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2 cars got me stranded on the side of the road, 95 Maxima and 06 Civic. And 2 cars got me stranded on my driveway, 15 Cayenne with alternator and 2010 IS350 with waterpump. Maxima and Cayenne were covered under warranty.
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If it's one of the corner sensors, you can reach them by pulling back the front side of the wheel well cover. Have to remove 2 or 3 clips. Same way you would reach or replace the fog light bulbs if you have them. If you have Popeye forearms it might be tough, LOL. I've done this myself, but I'm not sure about the 2 middle sensors. You may need to remove the bumper for them.
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If it's one of the corner sensors, you can reach them by pulling back the front side of the wheel well cover. Have to remove 2 or 3 clips. Same way you would reach or replace the fog light bulbs if you have them. If you have Popeye forearms it might be tough, LOL. I've done this myself, but I'm not sure about the 2 middle sensors. You may need to remove the bumper for them.
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The Audi, thats not a Lemon, Its LIME!!!! Nice car! Interesting color. My wife has a 2018 B9 Allroad premium Plus.
We bought it used after our B8 was totaled (she ok) with only 68k miles it.
The B9 now ours 2 years and sits with 53k on odo. Been just fine.
Im sure your disappointed given Lexus stellar reputation. Hope it goes smooth from here on out.
Only complaint about the Audi was the fit and finish, and feel was not as solid in contrast to the GS.
Wife loves her Audi's, her third "Avant"..........
We bought it used after our B8 was totaled (she ok) with only 68k miles it.
The B9 now ours 2 years and sits with 53k on odo. Been just fine.
Im sure your disappointed given Lexus stellar reputation. Hope it goes smooth from here on out.
Only complaint about the Audi was the fit and finish, and feel was not as solid in contrast to the GS.
Wife loves her Audi's, her third "Avant"..........
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Color is one of the reasons why I decided to get. Lots of people compliment the color, haven't had that much attention since 2002 M3 that I bought in 05.
Been unlucky with this one too
someone smashed my side mirror already.....I almost cried lol. The good thing is that I get carbon fiber mirrors for free now
Been unlucky with this one too
someone smashed my side mirror already.....I almost cried lol. The good thing is that I get carbon fiber mirrors for free now
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That is correct. Then I think about all other issues in the world and realize that mine are nothing.....
Parking sensors fixed themselves the next day by the way...Mirror will get fixed while I am vacation.
Parking sensors fixed themselves the next day by the way...Mirror will get fixed while I am vacation.
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Bought mine at 89k miles in June 2020. At 112k now. Outside of maintenance items, the only thing I've had to truly "repair" is the sunroof gasket seal for like $60. There was a steering wheel chirp that was covered by the dealership when I bought the car.
Overall a very low drama and easy Toyota ownership experience. Sounds like you got a lemon sadly.
Overall a very low drama and easy Toyota ownership experience. Sounds like you got a lemon sadly.
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Bought mine at 89k miles in June 2020. At 112k now. Outside of maintenance items, the only thing I've had to truly "repair" is the sunroof gasket seal for like $60. There was a steering wheel chirp that was covered by the dealership when I bought the car.
Overall a very low drama and easy Toyota ownership experience. Sounds like you got a lemon sadly.
Overall a very low drama and easy Toyota ownership experience. Sounds like you got a lemon sadly.
That would be 4 lemons in a row and pretty much all others that are under TSB.
You guys in here should watch car care nut on youtube (Toyota tech). He talks about how LS can be a nightmare to own, how Toyota engine die due to recommended maintenance bs, and how crappy Toyota waterpumps are (or used to be)
Glad I watched him. Didn't know alot of stuff he talks about that applies to all manufacturers. Will definitely follow his advices from now on
Last edited by kolyan; Apr 5, 2023 at 12:08 PM.
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That's 23k miles of ownership......
That would be 4 lemons in a row and pretty much all others that are under TSB.
You guys in here should watch car care nut on youtube (Toyota tech). He talks about how LS can be a nightmare to own, how Toyota engine die due to recommended maintenance bs, and how crappy Toyota waterpumps are (or used to be)
Glad I watched him. Didn't know alot of stuff he talks about that applies to all manufacturers. Will definitely follow his advices from now on
That would be 4 lemons in a row and pretty much all others that are under TSB.
You guys in here should watch car care nut on youtube (Toyota tech). He talks about how LS can be a nightmare to own, how Toyota engine die due to recommended maintenance bs, and how crappy Toyota waterpumps are (or used to be)
Glad I watched him. Didn't know alot of stuff he talks about that applies to all manufacturers. Will definitely follow his advices from now on
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That's 23k miles of ownership......
That would be 4 lemons in a row and pretty much all others that are under TSB.
You guys in here should watch car care nut on youtube (Toyota tech). He talks about how LS can be a nightmare to own, how Toyota engine die due to recommended maintenance bs, and how crappy Toyota waterpumps are (or used to be)
Glad I watched him. Didn't know alot of stuff he talks about that applies to all manufacturers. Will definitely follow his advices from now on
That would be 4 lemons in a row and pretty much all others that are under TSB.
You guys in here should watch car care nut on youtube (Toyota tech). He talks about how LS can be a nightmare to own, how Toyota engine die due to recommended maintenance bs, and how crappy Toyota waterpumps are (or used to be)
Glad I watched him. Didn't know alot of stuff he talks about that applies to all manufacturers. Will definitely follow his advices from now on
Last edited by charley95; Apr 5, 2023 at 03:19 PM.
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So I just 200K on my 2103 Luxury model. I've had my first rattle today, but other than routine maintenance the only issues I have had was an annoying tick coming from the radio. The radio was replaced under warranty. My sensors on the front bumper went out. I had them all replaced at significant expense. Also the cruise control stalk broke. Like physically broke, not that it stopped working. I still have the original shocks.
