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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 09:23 AM
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Thumbs up Squeaks-SOLVED!!!!

Just a follow-up-some of you may recall my '02 GS430 had all sorts of squeaks coming from the rear

@ lexus first lubed the rear bushings (sway bar)-helped only a little

@ then they really went to town: replaced rear struts and mounts and refitted and reinsulated the entire rear seat frame assembly!

Problem solved in 2 days at no cost and with a loaner ES 300.
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 10:14 AM
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One would think they found the squeaks to be a symtom of a bigger problem. I don't know how much noise your car had, but that's a lot of work. Which dealership?
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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What did you think of the new ES300 since you had it for a couple of days?
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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Lexus of Larchmont (NY)

As Im sure you know-Lexi are known for their QUIET ride! so this may have been a challenge to them esp w recent competition from BMW, Mercedes etc
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 10:31 AM
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ES300 was nice-but I couldnt wait to get back into my GS-cant compare the seat comfort and acceleration which is awesome in the GS
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Old Mar 4, 2002 | 12:52 PM
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Yeah my wife is thinking of getting the ES300, but I don't think so!
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my cat doesn't squeak but when i go over catchbasens it makes noise inside of my car.. how would i solve it ? without dealership? i can't find where this noise coming from
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Old Mar 5, 2002 | 06:35 AM
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When it comes to unknown noises squeaks etc I think your best bet is still Lexus dealership-make sure the service guy drives the car with you so he can hear the problem first-hand
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