I'm sensing a little loss of love in this post???.....

Anyway, even though we may have among the worst roads here (WI- ever SEEN the streets here?), I have no rattles when the stereo's on...

....but choose your poison....

I'm disappointed in my ISX50 because I have problems with:

1. Rattles
2. Wind noise
3. "Change" drawer
4. It's too quiet
5. Tire noise
6. Clicking noise when I apply the turn signal
7. [enter gripe here]

I could go on but hopefully the point is made....

 

1. Rattles
2. Wind noise
3. "Change" drawer
4. It's too quiet
5. Tire noise
6. Clicking noise when I apply the turn signal
7. Engine power when I see a IS 350
8. [enter gripe here]

 

Does you IS350 have the Nav and the Lux package with 18inch wheels if so ill buy it from you.

 

1. Rattles
2. Wind noise
3. "Change" drawer
4. It's too quiet
5. Tire noise
6. Clicking noise when I apply the turn signal
7. Engine power when I see a IS 350
8. Cheap 93 Corolla clock imitation
9. [enter gripe here]

 

I had an 02 RSX that rattled, but not as badly as the IS, and an 06 330 that never made a peep, and I beat the living hell out of that car (after break-in, of course). From what I understand, previous generations of Lexus were much better in this respect as well.

Honestly, some of the things I've seen lead me to believe that Lexus has become a bit complacent with their place in the market. Back in the day, Lexus/Toyota had to be better to beat the big boys, now that they are the big boys, I feel a bit like they have flatlined somewhat. I hope that I'm wrong, and that the cheapness that has crept into the brand is just a fluke.....

 

well, i still prefer lexus' interior quality to almost all other vehicles. when they came out with all the new generations of vehicles a couple years ago, i was amazed. i was kinda in the same mindset as you, fiveohnine, i knew lexus had an enormous breakthrough when it was first released ('89?) but was getting tired of their same builds, how they looked so identical.

then i was thoroughly satisfied with their efforts to make another breakthrough by implementing their "l-finesse" theme. i appreciate the fact i can look at one of their models and think "its similar to the previous generations, yet so much different". they kept the models' character, which is what i like

considering they're now making "F" the title for their breakthrough into the performance world, well, im excited to see where that goes