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Last night my IS300h racked up 150,000 miles Im the second owner and have done 91,000 miles in the last 23 months. I have all of the previous service history from new so I though I would share some stats: So far its had 12 services (one every 12.5K) ever since I have had the car I have been changing all the filters on every service and it has only been run on 0W20 oil, it has has 2 sets of denso plugs replaced and is now on its 3rd set. Its had its EGR cooler cleaned out. I bought a secondhand one and cleaned that out, then on a weekend I replaced my original with this one. What a nightmare of a job that was!! But one that I felt was required I have paperwork for 7 complete sets of tyres, although they were not all replaced at the same time and in my ownership I have suffered 2 punctures that rendered the tyre useless, one of them on a tyre the had only done 800 miles. The car has been run on either Continentals or Falken tyres and since i've had the car I've only ever run the tyres at 39psi and they wear pretty evenly. Ive never had to have the tracking or alignment done and the car still tracks true. Ive done 2 diff oil changes and one gearbox oil change, the engine antifreeze has been changed. currently I am considering changing the inverter fluid but I have heard horror stories about getting airlocks in the system and bleeding is supposed to be a it difficult. All of the suspension is original, there are no rattles or squeaks and the ride is still very comfortable, everyone who travels in the car is impressed with the ride quality. Brakes, this is one area where Toyota/Lexus always seem to suffer, and my IS is no exception, its on its 3rd set of front discs, 5 set of front brake pads, 2nd set of rear discs and 3rd set of rear pads. It currently has EBC grooved discs and EBC pads on the front and genuine discs and pads on the rear. in the last 5000 miles I have replaced both rear calipers as they were seized and the fronts have had new slider kits fitted. The interior is spotless, mine is the SE spec so only has the half leather, the seats are still supportive even after a 500 mile round trip to London, on the cold mornings I do miss heated seats though. I know the infotainment system gets a slating but its not that bad, I have the premium stereo with the mouse controller and it takes a bit of getting used to but ive now got the hang of it although the sat nav can be a bit hit and miss with its routing at time, and the stereo gives good sound quality. Mechanically its still brilliant, it uses very little oil between services, it has a very small weep on the crankshaft front oil seal and this is the reason for the oil use. I can still get over 55mpg on a run and 45 mpg around town. It still pulls like a train, especially in sport mode. The Hybrid battery appears to still be in good condition, I have recently acquired techstream and am interested in interrogated the battery to see how well the cells are holding up Air conditioning is ice cold, its never been recharged Niggles/issues: There are only a few niggles I have, one of them is there is a rattle from the passenger seat when there is no one sat in it, I have a feeling there is. wire looks in the seat. The front bumper is absolutely spattered with stone chips and needs a resprayed at the same time the leading edge of the bonnet would benefit from a bit of paint as well. that aside the overall paintwork is in really nice condition. The wheels are typical Toyota/Lexus quality, the paint is flaking and the wheels now need refurbishing. The front edge of the O/S chassis leg was found to be quite rusty, this has now been rectified by a bodyshop after Lexus decided they would not do it under their body warranty. So that's the first 150,000 miles, I reckon I will see 200,000 miles in about 13 months time. Would it recommend one? Yes, Would I have another one? Very possibly, but would prefer a GS300h next time as they have a slightly larger boot which would work better when doing airport/ferryport runs, but if I can't get on e at the right price/mileage then ill happily have another IS300h

On other Posts, I noticed members suffering the same problem as me with unexpected flat batteries after leaving car for a few days without a run. After some investigation, I found that the Smart Key system puts a drain on the Car Battery. The way to combat the drain is to turn off the Smart Key system and only use the Radio Signal on the key to open and lock the doors. To switch off the Smart Key system, go to page 53 on the car handbook and follow the instructions. Its a very difficult procedure, as you have to lie on your back and put your face into the underside of the console on the Drivers side. I was unable to do it because of age and health problems, but my son found the button and switched off the Key System. No problems with starting since that was done.

