My biggest disapointment with with this car so far....
01-06-09, 08:23 AM
#16
Print this out and bring it to your dealer. Demand it be done under warranty: http://www.lambros.net/tsib/2007LS/L-EG014-07.pdf
Maybe it's this: http://www.lambros.net/tsib/2007LS/L-NV005-06.pdf
Have this done too (check your VIN): http://www.lambros.net/tsib/2007LS/L-EG012-07.pdf
Maybe it's this: http://www.lambros.net/tsib/2007LS/L-NV005-06.pdf
Have this done too (check your VIN): http://www.lambros.net/tsib/2007LS/L-EG012-07.pdf
02-28-09, 10:16 PM
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I have my LS460L since Nov 2006. I am very disappointment on this car, because it has so many abnormal noises, knocking noise from the brake, wind noise, and noise from behind the central console when engine is idling. But my biggest disappointment over all is Lexus can not fix them all. Althought this model is in the market for over 2 years, but Lexus still can not find a way to fix them. 
This is my first Lexus and also will be my last one. Its a pity, because I am Toyota loyalist since I had my first car in 1981.
This is my first Lexus and also will be my last one. Its a pity, because I am Toyota loyalist since I had my first car in 1981.
03-01-09, 08:09 AM
#23
To follow up:
1. On the mild "Deisel like" sound at idle, I was told that this is normal and nothing to be concerned about. I was told that it has to do with the amount of oil being circulated.
2. On the wind noise, I got the fix (see my post under the Wind Noise thread). It reduced the amount of wind noise to what I would have expected from this car.
1. On the mild "Deisel like" sound at idle, I was told that this is normal and nothing to be concerned about. I was told that it has to do with the amount of oil being circulated.
2. On the wind noise, I got the fix (see my post under the Wind Noise thread). It reduced the amount of wind noise to what I would have expected from this car.
03-01-09, 06:11 PM
#24
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Maybe i'm too picky but i'd expect some close to a complete silence in the cabin of a car like that. I just got from the airport in a limo (aka Towncar) and i heard zero engine noise at idle or in motion for what it's worth.
Don't get me wrong, the LS is a remarkable car but these kind of annoyances/noises really take a toll on it's overall appeal in my book.
Don't get me wrong, the LS is a remarkable car but these kind of annoyances/noises really take a toll on it's overall appeal in my book.
03-06-09, 04:52 PM
#26
Remember that ticking noise from the injectors? I just had that fuel rail recall done and the noise is gone. Now I have a car without any wind or injector noise at all. Super quiet. If I would be picky and complain about anything it would be the gear box software that keeps up shifting when common sense would tell you to not up shift - for example going up hill in 4th gear at 2,000rpm and it shifts to 5th way before the sweet spot and the car just bogs down while still going uphill at 1,500rpm - I usually change to manual mode to keep it in 4th and enjoy all that torque....
03-08-09, 07:37 AM
#27
Remember that ticking noise from the injectors? I just had that fuel rail recall done and the noise is gone. Now I have a car without any wind or injector noise at all. Super quiet. If I would be picky and complain about anything it would be the gear box software that keeps up shifting when common sense would tell you to not up shift - for example going up hill in 4th gear at 2,000rpm and it shifts to 5th way before the sweet spot and the car just bogs down while still going uphill at 1,500rpm - I usually change to manual mode to keep it in 4th and enjoy all that torque....
Did you have the windows replaced ?
03-08-09, 07:55 AM
#28
Remember that ticking noise from the injectors? I just had that fuel rail recall done and the noise is gone. Now I have a car without any wind or injector noise at all. Super quiet. If I would be picky and complain about anything it would be the gear box software that keeps up shifting when common sense would tell you to not up shift - for example going up hill in 4th gear at 2,000rpm and it shifts to 5th way before the sweet spot and the car just bogs down while still going uphill at 1,500rpm - I usually change to manual mode to keep it in 4th and enjoy all that torque....
03-08-09, 08:52 AM
#29
Remember that ticking noise from the injectors? I just had that fuel rail recall done and the noise is gone. Now I have a car without any wind or injector noise at all. Super quiet. If I would be picky and complain about anything it would be the gear box software that keeps up shifting when common sense would tell you to not up shift - for example going up hill in 4th gear at 2,000rpm and it shifts to 5th way before the sweet spot and the car just bogs down while still going uphill at 1,500rpm - I usually change to manual mode to keep it in 4th and enjoy all that torque....
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03-09-09, 07:21 PM
#30
Is it possible that they did some sort of sneaky wind noise repair?
The fuel rail recall was also done and the ticking noise is gone, that's what I meant - added quietness to the already wind noise free car.
As for the shifting, it up shifts going up hill and that's annoying. It happens when there are cars in front of me and I can't go any faster to keep the car in 4th. I slightly depress the gas pedal to avoid touching the car in front of me in an uphill situation and it shifts to 5th gear, while the CORRECT thing to do would be to stay in 4th where the sweet spot for torque is attained, around 2,300 to 2,500 rpm on city driving.