socal3gs

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this thread is so random....

Fujifuzz

Close... I own a dispensary & made my fortunes from it, not like bozos like you going to college and not even applying your degree to your actual occupation.

Your probably living with your parents at age 35 and driving around a GS350...hmmm???

Paid cash for my car, you making payments to yours??? Do the math, $45,000 + interest = ??? Your the college educated one here, not me.

IXI187IXI

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helpmeout1

Has anyone checked the value of their car lately? Seems like lately mine drops about $500-$1k a month. The recalls are killing the value.

I have problems they cant' fix....including the brakes, which are a bit of a safety concern....the rattles are just *****ing annoying.

arnieosp

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Somehow I just knew it, dude!

jre002

You "made fortunes" and are driving an 07 GS 350 that you don't even like? Why not just give it away to charity and spend a tiny portion of that "fortune" on what you like?

I don't think the GS 350 is bad at all. There have been some preventative recalls, but there aren't a whole lot of people with GS 350s breaking down on the road. What specific problems are you having?

Fujifuzz

I would put any Toyota up against any car out there in the market. Now would i put Lexus up against any car??? NOPE!

Have you seen the list of recalls? Isn't it a little excessive to have all these recalls on this car? They've looked at my car 4 times for the dash repair, do you think the ripped a part my dash one time... I will put money on it that they never did. Any takers on this bet?

As for "fortunes", I'm being realistic here by still driving a car within the means of what I make. I'm no millionaire, but I'm not in debt for the rest of my life just like some college grad.

Fujifuzz

Is this not excessive???

TSB Number & Issue Date - TSB Title
SSC9LA JAN 09 Recall - Fuel Rail Replacement
SSC7LC NOV 07 Recall - Fuel Pipe Replacement
SSC6LC APR 06 Recall - Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement
SSC6LB APR 06 Recall - Side/Knee Air Bag Replacement

TSB Number & Issue Date - TSB Title
SSC9LC JAN 09 Campaign - EPS Steering Gear Replacement
SSC9LB JAN 09 Campaign - Rear Brake Caliper Inspection
SSC6LE JUL 06 Campaign - Electric Power Steering (EPS) Replacement

