When we got our GS back, the rattles and creaks were gone. But the
radio was intermittently losing stations. Could be a loose or pinched connection,
or the radio. Either way, I'm not too happy at the moment.

 

Mine sounds so terrible. I kind of hate my car. It sounds like styrofoam. Every single bump or turn I take you can hear it. I hate it. I dont want to bother bringing it in until theres a fix

 

i have no squeaks or dash rattle noise, and it's been cold up here (touch wood)

 

how many miles do you have on your car?

are your roads smooth?

and maybe you just got lucky. There's gotta be a fraction of the cars that are rattle free.

 

just over 1,200 KM. roads aren't bad, not great either. temperature has been around -2 degree and 5 degree C the past few weeks.

 

ha, that car is way too new, my annoying rattles started at around 14k mi or 22.5 km

 

it's cold here in Texas today and i drove the car today...no rattles yet !!!

 

i'm just hoping it's squeak/rattle free!

 

hahah. exactly what i thought when i saw the 1200km. not even a full break-in yet



even this car is dead silent at 1200

 

i haven't even gone for my 1,500 KM oil change yet!

 

Hmmm... I'm in the market for a new GS 350, but the reports of rattling and squeaky brakes has me very concerned.

Is this something that might get addressed in 2009 models, or it more likely that this will persist until they do a GS redesign?

 

the rattling dash and squeaky brakes are one factor you should consider. having said that, lexus has a better track record in terms of reliability when compared to mercedes, bmw, and audi. if i had to pick a make and keep the car for 10 years or longer, i'd go with lexus hands down. but if you are not planning on keeping a car longer than 4-5 years (ie: get rid of the car after the factory warranty expires), then you may want to consider german cars. it all really depends on what is important to you - long term reliability or short term reliability, and choose accordingly.

 

Thanks, that's very good to know. I am definitely looking for a car to keep for 10+ years. I don't mind doing a repair after five years to fix rattles that pop up, but I don't think I could live with rattles and squeaks that can't be repaired over the life of the automobile.

 

I'm also looking at a car for the next 10 years. I'm looking for a nice 07 GS350. Should I let the the rattles and creaks issues bother me or wait until it's all ironed out?

 

welcome to club lexus. rattles and squeaks can be fixed; don't let minor quality issues prevent you from getting a car that is historically reliable. if you find a GS that you like and want, there is no reason to not to get it. good luck!