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Dear Members, Thanks for being a part of our Lexus Dubai online community. It has been almost 3 years since our online community came into existence. And with your support over the years we have grown into a well integrated online car community in this region. A lot of members have joined our ever-growing community, and most of them turning out to be very good friends. Friends, today we are seeking a few minutes of your fast paced Dubai life to share your thoughts on a quick poll. This will help us assess and even prove how much our online community has been useful to our loyal members across the region. It is a poll to identify how much value our online community adds to you personally and gives us an opportunity to enhance and add features that may help to save more from that pinch on your pocket.

Based on your experience, please share that which Lexus you prefer to buy: Used vs. new and why?

Share the detail of the oldest model of Lexus you ever own in working condition.

Please share what was your worst car workshop (garage) experience ever happened? And how you dealt with it?

Please share what was your worst car problem ever happened? Why and how it happened (if you know)? And how you dealt with it?

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Lexus Scheduled Maintenance Procedures Rotate and Inspect tires Inspect Axleshaft boots Inspect Ball joints & dust covers Inspect Body Inspect Brake lines & hoses Inspect Brake pad thickness & rotor runout Inspect Brake pads & rotors Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Engine/inverter coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes & mountings Inspect Fuel lines and connections Inspect Fuel tank cap gasket Inspect Installation of driver's floor mat Inspect Rack & pinion assembly Inspect Steering linkage & boots Inspect/Adjust All fluid levels Inspect/Reset Maintenance reminder light Inspect/Tighten Axleshaft bolts (AWD) Replace Air filter Replace Brake fluid Replace Cabin air filter Replace Coolant Replace Engine oil & filter

Lexus Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services Lexus Air Filter Replacement The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 25,000 kms. Lexus Automatic Transmission Fluid Change Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Lexus Automatic Transmission Fluid/Filter Change Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. The filter should be replaced at this time a well. This service should be performed every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Lexus Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 50,000 kms or 2 years, can cause brake system damage. Lexus Coolant Replacement/Flush Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 50,0000 kms. Lexus Differential Fluid Replacement - Front Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Lexus Differential Fluid Replacement - Rear Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Lexus Drive Belt(s) Replacement Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 75,000 kms. Lexus Fuel Filter Change The Fuel Filter becomes restricted as it accumulates debris from filtering the fuel which, can lead to perfomance problems and early fuel pump failure. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms in vehicles where it is replaceable. Lexus Manual Transmission Fluid Change The Manual Transmission fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to transmission damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 50,000 kms. Lexus Rotate Tires It is important to rotate the tires from front to rear every 8000-10000 kms so that they wear evenly. This may not be possible on some vehicles because of directional tread design or rim size differences. Lexus Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval.

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The ES stands out a little from the rest of the Lexus line-up as it is a front-wheel drive car, whereas the rest of the company’s line-up is either rear or four-wheel drive. In fact, rather than being developed from the ground up as a new model – as most Lexus sedans are – the ES is based on every taxi driver’s favourite set of wheels, the Toyota Camry. However, Lexus has tried its hardest to distance the ES from its common roots by throwing the usual amounts of luxury and technology fineries at the car. It’s a valiant effort, but in our mind it doesn’t do enough to make the ES stand out more than just being a posh Camry. The ES has been around in its current form since 2007, though Lexus introduces minor trim or features every year to keep the car feeling fresh. Equipment levels are much higher in the ES than they are in the Camry with an excellent Mark Levinson stereo, adaptive cruise control, DVD navigation and a rear-view camera to help parking. Power is provided by a 272bhp, 3.5-litre V6 engine. It’s a pretty plain looking car; this is a four-door sedan that you could easily lose in a busy mall carpark as there’s nothing that really stands out on the car’s design. Still, it provides a comfortable and safe way to get about town and has enough space for the full compliment of driver and four passengers – it is a Camry after all. The boot big enough for the family shop and everyone has enough space to move around without causing too many family arguments on a long drive. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-es350/

Like the rest of the Lexus range, the GS has been designed specifically to square up against the more established competition. So, we have the BMW 3 Series-rivalling Lexus IS at one end and the 7 Series-rivalling Lexus LS at the other. Sitting in the middle of the executive crowd is this, the Lexus GS. It’s not the most stand-out of models offered by the Lexus brand; there’s very little that stands out from the GS’s design, but for many buyers who don’t like to show off too much, the anonymity offered by the GS is a welcome alternative to the somewhat showy German alternatives. Two engines are offered in the GS locally, a 3.0-litre V6 with 245bhp or a 4.3-litre V8 with 345bhp. If you’re looking at the GS as a car in which to travel the length and breadth of the region on a daily basis, we’d recommend stretching the extra 60,000AED to the bigger engined car – so long as you can afford it, naturally. The more potent engine provides more urgent acceleration, which can be an added bonus when you find yourself needing to get out of a tricky situation in a bit of a rush. With active cruise control, the car will happily swallow under thousands of kilometres a week without any fuss at all. Space is good for those in the front and back, but as is the case with any car that is rear-wheel drive, the person sat in the middle of the rear bench will find that legroom is somewhat compromised by the transmission tunnel that runs through the length of the car. Luggage space is more than ample for the whole family or every executive’s favourite – the golf bag. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-gs/

