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Old 02-26-04, 01:00 PM
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Yup mine does the same, but it doesn't bother me at all I figure its normal since it goes away after a bit, in fact I forgot all about it until I read this post.
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Is this notisable in your GS430???

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Old 02-27-04, 06:34 AM
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No not really its real faint, the LS is more noticable and the LX is about the same as the LS. This is funny I've never gave any of this a first or second thought and last night I went in the garage and started each one up. I figure this is normal since all three does it and I stay on top of all my services for each, and only the dealer sees them. Maybe because I drive the LS and the LX the most who nows..The GS is my zippy weekender.
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So is this a problem with the V8 or the software they use on the V8? This is my first V8 lexus. I defintely don't seen any vibrations on the V6 lexus.
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That would make sense to me. I never been in a V6 before so I'd be curious to know if they vibrate as well.
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Another update for those who are interested: I contacted lexus customer service and lexus of watertown asked me to drop off the car again on Tuesday and I just picked it up today. According to them, a tech from regional lexus stopped by and confirmed the issue. They also saw the same issue on 3 other 2004 LS430 they have at lexus of watertown. However they told me this is a characteristic of the engine/car. I responed to them that I am still disappointed to know that this issue is considered a characteristic of the car and that we're talking about top of the line lexus here and not a $2000 dollars car. Hopefully they will have a fix some day. For now I have to live with it.

On a separate note I still love and enjoy the car though...
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Thanks for the update. Although I really am pleased with my LS 430 and the overall quality, the response from Lexus is sad to hear. This attitude is what soured me on American cars. I got tired of hearing "they all do it", it's within specs" and other BS to justify poor quality. Hopefully, Lexus is working on a fix, but it doesn't sound like it.

If anyone has any ideas on how we could present our concerns to Lexus in a unified manner maybe that would help. I also agree that you would not expect a rough idle in a car at this price. They do such a great job with this car that they have set the standard high. To me that's what makes the idle really stand out.
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