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Old 02-22-21, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
Those tires look newer than I would expect on 31k miles. Did the dealership just put those on, or previous owner? They look good, you shouldn't have any snow issues.

Nice car! Congrats.
Thank you!!

They didn't say if they put them on. They don't have too much thread left. I'll definitely get through summer. But, quite honestly, I didn't like those tires when they were on my '14. I wanted to put the Continental DWS, but couldn't find the right size. So, I went with the Goodyear Assurance. Today, I felt a little slippage starting from a dead stop a few times. About 2" of slushy snow at the time.
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How did you find out the rear differential was leaking? Did you have any symptoms?

Nothing that I noticed. When I took my car to Lexus for a tire rotation, they noticed it. They took a picture and attached it to the invoice. The service advisor said they weren't too concerned about it now. And, would check it again when I showed up for the oil change. Then make a determination.
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
Yeah the dealer can make the change for your mirrors to fold on stop/start of the ignition (i believe you can do it with the carista app as well).
You are correct. You can do it with Carista as well.

I always set my mirrors to fold with the ignition and not the door locks.
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Wow... first refresh I've seen in red... with those trip-LEDs... a true unicorn for sure! Congrats!
I think the most useful change on the refreshed models are these buttons:


I prefer the F Sport gauge cluster too.
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Congrats on the upgrade. Beautiful color.
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Old 02-22-21, 07:30 PM
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Yes very nice Upgrade. About $3k for the Triple Led Headlights on the used market alone. So much Value in a pre Owned refresh moving up!

One thing to find positive good in right now with the GS ending, is its a lasting style and you wont be looking at a changed body style thinking you have the old GS model. lol!

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Congratulations Cobra 611. The car looks really sharp in the Matador Red. All the best with it.
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Old 02-23-21, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by AJLex19
Yeah the dealer can make the change for your mirrors to fold on stop/start of the ignition (i believe you can do it with the carista app as well).
I have Carista...and paid for the 12 month subscription;-( There was only 1 choice for the mirrors. I don't remember what it was (will look again tonight) but that selection was not one of them. I think that's how I did it on my '14.

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This is the only option that comes up...had to look on their website.


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Originally Posted by AJLex19
Beautiful ride! Congrats on the upgrade, now you just need to update your signature

Any immediate first impressions compared to your '14 F-Sport?

One thing I have noticed, is that when I downshift (Sport + mode) and open it up, the car seems quieter than my '14. That was something I really liked (even though it was artificial noise pumped into the cabin). Not sure I like this...need to hear that exhaust note!!!
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Takeda makes a nice CAI that will give you the noise you want.
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Originally Posted by Cobra611
This is the only option that comes up...had to look on their website.
Not everything is listed on their web site. It is in there, as I made this change on my 15, 19, and 20 GS350, all using Carista. I changed them to have my mirrors auto-fold when I turn off the ignition so they are folded and out of the way in my garage, but without having to lock the car.
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Originally Posted by Cobra611
One thing I have noticed, is that when I downshift (Sport + mode) and open it up, the car seems quieter than my '14. That was something I really liked (even though it was artificial noise pumped into the cabin). Not sure I like this...need to hear that exhaust note!!!
Lots of threads comparing the pre-refresh to the newer refreshed models saying the engine is a little more refined and quieter - and the overall ride is not as stiff/sporty as the pre-refresh '13-'15 models. I'd take a quieter ride and triple beams any day though!
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nice ride!! welcome to the red siiiiide!
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Congratulations. Looking good.
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