1998 Lexus LS — new tires are much louder than the old set
Same size and pressure, but the new tires create noticeably more highway hum. Is this usually tread pattern/compound, or should I verify balance and alignment…
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2022 Lexus GX — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 70,500 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing mattered more than the MPG difference I obsessed…
2019 Lexus GS — car died once at a light and restarted immediately
2019 Lexus GS 350, about 76,000 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or…
Question: Should I service 'lifetime' transmission fluid?
Manual says the transmission fluid is lifetime under normal use, but the car is approaching 80k miles and I plan to keep it a long time. Curious what owners ar…
2021 Lexus ES — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear. What extra inspection points matter beca…
2024 Lexus RX 350h — cPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…
2024 Lexus RX — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 42,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
2021 Lexus ES — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 36,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoy…
2022 Lexus GX 460 — need advice: Will this modification complicate a warranty claim?
I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decid…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing rea…
Water spots came back after paint correction
Paint looked perfect after correction, but after a few outdoor washes I can see water spotting again under certain light. I'm trying to improve the process rat…
2019 Lexus GS — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2019 Lexus GS 350, about 34,500 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quan…
2021 Lexus ES — is this actually a good used-car deal? — second opinion before I spend money
The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history, c…
2019 Lexus GS — what changed after 100k miles?
2019 Lexus GS 350, about 104,500 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roa…
2019 Lexus GS — first used-oil analysis: what matters?
I am thinking about sending an oil sample to establish a baseline. For a normal street engine, which trends are actually useful over time and which one-off num…
Need advice: Fluid-film style rustproofing on a daily winter car
Car sees salted roads all winter. I'm considering an annual oil/wax style treatment rather than a hard undercoat. Any areas people commonly miss or places you…
2022 Lexus GX — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history
2022 Lexus GX 460, about 72,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If b…
2021 Lexus ES 350 — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
On cold mornings, shifting from Park to Drive takes a second or two before the car actually engages. Once warm it's instant and shifts fine. Fluid level/condit…
2024 Lexus RX — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2024 Lexus RX 350h, about 8,000 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best wa…
2024 Lexus RX — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mounts, d…