Paint peeling??
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After the paint started peeling off of my wife's RX, I read all of the posts about the Bamboo paint peeling off of the mirrors, door handles, and rear hatch bezel, and decided I had nothing to lose by taking the car into the dealer to find out what they could do to rectify the problem. Low and behold, they are replacing my driver's mirror as well as the rear bezel, both of which are almost clearcoat-less at this juncture, at no cost. They said it is a "one time deal to maintain customer satisfaction." I couldn't be happier that I asked. Well, I'm satisfied!! Lexus and I have had a rocky road thus far, but they are on their way to redemption in my book...
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For people like me who owns an '05 and way out of warranty, what's another option? I don't think Lexus will do anything to salvage the paint at this point.
Get it repainted in another color? :P
Get it repainted in another color? :P
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I personally wouldn't mess with a 10 year old car as the expense in doing this won't be reflected in the car's value.
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I got a $670 quote to fix the "delamination" problem by a professional paint matching company that I've hired before for my other car, which they did a great job.
Since I'm thinking of selling the RX soon (2005 model, 62,000 miles), I wonder if the $670 investment is worth it. For instance, if I sell to CarMax, if they see cosmetic problems around the car, they would probably offer me way less than if the problem was fixed...
Since I'm thinking of selling the RX soon (2005 model, 62,000 miles), I wonder if the $670 investment is worth it. For instance, if I sell to CarMax, if they see cosmetic problems around the car, they would probably offer me way less than if the problem was fixed...
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I got a $670 quote to fix the "delamination" problem by a professional paint matching company that I've hired before for my other car, which they did a great job.
Since I'm thinking of selling the RX soon (2005 model, 62,000 miles), I wonder if the $670 investment is worth it. For instance, if I sell to CarMax, if they see cosmetic problems around the car, they would probably offer me way less than if the problem was fixed...
Since I'm thinking of selling the RX soon (2005 model, 62,000 miles), I wonder if the $670 investment is worth it. For instance, if I sell to CarMax, if they see cosmetic problems around the car, they would probably offer me way less than if the problem was fixed...
#66
Bend over. Lexus doesn't care. If you want it fixed, fix it yourself. Lexus ( Toyota) is only interested in selling lots of new models. To hell with the people who previously purchased with the thoughts of quailty. Yes, you can put on chrome covers from e-bay that look like chrome covers from e-bay (which I did) and have the mirrors and back piece repainted (like I did) but to expect Lexus to do something? Forget it... Buy a Porsche..
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Same issue here, my wife's has 130k on it 05. 600+ for the parts at the dealer. I will be getting a quote for repainting this week. If the paint is too high ( from what I understand it is) thinking about black handles. Maybe plasti dipped. Do you think the handles will hold up looking nice with that on there? What about that rear plate being dipped too? Maybe a photoshop guru can post a bamboo pearl side and rear pic with those pieces black.
#69
Well you can't just throw the baby out with the bath water. Lexus should stand behind this particular issue because it's been a problem from early on. It doesn't mean they don't make good vehicles. I've had 3 of them and loved every one, even though they haven't been perfect.
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