Question for 2004 Owners?
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No not really its real faint, the LS is more noticable and the LX is about the same as the LS. This is funny I've never gave any of this a first or second thought and last night I went in the garage and started each one up. I figure this is normal since all three does it and I stay on top of all my services for each, and only the dealer sees them. Maybe because I drive the LS and the LX the most who nows..The GS is my zippy weekender.
Another update for those who are interested: I contacted lexus customer service and lexus of watertown asked me to drop off the car again on Tuesday and I just picked it up today. According to them, a tech from regional lexus stopped by and confirmed the issue. They also saw the same issue on 3 other 2004 LS430 they have at lexus of watertown. However they told me this is a characteristic of the engine/car. I responed to them that I am still disappointed to know that this issue is considered a characteristic of the car and that we're talking about top of the line lexus here and not a $2000 dollars car. Hopefully they will have a fix some day. For now I have to live with it.
On a separate note I still love and enjoy the car though...
On a separate note I still love and enjoy the car though...
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Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Illinois
Thanks for the update. Although I really am pleased with my LS 430 and the overall quality, the response from Lexus is sad to hear. This attitude is what soured me on American cars. I got tired of hearing "they all do it", it's within specs" and other BS to justify poor quality. Hopefully, Lexus is working on a fix, but it doesn't sound like it.
If anyone has any ideas on how we could present our concerns to Lexus in a unified manner maybe that would help. I also agree that you would not expect a rough idle in a car at this price. They do such a great job with this car that they have set the standard high. To me that's what makes the idle really stand out.
If anyone has any ideas on how we could present our concerns to Lexus in a unified manner maybe that would help. I also agree that you would not expect a rough idle in a car at this price. They do such a great job with this car that they have set the standard high. To me that's what makes the idle really stand out.
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