Exhaust Noise
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From: CA
Just to mention, excessive noise is one thing but some exhaust noise may be present; they did this with the new LS 460, adding back some sound.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/lexus-rx-350-review.html
Originally Posted by Leftlane News
All the better to motivate the 4,510-lb AWD RX through its paces. A pair of new manifolds, for intake and exhaust, has improved the engine breathing and fuel economy, while at the same time providing a nice exhaust note, which is atypical of Lexus, at the same time
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From: MA
If it sounds like a diesel engine when idle, its a known problem in all of the Toyota/ Lexus 3.5L engine. I am not sure if even Lexus know what the problem is, some engine are louder than others. It sure would be nice if Lexus is willing to give you a new car, but you should realized that the lemon law usually apply to mechanical problem that render the car undriveable or it is a safety issue. A loud engine does not fall into that catagory. The good new is that, if there any manufacturer that might even consider a buy back for this problem, it is Lexus.
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From: Selangor
I guess the engine sound comparison can only be felt by those that own a 1st generation RX. I had test drive one couple of days ago and yes I have to say it is far far far more/much disappointment when I sat in a RX350 with so many engine sound and noise as compare to the 1st generation RX300.
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I guess the engine sound comparison can only be felt by those that own a 1st generation RX. I had test drive one couple of days ago and yes I have to say it is far far far more/much disappointment when I sat in a RX350 with so many engine sound and noise as compare to the 1st generation RX300.
I don't mind the noise from the engine bay, but I do care what kind of noise I can hear...
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From: CA
today is exactly on its 2nd week they are having my RX350.
yesterday, i waited the rest of the day for a return call after my early morning checking but none came. imagine, 2 WEEKS! they must be rebuilding my engine?
now if you're me...what say you?
yesterday, i waited the rest of the day for a return call after my early morning checking but none came. imagine, 2 WEEKS! they must be rebuilding my engine?
now if you're me...what say you?
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From: ny
CA's...
Lemon Law seems to only focus on those vehicles with the nonconformity causing the conditions which are likely to cause the death or serious body injury when the vehicles are driven.
"Noise" seems hard to be the target unless you can provide the evidence that particular 'noise" can harm your health.
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