TSB Number & Issue Date - TSB Title
SB0188-09 DEC 09 Engine Controls - A/F And O2 Sensor Identification
SB0168-09 NOV 09 Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's P0441/P0455/P0456
SB0085-08R1 OCT 09 Engine - Serial Number Locations/Identification
SB0084-08R1 OCT 09 A/T Serial Number Identification/Locations
SB0153-08R1 OCT 09 A/T - Reman A/T Serial Number Location/Identification
SB0092-09 AUG 09 Engine Controls - MIL ON/Multiple DTCs Set
SB0090-09 AUG 09 Audio System - Satellite Radio Inop Until Ign. Is Cycled
SB0076-09 JUL 09 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0751/P 2714/P0894
SB0154-08R1 MAY 09 Tires - Pressure Compensation/Adjustment
CRIB173 APR 09 Paint - Refinishing Information
SB0025-09 MAR 09 Tire Monitor System - 'Lost Communication With ECU'
SB0023-09 MAR 09 A/T - Fluid Level Inspection/Temperature Ranges
CRIB172 MAR 09 Body - Bumper Component Repair
SB0011-09 FEB 09 A/C - Intermittent Unpleasant Odors
SB0001-09 JAN 09 Body - Moonroof Auto-Close Function Inoperative
SB0174-08 DEC 08 Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Pull Repair Supplement
SB0152-08 OCT 08 Engine - Brief Knock/Rattle On Cold Start Up
SB0125-08 OCT 08 Cruise Control - Check PCS Message/DTC B2056/P1572
CRIB170 OCT 08 Body - Plastic Bumper Refinishing
SB0123-08 OCT 08 Body - Trunk Won't Open Electrically/DTC B2216 Set
SB0120-08 SEP 08 Body - Fuel Door Loose/Difficult To Close
SB0091-08R SEP 08 Engine - Valve Timing Procedure
SB0090-08 SEP 08 Body - Upper/Lower Windshield Tick Noise
SB0087-08 SEP 08 Engine - MIL ON/DTC's P0300 - P0306 Set
CRIB164 SEP 08 Vehicle - Replacement VIN Plates/Certification Labels
SB0083-08 AUG 08 Body/Frame - Protective Wax Coating Information
SB0047-08 JUL 08 Lighting - HID Headlamp Diagnostic Tips
SB0040-08 JUL 08 Interior - Instrument Panel Rattle
SB0038-08 JUL 08 Interior - B-Pillar Lower Moulding Scratched/Gouged
CRIB167 JUL 08 Body/Interior - Trim Removal & Installation
SB0036-08 JUN 08 Keyless Entry - Smart Key Battery Diagnostics
SB0031-08 JUN 08 A/C - Interior (Cabin) Filter Replacement
SB0026-08 MAY 08 A/T, M/T - Alignment Pin Service Precaution
SB0024-08 APR 08 Brakes - Rattle From Vehicle Rear on Bumps
SB0021-08 APR 08 Engine - Cylinder Head Cover Baffle Precautions
SB0015-08 MAR 08 ABS/TCS - Zero Point Calibration Information
CRIB165 MAR 08 Body - Acid Rain Paint Damage Prevention/Repair
AC003R-07 FEB 08 A/C - Driver/Passenger Front/Rear Carpets Wet
CRIB162 FEB 08 Body - Quarter Panel Service Part Modification
CRIB163 FEB 08 Body/Frame - Sealing Hem-Flanges & Body Seams
CRIB161 JAN 08 Body/Frame - Collision Damage Repair Precautions
CRIB160 DEC 07 Restraints - SRS Service Precations
PG007-07 NOV 07 Vehicle - Replacement VIN Plate Information
CRIB158 OCT 07 Body/Frame - Panel Adhesive Information
SS006-07 AUG 07 Electrical - Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM Battery Info
SS005-07 AUG 07 Restraints - SRS Component Disposal
CRIB155 AUG 07 Body/Frame - Sectioning Guidelines
CRIB156 AUG 07 Electrical - SRS and HV Wiring Repairs
TC008-07 JUN 07 A/T - 'World Standard' Fluid Information
EG015-07 JUN 07 Engine Controls - Bank 1/Bank 2 O2 Sensor Identification
NV007-07 JUN 07 Interior - Inside Mirror Vibrates
BO006R-06 MAY 07 Body - Rear Power Sunshade Won't Open Fully
PG001-07 MAR 07 Tire Monitor System - Diagnostic Tips
EG003-07 MAR 07 Cooling System - Leaks From Water Outlet Assembly
EL001R-06 MAR 07 Smart Key(R) - Repair Manual Supplement
TC002-07 MAR 07 Drivetrain - Driveshaft Replacement Precautions
EG001-07 FEB 07 Engine - Timing Cover/Camshaft Housing OIl Leaks
EL002-07 FEB 07 Air Bag System - Repair Manual Supplement
EL016-06 DEC 06 Starting System - Vehicle Start After Battery Depletion
EL015-06 DEC 06 'Smart Key' (R) - Specifications
PG001R-06 NOV 06 Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles
SU001-06 OCT 06 Suspension - Shock Absorber Replacement Criteria
EG014-06 JUN 06 Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's P043E/P043F/P2401/P2402/
AU001R-05 JUN 06 Audio System - Dash Speaker Connector Rattles
NV001-06 MAY 06 Interior - Front Seat Squeaking Noise
EG011-06 MAY 06 Exhaust System - Excessive Sulfur Odors
AX001-06 MAY 06 Audio System - SIRIUS(R) Radio Antenna Separation
AU001-06 APR 06 Audio System - Quick Reference Troubleshooting Guide
EG006-06 MAR 06 Engine Lubrication - ILSAC GF-4 Oil Recommendation
BO002R-06 MAR 06 Body/Lighting - Headlamp Support Bracket Installation
PD023-06 MAR 06 Parking Assist System - Initialization Procedure
EG001R-06 JAN 06 Engine - ILSAC GF-4 Engine Oil Standard
BO001-06 JAN 06 Body - Trunk Will Not Close
SS003-05 NOV 05 Audio System - CD Player Skip Verification
EG020-05 NOV 05 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC's P0171/P0174/P02195/
BO012-05 NOV 05 Interior/SRS - Seat Cover Replacement
BO010-05 OCT 05 Restraints - Seat Belt Extenders Available
CRIB150 OCT 05 Paint - Paint Codes
BO008-05 SEP 05 Body - Left Rear Door Lock Difficult to Operate
NV002-05 SEP 05 Body - Creaking Noise from Back Glass Area
SS005R-01 AUG 05 Antitheft - Diagnostic Tester Immobilizer Function
BO007-05 AUG 05 Interior - Glove Box Doesn't Open
BO006-05 AUG 05 Interior/Lighting - Dome Lamp Comes Loose
TC003-05 AUG 05 A/T - A760H Solenoid Identification
PG007-05 AUG 05 Tire Pressure Monitor - Sensor Registration/Initializing
PG005-05 JUL 05 Tire Monitor System - Tire Dismounting Procedures
BO004-05 JUL 05 Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Cleaning/Maintenance
EG012R-04 JUN 05 Engine Controls - Entering VIN After PCM Replacement
SU001-05 JUN 05 Suspension - Creaking Noise From Front Suspension
EL006-05 MAY 05 Electrical - Vehicle Start After Battery Depletion
BO003-05 APR 05 Restraints - Seat Belt Extender Availability
PD008-05 FEB 05 Tire Pressure Monitor - Sensor Activation
PD007-05 JAN 05 Body - Power Window Initialization Procedure
PD003-05 JAN 05 Body - Sliding Roof Initialization Procedure
PD004-05 JAN 05 Interior - Driver's Head Restraint Initialization
PD001-05 JAN 05 Instruments - Compass Calibration Procedure

