MikeZero

Or could it possibly be old stuff that has since been repaired properly? The car now has 75k miles on it and most of this stuff is much earlier in the vehicles life. Still a bit worried though. Definitely would have a mechanic look at it prior to purchase. If all of these items were fixed properly should I be OK? Or am I asking for trouble? The main reason Im looking at Lexus is the reliability factor. Car is at a dealership.


Dealer Reported 08/12/2011 Mileage: 51314
FOUND BOTH FRONT & LEFT REAR TIRES AT <3/32 TREAD DEPTH. LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATING ON INNER SHOULDER - NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. RECOMMEND REPLACING TIRES & 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. ADVISED CUSTOMER.

Dealer Reported 08/25/2009 Mileage: 26721
STEERING WHL/MAIN SHAFT - VEHICLE NEEDS TIRE - MOUNT AND BALNCE PF TIRE

Dealer Reported 04/24/2009 Mileage: 23152
FRONT/REAR BODY - REPAIR AS PER SCOTT BIGGS - BUMPER AND GRILL ISSUES - COMPELTED - INSPECTED BY SCOTT BIGGS AFTER

Dealer Reported 04/24/2009 Mileage: 23152
STEERING WHL/MAIN SHAFT - RF TIRE HAS GOUGE MARK IN SIDEWALL - COSMETIC DAMAGE ONLY - CUSTOMER TO MONITOR - NOTE BILL BREWER AGREED TO REPALCE 1 TIRE IF NEEDED IN FUTURE

Dealer Reported 02/10/2009 Mileage: 21125
STEERING WHL/MAIN SHAFT - LF WHEEL DAMAGED - REPORT - TIRE RUINED ALSO - REPLACED LF WHEEL, TIRE AS NEEDED, VERIFIED ALIGNMETN SETTINGS ALSO

Dealer Reported 12/31/2008 Mileage: 19855
FRONT/REAR BODY - NEED ESTIMATE FOR LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING DENT - ESTIMATE IS $375+TAX - TIME NEEDED IS 2 DAYS TO REPAIR

Dealer Reported 09/02/2008 Mileage: 14925
FRONT/REAR BODY - GET ESTMATE TO REPAIR REAR BUMPER - REPAIRED AND REFINISHED REAR BUMPER AS BEST AS POSSIBLE SLIGHT WAVE STILL THERE - WILL NEED TO REPLACE COVER TO MAKE 100%

Dealer Reported 01/30/2008 Mileage: 8523
*4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT - ALIGN - PERFORM 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Dealer Reported 01/30/2008 Mileage: 8523
NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE - ADVISE ON LEFT FRT TIRE ? - MOUNTED AND BALANCED NEW TIE - NOTE: WHEEL IS BENT

scott1256c

Sounds to me mostly like the previous owner (just one???) could have been terrible at parking. The steering wheel/main shaft is the only thing that I couldn't explain with my "terrible parking" theory. And they don't actually say what was wrong there. Mine had more on the sheet than that, and it has given me no troubles, really, except having to replace the battery (and after 6 yrs, that is not unexpected). Still, for your own peace of mind if nothing else, I'd have a mechanic you trust have a look.

harper7

iTrader: (1)

Doesn't look that bad to me as it is a used car.There should be a lot more history on it then that though.

I suggest to join up with the Lexus Drivers website http://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home and input the VIN number like you own it to check for a more detailed previous service history . It can take few hours for it to register before you can check the service history sometimes . You can delete the VIN of that vehicle if you decide not to buy it and check as many VIN's as you want that way. There have been at least 8 service campaigns and most should have been done with the pending Safety Recall ELF (E2F)"Potential Fuel Pressure Sensor Leak" to be done as soon as they get parts.

MikeZero

Thanks, there was a lot more but most of it was basic stuff - maintenance, recall work ,etc.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

I'd not worry about it as long as it currently NOW drives straight and true and no noises from the suspension.

Sceanzo

Looks like they just can't drive LOL. The "steering wheel/main shaft" is just the section type the service writer selected when making the repair order. Then they type whatever description they choose. See how the front/rear body, then a brief description is typed for the technician.

sktn77a

iTrader: (2)

All depends on price. With that history, the dealer would probably try to knock $5000-7000 off the trade-in price. You should use the same tactics.

carlos3366

lexus is's have bad design which casues them to destroy tires way too early. the problem can't be fix so be ready to replace tires and do alignments often.

panda_ek9

iTrader: (6)

how much are they asking?

MikeZero

Tried, didnt work.

I think they're asking 19

andper10

There are a lot of reports that installing FIGS #2 lower control arm bushings will greatly reduce or eliminate this. Mine haven't been on long enough for me to have a personal experience to share yet though.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/667583-figs-front-lower-arm-rear-mount-2-poly-bushing-90-duro-hp.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f/645343-front-f-bushing-offering-and-eye-opening-video-inside.html

MikeZero

How much did it run you to install these? Any benefit besides potentially slowing tire wear?

andper10

Cheapest quote I got for installation from ~5 places was $120 so I did it myself. You can feel the road through the steering wheel slightly more, but the main benefit is supposed to be decreased inner front tire wear.

sktn77a

iTrader: (2)

If this is at a Lexus dealership and the car looks and drives good, that's not a horrible price (Lexus dealers general won't sell a car this old unless its in very good condition - their reputation is on the hook if anything goes wrong).

If it's at an independent dealership, I'd probably pass.