Things you wish you knew before you bought?!
#16
Here is the list of part numbers, as given by rustytank in post # 12 of that thread:
ES 350
FRONT STRUTS
4851080582 - ABSORBER ASSY, SHOCK, FRONT (RIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33680
4852080302 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
4851080606 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48510-33690
4852080320 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, FRONT (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48520-33690
REAR STRUTS
4853080641 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33500
4854080017 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33500
4853080706 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33490
4853080655 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE) MARK 48530-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
4854080020 - ABSORBER 6 ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33490
4854080019 - ABSORBER ASSEMBLY, SHOCK, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE) MARK 48540-33510,B PACKAGE &SPORT PACK&TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM
FRONT COILS
4813133C10 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4813233060 - SPRING, FRONT COIL, (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
REAR COILS
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133640 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (RH, PASSENGER SIDE)
4823133630 - SPRING, COIL, REAR (LH, DRIVER SIDE)
I checked those part numbers at at Sewell Lexus ( http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2013.html ). Sewell definitely lists two different springs and two different struts. The option part is described as for "B PACKAGE & SPORT PACK & TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM".
At least, the parts department believes there is a "sport pack". They sell parts for it that are different from the regular car.
#17
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I checked those part numbers at at Sewell Lexus ( http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S350-2013.html ). Sewell definitely lists two different springs and two different struts. The option part is described as for "B PACKAGE & SPORT PACK & TIRE & DISCWHEEL-225/45R18 ALL SEASON TIRE ALUMINUM".
At least, the parts department believes there is a "sport pack". They sell parts for it that are different from the regular car.
Also, regardless of whether someone in Sewell parts has chosen to use the term "sport pack", nowhere does Lexus' marketing choose to use that term or to offer anything called a "sport pack". What they do offer is an 18" wheel option. After having driven multiple ES vehicles with both the 17 inch wheels and with the 18 inch wheels, I would have no trouble describing the ride quality of the ES with 18 inch wheels as being firmer or harsher than that of the ES with 17 inch wheels, but I would be hard pressed to describe either the ride quality or the handling of the ES with 18 inch wheels as being "sportier" than the ride quality or handling of the ES with 17 inch wheels, and I would be hard pressed to think that a firmer ride translates necessarily into a "sportier ride" and better handling. A John Deere garden tractor has a very firm ride, but I can't imagine anyone considering that ride to be sporty.
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I wish I had known that the back up camera didn't have dynamic grid lines. I would have still chosen this car but I was bummed that it didn't when so many competitors do.
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I've just put on my asbestos underwear in preparation for the flames, but I am always amazed (at this thread and others like it) where people are surprised, upset, bummed, and other adjectives/adverbs over finding out after buying a car that the car doesn't have one feature or another that they thought it out to have or assumed it had or that it doesn't work they way they think it should or assumed it would.
Does no one actually research or test drive a car or its features before buying anymore?
Does no one actually research or test drive a car or its features before buying anymore?
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I've just put on my asbestos underwear in preparation for the flames, but I am always amazed (at this thread and others like it) where people are surprised, upset, bummed, and other adjectives/adverbs over finding out after buying a car that the car doesn't have one feature or another that they thought it out to have or assumed it had or that it doesn't work they way they think it should or assumed it would.
Does no one actually research or test drive a car or its features before buying anymore?
Does no one actually research or test drive a car or its features before buying anymore?
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Confirming that the Drive Mode Selector does not change any suspension setting in the ES300h or 350.
The F-sport and Luxury additional cost models of the 2013/14 GS350 have both Sport (shift point and steering
effort changes) and also Sport Plus which includes shock absorber changes.
The F-sport and Luxury additional cost models of the 2013/14 GS350 have both Sport (shift point and steering
effort changes) and also Sport Plus which includes shock absorber changes.
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There is one thing that I was sure the ES350 had, and ended up not having after purchasing the vehicle, that I REALLY wish was an option.
If you have multiple key FOB's, the car will identify them individually and adjust all the settings in the car based on the owner of the individual FOB.
I had been debating for so long between the GS and ES, I think I got this option mixed up in the process, after buying the car I found out that it was not on the ES.
Also the 16 way seats on the GS was another option I wish came on the ES.
If you have multiple key FOB's, the car will identify them individually and adjust all the settings in the car based on the owner of the individual FOB.
I had been debating for so long between the GS and ES, I think I got this option mixed up in the process, after buying the car I found out that it was not on the ES.
Also the 16 way seats on the GS was another option I wish came on the ES.
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There is one thing that I was sure the ES350 had, and ended up not having after purchasing that I REALLY wish an option.
If you have multiple key FOB's, the car will identify them and adjust all the settings in the car based on the owner of the FOB.
I had been debating for so long between the GS and ES, I think I got this option mixed up in the process, after buying the car I found out that it was not on the ES.
Also the 16 way seats on the GS was another option I wish came on the ES.
If you have multiple key FOB's, the car will identify them and adjust all the settings in the car based on the owner of the FOB.
I had been debating for so long between the GS and ES, I think I got this option mixed up in the process, after buying the car I found out that it was not on the ES.
Also the 16 way seats on the GS was another option I wish came on the ES.
#28
There is one thing that I was sure the ES350 had, and ended up not having after purchasing that I REALLY wish an option.
If you have multiple key FOB's, the car will identify them and adjust all the settings in the car based on the owner of the FOB.
I had been debating for so long between the GS and ES, I think I got this option mixed up in the process, after buying the car I found out that it was not on the ES.
Also the 16 way seats on the GS was another option I wish came on the ES.
If you have multiple key FOB's, the car will identify them and adjust all the settings in the car based on the owner of the FOB.
I had been debating for so long between the GS and ES, I think I got this option mixed up in the process, after buying the car I found out that it was not on the ES.
Also the 16 way seats on the GS was another option I wish came on the ES.
#29
The key-linked memory also remembers, besides driver seat and mirror positions, climate control temperature settings and which bluetooth phone/player is used to connect to the car.
#30
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I was aware of the steering, seat, and mirrors, but didn't know about the phone and climate control. Thanks for the info!