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MG’s are great value - sounds like it ticks all the boxes for you! Hopefully more affordable on insurance too.

….she, him, other, sadly, is wasted on me, Malcolm ! ☹️. I just don’t do the mileage anymore, ( more time spent cleaning than driving ! ), so difficult to justify ! ☹️. (11k in 3 year’s). your right, the W123 doe’s not come close - a distant, but in it’s day, leading edge technology - better precision assembled than a Rolls - Royce ! anthony ….used to own a very rare 1957 Roll’s - Canardly ! 😲 would roll down one hill and canardly get up the next one………! 🤭

That's very impressive Ray. My '07 Lexbus has 12 out of 15 green MoTs, orange advisories on 3 pre-2017, all tyre related. Bought it privately in Dec '22 and am very happy. Cambelt & water pump replaced at 66k, new 12v battery @ 71k, now just tipped 89k and I'm wondering about spark plug replacement ... any thoughts?

Insurance sorted and after a test drive today, have decided to risk changing my RX3 to the newer model RX4. One piece of reassuring information from a Lexus Tech today was that Lexus are soon (next month or two) to announce the release of new software fixes for the canbus vulnerability. As it was explained to me, this will be a sort of piggy back software installation which will add a new layer of security which can detect any canbus disconnect and trigger an immobiliser without that being able to be bypassed by the current hack. Effectively this will make it as secure as newer models and will be carried out FOC from what I was told as part of a security recall available to all RX4 owners.

Having driven the new RZ a few weeks ago, I took out the RX4 I am interested in buying today. It was interesting to make the comparisons with my RX3 F-Sport, and surprisingly, the RX4 didn't have it all its own way! Summary (for those not wanting the detail): RX4 good points: Exceptional ride quality; quieter cabin and smoother, more refined ride than RX3 Far less steering feel and definitely LESS of a driver's car. Refinement over driving pleasure was my takeaway thought; Better appointed and more luxurious cabin; Timeless design will look as fresh in 10 years inside and out as it does now; Interior quality a step above RX3 and instrument/button layout offers more choice with touch screen and option to use dials and buttons which is very refreshing in a modern car. I detest touch screens only for everything and that's done purely for manufacturing cost savings. This model had the expensive optional adaptive suspension (two types of adaptive suspension offered...the standard one as used in F Sport and Takumi, and the F-Sport only option of the more advanced adaptive suspension, as it was explained to me). The best adaptive suspension I've so far tried, all but eliminating small bumps, even in Sport+ mode and almost eliminating body roll. Sport+ removes any lag between pressing the right boot on the pedal and acceleration. It's almost instant Both heated and ventilated front seats and this one also gets heated rear seats and window shades Better cup holders (yay!) phone holder as well as inductive charger More advanced lighting (albeit the triple LEDs of the RX3 are still superb) The not so good bits: Surprisingly reduced visibility over the RX3, due mainly to the increased rake of front and back screens giving less vertical viewing height Seats a touch firm compared with RX3 F-Sport which I find more comfortable but less supportive (take your pick which you prefer) More plastic everywhere from wheel arch trims, to under bonnet Reduced effective load space despite the quoted figures, due to increased rake of rear screen Less grip (tested on dry roundabout where I provoked all 4 wheels of the RX4 to squeal in protest, yet lacking in any feel through the steering wheel. The RX3 definitely gripped better and felt like a limpet when tackling the same challenge without tyres giving up grip and with plenty of feel through the wheel as to what the front tyres were doing, but admittedly with slight body roll, not much, but just noticeable. Under the bonnet, to save costs, gone is the whole engine cover of the RX3 which included the inverter coolant viewing cover now missing entirely on the RX4 On the whole I have to say I much prefer the RX3 as a drivers car as it is more engaging to drive. The performance of both is pretty decent and nothing to chose between them although the RX4 in Sport+ mode eliminates the lag you still get with the RX3 in sport mode. The latter is a bit like turbo lag by comparison (without the turbo). It's been a difficult decision to make, whether to keep my RX3 or buy the RX4 as both have their good points. The biggest disappointment with the newer car was the complete lack of driver involvement or feel. It's as if they've deliberately engineered the car to cocoon the driver, to experience the most refined drive yet at the expense of driving pleasure which requires a switch in your head to be flicked and treat the car as something to be wafted along in, in more luxury than previous models, almost "tut-tutting" if you try to drive it with enthusiasm. I've little doubt that a small part of this is the OEM tyres themselves which lack grip compared to my favoured Avon ZX7 tyres, so pushing on you're left with less confidence in just where that "let go" point is which could be off putting depending on driving conditions. Overall, I feel that it is still worth trading up as you soon adapt to the vagaries of something new and different, because for much of the time, the RX does well what it's best at, giving a refined cruising experience over long distances. The slight loss of rear luggage space is not really an issue with the option to drop one or both rear seats should you need the space, and the loss of some visibility is made up for with a far superior 360 birds eye camera set up. One thing is very apparent though and that's the new 12 inch screen is dimmer in bright light because it is not shrouded like the older one. That's an oversight I wish they hadn't made. The list of advanced safety features is also a big plus, and I like the newer adaptive cruise control and was very impressed with the ride quality of the adaptive suspension. It gives back something of the compliance with control of my older GS300 which had a magic carpet ride, much welcomed over the more thumpy and stiff passive set up of the older RX3 F Sport. If only they'd paid as much attention to the steering feel! On the whole, I came away mightily impressed with this 3yr old example, which on the whole takes the good bits from the RX3 and makes them better, and loses some of the not so good bits. It also had the steel plate mods done which was a plus. Picking the car up next week and waving goodbye to my trusty RX3 which I shall miss in many ways, but this is my last chance to pick up a low miles example the last of the Vee 6 lumps, which to my mind, are the finest engines ever to come out from the Toyota group.