He's clearly an amazing player and I can listen to it but it's not the kind of jazz I mean. The kind that grates with me is the type that sounds like 8 players that have all brought the wrong music but decide to play anyway! Of course when it comes to a more blues/jazz that's a different thing, that I really enjoy, and this guy sounds quite bluesy. Now this I absolutely love.

To clarify the washer nozzles are fine and the same as the LS400. Apparently the LS430 nozzles also fit and these have 3 jets instead of 2 on each nozzle giving an improved spray onto the windscreen. The main difference is that the Celsior has both a wash function from the normally positioned reservoir in the front left wheelarch and a rinse (plain water) reservoir behind the front bumper beam although I top both up with screen wash in case the front one freezes up in the winter with just water in it.

Another one of my alerts regarding a new software update. A new version of software for the MEU (Multimedia Extension Unit) has been released for the MM17 Premium Navigation system. This is the newer widescreen system fitted to many NX vehicles from late 2017 onwards. The new software version is 1540 and is simply called Navigation on the software update screen in your car. It mostly contains bug fixes. The main one being that street names can now be displayed at the bottom of the screen at all times, not just during navigation. This is a bug I'd certainly noticed when I first took delivery of my NX back in Aug 2018. This update does not contain new mapping data - new maps are released separately. The latest maps are 2019 v2 although 2020 v1 is due anytime soon. Note: if you have a very new vehicle that already has Apple CarPlay installed, please see the FAQ below. FAQ: How do I get the upgrade? The upgrade is available from the Lexus Tech website - you will need to create an account (free) to access but you will need a subscription (paid) to download the necessary files. Once logged in, click on Repair then select 'Technical Service Bulletin' under payable access. The search for NX300h under model. The required listing should come near the top if you are searching close to the date I wrote this. Does this apply to other vehicles? According to the TSB it may apply to the following models in addition to the NX: ES, LC, LS, RC, UX. As I only have experience with carrying out updates on my NX I can't comment on other models. I would advise that you check the details carefully, especially the Model ID codes shown on the Software Update section of your media system. How much will it cost to download the files? An hours access to the site will cost €3.63 (about £3.20 at current exchange rates). Depending on your bank you may get charged a fee for the currency conversion. Why do I have to pay? I don't know - I don't run the site. A dealer may carry out the install for you free of charge during a routing service. All you can do is ask. How big is the download? About 1.5GB How do I install? The download will arrive as a ZIP file. Inside this will be a .KWI file (in this case 17LML2EU-FB00_1540.kwi). Copy this to a blank USB Flash Drive - note it must be formatted as FAT32. Insert the USB drive into the port in your car (remove any others). Go to the software update screen and it should be detected and give you the option to update. This particular update takes about 20 minutes and requires that the system/engine is powered up at all times. What about the maps? These are updated separately - you can check the current version available on the same site by clicked 'Owner' then 'Map and Software Updates'. Click the 'More Info' button in the MM17 section to see the latest version available (2019 v2 at time of writing). You may be entitled to a free update due to the 'mapcare' program. 2020 v2 should be released very soon (2019 v1 was released end of April 2019) What about the DCU / Audio software? The Display Control Unit software controls the Audio side of your media system. The current version of this software is 1435. This can also be found on the tech website in the same place - it is dated 19/09/2019. Personally I'm hoping they update this soon - I'm constantly annoyed that music files don't play in track number order but instead in alphabetical order. I have reported this to Lexus UK but they tell me that this is how the system was designed! Do I have to update? No - if you are happy with the current function of your system and you haven't noticed any bugs or problems then you don't have to. Are there any risks with the upgrade? Yes - like any other computer based device there is a small risk that the update could go wrong. Whilst this has never happened to me I can't be held responsible for any damage caused during any update that you attempt. If you have any doubts at all please leave it to your dealer. I paid £40k for my car I don't see why I should pay £3 to access this file Then don't - ask your dealer to do it. They may do it for free. They may charge for their time. I really don't want to give Lexus another £3 to access the site - will you send me the files? No - please don't ask. The files are behind a paywall. I'm not going to break any applicable copyright rules. When is Apple CarPlay or Android Auto coming to my car? Lexus have said in various places that an update for this particular media system should be coming soon - it was initially scheduled for May 2020 but the current climate may delay this. There is no word yet on whether this will be a free or paid upgrade. Lexus in Spain have said it will be a free upgrade as part of your next maintenance visit but I've not seen any confirmation from UK yet. Use Google Chrome to look at the Spanish site then you can use the built-in translate function. I already have the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto functionality If you have bought a vehicle recently then you may already have the CarPlay functionality. If this is the case then this update is not for you. I believe systems with CarPlay are now referred to as MM19. The latest software version for this system is 1140 but contains the same bug fixes as the version I've already discussed. Again, if you have any doubt then do not attempt the update. Why did you post this? I'm a computer science graduate and work with IT every day - yes I'm a geek. I know nothing about how the greasy and dirty parts of a car work and I've learned a lot from this site. Technology is the one area of owning a Lexus where I think I can be of some help. If just one person finds my posts helpful then it was worth doing. Hope that helps you out Phil

