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2019 Lexus GS — would a large MSRP cut make you wait before buying?

ColdStartFan202Community StarterJul 28, 20262019 Lexus GS 350Los Angeles
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2019 Lexus GS 350, about 89,500 miles. Price cuts and incentives are good for new buyers but can hit recent owners resale hard. How much do you consider potential manufacturer price moves when buying a newer EV or luxury car?
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RustBeltBuilder621Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 28, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2019 Lexus GS, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. I'd do that before spending real money. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. When does it actually happen? This is the version I'd tell a friend.
WrenchHunter732Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 28, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2019 Lexus GS so service can see what you saw. I'd do that before spending real money. Did the worksheet show tax yet? Heat soak after errands is the other window.
EVDaily29Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 28, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2019 Lexus GS charge sessions. That's where I'd start. Was this after sitting overnight? That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
UsedCarCommuterCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 28, 2026permalink
I'd push back a little: Try a second charger before blaming the 2019 Lexus GS — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. I'd do that before spending real money. That's the whole play. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
BoostDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 28, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2019 Lexus GS so service can see what you saw. That's where I'd start. When does it actually happen? I'll update if anything new shows up.
ManualDetailerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 29, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. On the 2019 Lexus GS, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Was this after sitting overnight? Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
WrenchHunter732Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 29, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Try a second charger before blaming the 2019 Lexus GS — site sharing and pack temp change the curve a lot. That's where I'd start. Any freeze-frame data saved? Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
FlatSixDriver974Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 28, 2026permalink
I'd treat 12V warnings as a no-ignore. On the 2019 Lexus GS, I'd get the 12V/DC-DC side checked even if the traction pack looks fine. That's where I'd start. On “would a large msrp cut make you,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Not gospel, but it saved me a headache. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. Parking it somewhere I can hear it better next time.
OldSchoolGeek895Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 29, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2019 Lexus GS charge sessions. That's where I'd start. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Make the next action something you can finish this week. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
BoostDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 29, 2026permalink
Don't clear the alert just to make the screen pretty. Leave the alerts on the 2019 Lexus GS so service can see what you saw. That's where I'd start. When does it actually happen? I'd rather be boring and correct. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
BoostDadCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJul 29, 2026permalink
Charge curves lie if you don't match starting SOC and temp. Match starting SOC and battery temp if you're comparing 2019 Lexus GS charge sessions. Then you'll know the next fork. This is from a 2019 Lexus GS in Los Angeles with 89,500 miles. Did the worksheet show tax yet? That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I refuse to clear codes until someone else sees them.
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