Gone A Bit Soft....

[grasshopper]

Finally gone and done it now, part-exed my '57 plate Hi-lux for a new Rx450h SE-I !

After two years of bouncing around in a very capable off roader - my spine tells me I need a little more comfort in my old age.

My new Rx will be going off-road but won't be used for haulage around fields.

Are there any meets for Rx owners that are non-damaging?

[kevinsgs300]

welcome to the loc

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC.

We used to have meets for all Lexus models at Doncaster but not for a while now.

Probably get some organised later in the year.

As for "non damaging" events with the amount of potholes on the roads you will be lucky to get there without any damage

[grasshopper]

Thanks for the welcome chaps,

Only 'four sleeps' 'til I get my new motor (or is that motors as it's a hybrid?) on Thursday - the morning after we're off to Cardiff for a rugby weekend (free tickets-corporate box!). Then onto Cardigan bay for a couple of nights in that hotel that Rhod Gilbert advertises on the telly (vouchers from my daughter for my 50th) then home by Tuesday evening (to go race my 1/8th RC model off-road buggy ) - via Telford both ways (giving a lift to the in-laws to stay with friends - and won't they be surprised when I turn up with my new wheels, seeing as I haven't told them, they're expecting to squeeze into the wife's Auris T180!

It's one of the nicest things in life than having a new car.....it still gives me a buzz. I wish I could do it every six months. A long weekend away to run it in, life can be so sweet...it sure makes up for the early years when all I had was old bangers and rot boxes, working 80 hours a week has finally started to pay off, I'm just hoping my health holds out so I can enjoy it!

[iceman67]

hi and welcome to the loc matey

[grasshopper]

Well I picked it up Thursday afternoon, all very white and shiny, into the hand-over room, then into the air-conditioned glass house at the end of the dealership, shown round the vehicle, shown the controls, they logged my phone on, the iPod in....all very posh - then the doors open and off you go.

It now has 700 miles on it and is crapped up to the eyeballs!! I nipped over to Telford, down to Cardiff for the rugby, then over to Aberaeron in Cardigan bay, back through Telford and home - bugger it's thirsty (comparing to my Hi-lux diesel)!

Overall though a very nice motor, pleased as punch with my choice.

[Hogan22a]

Welocme to LOC

[Steve]

welcome to LOC ;)

[lexynik]

welcome grasshopper - your posts detail very eloquently the thrill of a new car - well done and welcome - may your health and your car last you ages

[grasshopper]

Thanks for the continuing welcomes, I must admit that over the years I've been privileged to pick up quite a few brand new cars from dealerships, all company cars - 'run of the mill' stuff so to speak, like Fords, Vauxhall,VW and and Peugeots and all mid or bottom of the range Rep-mobiles.

I did splash out on a new BMW 5 series Msport after I had an op' which meant I was no longer lifting and humping gear about. The hand over on that was "here's your keys, have a nice day!"

The Lexus experience was by far the best ever....just a shame the wife wasn't there to enjoy it as well!

I have noted my interest in the new CT200 and might look at replacing her Auris when it comes out...depending on price though!

I didn't get much off the cost of the RX but the part-ex on my Hi-lux more than made up for it...so no complaints over cost but I haven't mentioned it to my accountants yet - they've got to be impressed with it's tax effectiveness...or am I kidding myself?