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  1. stonesfan

    My New Lexus GS250

    Overall the E60 was pretty good. Very comfy, classy and only once failed to get me from A to B. However the last year especially was riddled with expensive gremlins so it was time to move on. Decided to go back to Japanese and the only real Japanese car on the market that ticks the boxes...
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    2010 EX GT with 2.4 Petrol?

    Was having a browse through autotrader and the car mentioned above suddenly caught my attention. Wish I'd screengrabbed it or saved the link. Funnily enough the ad is no longer there. Was this model ever available with this engine? Or has the seller simply made a mistake? Either its sold...
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    Road/auto transmission noise in 8th Gen

    I know road noise is a bit higher than average for the type of car, but can the transmission particularly noisy too? Had a look at at a lovely looking dark grey EX GT today. Ticked all the boxes on cosmetics. Very well presented car. Hell I liked this car. Price not bad for a main dealer. But...
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    Has anyone owned/seen an 08/09 EX 2.4 WITHOUT a sunroof?

    Simple question really regarding the 8th Gen. There's a fair few 08/09 2.0 EX models minus sunroof. Not seen a 2.2 without one yet. And another 2.4 has just come up on the trader but the third in a week to have a sunroof. In an ideal world would go for a 2.4 Be interested to know whether the...
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    How do 8th Gens handle mileage?

    Looking at an EX GT Idtec that has 75k on but with full Honda Service History. Lovely car indeed. Educated guess would say 75k no problem on a car like this. Anyone else got a similar or higher mileage car? How do they handle putting the miles on the clock? Was ideally looking at something with...
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    Turning an EX into an EX GT

    Think I've finally got my act together :) buy an early 8th gen EX of which some dont have a sunroof. Found 3 on the trader at present. Then fit the gt bits to give you an ex gt but with full leathers. Any idea what this will cost me? Specifically like the bodykit. Cheers.
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    'Buzzing' noise from dash and vibration from bonnet

    Test drove a lovely looking black ES GT Idtec earlier from a main dealer. Nice car overall but two issues I noticed. Bonnet seemed to vibrate ever so slightly when driving and every so often there was a minor but noticeable 'buzz' from the dash every so often. Has anyone else had this issue in...
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    ES GT options

    Hi all Some of you may have seen me droning away on the general part of the forum about potential new car choices. Must admit though the ES GT auto with the IDTEC engine has grown on me as I like the subtle bodykit and the fact no sunroof. Enough headroom for me and no corrosion to worry...
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    8th Gen interior noise

    Always a biggie for me. Apparently road noise is slightly higher than it could be? Have also seen the 'squeaking seat' and 'rattling door handle' issue for the odd user. But in general are these quiet cars with no Roveresque rattles, buzzes or squeaks inside?
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    Variants of 8th Gen EX

    Hi What are the main differences between an 8th Gen EX and an EX GT? Only interested in the petrol versions here. Can see there is a subtle 'bodykit' on the GT version. Any other factors? Cheers
  11. stonesfan

    Drivers door central locking

    Drivers door central locking seems to have given up the ghost. The key fob unlocks and locks the passenger door no problem. But I need to manually lock the drivers door at the moment. When I do this the indicator lights flash as they should. Any ideas?
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    Slight whiff of fuel in cabin on startup

    Hi Have noticed in the last few weeks or so a slight pong of petrol in the cabin every few starts. I've noticed that fuel economy seems to be down slightly too. Anything obvious that I should be checking? cheers
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