Dissapointed in build quality.
05-03-13, 11:19 AM
#31
I have noticed when my wife pulls out of our driveway and onto the road both axles make an audible and concerning clunk as they cross the curb. Our driveway has a noticeable grade sloping to the road. Additionally, the 2GR-FSE does have a noise that is not unlike a sewing machine (valve chatter?) something the trusty 2GR-FE does not have. No matter, I do not hear these noises in the cabin.
So the interior noise level is very low and there are no rattles that I can detect. The exterior noise levels seem to be higher than I had expected and at times raises some concern
So the interior noise level is very low and there are no rattles that I can detect. The exterior noise levels seem to be higher than I had expected and at times raises some concern
05-03-13, 11:21 AM
#32
I have noticed when my wife pulls out of our driveway and onto the road both axles make an audible and concerning clunk as they cross the curb. Our driveway has a noticeable grade sloping to the road. Additionally, the 2GR-FSE does have a noise that is not unlike a sewing machine (valve chatter?) something the trusty 2GR-FE does not have. No matter, I do not hear these noises in the cabin.
So the interior noise level is very low and there are no rattles that I can detect. The exterior noise levels seem to be higher than I had expected and at times raises some concern
So the interior noise level is very low and there are no rattles that I can detect. The exterior noise levels seem to be higher than I had expected and at times raises some concern
05-03-13, 11:32 AM
#33
A little more than 8K here... I did experience loud wind noise through driver's side once a few months back but it was only one time. I wasn't sure why but I did roll down and up which did not seem to fix on that day. After that I have not heard same noise again. The other problem is the brake squeak. They told me it is due to the high performance brake system
It still comes and goes but I just accept it as is. It seems to die away after driving a little bit (or maybe the music masks it
). I hope they can confirm the rattles and fix for you. These things are real annoying. (and do hope mine will stay this way).
It still comes and goes but I just accept it as is. It seems to die away after driving a little bit (or maybe the music masks it). I hope they can confirm the rattles and fix for you. These things are real annoying. (and do hope mine will stay this way).
05-03-13, 01:03 PM
#35
Lead Lap
The noise coming from the driver side door, where it comes together at the dash, bugs the living **** out of me.
05-03-13, 02:40 PM
#37
I also hear a slight rattling/fluttering from my passenger side. Could not pin point where it was exactly but noticeable on bumps uneven road with my music down...i'll have to monitor this Car has 5.3K and never noticed it before until I read this thread.
Car has 5.3K and never noticed it before until I read this thread.
05-03-13, 02:54 PM
#38
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Forum induced failure lol
05-03-13, 03:37 PM
#39
I have an intermittent rattle in the dash, seems to be coming from the surround bezel around the nav screen. Took it in once, and they put felt between the bezel and the dash, and tightened it down. Seemed to fix it until the outside temperature drops below 75 degrees (I'm in FL), then it comes back. The cooler it gets, the worse the rattle is - I think if the fit is not perfect, as the parts cool they shrink, giving them room to rub.
I also have a "flutter" or what I describe as a helicopter rotor blade noise from the right side, but only on extremely smooth roads (actually, I think it is there all the time, but road noise usually masks it).
These are the only two noise issues I have...Other than that, the car is extremely quiet. Much more quiet than my G35 coupe was, and definitely silent compared to my old Trans Am - Boy, did that rattle!
I also have a "flutter" or what I describe as a helicopter rotor blade noise from the right side, but only on extremely smooth roads (actually, I think it is there all the time, but road noise usually masks it).
These are the only two noise issues I have...Other than that, the car is extremely quiet. Much more quiet than my G35 coupe was, and definitely silent compared to my old Trans Am - Boy, did that rattle!
05-03-13, 07:15 PM
#40
I've been a bit too busy as of late but I'm going to write another letter to Lexus soon.
M
05-04-13, 02:53 AM
#41
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
You sound like me (same annoyance level and same noise source). I've taken my car in 4 times now and the latest visit seemed to improve it. However, it's still there and very audible on bumpy roads in colder weather, although I do still hear it occasionally in the warm weather.
I've been a bit too busy as of late but I'm going to write another letter to Lexus soon.
M
I've been a bit too busy as of late but I'm going to write another letter to Lexus soon.
M
05-04-13, 01:20 PM
#42
Lexus Fanatic
I didn't read the whole thread, but wanted to chime in. 7,500 miles on mine, 5 months in, no rattles, squeaks, or adhesive noises. Roads around here are rough, but I am careful to avoid big potholes.
05-04-13, 07:07 PM
#43
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05-04-13, 08:25 PM
#44
Lexus Champion
I purposely drove with the radio off today to see if I might be missing some rattles, but I'm not. Aside from the occasional driver's seat (or seatbelt) rattle which seems to go away after I adjust the seat, my GS w/ 8,000 miles is as quiet as a tomb. I feel really lucky after hearing some of the comments posted here.
05-05-13, 08:00 PM
#45
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I purposely drove with the radio off today to see if I might be missing some rattles, but I'm not. Aside from the occasional driver's seat (or seatbelt) rattle which seems to go away after I adjust the seat, my GS w/ 8,000 miles is as quiet as a tomb. I feel really lucky after hearing some of the comments posted here.
you got lucky, enjoy the quiet car hehe.
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