If they were diamond cut then my statement doesn't apply as it happens across all brands on diamond cut wheels I'm talking about standard painted wheels

Hi Phooey, Welcome to the club. a) I've had my 2015 since new and only had some little stuff like the ML grill on the back shelf coming loose. Also some small creaks around the lower part of the center stack of the dashboard. Very solid and reliable and plan to drive at least another 5 years. b) That depends on the previous owner and whether it was owned privately or by a lease company. Just have to be lucky I guess. Mine is in great condition (privately owned) with just some stone chips on the front bumper which is very normal. Good luck with your search.

This is a guy I saw when he came to our town just a few years ago, really excellent.

When you think you have seen everything that is possible with a guitar up comes this guy an Aussie by the name of Tommy Emmanuel.

I had all 4 wheels refurbished on my 2015 RX450h as a goodwill gesture by Lexus due to corrosion around the wheel centres. I have had one wheel on my 2017 RX450h replaced under warranty for the same reason.

Thank you for your reply Royoftherovers. Thought that was the case but had to check. Trusting you and yours keep well and safe.

They also have to start in a different key and a different tempo. Sounds like a motorway accident, I'm with you on that one Phil. My taste in music in what I play and listen to is wide, if its quality I'm there.

Hi Phil, good advice thanks and I will follow it. I was just toying with idea of putting a bead in the corner but it would have been a pain to do anyway without a ramp plus I've had enough of being a contortionist for a while!! When I get the Por15 I'll paint it with that and then it will be a super smooth finish. Once this is done I'll coat whole the inner arch with the Dynax stuff but maybe not the inside of the arch lip area as it will be well protected already and the Dynax stuff might make it sticky (if that makes sense) but I'll find out when I do a test area and it's set/cured/dried. Thanks again. Paul

Local independent (not dealership). My annual service costs around £120 and I have a cheap local MOT place doing no pass no fee, charging £15.

Steven, Yes it's awful. I have tried cleaning the top of the binnacle to reduce the shine but without success. Laying something matt over the area helps but is not elegant. Polaroid glasses will remove the reflection completely and as we don't have HUDs this is best solution. John

Personally not quite sure what real Jazz is, I like all styles from Mammal Hands, GoGo Penguin, Cassandra Wilson, Nina Simone, Astrud Gilbreto, Stan Getz, Miles Davis, etc. I only got into Jazz as a result of a girl friend dragging me off to the Beaulieu Jazz Festival in 1976, where among others I saw Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen (and I might be wrong - but Oscar Peterson, or someone in similar style), and given I was a metal head I had my horizons widened. As to Jazz when in the LS, a definite NO NO, Jazz is for a comfie sofa and a nice whisky and soda with a log fire to warm your cockles

At the moment solar panels can not produce enough power to charge a large vehicle battery. The amount of energy from the sun at the equator is 1Kw per Square metre and the most efficient panels are less than 30% efficiency so you would need 300 sqm of panels to charge a battery in about 1 hr.