The Lexus GX460 was launched in the region at the 2009 Dubai International Motor Show in December 2009 and arrived on the roads at the start of 2010. Using the latest Toyota Land Cruiser Prado as its base, the GX460 offers off-road performance in a luxury package. The visual changes from the super-popular Prado base car are limited to some deeper bumpers, slightly restyled bumpers and a chrome-laden Lexus grille. On the inside is where the changes are most marked with high-class leather adorning all surfaces and a powerful Mark Levinson stereo system providing plenty of aural entertainment. There’s loads of clever off-road technology at work to ensure the GX460 doesn’t get stuck in even the most extreme of off-road conditions. These include adaptive air suspension with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension – these system give the GX plenty of suspension travel off-road and work to keep body roll in check on the road, then there’s the selectable centre differential lock when the going gets really tough. Less hardcore is the all-round camera systems which displays a variety of views from around the car on the centre console’s large screen to ensure you don’t scratch the expensive bodywork on any errant rocks that might get in the way. Power is provided by a detuned version of the 4.6-litre V8 that’s fitted to the LS luxury sedan, though it’s still pretty potent with 301bhp on offer. A six-speed automatic gearbox sends the power to all four wheels. There’s seating for seven on board the GX460, though the pair of people in the rearmost pair of seats need to be of the shorter stature to ensure they don’t get muscle cramps within five minutes. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-gx460/

When Toyota first launched the Lexus brand in the US over twenty years ago, it wanted to make a statement. Therefore instead of bringing out a mass-market car to rival the likes of the BMW 3 Series or Mercedes C-Class, it went straight to the top and brought out the LS in competition with the S-Class and 7 Series. It was a ballsy move, but a strong reputation soon built up behind the newcomer. Now in its fourth generation, the LS has established itself as a worthy rival to the German alternatives. Two engines are offered in the region – a 4.6-litre V8 in the LS460 and a larger 5.0-litre V8 in the LS600hL. In addition to the bigger engine, the LS600hL also comes with an electric motor that’s coupled to an onboard battery – a hybrid. Unlike the Toyota Prius that’s offered in other parts of the world as an ultra-economical car, this Lexus hybrid is all about performance. That’s why even though the V8 is a 5.0-litre, the badge says ’600′ – as Lexus compares the performance to that of a bigger 6.0-litre engined car. Incidentally, the L at the end indicates that the hybrid has a longer wheelbase than the standard LS, and lots of legroom in the back. As befits all large executive sedans, technology rules in the LS’s interior. Along with the all singing and dancing navigation system, cruise control and concert hall quality stereo is one particularly impressive feature – self-parking. All you have to do is find a space big enough for the long wheelbase sedan, pull up just ahead of it, press a button and the car will park itself. All you have to do is cover the brake – the LS does all the steering for you. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-ls/

If the LX570 looks familiar, that’s because it’s essentially a Toyota Land Cruiser with a Lexus grille on the front and the usual high-class interior on the inside. It was introduced to the market in 2008 and uses the latest Land Cruiser as its base. Power is provided by a large 5.7-litre V8 with 383bhp, which is sent to all of the big alloy wheels through a strong four-wheel drive chassis. Off-road capability is impressive for such a large car, however any dune bashing will have to be undertaken with a little more concern for the state of the bumpers than the Land Cruiser as they sit a little lower than those on the Toyota. A swift attack on a monster dune could see them hanging off the front of the car at the end of the run. The cabin is hugely spacious and eight people can squeeze into individual seats. Those in the rear most row don’t have a huge amount of head or leg room, but it’s perfectly acceptable for children or anyone willing to experience a short blast in the desert. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that with all the seats occupied, luggage space behind the seats is somewhat limited. Unlike something like a Land Rover LR4 or the latest Nissan Patrol, the LX 570′s rearmost seats don’t fold away flat into the boot floor, instead they are hinged at the side and can be folded – electronically – to the sides of the boot when not in use. Cabin equipment is generous to the extreme with enough toys to keep everyone happy including a massive cool box positioned between the front seats. There are a whole host of off-road technological refinements to ensure the Lexus LX570 can tackle whatever terrain you point it at. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-lx570/

Unlike the other SUVs in the Lexus line-up, the RX350 cannot be traced back to a lesser Toyota model. The latest 2011 model was introduced to the region in 2010 and is the third generation of RX to be sold, though this model is a significant facelift of the second-generation model rather than an all-new car. The RX is not a rough and ready SUV line the GX460; rather prefers to spend its time on the tarmac or on a gravel track at a push. The road-biased chassis means that it would embarrass itself somewhat should you want to take it out for an extended stint in the desert. Still, as a smart-looking vehicle for taking you and the kids – the RX seats five people in total – around town, from home to school, to the shopping mall and elsewhere, the RX is a good all round choice. The engine offered in the RX is Lexus’ tried-and-tested 3.5-litre V6 with efficiency-enhancing Variable Valve Timing technology and produces a decent 275bhp, using a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic gearbox to send power to all four wheels. Comfort and luxury is the paramount thinking in the RX’s smartly styled cabin with plenty of space on offer for all those lucky enough to be onboard. There’s a quick-to-react navigation system and all manner of electronic gizmos to try and make any drive as stress-free as possible such as radar-controlled cruise control, parking sensors all round and sharp Xenon headlights which light up the road significantly better than regular halogen headlights. SOURCE:http://automiddleeast.com/2011-lexus-rx350/

