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#3076
Lexus Champion
So I've been driving my father-in-law's 2013 X5 for a while. The passenger side wiper chatters really loudly on the way up. I tried cleaning it and don't think it's really old. Anyone have an idea what else can be done? I saw a youtube video where the guy bent the arm a bit to make them sit squarely on the windshield since his was tilted against the direction on the way up.
I would choose LC over new SL.
#3077
Lexus Fanatic
We talk about paint jobs
here is the LC500 I saw today.
saw an old LS400.
look how perfect the tail pipes are. Nicely concealed and angled down
Over at Mercedes. They charge for a full tank of gas
stunning
here is the LC500 I saw today.
saw an old LS400.
look how perfect the tail pipes are. Nicely concealed and angled down
Over at Mercedes. They charge for a full tank of gas
stunning
Last edited by Toys4RJill; 03-11-23 at 02:43 PM.
#3078
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
That LC has beautiful paint. You will always have some orange peel, especially on bumpers and things of that nature.
The pricing on that S580 makes sense actually, I forget how different CAD is from USD. Adjusted thats $144,000 USD, which is about what a highly optioned S580 like that costs.
The pricing on that S580 makes sense actually, I forget how different CAD is from USD. Adjusted thats $144,000 USD, which is about what a highly optioned S580 like that costs.
#3081
drives cars
Now you see why I went with that color?
It is a nice-quality paint job, too. I've seen a lot worse orange peel on other vehicles.
I think our BMW's paint is slightly better in terms of orange peel, but only slightly. It's definitely not as rich of a color as Infrared is.
It is a nice-quality paint job, too. I've seen a lot worse orange peel on other vehicles.
I think our BMW's paint is slightly better in terms of orange peel, but only slightly. It's definitely not as rich of a color as Infrared is.
#3084
Lexus Fanatic
Thanks. I wasn't aware the paint was the same. They did have a IS500 in the red in the showroom today. The raised hood is a nice touch from the inside view of the drivers seat. Interior quality is superb in contrast to the RX next to it.
#3085
drives cars
Anyways, yeah I do think the LC still wears that color the best of all the models it's offered on, but the LC could make tan look good.
#3086
Lexus Champion
Today marks my first time 1) driving on the left side of the road and 2) driving a manual with my left hand. Oy.
#3089
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
however, the new sl is an AWESOME car. for 30-60% more money. obviously faster too, but my lc500 is fast enough for me.
i also didn't want a convertible, so there's that.
but that blue sl you've ordered looks awesome. when you say you flipped your prior order do you mean you actually made money on it?
I find it amusing you think it looks too short given it's longer than the previous gen. I personally found the R231 to be gross and only marginally helped by the facelift. Ugly overhangs and an interior that became dated very quickly. Great drive though.
#3090
Lexus Champion
what do you mean by breadth? i sat in an sl55 and an sl63 recently. loads of eye candy inside and out but to me, the interior was just 'too much'. i prefer the simplicity of my lc500.
however, the new sl is an AWESOME car. for 30-60% more money. obviously faster too, but my lc500 is fast enough for me.
i also didn't want a convertible, so there's that.
but that blue sl you've ordered looks awesome. when you say you flipped your prior order do you mean you actually made money on it?
i agree 100%. that prior gen sl was just an awkward design. kind of a tweener on old design to new. the new sl is a bit 'plain' egg looking from the outside, but definitely a cohesive design, imo. i do prefer the lc exterior though.
ha. looks like you're in the uk. i rented the very same vehicle last time. really great vehicle for a rental.
however, the new sl is an AWESOME car. for 30-60% more money. obviously faster too, but my lc500 is fast enough for me.
i also didn't want a convertible, so there's that.
but that blue sl you've ordered looks awesome. when you say you flipped your prior order do you mean you actually made money on it?
i agree 100%. that prior gen sl was just an awkward design. kind of a tweener on old design to new. the new sl is a bit 'plain' egg looking from the outside, but definitely a cohesive design, imo. i do prefer the lc exterior though.
ha. looks like you're in the uk. i rented the very same vehicle last time. really great vehicle for a rental.