I didn't know you could collect for the reduced market value of your car
after an accident repair, but the articles at www.claimsreporter.com say you
can.  I know most people will not buy a car with a bad Carfax unless it's
offered at a big discount.  Anyone else know about this ...

2005 Lexus ES330. Recently, I found there were "clark", "clark" noise
coming from the components under steer wheel when I made slow turns.
It happens most when I drive in a dense resident neighborhood where
you need to make a lot of slow turns, and at most time, with your foot

I haven't seen any activity on this newsgroup for a couple of days, and very
little for a few days before that.  What gives?
-Jay-

I own a 1999 GS400 and recently noticed a gravelly-sounding noise at
the front of the engine. The noise isn't loud enough to be noticeable
with the hood closed. At first, I thought the noise was coming from
the idler pulley that puts tension on the accessory drive belt.

I have 1995 Lexus LS 400 with 76000 mile. Since last few day my audio
sound is completely gone. If I turn the volume dial all the up then I
can hear barely. I check both Radio fuses 1 and 2 but both look are
OK. Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.

We just bought an 07 lexus gs and they are trying to sell us these add
on.  I think they are not needed.  Any thoughts or experience on these
things
Phil

First  can any one tell me where the DVD unit is located on this
model?     I would like to check the DVD to see which Generation I
have and also which map verision.  
Then if anyone can tell me whre I can obtain an update DVD  besides

I just got into a Lexus IS 250 at the end of February and love just
about everything about it except
to aspects of the power outlet in the arm rest.
1. Its too shallow in the box so nothing I have will plug into it

I'm expecting to buy a 2005 Lexus RX330 this week.  I have heard Lexus
posts the VIN number in several places around the car and checking
these VINs for consistency is a good way to verify the car hasn't been
in a serious accident.  Could someone please inform me where I can

IS300 2002 - what appears to be electrical problems have just started
in last couple of weeks.  I have gotten in car and cranked it up and
noticed that the clock and trip sets have reset themselves (trips sets
zeroed out; clock on incorrect time) as if they have lost power.

I have a '06 ES330. Today I noticed that when I pressed the "MODE" button to
change the air flow mode, some kind of motor sound was audible. I don't know
if the air flow mode change always made that sound or if it recently became
loud enough for me to notice. It sounds similar to ...

..I don't see too many of them on the road.
Also, any ES350 owner experiences?

Does anyone know if this "nitrogen in tires" thing really produces the
results claimed?

I have a Lexus 02, 200SI. About 2 months ago the alarm started going off
sparaically and for no apparent reason. Some days up to 20-30 times. I
took it to the dealer and they said it will cost £450 plus to repair. Has
anyone else had this problem? and is it a design fault or ...

I'm on the verge of buying a 2002 IS300 and took it for a test drive a
couple of days ago. I noticed a muffled thunk or click when I started
from a dead stop ( at a traffic light or stop sign or whenever I
started the car from ) after putting the car into 1st gear. I'm not