270,000 FaultyLexus/Toyota Engines, potential recall (valve spring replacement)
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When I used to go to another dealer, they took out a huge chunk of paint from the hood. Everything was denied, of course....
So consider yourself lucky even though it is a hassle.
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Thanks for your update.
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At the suggestion of a 3rd party Toyota/Lexus specialist service shop, I had the cam TSB replacement work performed by the local dealer back in May. I asked the svc mgr to have the valve springs checked too. The cam job was completed w/change out of timing chain/belt (whichever), but the valve springs were not replaced. The mechanic performing the work, indicated on the work statement that they were fine, but my request to have them checked & replaced if necessary, had been document. This is covered under the 70+K/miles drivetrain warranty. The cam replacement work has resolved the brief knocking noise that occurs from time to time after cold start-ups. Idle seems a little smoother, less vibration while in drive, on brakes at traffic lights.
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What do you think? We won't end up driving more than 10-11k a year, so we should remain within' the mileage limits, and the extra 9 months could prove helpful. Is the lexus extended warranty just as good/same as the cpo warranty?
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So, we've been cleared to pick up the vehicle tomorrow. However, there is a caveat: pick it up tomorrow and they can't offer it as cpo, but they will add the extended lexus 7yr/75k warranty (of which 3.9yrs/40k will be what I'll have remaining). Or, I wait until the end of August/beginning of September to pick it up cpo and stick with a loaner till then.
What do you think? We won't end up driving more than 10-11k a year, so we should remain within' the mileage limits, and the extra 9 months could prove helpful. Is the lexus extended warranty just as good/same as the cpo warranty?
What do you think? We won't end up driving more than 10-11k a year, so we should remain within' the mileage limits, and the extra 9 months could prove helpful. Is the lexus extended warranty just as good/same as the cpo warranty?
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Either way, it's getting close to pick-up time. I spent a couple of hours doing searches on CL, so I do have a decent understanding of the different warranties, but it's always nice to present ones own case and get the experts (you guys/gals) opinion! [Sorry! I don't want to create another warranty thread! lol!]
Thanks again. Today I'm going to be a Lexus owner for the first time
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trying to determine if my car is involved in this recall. I have not received a letter from Lexus. I have a late build 2008 GS350. I've checked "Lexus Owners" website, but that says I'm good..."no outstanding recalls". Has the website just not been updated with affected VINs or am I really free and clear?
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trying to determine if my car is involved in this recall. I have not received a letter from Lexus. I have a late build 2008 GS350. I've checked "Lexus Owners" website, but that says I'm good..."no outstanding recalls". Has the website just not been updated with affected VINs or am I really free and clear?
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yeah, my VIN is included in that release from a previous post. shouldn't that trigger a recall campaign for my vehicle on Lexus.com? also, when I call my dealership, they say that my car is NOT included. I don't know.