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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 06:24 PM
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Okay, I am very seriously considering trading or selling my 2011 LS AWD only 26,000 miles, for a 2017 RWD if I am able to find the options I want. And,of course, the deal I need. Question is this...... Does anyone know if the RWD model exhibits the "vibration" at highway speed that I feel from time to time, and does the RWD exhibit that annoying transmission flare between 2nd and 3rd gear. (Usually after a cold start) Also, what about the brakes.? The brake noise in my car sounds as if I was riding in an old pick up with 200,000 miles! Absolutely, with out question, the worst brake creaking and pedal clicking I have ever experienced in my 30 years of driving. Your help is greatly appreciated! Some good deals on 17's now, and should get a bit better as the Summer goes on. As a side note, I do like my current car. It's as new and still smells new! But, the issues that I have mentioned are really getting on my nerves. Multiple trips to the dealer have been fruitless.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 07:59 PM
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The vibration in the earlier AWD cars was a known issue but could be fixed (Lexus TSB). The RWD car never had this issue. Clicking from the brakes could either just be sticky slide pins or possibly a bad brake actuator (also a known issue with a Lexus TSB). Sounds like you need a new dealer!

I'm not aware there were any such problems in the 2013+ models.
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Old Jun 3, 2017 | 08:36 PM
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My 15 AWD has no vibration and the braking is smooth and quiet, although I do have aftermarket pads and rotors.
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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No vibration, brake noise, or flaring with my 15 RWD...all still original "as-delivered" gear...
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Old Jun 5, 2017 | 06:19 PM
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all the issues you have mentioned are fixable; I think you are just itching for a newer car thats ok too. there a lot of RWD deals towards the south i.e. FL, GA, Caarolinas
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Hello all:

Okay, I am very seriously considering trading or selling my 2011 LS AWD only 26,000 miles, for a 2017 RWD if I am able to find the options I want. And,of course, the deal I need. Question is this...... Does anyone know if the RWD model exhibits the "vibration" at highway speed that I feel from time to time, and does the RWD exhibit that annoying transmission flare between 2nd and 3rd gear. (Usually after a cold start) Also, what about the brakes.? The brake noise in my car sounds as if I was riding in an old pick up with 200,000 miles! Absolutely, with out question, the worst brake creaking and pedal clicking I have ever experienced in my 30 years of driving. Your help is greatly appreciated! Some good deals on 17's now, and should get a bit better as the Summer goes on. As a side note, I do like my current car. It's as new and still smells new! But, the issues that I have mentioned are really getting on my nerves. Multiple trips to the dealer have been fruitless.
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Old Jun 6, 2017 | 08:42 AM
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and does the RWD exhibit that annoying transmission flare between 2nd and 3rd gear.
My 08 RWD does this, but I'm used to it. As for the brakes, as Steve says, switching to QUALITY aftermarket pads and rotors as well as replacing old hardware, (springs, clips), will make you fall in love with your car again.
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
My 08 RWD does this, but I'm used to it. As for the brakes, as Steve says, switching to QUALITY aftermarket pads and rotors as well as replacing old hardware, (springs, clips), will make you fall in love with your car again.
My 2011 will do that once in the morning if it's cold out.
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Old Jun 15, 2017 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Trumpanche
My 2011 will do that once in the morning if it's cold out.
I should have stipulated that in my previous post - Yes....ONLY the first shifts in the morning.
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