One of the oldest models in the Lexus line-up, the SC430 has been around since 2001. Back when it was launched it was quite a quirky alternative to the likes of the Mercedes SL-Class. Now, it’s an even-more quirky alternative to the Mercedes SL, but it’s really beginning to show its age. Just one engine is on offer – a 282bhp, 4.3-litre V8 that is rather relaxed in its power delivery. The SC was built for cruising the Corniche, not carving up the tarmac and provides a pretty relaxed driving experience. Despite coming with a full compliment of four seats, the SC is really a two seater – the best use for the back pair of leather seats is as additional luggage space. If you want a four-seat Lexus convertible, you’re better off looking at the altogether more modern – and a darn sight cheaper – IS300 C. The boot space is reasonable when the folding metal roof is in place on the top of the car, however it becomes seriously limited when it’s stowed away into the top of the boot. However, the SC430 does have some charms. It comes with a decent stereo system and carries a little bit of an exclusive swagger about it that the overtly aggressive Mercedes SL lacks. The wood trim on the steering wheel might look plastic to the extreme, but is actually taken from a bona fide hunk of tree. The leather is soft and of high quality, and although the fit and finish is very good, it’s someway off from the levels found in more modern Lexus models. If you absolutely must have a luxury two-door hard-topped convertible, but don’t like Mercedes models, then the Lexus SC430 is your only alternative choice. However, the rest of us would be much happier in the Mercedes. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-sc430/

The IS F is the ultimate incarnation of Lexus’ IS sedan, boasting more than 400bhp from its V8 engine. It originally went on sale in Japan in 2007, but only arrived in the Middle East – officially, anyway – at the tail end of 2010. The name and the design come from Japan’s Fuji Speedway, the home of Lexus’ high performance vehicle development. Thus the F gets a 5.0-litre V8 engine sending 417bhp to the rear wheels through an advanced eight-speed automatic gearbox that can be shifted manually via wheel-mounted paddles. The result is a sedan that will hit 100kph in 4.8 seconds. The IS F stands out from the rest of the range thanks to a lower stance and large grille and intakes in the front. Wider wheel arches house 19-inch alloy wheels, behind which lurk powerful Brembo brakes. At the back, the stacked quad tailpipes are house in a deep rear bumper, with a spoiler integrated into the tailgate. Inside, buyers get leather sports seats featuring the F logo, and the trim includes lashing of carbon fibre and aluminium. Despite its sporting performance, the IS F is still a Lexus, so luxury features include a 14-speaker Mark Levinson sound system, dual zone air conditioning and cruise control. Safety features include eight airbags and a Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system (incorporating electronic stability control and ABS, traction control) tuned for sporty driving. Engine: 5.0-litre V8 Max power (bhp/rpm): 417/6,600 Max torque (Nm/rpm): 504/5,200 Transmission: Eight-speed automatic Driven wheels: Rear-wheel drive Kerb weight: 1,730kg Price (AED): From 299,000 SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2011-lexus-is-f/

The second-generation Lexus IS mid-size executive sedan has been on the market since 2006 and is a thoroughly decent Japanese rival to the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class. As befits proper executive sedans, the Lexus IS has a rear-wheel drive chassis that provides an encouraging and direct driving experience. With a single choice of engine – a 228 bhp 3.0-litre V6 – the Lexus buyer may feel short changed when it comes to variety. Mercedes offers six different flavours of C-Class in the region – including a hot version for those with money to burn. Lexus does the same in other markets, including a 400bhp-plus IS-F, but not in the Middle East. Still, you can’t fault the IS on much else. The cabin is well finished and there’s enough gadgets to keep you fully occupied when you’re stuck in yet another traffic jam. The stereo comes complete with 13 speakers and a CD player capable of reading MP3 and WMA-filled CD. You can splash out on the optional Mark Levinson stereo, which takes audio quality up another notch. Safety is another key feature with smart airbags dotted around the cabin and numerous active and passive crash safety systems. If you like your luxury with the roof down, the IS300C cabriolet might appeal. It takes the standard IS and adds a folding hardtop which can disappear into the top of the boot in just twenty seconds. The extra weight of the roof mechanism means that the IS 300 C isn’t quite as quick as the sedan version. Additionally, the practical aspects of the IS have been compromised by the folding roof – the rear seats are now only really for small children and the bootspace is rather limited when the roof is folded away. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-lexus-is300/

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