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1. 3 and 9 are ideal steering wheel positions. It'd be nice to have fully heated but for me personally that's where I keep my hands when driving aggressively 90% of the time(which is quite alot with this car).
2. Like you said, already addressed in 2015+.
3. What other car provides ice cold ventilated seats?
4. If light bulbs is on your list of top issues for the car, I think it says alot about how good the car is from the factory. Besides all can be fixed <$50 one-time.
well to be fair I know the LS430 and 460 offer ventilated seats with actual air conditioning put through, they even have filters under the seats, whereas the GS simply has a fan that blows air (but not from the AC) not sure if German cars do it this way or like the LS. I have driven a couple LS and the seats do get colder than my GS
My 2014 have power trunk and auto folding mirrors. The ventilated seats work good enough for me. I usually keep it auto and and rarely touch it. Not to mention how reliable the car is. And no issues driving in the snow..
i brought an Audi A8L 2005 used with 20k on it cpo from a dealer in NJ in 2005. The car had so many issues the first year i was trying to return it with no luck.
Did you buy the car without test driving it? Scary those were things you noticed after owning it, rather than before you bought it. Sounds kind of nitpicking.
I'd honestly give up all of those things you are complaining about for the Lexus reputation and reliability. Good luck with Ford and Chevy
Someone bumped your old thread (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-4th-gen-2013-present/824816-rvc-lexus-feedback.html). Reading through that I'm puzzled why you still got the car given :
a) The terrible buying process they put you through
b) This statement - "didn't even care to think if I can afford it or not. long story short I am working very hard to pay back the loan borrowed."
Car is for sale 30k I didn't do any research before buying nor was any of this was advised to me on the date of the sale. I will be keeping it a little longer I guess . it's good to me and I take care of it just wish it came more equipped. This is the last "new" Lexus am going to get.
The biggest Mistake was buying from RVC. They just want to sell and don't care about the buyers just their money and To SIGN.
That's with any dealership. It's a business and their objective is to make money. The less informed the consumer, the more money there is to be made. You're expected to do your own due dilgience and come prepared to do business.
Very negative review with no positives. Reading through your posts, I'm wondering just what would make you happy?
Best of luck with Fords, Chevy, and the German cars. I've been through them all. Prior to Lexus, I went through several BMW's and a Mercedes. I am currently still driving my 2013 GS350 and have none of the complaints about any of the negative issues you are talking about in your "review". Good luck in your quest for the perfect car. It doesn't exist.
I agree and disagree on some points you made. The ventilated seats are like an asthmatic coughing on you to "cool" you off. I also don't like the fact that my 2013 doesn't have power folding mirrors. But these are tiny nit-picky cons compared to the overall total package. The engine, gearbox, transmission, brakes, steering, and electronics are great. So what if your light bulbs aren't as bright or you have to use manual power to close your trunk. Look at the big picture. The car as a whole is GLORIOUS. The power is intoxicating, the looks are seductive, and the performance always puts a smile on my face.
Also, how is your dealership customer service? Mine is a 5-star Customer Service center. My car is under warranty, and they ALWAYS hook me up and fix any issues I have. It's part of the car purchase; customer service shouldn't be over-looked. I'm sorry if your dealership isn't courteous or helpful. I did research on my dealer before I bought my car. It was important to me that they are good to their customers.
I was given the new 2017 RX350 as a loaner while my 2013 GS was being fixed, and the ventilated seats are night and day. The RX350's ventilated seats felt as though they were being cooled by Elsa from Frozen. The ventilated seats on my 2013 GS feels as though someone is blowing air through a straw through the perforated seats. Yes, it sucks, but it is a small con compared to the 1000-way adjustable seats, 12-inch Navigation screen, Paddle-shifters, and etc.
Sounds like you unhappy with your Lexus and your Lexus dealer. If I was that unhappy I would find a different dealer or sell the Lexus and buy something else.
I am going to be updating a few things soon. Just installed my led fogs this afternoon difference is night and day. Now I just have to figure out how can I control my fogs independently TO come on without my lowbeams and only with my parking lights on.
03-27-17, 01:33 AM
