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Old 10-12-12, 07:35 AM
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Default emergency trunk release safety problem
wow i didnt know that the ES and GS has this kind of bad design. i mean comon why would they have this kind of pull design. Its obvious its going to break if one pulls down.
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Old 10-12-12, 09:24 AM
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If I'm kidnapped in my own car, I'll be sure to pull the handle the right way
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ooooooo scary. and WHAT A PROBLEM!!!

OH MY GOD this makes me re-think my purchase of the ES!! Oh the humanity!

(Surely this is a joke.)
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Old 10-12-12, 10:21 AM
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no need to post in two threads

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...y-problem.html
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Old 10-16-12, 07:35 PM
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omg, I'm returning the car in the morning!
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Old 12-13-12, 04:26 PM
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well it looks like LExus is going to fix this issue with plastic release with a stronger polypropylene latch. good eye consumers reports.
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I wonder how many parents with kids will not have this fix done Just sayin'
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Kudos to the **** retentives at Consumer Reports
Seriously though, makes me trust their opinion on the big things when they take the time to test the entire car to find items like this.
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Originally Posted by Slackbus
Kudos to the **** retentives at Consumer Reports
Seriously though, makes me trust their opinion on the big things when they take the time to test the entire car to find items like this.
Consumer Reports sometimes makes dumb comments and stupid recommendations, like rating the Chrysler 300 over the ES350/300h. I wouldn't always trust their judgement.
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Originally Posted by MikeP
Consumer Reports sometimes makes dumb comments and stupid recommendations, like rating the Chrysler 300 over the ES350/300h. I wouldn't always trust their judgement.
I agree but I do trust their safety recommendations and the annual buyers guide for vehicle reliability which is based on actual members reports of issues on the annual questionnaire.
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