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@Big Rat - Nice to see you're back 🙂 I think you need a new title - Grand Maester BigRat - Keeper of the 'F' knowledge It's a long way from basingstoke, perhaps it has new owner? Anyway, thanks for the info

Rare sighting, Silver 16 reg GS-F spotted in Guisborough tonight Anyone on here I wonder?

So are you not able to switch the aircon on with the physical button under the screen? you should also be able to adjust temp with the up/down buttons although if the screen isn't working you won't see any indication of what temperature level has been selected. If just the screen has stopped working, there is a documented fix although it's not trivial https://snapguide.com/guides/fix-the-touchscreen-in-a-lexus-is350/ Otherwise, I'd suggest getting a unit from a breakers. It's a relatively easy job to swap out

Well, I've spent the last week or two stripping out various parts of the dashboard and I still can't find the noise source I've now come to the conclusion that the source is somewhere under the car, exhaust mounts or driveshaft. Looks like I'm going to have to see what my local Lexus dealer thinks, 😞

thinking about going just as a visitor. Would be nice to see some Lexus cars there - I note they don't ever seem to have had any attend the event. Maybe too far north for some 🙂

Welcome Alvin 🙂

You haven't said what your budget is but there's a nice looking 2013 GS F-Sport, with the Mark Levinson Audio/Satnav upgrade, with less than 30,000 miles for sale at Lexus Tunbridge Wells for £15K https://usedcars.lexus.co.uk/en/used-lexus/Lexus/GS-250/25-F-Sport-Mark-Levinson-qxbzk48 And Lexus Canterbury have 2012 GS Luxury, again with the Mark Levinson upgrade, just over 30,000 miles for £13.5K BTW, don't expect too much from the Lexus SatNav, infotainment system. While the sound quality is very good, the practicality and usability of the system is generally accepted to be inferior to other manufacturers. If buying from a Lexus dealer, you might want to try and negotiate updating the SatNav to the latest version as part of the sale as it's (I think) £159 otherwise. The additional warranty is £1095/£90pm for two years so that would get you a total of 3 years warranty and breakdown cover but be aware that this means you also need to service the car through Lexus over the 3 years. Having said that, Lexus do a payment plan to cover servicing as well so that might be worth considering if you're looking to have worry-free motoring for 3 years. I believe you can continue to buy extended cover after that - up to 10 years old if I recall correctly - but the current website is not clear on this so you might need to check with the dealer. The Lexus warranty has a good reputation but do bare in mind that 'consumable' and 'expected-life' parts may not be covered such as brake components and the exhaust.

The 'odd rattle' was what I had. If only I'd left things alone 😢

No, you caught me - it's a Gen2 IS 😚

One thing I've noticed is that using the POI system is much easier and more accurate than the inadequate postcode system. Obviously if you're going to someone's house it's no good, but if you're going to a hotel or tourist spot or a parking area, petrol station, etc, try using the POI system.

Hi Audrey I think most owners, certainly those who buy used, are attracted by the reputation Lexus have for reliability. This does not mean they never go wrong or can't throw up big bills but they are as reliable as anything else and more reliable than most. Don't go in blind, check service history (can be Lexus or independent but was it regular and on-time - by mileage or date), check MOT records are clear of failures and advisories, condition (does it look well cared for), I think the fitted tyres (mixed brands or no-names) are always a clue to the attitude of the previous owner. Expensive items to pay attention to are shock absorbers and exhaust, shocks are Lexus only and not cheap, same for the exhaust but you can get custom made replacements a bit cheaper. The safest option would be approved used from Lexus but I'd imagine that 2012/2013 would be on the cusp of what would be on offer and may be more than you want to pay. They're not as plentiful as the main marques so you might need to be patient or prepare to travel to find the right car for you. Anyhow, good luck with your search and let us know how you get on 🙂

You might have a point about dislodging something but if that is the case then it's not an easy fix. I've had passengers in the car try holding and pushing various areas of the dash without any success.

