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Hi all Lexus owners.

Looking for information and reviews on noise levels in Mk2 GS300 models

I have a 2004 MK2 GS300 with a noise level reading between 74dba > 84dba+

under normal driving conditions.

In normal language it sounds like you are travelling in a jet plane.

Am i the only Lexus owner with this problem ????????

I would appreciate your comments.

Road noise... certain tyres are very noisy - especially Avon's :winky:

I'll second that - my car has Avons and the road noise is very high - Tony at STS was quite sure it was the Avons. My wife's GS300 has Goodyear tyres and is much quieter. Some tyres are just noisier that others and it seems very difficult to find out which to avoid.

Hi Guys

Decided i had enough with my MK2

changing for a 2006 MK3 hope i have better luck

Thanks for all the advice

Hi all Lexus owners.

Looking for information and reviews on noise levels in Mk2 GS300 models

I have a 2004 MK2 GS300 with a noise level reading between 74dba > 84dba+

under normal driving conditions.

In normal language it sounds like you are travelling in a jet plane.

Am i the only Lexus owner with this problem ????????

I would appreciate your comments.

have you driven another GS to see if there is any difference??

Hi There

The answer to your question is yes

This GS300 is my third MK2 Lexus

My first two were superb cars to drive this one

Is the exception. It is turning out to be a nightmare

The pleasure of driving has been totally removed by this experience.

I am getting some interesting replies from the US link well worth a look at.

Will keep you updated on my progress.

Oh almost forgot I also had the pleasure of driving the new Mk 3 GS 300 superb car

With a little road noise (acceptable)

I must be getting paranoid to noise at this stage

Why not ?.

When you pay big money for a luxury car

You should get a luxury product that you can enjoy

Hi Guys

Took your advice and got a survey carried out on my Lexus GS300,

Waiting for the results

Will keep you advised

have you driven another GS to see if there is any difference??

Hi There

The answer to your question is yes

This GS300 is my third MK2 Lexus

My first two were superb cars to drive this one

Is the exception. It is turning out to be a nightmare

The pleasure of driving has been totally removed by this experience.

I am getting some interesting replies from the US link well worth a look at.

Will keep you updated on my progress.

Oh almost forgot I also had the pleasure of driving the new Mk 3 GS 300 superb car

With a little road noise (acceptable)

I must be getting paranoid to noise at this stage

Why not ?.

When you pay big money for a luxury car

You should get a luxury product that you can enjoy

Hi Guys

Took your advice and got a survey carried out on my Lexus GS300,

Waiting for the results

Will keep you advised

Hi guys

got the results back from the survey

noise levels in my gs on average came in at 78dba to 84dba

waiting for a reply from my lexus dealer

have you driven another GS to see if there is any difference??

Hi There

The answer to your question is yes

This GS300 is my third MK2 Lexus

My first two were superb cars to drive this one

Is the exception. It is turning out to be a nightmare

The pleasure of driving has been totally removed by this experience.

I am getting some interesting replies from the US link well worth a look at.

Will keep you updated on my progress.

Oh almost forgot I also had the pleasure of driving the new Mk 3 GS 300 superb car

With a little road noise (acceptable)

I must be getting paranoid to noise at this stage

Why not ?.

When you pay big money for a luxury car

You should get a luxury product that you can enjoy

Hi Guys

Took your advice and got a survey carried out on my Lexus GS300,

Waiting for the results

Will keep you advised

have you driven another GS to see if there is any difference??

Hi There

The answer to your question is yes

This GS300 is my third MK2 Lexus

My first two were superb cars to drive this one

Is the exception. It is turning out to be a nightmare

The pleasure of driving has been totally removed by this experience.

I am getting some interesting replies from the US link well worth a look at.

Will keep you updated on my progress.

Oh almost forgot I also had the pleasure of driving the new Mk 3 GS 300 superb car

With a little road noise (acceptable)

I must be getting paranoid to noise at this stage

Why not ?.

When you pay big money for a luxury car

You should get a luxury product that you can enjoy

If I were you, I'd get onto your local trading standards sharpish..and also give consumer direct a call on 0845 4 04 05 06.

