said:

Haha ya true would be perfect if the rear came with 2 pots too. Haha I guess changing to 6/4 is just backside itchy.. btw did u upsize the rotor? What is the stock rotor size for front and rear?

Hee hee

[Arogab]

On 12/11/2019 at 11:02 AM, andersseanx said:

I like it because it is japan over conti. - also not forgetting it has hybrid model which suits my needs - much quieter drive.

Yeah, I have friends that are driving Hybrids too. They got no issues

[Toeknee_33]

Contrary to news that the 4GS will die without a replacement, there are rumours that the Lexus GS will be reinvented as a swoopy 4-door coupe akin to a MB CLS/Audi A7. That is good news for enthusiasts who still insist on a RWD-platform, and/or find the ES too mundane.

Actually Toyota/Lexus always twinned the GS with the Toyota Crown since Day 1, sharing the drivetrain and many parts. Since the 15G Crown is already available since 2018 running on the TNGA-C RWD platform, it is indeed possible that there could be a 5GS.

Hope to see one.

[Toeknee_33]

On 12/14/2019 at 10:33 PM, Theoldjaffa said:

Hee hee

 

Now, that would be the complete package - Ultimate protection on the road!

Edited December 23, 2019 by Toeknee_33