Until recently, I had a fairly typical level of dashboard noise. Some minor dashboard creaks and rattles that seemed very dependent on ambient temperature. Some days there was hardly any dash noise at all. However, I decided that I could make it much better by buying some rubber sealing strip and inserting it between the dash and windscreen. Once installed, the strip was pretty much invisible unless you knew it was there, and it did completely silence any of the exsiting dashboard noises. And I felt pretty pleased with myself .. for a while. Quite soon after I'd installed this strip, I noticed a new noise and this was really unpleasant. Oh well, I thought - I'll pull the sealing strip back out and it will go back to how it was before. I'd made such a good job on installing the strip that it wasn't easy to get to and I needed to fashion some sort of hook to pull it out so it was a full week driving round with this maddening noise. Dear reader, you will have guessed by now, that removing the rubber strip didn't make the noise go away and despite having stripped out the whole centre console, poked and prodded and done everything I can think of, it's still there. Take a listen to the short video for an example of the noise. My theory is that the strip has caused the vibrations to travel further and they have shaken something loose somewhere behind the instrument cluster. The noise is so loud and irritating that I don't think I can live with it. I think I either need to find someone to fix it or the car will need to go. Timeline_1_.mov

There's been the odd meet up but it does tend to be focused (not exclusively) on the 'F' editions (IS-F,RC-F,GS-F) Keep any eye on the forums for any announcements but there's nothing to stop you trying to organise something if you feel inclined.

That's good news, it's the value of a decent service regime I suppose. It does help that you seem to be mechanically skilled and confident and not 'challenged' like some of us 🙂

Seeing as the thread has been resurrected 🙂 Those mats I bought off ebay 3 years ago have lasted pretty well.The only place where there's any sign of wear is the drivers heel pad - as you would expect. Unfortunately, the original seller doesn't seem to be around anymore but I think the point made above is valid, i.e lots of sellers sourcing from the same place(s). For the £20-odd quid I paid three years ago I'm perfectly happy.

Bit more than a few quid for the genuine item https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-OEM-Lexus-CT200H-Centre-Wheel-Hub-Cap-Ornament-F-Sport-2013-2017-/262465452721?hash=item3d1c28fab1 Take the receipt into the garage and ask them to pay If you don't want the hassle, lots of sellers on ebay for a non-genuine item

Spotted this on Ebay, looks like a bargain price, £20 for 5 litres plus 10% off https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Engine-Oil-SHELL-Helix-Ultra-Professional-AG-5W30-Fully-Synthetic-5L-5-Litres/292338926019?epid=28017010084&hash=item4410c201c3:g:H6oAAOSwJzpces4g Sod's law I've just bought 10 Litres for my service 😞

The part numbers are different according to toyodiy.com, GS300 part # 86111-30430-C0 but GS450H has part number # 86111-30570-C0 The trim from your existing unit might un-clip and be able to be installed on a replacement part? There's a GS450H unit for sale on ebay now for less than £200 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-11-Lexus-GS450H-Sat-Nav-and-Radio/253761758108?hash=item3b1561239c:g:lJgAAOSwjdhbUOyi Let us know how you get on.

Can someone from the admin team get in touch. An auto payment has been taken from my Paypal Account but I'm not showing as a Gold Member thanks

Hi Joel I don't think we have a local independent toyota/lexus specialist in the northeast. The nearest I've seen anywhere near us is Leeds.

You must have been a *very* good boy for Santa to bring you such a nice xmas present

my advice is not to sell

welcome keith shame about the suspension issues, but she does look a beauty.

Hi Welcome to the LOC Not an IS300H owner so I can't comment except to say it looks like it's an unused connector for some option that's not fitted to your car. You would need a multimeter and some small probes to check if there was power on any of the pins. The most usual method is to tap into the fusebox inside the car (on the IS250 there's a fusebox on the driver and on the passenger side and I'd assume the IS300H would be the same) and then run the cable up the windscreen pillar and across the headliner. Some people have also had success with tapping power from the dome light or the rearview mirror power - neater for hiding the wires but harder to make the connection. Halfords offer a dashcam wiring service but the quality of service varies depending on the store and personnel. This kind of job would be simple enough for any decent auto-electrician HTH