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IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models
View Poll Results: What sort of problems/incontinences is your 2nd generation IS encountering?
Excessive brake dust
166
62.64%
Wind noise
33
12.45%
Interior rattles
106
40.00%
Soft paint (easily chipped)
111
41.89%
Weak performance (OEM/Aftermarket)
27
10.19%
Excessive safety restrictions (on-move disabling etc)
52
19.62%
I have none of the problems/inconveniences listed above
26
9.81%
Other
42
15.85%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 265. You may not vote on this poll

What problems did your 2Gen IS encounter?

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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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I too have recently been getting a weird noise from the steering cloumn. The noise only last about a second and it only comes on after the steering has comes down into the set memory position and the car is started. It's very subtle and sounds like bunch of gears moving. It might be the steering wheel unlocking itself. Not too sure what to make of it.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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I've never seen such a littany of complaints over nothing. I'm amazed they ever even sold one of these after reading this board. Of course, the internet is a haven for complainers. Nonetheless, I'll stick with my old school GS just to be safe.
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