Hey everyone,
I got my IS350 about 5 weeks ago and so far I haven't found anything wrong. It might have 1 small rattle but for the most part its been great. I signed up with lexus.com owner resources page and checked my service history only to find the previous owner had many records on the car.

Some of them are somewhat straightfoward whearas others are completely bizzare. If anyone could help me decode some of these it would be great. The car currently has 16k and I bought it was with 13k. I ommitted some of the records, but since most of them are so weird I just copied and pasted the majority. If anything I hope some of you get a good laugh out of some of these.

Dealer Reported 01/15/2007 Putnam Lexus 20 239765 NEW CAR REFRESH FOR DELIVERY
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 ROAD TEST MULTIPLE
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 OPEN/CLOSE L/F DOOR AND
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 FOUND BLUE JEAN TRANSFER OF
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 TAKE PICTURES - WAIT FOR DOM
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 NO DUPLICATION - ROAD TEST
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 LOANER CAR PROVIDED AT N/C
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 LEXUS PERSONALIZED SETTINGS
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 REPLACED INSTRUMENT LOUVER
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 F. DSC BRK PAD
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 R/R FRONT SEAT SQUEAK NOISE
Dealer Reported 04/04/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 2888 43821 PERFORM 5K SVC.
Dealer Reported 05/09/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 4686 47990 LOANER CAR PROVIDED AT N/C
Dealer Reported 05/09/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 4686 47990 INSTALL NEW PUSH PINS
Dealer Reported 05/09/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 4686 47990 FRONT BRAKES ARE OPERATING
Dealer Reported 05/09/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 4686 47990 NOTE LINE
Dealer Reported 05/09/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 4686 47990 REPLACE INNER DOOR PANEL
Dealer Reported 05/09/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 4686 47990 R/R DASH AND INSULATE DASH,
Dealer Reported 05/09/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 4686 47990 CLEAN AND LUBE SUNROOF SEALS
Dealer Reported 05/18/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 5066 49139 LOANER CAR PROVIDED AT N/C
Dealer Reported 05/18/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 5066 49139 PANEL IS INSTALLED AS
Dealer Reported 05/18/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 5066 49139 RESECURE PANEL
Dealer Reported 05/18/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 5066 49139 SUBLET TO ARTISTIC VINYL FOR
Dealer Reported 06/29/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 7378 53271 6 CYLINDER OIL AND FILTER
Dealer Reported 06/29/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 7378 53271 LOANER CAR PROVIDED AT N/C
Dealer Reported 06/29/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 7378 53271 TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE.
Dealer Reported 06/29/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 7378 53271 RE-INSULATED LEFT SIDE OF
Dealer Reported 06/29/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 7378 53271 NOTE LINE
Dealer Reported 10/27/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 12442 67344 OIL CHANGE SERVICE
Dealer Reported 10/27/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 12442 67344 ASM TO ADVISE
Dealer Reported 10/27/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 12442 67344 COULD NOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMER
Dealer Reported 10/27/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 12442 67344 NOTED
Dealer Reported 10/27/2007 Lexus Stevens Creek 12442 67344 LOANER CAR PROVIDED AT N/C [/SIZE]


If anyone knows what an instrument louver is(im assuming cluster) or what the hell blue jeans have to do with a car, I'd greatly appreciate it. I wonder what the ASM is an what advice it gave. Maybe it told the guy to sell the car lol. I'm not too concerned about it but it is somewhat of a blip on the radar. It's quite possible that after buying the car at Putnam his whole experience was ruined by Stevens Creek.

Any comments are appreciated Thanks!

 

Blue jeans thread so you'll know it's not just one **** owner, there are many and we are legion.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...jeans+transfer

 

(FOUND BLUE JEAN TRANSFER) If your interior is sterling maybe a color tranfer from the jean to the seat happend. It Happend to me!

 

ASM = Area Service Manager ??

 

It still happens to me I just shampoo and condition it the leather more often to minimize it.

 

That is correct......For major defects on the car they require you to make an appt. with the area service manager so he can inspect the problem. It takes forever to get him in but they are very good with pleasing there customers.

 

Whoa! Why so many things? Has it really had this many problems?

 

I am quite ****. I fixed all my rattles (a lot). However I think I have calmed down a little. There's this rattle coming from the passenger side headrest and I think I can live with it.

 

As I always say, I recommend getting the TSIB's for the dash, sunroof, seat squeak etc only if they apply. My car is quiet now and I am very happy. I will take small noises over sensor failure any day. Many members have been happy with TSIB fixes. As for the leather, you can try some oxy clean and a terry cloth and rub the blue jean staining out. I have seen this on couches with Italian soft leather.

 

Thanks for the responses. That kinda sux about the leather. I keep my seat on A/C almost 100% of the time. I would imagine the warmer the area the easier it transfers. I haven't noticed it staining but I only wear jeans on the weekend. I'm glad the previous owner had the TSIBs done but I'm curious what the ASM came out for. If anyone is interested, I bought the car from a chevy dealer who took it in as a trade-in. Supposedly he traded it in for a Tahoe.

 

From a serious perspective, perhaps the original owner was very heavy set and needed a larger car like the Tahoe? Furthermore, this could have lead to the blue jean transfer as the occupant was promoting more pressure and weight due to their size, it is just a thought.

 

^^ LOL!!! That's a good one!

 

I aim to please in a fashionably informative type of way!!!

 

HA HA!

 

previous owner had too much time on his hands