Anyone else: PPF has a small chip — leave it or replace panel?
Front PPF did its job but now has a small nick that catches the light. Paint underneath appears fine. Is spot repair realistic or do most installers replace th…
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2021 Lexus ES — blower works on some speeds but not others
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be chec…
1998 Lexus LS — driver seat clicks during left-right transitions — trying to narrow this down
1998 Lexus LS 400, about 215,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do…
2022 Lexus GX 460 — need advice: Random misfire code but engine feels fine
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 1,200 miles. Scanner showed a cylinder-specific misfire code after one rough start, but the car feels completely normal now. Plugs are…
Anyone else: Oil level dropping between changes — how much is too much?
I've started checking the dipstick every 500 miles and the level is definitely moving down between oil changes. No obvious puddles and I don't see smoke. At wh…
1998 Lexus LS — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
1998 Lexus LS 400, about 247,500 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed…
Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2021 Lexus ES — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
2021 Lexus ES — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2021 Lexus ES 350, about 60,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with t…
2022 Lexus GX 460 — anyone else: Who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 151,000 miles. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — question: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2022 Lexus GX 460 — anyone else: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tir…
2022 Lexus GX — extended warranty on a used luxury car
I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, deductibles…
Question: Coolant is old by time but low mileage
Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather t…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — anyone else: Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 78,000 miles. Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of…
1998 Lexus LS — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
1998 Lexus LS 400, about 218,000 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent…
2022 Lexus GX — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
2021 Lexus ES — fuel trims are positive at idle and improve with RPM
Long-term fuel trims are much more positive at idle than at 2,500 RPM. No obvious misfire. Does that pattern still make an intake/vacuum leak the first place t…
2022 Lexus GX — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
2024 Lexus RX — first used-oil analysis: what matters?
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 24,000 miles. I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actuall…