I just bought an 07 IS250 and about a week ago there was a soft/slight noise coming from the sterring wheel when i turned it left and right. Now, there is a soft squeaking noise coming from the steering rack. It's faint, but you can definitely hear it when going over bumpy roads w/ the radio OFF. Has anyone experienced that.. is it anything to be concerned about? Also, the 07's come w/ a free 1,000 mile inspection. All they do is check fluid levels and tire pressure and a complete body inspection. Does anyone think I'll be given a hard time IF i skip it? They said it's 1.5 hours and I'd have to wait, no loaner car available for this one! I also read the thread on the brake dust.. which blows! I would think that if you had the pads changed for the less 'dirty' ones, then the dealer would let you keep the old ones, upon request, right?

 

Why would they do that? They would be swopping one set of pads for another at your request. The brake dust issue is purely a cosmetic one and not performance or safety related.