I am getting the MA1 to work, its just a bit of a faff having to go through the rigmarole each time I start the car.; I'll persevere for the time being, in the hope of an update from Lexus to wireless AA.

Thought I was the only person to think 'rubbish badge on the bonnet'... Perhaps Lexus deemed a proper badge too expensive on the 'cheap' Lexus? All the more disappointing given the lack of a badge on the rear, in favour of the 'on trend' script (which is also rubbish, IMO). OK, not important in the grand scheme of things, but, meh!

With the recent warmer weather Dad turned the dials to cool and...nothing. Was just blowing ambient air. Usual thoughts of needs a regas but was a little annoyed/suspect especially having only bought the car in January. Couple of calls later all booked in with Lexus Edgware Road... Dad turns up and some checks followed when the Tech comes out and says - needs a new condenser as it's leaking. Grrr. Good news is that it's booked in for next week and will all be covered by the warranty - including the regas Anyone else ever had any issues with the UX and the aircon?? Just hope it's "just" the condenser and nothing more serious.

hi steve these 4th gen gs are electric power steering as far as i know mine the hybrid

Can only add to what's said before; took around 6 months to get the 2nd key

Hi, Has anyone managed to find roof rails and box to fit the RZ

That chrome trim comes off without taking the door apart, mine has also gone spotty from the sun. I'm waiting to take mine to a wrapping company, and see what they can do. Its only a rubber/vinyl strip.

I Believe your Correct Sami..

Hi guys. Got a problem with my RX400H 2007. I had a P0137 code (heated oxygen sensor, bank 1 sensor 2 low voltage) so we replaced the O2 sensor with Febi Bilstein part number 175843. Now I have a new code, P0420 catalytic convert system bank 1 efficiency below threshold. Any ideas?

Plenty on ebay for £99. I'd get an eBay one to get the car back on the road then spend some free time drilling that one out, you could then sell it on ebay and recoup a large chunk of that £99. If you mess it up when the drill bit slips, you're down £99

Check for exhaust leak first before you spend any money

We currently have a Lexus GS F and have been with Lexus for over 14 years. We also have a Genesis Electrified GV70. The customer service from Genesis was initially fantastic and the personal assistant scheme worked extremely well for us when it was around. Unfortunately this has now been shelved and the Genesis customer service team are horrendous. A really shame as the car is absolutely fantastic and unfortunately better than anything EV related that Lexus currently offers. Lexus customer service is on a whole the best on the market. Congratulations on your RX OP. We had one for 8 years and it was a great car.

Like living in Lancashire. Blood sausage and tripe.

Lexus Roadside Assistance is run my the AA for Lexus so same breakdown assistance applies. However the LRA is more comprehensive for the price if you need everything it offers - main ones being you and your partner are covered for any car so that may mean you don't need a second breakdown cover for a partners car and LRA is European cover as standard which may not be on your AA comparison quote.

I do about 5k a year and totally agree with you. At the very least they should upgrade the software to monitor the 12v battery and output to the App

I had the same message about a map update and went back to my dealer. I was told to ignore the message as the latest updates are pre-loaded before a sale and that major updates only happen once or twice a year. A bit vague but I left it that.

SE-L comes with cruise control as standard according to Parkers. You sure you got sold SE-L? Edit: also found an old uk 2011 spec sheet

Hello Masod, Thank you for your reply, As it just happened today the climate control started working and A/C was ice cold too Lasted about half an hour, one more thing my rear view camera wasn’t working as the Climate control come to life my rear view camera started working.🤔 I wonder if anyone experienced this issue.

Hi Linas, To be honest my plan is to strip them back and repaint/hydrodip them black. The rubber bit isn't all that important.

A brief update on this. The car has been with the dealer for four days now and they are not responding to my calls. Lexus link+ shows it has been locked since 10.30 so they have done nothing today. It is a good car but frankly the dealer network is crap.