leisinjp

I have a buddy at a Lexus dealership who can get me good deals on oem parts and pretty much free labor. What all should I have them replace to make my 07 GS 350 AWD feel tight and smooth again?

sam12345

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Whatever is worn out.

leisinjp

I have to give him a specific list of parts that I want. I don't know what is worn out, I just bought the car and want to make it ride better.

TRD_Power

You'd be amazed at what a new set of non-runflats and a proper alignment can do to the ride of your car. Not sure of what else to tell you at this point. How's it driving exactly?

sam12345

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Take it to the mechanic and tell him to do a full inspection then fix what needs fixing. I would change all fluids unless you are certain previous owner maintained it well.

warandcar

how many miles are on it? should always drive like its all new except for some rattles if you have any...

gr8fulRed

I agree with Sam. Definitely be proactive with your fluids by just replacing all of them, of course, unless you have records showing it was already done. Cheap insurance against a possibly much more expensive repair.

I'm not due for a coolant flush yet....but am seriously thinking of doing one anyway because it's inexpensive and i don't like to "push it" with fluids/oils that are so critical in protecting the expensive parts. I would love for a DIY for this procedure for the GS 350......anyone??? Watched one on an 2010 ES350 and it looks pretty simple.

leisinjp

Doesnt have the run flats, and I'm going to get an alignemnt done. Basically the steering wheel just isn't completely solid when I'm driving. It has a bit of a vibration to it.

leisinjp

I'm not much of a mechanic. When you say all fluids, you mean everything from windsheild wiper fluid to tranny fluid and differentials?

leisinjp

137,000 miles.

leisinjp

The only reason I don't do the services my self is because I'm always worried that I will mess it up and then be forced to take it to a dealership where they will charge me even more just to fix what I messed up haha.

jdmek998

If its vibrating a little bit, I would ask them to do: Balance and rotate all the tires, Do an alignment and go from there. Obviously get a full inspection just so you have peace of mind, and change what needs to be changed.

LexusLive

Replace it with a 2016 Audi RS7.

Gotcha350

That would be a nice start!!!

But other than that...struts, bushings, engine mounts, etc...

There is always something you can replace to make it better....all rubber based components degrade over time...

Good luck with that....for what it will cost you could have gotten a newer model with a lot lower miles...

leisinjp

That's what I'm going to start with and then go from there.