I am considering an IS 300 to replace my ES 300 in early 2002 when the lease
is up.
…interested in comments from IS owners regarding any rattles and squeaks
you have experienced in the car.
Thanks in advance.
JR
October 28, 2009
IS 300: Rattles and Sqeaks
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No issues in regards to performace, however I have some issues with an
annoying dash rattle, sounds like a screw or pebble is stuck in there
somewhere. There is also an occassional buzzing sound emanating from the
back somewhere, which is difficult to pinpoint. No body squeaks whatsoever
even when going over rough pavement or railroad track crossings.
It has been my experience that vehicles with stiffer/lower/"sports"
suspensions require a lot more maintenance (in suspension parts, which can
be costly) and repairs than sedan-class suspensions. I’ll just have to wait
and see if the IS can tolerate the "abuse."
"John Rusciano" <j…@usrusa.com> wrote in message
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> I am considering an IS 300 to replace my ES 300 in early 2002 when the
lease
> is up.
> …interested in comments from IS owners regarding any rattles and squeaks
> you have experienced in the car.
> Thanks in advance.
> JR
Comment by admin — October 28, 2009 @ 6:32 pm
I had a buzz in my IS200 just after I took delivery of it. I tracked it down
to the screw in the driver’s door at the bottom of the hole you put your
hand in to close the door from the inside (what’s the technical term for
that??) not being tightened properly. A few turns with a screwdriver soon
sorted that out.
Cheers,
James
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> No issues in regards to performace, however I have some issues with an
> annoying dash rattle, sounds like a screw or pebble is stuck in there
> somewhere. There is also an occassional buzzing sound emanating from the
> back somewhere, which is difficult to pinpoint. No body squeaks whatsoever
> even when going over rough pavement or railroad track crossings.
> It has been my experience that vehicles with stiffer/lower/"sports"
> suspensions require a lot more maintenance (in suspension parts, which can
> be costly) and repairs than sedan-class suspensions. I’ll just have to
wait
> and see if the IS can tolerate the "abuse."
> "John Rusciano" <j…@usrusa.com> wrote in message
> news:SHfK6.26$Dd5.9455@ruti.visi.com…
> > I am considering an IS 300 to replace my ES 300 in early 2002 when the
> lease
> > is up.
> > …interested in comments from IS owners regarding any rattles and
squeaks
> > you have experienced in the car.
> > Thanks in advance.
> > JR
Comment by admin — October 28, 2009 @ 6:32 pm
My IS300 works wonderfully with no problems at all!! Regarding the
suspension, absolutely no squeaks or any kind of noise at all. Overall in
perfect condition and no complaints except…the suspension can be a bit
rough when going over rough bumps such as train tracks and such. You
basically can feel everything. So a transition from a Lexus luxury (smooth
comfy, silky ride) to a sports (getting to know the road better), you will
feel the difference. And one last thing that I have noticed…there is
quite a bit of road noise. Possibly due because its so quiet??
-Dunko
Comment by admin — October 28, 2009 @ 6:32 pm
It’s a great car. No noise yet on my IS300. Lexus will come out with new
ES300 for 2002. If you like luxury, comfy cars, IS300 is not for you. If
you like low riding sports car kinda car, you have it. IS300 will also
come with a manual shift in 2002.
Good Luck!
MJ
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> My IS300 works wonderfully with no problems at all!! Regarding the
> suspension, absolutely no squeaks or any kind of noise at all. Overall in
> perfect condition and no complaints except…the suspension can be a bit
> rough when going over rough bumps such as train tracks and such. You
> basically can feel everything. So a transition from a Lexus luxury
(smooth
> comfy, silky ride) to a sports (getting to know the road better), you will
> feel the difference. And one last thing that I have noticed…there is
> quite a bit of road noise. Possibly due because its so quiet??
> -Dunko
Comment by admin — October 28, 2009 @ 6:32 pm