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Hi all, My friend is considering buying an IS250 shortly, probably within a month for his daily commute. He wants to buy a clean IS250 within a 2k-2.5k budget without any mods. He will only consider leather seats, black or grey is preferable with an air cooling function. Mileage is not a big concern at this point as long as the car has a good service record. We searched already and most options are pretty miserable so we trying to see if there are nice owners who haven't listed their cars and considering selling them soon. Feel free to text me in DM or here.

I had a similar issue with the Lexus dealership after they fitted new discs and pads. However, it was related to the pure new mechanic's experience. The mechanic told me that the older Lexus models used thicker pad grease, and the new vehicle was moved to thinner so I had to send my car back to re-grease it and the click was gone.

The vin should be activated in the link as URS190-5001099 if that helps.

I already sold my GS the only way I can target the parts is through this website, here is the link to the dashboard: https://lexus-japan.epc-data.com/gs460/urs190/161607/body/8401/?frame_no=URS190-5001099

The number 1 coolant leak issue on UR engines is on the top engine valley. It's a pretty common issue and sadly not every Lexus mechanic knows about it. However, on the good side, it only takes to replace the sealant. Also, I do recommend a service plan, it's not cheap but it's worth the part discount and good service.

Sad to hear about it. At least you tried.

Technically it shouldn't matter, as they are all programmable like for reverse and positon from the factory. I've made the video just to showcase how it works. 20230421_142543.mp4

Sorry for the late reply, you probably already figured it out, but it's the same process, just hold the button.

Last weekend I discovered that 3rd gen has an auto-folding mirror mode. After looking around the forum I didn't spot any decent answer to it, so I decided to find out how I've managed to activate it. The feature works only when you lock the car and unlock it, doesn't matter if it's a door button or a fob. If you didn't know & desire it as many people do, why not to try it. All looks very simple: This is image of my unit, so all you have to do is to hold mirror button which marked with red circle till 2 mirror lights marked with green line starts flashing and you done. I tested it back and forth and it all works for me, and I believe it should work for everyone. Just keep in mind I would disable it back over winter to keep your motors safe when unlocking the car.

Hey Len, yes the 2012~ had this option and I believe GS models should have it by default being higher premium product it just more relevant for older models 05~12 they had just a button to manually open and close without any information about auto mod which actually exists within the system.

Thanks Vladimir! Yes I agree, this post is not for every one as it is more targeted for people who have an AUX & power socket preferably in the arm rest storage compartment, as it is more plug and play option without any installation hustle. I believe not all GS 3rd gen has AUX feature as it is the separate mode in the media unit: but in my case both AUX and second power socket are next to each other in the arm rest so it works very well: However if that's not the case, people will need an internal option to wire a receiver into their media unit.

I know it a bit too late but I will surprise you all! It can fold automatically as you lock the car! How did I do that? I have no idea, unfortunately. I just was browsing through different settings to find clock changer as I forgot where it was as my unit all in Japanese. But when I locked my car they just folded, I was a bit shocked and surprised and couldn't believe it.

I thought I will share it with you all who are looking for AUX/USB Bluetooth receivers. Sadly GS 3rd gen does not support music streaming through Bluetooth apart from phone calls, however we do have AUX input, so I was looking into different options. It is not my fist device and so far the best one I found is this little box: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364191963550 The reason why it's the best cheap option is that it works only as a receiver so whenever you start your car it turns automatically ON and starts playing your phone's music. No need to press any button like on some duel mode ones. As regards the sound, it sound pretty good as well. The price can be different for them as I managed to buy it cheaper than it is now, but £7 is well worth it for no hustle device. Hope it helps some one who's in the market for it.

Hi club, Im after an exterior additional trim and specifically front lip and side skirts. See images below for ref. with red cross is the item Im after. The reason I'm in search is that Im trying to find it in 1F2 mercury met, or silver colour. But any other colour would be also be taken in consideration. Would appreciate any help with this.

There is a company in New Zealand that can do it, all you will have to do is to send them hard drive. However, it's not worth it as all it will do is translate so it won't change the OS which is dedicated only to the Japan region. I think if you pop your plastic cover where the hazard warning light button is, there could be a CD player for maps, if there is one like the rest of the world has you could possible update your maps. You also can get away with switching the hole unit to UK one if you don't bother about JDM extras, or switching hard drive, that technically should change it to UK software. In my case I have the same story as steve2006, just an input for a toll card, sexy lady greet and the rest of the system is updated through their sort of G portal which is I believe outdated and doesn't connect. The best way to live with OEM setup is the grom V line, it just works without much hassle, or find aftermarket display and some of them actually looks good in IS unlike GS or LS models. I don't think TV will work unless you can find the way to expand the frequency for UK range. For radio its the same story as TV, they only channel you can enjoy is radio 2 as its below 90 FM. but for radio there are radio frequency expanders, just google them. Also if your car has power supply and AUX in armrest storage you can get Bluetooth AUX adapter that powers through USB, even the dirty cheap one will do the job as long as you have quality AUX cable from music gear shop as they make difference. I think I covered most of the things I discovered over my ownership, hope it help🙂 I know right! took me almost 8 moth to find how to change the clock as it was in unusual place 😅