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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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you might want to check with sludging recalls on lexus' now a days, they used to have silent recalls on a lot of their vehicles because of bad sludging problems. . .a lot of motors had to be replaced at owners expense because they didn't want it to be public. . .i know cause we had to pay 12K for a customers motor even though they had a recall on them. . .lexus has been written off my vehicle list because of that. . .even though they probably fixed the problems by now, or not. . .
lil Chris works at Lexus soleil, you may want to ask him about them first...
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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Has anyone ever checked with Ray Brandt before to see what they charge to put in new final drive gears. . .?
Check to see if John (z2g) can do it. He installed my clutch and flywheel for me.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by nuckinfutz74
Have you driven either one?
nope, would definitely drive everything before making a decision
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by blasian
lol I got this quote from Dave "You drive 6 speeds and ride in automatics"
I drive my 5AT
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Originally Posted by nothix
nope, would definitely drive everything before making a decision
Werd...
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by nothix
I drive my 5AT
That's because you drive like a maniac regardless
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:37 AM
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"he's gonna pass it up"
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:42 AM
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thoughts?
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or
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last one:
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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maybe gold volks on the g35....that would look hot
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by soleil
maybe gold volks on the g35....that would look hot
Funny you mentioned that... about two weeks ago I saw a white G35 with wheels (black with polished lip but couldn't tell what kind) that looked really nice.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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that black lexus is hot

whats the difference between the is250 and is350?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by nothix
nope, would definitely drive everything before making a decision
I concur.
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Originally Posted by nothix
that black lexus is hot

whats the difference between the is250 and is350?
Engine, and options.
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Originally Posted by soleil
last one:
The white does look good, but I would get rid of that smoked tint, and go with the metal film.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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i like the smoke tint...whats metal tint?
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Originally Posted by nothix
that black lexus is hot

whats the difference between the is250 and is350?
The black one, is the only one of the 3 without a sunroof, if that makes a difference.
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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i thought they all come with sunroof's?
Old Feb 25, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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My moms car is at lexus right now gettin some recalls taken care of..

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