Time to trade it in…
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Time to trade it in…
I am thoroughly exhausted in trying to solve this rattle problem. It comes when the car is just starting out and disappears from then on;and of course never happens at the dealer. My 2024 Bespoke has 1350 miles …MSRP was 113,000. What should I be expecting on a trade in?
Last edited by woodranch; May 1, 2024 at 05:16 PM.
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I am thoroughly exhausted in trying to solve this rattle problem. It comes when the car is just starting out and disappears from then on;and of course never happens at the dealer. My 2024 Bespoke has 1350 miles …MSRP was 113,000. What should I be expecting on a trade in?
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I presume that if you are trading it in then you are replacing it with something else.
Your trade in value at a dealer will hurt; you will take a significant loss.
If you trade in for a vehicle that is valued at the same or less than your trade then the hurt “stings” a little less.
Is there not another Lexus dealer that you can visit with your vehicle to address the rattle?
Or has your ownership experience been too broken to salvage?
If you trade for another vehicle, I hope you have a very thorough test drive to confirm the vehicle runs/performs as you expect.
Ask to take the vehicle for an afternoon test drive.
Depending on your relationship with your Lexus dealer, they might give you a better deal than another dealer. You will lose money on your ‘24 but it might be less than another dealer if they have another appealing vehicle you can trade for.
Hope it works out for you.
Your trade in value at a dealer will hurt; you will take a significant loss.
If you trade in for a vehicle that is valued at the same or less than your trade then the hurt “stings” a little less.
Is there not another Lexus dealer that you can visit with your vehicle to address the rattle?
Or has your ownership experience been too broken to salvage?
If you trade for another vehicle, I hope you have a very thorough test drive to confirm the vehicle runs/performs as you expect.
Ask to take the vehicle for an afternoon test drive.
Depending on your relationship with your Lexus dealer, they might give you a better deal than another dealer. You will lose money on your ‘24 but it might be less than another dealer if they have another appealing vehicle you can trade for.
Hope it works out for you.
Last edited by AutoCrazy; May 1, 2024 at 07:04 PM.
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Have you tried reaching out to Lexus corporate? I know a friend of mine who directly got in touch with VP of Marketing at Lexus North America for an issue that his dealer couldn't resolve, and wouldn't fess up to the possibility of being at fault since they performed an oil change with the wrong oil. He had a 2022 RC-F. Eventually head of Marketing got involved and made sure of the issue getting resolved. It's truly a shame that you ended up getting a Bespoke and getting rid of it so quickly.
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Good luck!
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Agree with Autocrazy about trying another Dealership. We had a complete sound engineering department in Aviation to find obnoxious sounds. They used all kinds of equipment for sound location (acoustic visual, array, hand held decibel etc.). Took time and effort and most required multiple flights, very expensive.
Obviously the first step is duplication of the issue for the Service Department. I've been on the receiving end before with Customers complaints and not being able to duplicate the problem. Doesn't mean it's not true, it just required much more time troubleshooting and an effort in Customer communication to understand the scenario. 99% of the time it was resolved in a satisfactory manner. Worst situations was when the Customer was at their patience limit; a louder voice and threats did not make the troubleshooting easier or faster.
Before I would trade/sell I'd drop it off and tell them to call when resolved (granted the Warranty car probably won't be an LC). And resolved for me wouldn't be "we can't find anything".
Obviously the first step is duplication of the issue for the Service Department. I've been on the receiving end before with Customers complaints and not being able to duplicate the problem. Doesn't mean it's not true, it just required much more time troubleshooting and an effort in Customer communication to understand the scenario. 99% of the time it was resolved in a satisfactory manner. Worst situations was when the Customer was at their patience limit; a louder voice and threats did not make the troubleshooting easier or faster.
Before I would trade/sell I'd drop it off and tell them to call when resolved (granted the Warranty car probably won't be an LC). And resolved for me wouldn't be "we can't find anything".
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I’ve used an anti-squeak lubricant and it helps for a period of time. It’s a temporary solution in the event you wish to consider asking your dealer about appropriate/compatible anti-squeak sprays for your rattle concern.
https://ikvlubricants.com/products/l...queak-fluids/#
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