LIMS407

still not getting ur point,,Lexus doing these recalls on their expenses,,also after valve spring recall they will send 500 gift card if letter was sent out,,trust me, benz and bmw have way more issues they dont take care of,,people are making big deal out of these bc Toyota fiasco recently,,

jre002

Has your car actually broken down? I understand not wanting recalls, but these cars are fairly reliable.

By the way, there's no need to bash college grads. There is a lot of hard work and discipline involved in earning that little piece of paper. Let's talk about cars.

dsnowgs4

/\ wow is that list for real?

Glad I decided to go another route...

I think the GS350 is a nice car, but it has a few too many things to over look. I just did not think it was that many...

I would not say the car is going to break down and all cars have some level of recalls, but it beggs the question why did they not build it correctly the first time.

Like they did with many of the 98-2005 variants of the Lexus Brand.

BinaryJay

Not really. Most of those are just informational topics, diagnostics and misc. procedures and not even problems. Every car in the world has a long list of service bulletins like this. No car has ever come off the design board perfect and never will unless perhaps money and the need to innovate become things of the past.

So really, are you going to hold it against Lexus for posting a bulletin about how to clean wiper blades?

lkapimp216

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that is a list of tsb's not all of those are recalls, that is a list of documented issues and the methods used to correct them. Not every GS made has all of those problems or even experience problems with the parts that are on recall. My car doesn t even have the valve spring recall on it. I had the fuel rails replaced, rack and pinion, and brake caliper pin replacement and never had an issue with any of it. I did have the sunroof rattle however, oh well Lexus replaces it I get to go to the dealer and eat complimentary sandwiches, have drinks and flirt with the hot chicks that work at the desk! Its not that bad!!!

cpcalkins

The black soot you see in the tail pipe is not oil. These cars from the factory are tuned so rich that you get all of that black soot all over your exhaust. If someone found a way to hook up and tune an Apexi AFC to these cars, I bet you could get at least 25 more hp just with tuning. Back in the day, I had an 01 Honda Prelude that I purchased new and it ran horribly rich. I purchased a VAFC and with 2 hours of tuning I was able to get about 40 hp just with tuning. Please keep in mind that the Prelude was rated @ 200 hp and the initial dyno tune with AEM CAI and Greddy Evo was only 129 hp at the wheels.

GS350Lexus

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No one car's what u make and how u make it, you came on here asking a question, REPHRASE you're question in a matter where people would understand and help a nut like you. If you don't like something, call 1800 lexus help or try to get one of those "that was easy" buttons from staples.