They can advise you on your legal rights. I'm no expert, but since you've allowed Lexus to rectify these problems in the first place, you have officially accepted the car, and have little chance of rejecting it outright. However, you probably have a case for getting it checked by a 3rd party and taking the results back to Lexus.

Good Luck!

Ooops, just saw that you are in Ireland. The law I have quoted is for the UK, not sure how Ireland differs. Can anyone advise?

Thank you for the support

My big problem is I was too patient with my Lexus dealer? I now accept that I should have responded to the problem with more urgency.

Your advice appears to be the only answer at this stage.

I am open to other suggestions on what route to take.

Thanks Guys

Had a look at parkers website, your model has interior noise of 72db, the 2003 onwards Mercedes E320 auto has interior noise of 69db, and the BMW 530i SE auto of 2003 is 71db. I realise the 2004 GS mk2 is an older design than the 2003 merc and bmw, so i've checked the old shape german cars too.

2000 model BMW 530i Auto is 72db. No info available on the old shape Merc.

From what you have mentioned, it sounds like something is wrong. Possibly your door/window seals or something more serious. Brakes only make noises if, the ABS is in operation EVERY time you apply the brakes or the calipers are sticking or the pads are worn out totally or they are made of poor quality material.

I drive a GS300 Sport with huge, fat, low profile tyres, and sure there is some tyre noise, but not a great deal. You only notice it because wind noise and engine noise are so low. I'd consult a lawyer as it sounds like you may have a lemon from new. If you've had the car a while, it might be tough to reject it under sale of goods act. How long have you had it?

Appreciate the help

I bought this Lexus in September 2004 and have had a number of small problems. Including scratches on the driver and passengers side windows. Both windows Replaced by my Lexus dealer. Rattles in the dash. Rectified by my Lexus dealer. The noises in my Lexus appear to be falling on deaf ears by my Lexus dealer and more disturbing by the national distributor. I really need good advice on this problem.

What kind of speed? What kind of Road? What kind of tires? All these affect the noise...

I mean it is extremely quiet, except for wind noise. Seems eerie when doing motorway speeds and all you can hear is wind and nothing else. Wind Noise isn't all that loud either, can't imagine what the LS is like if the GS is this quiet.

My GS300 has had this noise problem almost from new it is coming to the stage where it is affecting my driving and health. A serious problem I think you will agree.

To answer your question.

The car is fitted with 17 inch rims with low profile tyres.

The noise is heard at different speeds and increasing in intensity as speed increases. Road noise accepted as the explanation. The Amount of road noise in vehicle is not accepted.

A high pitch noise is heard at various speeds. Sounds like a jet engine. The only time I want to hear this type of noise is when I am going on holidays to a warmer climate.

The third noise I have in my luxury car is a heavy breaking sound when the breaks are applied.

My Lexus dealer replaced the break discs and pads in an attempt to resolve the problem. This attempt was a failure

My Lexus dealer replaced my 17 inch rims with 16 inch rims fitted with standard tyres in an attempt to reduce road noise. This attempt was successful

I replaced the tyres on my 17 inch rims with a different make and compound tyre. This also failed to reduce the amount of road noise heard in the vehicle.

The problem I have now is that Lexus is stating that the noise I have in my luxury car is normal. ??????????????? I think not

Any comments

Has anyone else with a 250 had a problem with wind noise? When travelling at motorway speeds the car is exceptionally quiet except for tyre noise, which is very difficult to remove entirely and has been mentioned before. However, I also have wind noise which seems to come from the area around the top rear of the drivers door. I've checked the obvious things. the seals are all in place and the door is fitting flush with the door jamb but it still sounds like air is getting round the seals.

Anyone else got it? Lexus Bristol will be getting a visit in the new year and it would be handy to know if it's just mine or a typical fault with the new car.

Apart from that I'm really pleased with the car, although still familiarising myself with the intricacies of the voice activated satnav and bluetooth telephone connection! Also like the ECT power switch, although not totally convinced as to what it actually does and whether it really is quicker on acceleration and hills.

I know how you feel. I have a noise problem with my gs300 but it appears to be falling on deaf EARS.

Keep up the pressure. Best of luck

Hi all

I have a problem

can any experts out there tell me the noise levels in the interior of a 2004 mk 2 gs300 readings in Db (B) would be excellent.

any other comments on interior noise in this model would be very welcome.