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My 450H S+'s best-ever consumption at 90 k/ph was 7.7 L/100km. In Australia, it seems hopeless to set the speed at 110 k/ph, as when the camera sensor sees another vehicle, it automatically slows it. Fuel consumption in that manner varies from 8 to 9 L/100 km.

I think you’ll find that the power outlet (as it’s now known!) is only live when the engine switch is in Accessory or Ignition On mode. If you don’t have an OBD connector then you’ll probably need to use crocodile clips to connect directly to the battery.

The UAE could be an option. Heard they dont have taxes in Dubai.

I have read this from several sources and I have just linked to one. It concerns an aspect that many would not think about, but perhaps they should.

Thanks a lot !! You saved my day

Better yet fit the Dayton Audio subwoofer. Sounds great and only cost £60. The Amp will probably be fine once you refoam the speakers. Replacing the entire audio system is a LOT of time, expense, and hassle and probably won't give you a better sounding system,but it's your choice. If I were to do that I'd probably go the Android route where it replaces the Nav screen and not bother with a CD player at all.

Malc they were lost with the demise of another forum.

Took my 2014 GS in for some warranty work today and had an LBX as a loan car. Have been thinking of downsizing so was looking forward to seeing if it suited my needs. So, after spending a day with it here are some of my personal thoughts and not an in depth review. First impressions were quite positive. Initially it felt good quality with good materials on the bits that are often touched. Except for the steering wheel which appeared to be covered in some kind of tacky leather substitute. However, after a bit of poking some of the plastics lower down felt very un-Lexus like. As were the A pillars. I was also surprised to hear a couple of rattles and buzzes on a so called luxury compact car with less than 700 miles on the clock. However, the driving experience was also surprising but in a quite pleasant way. It was quite nippy, handled well around the country lanes near me and, dare I say it, quite fun. The only real disappointment was how noisy it was. Both road and engine. I won’t mention the relative lack of interior space as it was as expected and probably very similar to its competitors. Unfortunately, what really let it down for me was the infotainment system and dashboard. It was a premium plus spec so had the upgraded main screen and digital dash. The touchscreen seems fiddly on the move and quite distracting. The dashboard was also overly complicated with too much information regardless of which of the three modes I tried. Again, very distracting. Little things really irritated such as the bong which goes every time you pass a new speed limit zone. I could switch this off but it automatically came on the next time I started the car and I had to distractedly have to switch it off again once on the move. And once it was off I had a light on the dashboard telling me it was off! Why? Also why do I need script on the dash telling me what radio station I’m listening to? The most annoying things though were the steering wheel controls which are so sensitive it’s almost impossible to use them and so distracting as to be dangerous. I’m not a Luddite but I fear that technology is being used just because it can, not because it is useful. I did like the hud though. I do much prefer the simplicity of my GS dash and ice system. Driving can be a dangerous thing and we need less distractions not more. In isolation it wasn’t a bad car and these are my personal subjective views but it looks like I’m stuck with my GS for a few years yet!

That was always on some of the marketing. But it’s not included in the terms and conditions - and those are what is important.

Huge depreciation but £48k also seems generous, as there’s regularly been nearly new RZ Takumi’s on sale for under £50k on AutoTrader for the last few months.

I think a lot comes down to individual opinion of Technician. My car has always [assed MOT's without advisories. However, on the penultimate service at Lexus main Dealer, they said the rear disks and pads needed replacing and they offered a price for doing it. I actually bought replacements intending to put them on (as I did the fronts a year previously). but due to my wife needing much more help these were not fitted. I was therefore expecting this to be mentioned when they serviced my car last year but it wasn't, just that the trailing arm bushes needed replacing with an offer to do that @ circa £1500. I will take a look myself when it stops raining and becomes a little warmer. If they still seem reasonable and get through MOT, I will leave for another year. Be interesting to learn what Lexus say at next service!

16, it is stated in the owners manual and the parts catalogue for the European spec UX. 20 is used in the non-hybrid version of the engine (not available in the UK).

They often came with vinyl roofs....so best to delete the sun/panoramic roof option.

I think it is the same, but check somewhere like Lexus Parts Direct where you can obtain the part number. I shall be taking it to my trusted independent for a second opinion, and it is rather more likely they will be doing the work even if I buy genuine Lexus parts.

Glad it's all sorted now @Lex_utor

Just checked. It now says the 42 days is limited to 2 weeks a year - so how am I to use the 42 days they have said I get but over 2 years ? They really can’t much right can they.

Actually I might have ben at the methylated stuff. Would explain a lot.

I sent an email requesting a RX 450h for 10 days in August. No response, not even the normal …. We’ll get back to you. I’ll see if I can find a number and call them tomorrow.

I had 2 Merc, a BMW & a Range Rover PHEV’s - I wished I stuck with them. My last car was a Range Rover Velar (0 - 60 6s) averaged 90mpg with me plugging in it regularly and mostly local driving. I would have swapped my RZ for a RX 450h except they offered me £ 48k for a 6 month old car that cost £ 73k. Oh well.

Hi Stephen, yes it just wasn't designed to be that sharp or precise. You already have the coilovers so stiffer sway bars (ARBs) would be the next thing to consider upgrading to improve the handling without the loss of that relaxed, laid back, SC character. The front strut bar will make just a very small difference. When I added the ISF rear sway bar, that was a great improvement.

Got my sat nav plugged into dash cigar lighter. Definitely goes off when ignition key is removed.

Stephen - stop drinking the cheap Italian stuff, it is not doing you any good. Get yourself a nice fresh Macon villages to clear your thoughts.

Hello all, I'm due to pick up my SC 430 tomorrow and would be grateful for some advice on whether my solar battery charger would work via the cigarette lighter socket. The charger has the relevant plug for this socket, but not an OBD plug. I did see a previous thread that suggested this socket might be isolated when the ignition is off but couldn't see a definitive answer. If anyone knows if this approach would work, and if there are any downsides, please could you let me know. Many thanks, Jamie

Hi Brian. Glad you got your car sorted. As faith would have it, I just got my car back today from the garage. They managed to repair the alternator and it's now working fine. Didn't mention any other problems, so I guess I'm good. Interestingly, they first tried ordering a new Denso, but it didn't fit. They said something about it being a special type. So they got it repaired instead. I wonder if this is just some business tactic. Unless the manual transmission cars have a different hard to get alternator? Oh well, at least now the car is working again.

Can't you refer it back to the windscreen fitters and get them to fix it?