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07-25-13, 06:53 PM
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Hi All - original poster here - after driving for 5 days - a few comments:
Likes:
Dont like these tings so much:
Likes:
- exterior and interior design and styling
- chromes
- tint
- sound of ML stereo
- the rear sun shade is cool
- enough performance and handling
- solid, quality flagship feeling
- walking up to it in the parking lot - it looks bad *** - black, tint and chromes!
- sight lines
Dont like these tings so much:
- driver seat feel and padding - feels too hard
- annoying initial nav I agree screen
- need to push a nav button to toggle from climate to audio screen
- opening the trunk lid is heavy and a little funky
07-25-13, 07:18 PM
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I have a few options I know of to help you with some of the don't like category.
For the seat padding which is a pretty common complaint, you can buy new padding from Sewell Lexus website. They offer club Lexus discount.
You may need new trunk struts. I replaced in both of my 430's and it made it easier to lift.
Hope that helps some
For the seat padding which is a pretty common complaint, you can buy new padding from Sewell Lexus website. They offer club Lexus discount.
You may need new trunk struts. I replaced in both of my 430's and it made it easier to lift.
Hope that helps some
07-26-13, 06:29 AM
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Struts are easy to replace...I did the ebay route...for both trunk and hood... cheaper and work great. I think about 40 bucks or something like that... here's a link...
Pretty sure I went with these strong arm versions...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-USA-Made-Trunk-Lift-Supports-Shocks-Struts-Arm-Props-Gas-Springs-6415-/400518091070?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALS430&hash=item5d40bd113e&vxp=mtr
If that's all you found, then you did well.
I know others have ordered new seat padding from lexus and installed and said it makes a difference...
Enjoy the ride...
Pretty sure I went with these strong arm versions...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-USA-Made-Trunk-Lift-Supports-Shocks-Struts-Arm-Props-Gas-Springs-6415-/400518091070?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ALS430&hash=item5d40bd113e&vxp=mtr
If that's all you found, then you did well.
I know others have ordered new seat padding from lexus and installed and said it makes a difference...
Enjoy the ride...
07-29-13, 03:26 PM
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Hi. No the door won't lock even with inside door switch ? I have to lock with hand. And use key to open ? Only the drivers side. But it was a quirk I used to lower price. I love this baby. Just need my OEM chrome wheels . And new quiet tires. Installed a overlay chrome grille , tinted windows. Thanks guys. Ragger26
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