We've have owned our IS300H since 2015 and it's done 27k in that time. The only thing we have replaced in that time is one set of tyres, and the key fob battery. The car is serviced every year, originally on a service pack with main dealer now at the local independent. The IS300H is the most reliable car we have ever owned, it's never even needed any oil between services. Personally I wouldn't bother with any warranty, that's why you are buying a Lexus, if you want to see unreliable go and buy a BMW or a Tesla! We were thinking of replacing it, but £10/year VED, a true 45-50mpg all year round, and barely £200/year for service+MOT makes for very good longterm ownership, now planning to keep it pretty much forever. Someone mentioned snow, we seem to be warming up in the UK, what snow our IS has seen it had dealt with fine. The IS300H has the most aggressive TC system Ive driven in any car, despite been RWD the chances of you spinning out due to over steer in any condition is exactly 0. You can literally mash the throttle mid turn on fresh snow and the you will still not loss control. It drives more like a FWD car in snow than RWD. Plug in hybrids actually make little sense in any situation. If you are doing small miles your fuel bill will be tiny, and the reliability of the Lexus drivetrain will save you so much more stress/money compared to any plugin hybrid from BMW/Audi etc. From the hassle free ownership experience point of view the IS300H really has been top of the class for us, and we owned plenty of Honda/Nissan's, you cannot really go wrong with these cars.

Nice write up and good to see how the car is after that mileage as I expect to do over 100k in mine. A couple of years ago I also had a rattle on the passenger seat and being an Executive trim it has the manual adjustment seats too. Drove me mad for a while but then found by raising and lowering the seat a bit with the lever it went away. It came back once more about a year later and did the same and it went again. Not had it since. I put it down to something in the height adjuster lever or mechanism.

Now that's something I can't understand, and of course we're all very different. I've tried listening to jazz and it has the opposite effect, it really winds me up!

You can always ask them to do it in addition to the service, but the extra cost isn't justified when it is so easy to do yourself. If done regularly you can remove the pins, re-grease, and put back without even jacking up the vehicle.

Lexus dealers are wise to the rear caliper slide pins seizing, but still do not grease them as part of the service. If it's not on the service list it's not done. They wait for them to seize then sell you new calipers. If they did service them they would last the life of the car. John.

Indeed, hard to believe you could see the band for 2 shillings and sixpence or 12 1/2 p today. I saw the last gig that Mick Taylor played for him before joining the Rolling Stones at the Portsmouth Guildhall, John was not very co-opertivewith him from a timing point of view to him, good concert though.

Just thought I'd add this too, I recently went to see John Mayall and had never heard of Rock Athas. When they did this number and he started playing I was absolutely gob smacked I sat there with my mouth open. Hope you enjoy.

always get uplifted by this track.. makes me want to take piano lessons.. 😆 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlRQjzltaMQ

my choice today is Hotel California by the Eagles .... chilled song with lovely calming scenery in the video, makes you think of the long awaited Summer

I'd recommend to order a set of valve service kits, and get the seal + nut of the valve stem replaced, whenever you are refurbishing your wheels... BR.Sami

Just thought I'd post an update. My new O2 sensors have arrived from the USA. The code has stayed away for a couple of weeks; came back again, but I cleared it again. I've also done some more detailed OBD logging and found some old logs from my old laptop. Anyway, here's a screenshot - as you can see, currently while B2S2 switches slowly, B2S1 switches very fast. I can't think of anything that would cause that apart from a dead cat. http://imgur.com/RMIeFlj Even 5 months ago, on my last log, the two traces looked identical. So, I think that it probably is the catalyst, and that something has happened to it over the last few months. Not sure what, maybe it was when there was torrential rain a while ago, and perhaps the cat got quenched when I went through a big puddle. Thankfully, there are plenty of suppliers of road legal type-approved IS250 catalysts at a good price (I was worried about having to get one from lexus, but the cost of a brand-new aftermarket one with lifetime warranty is a small fraction of what the breakers are charging for a used cat with 80k miles on it). Will update once I get a proper diagnosis, but now that I've got the sensors in, hopefully, this won't be too much more expensive.

Thanks guys. I've had a brief look and listen at the exhaust and I can't hear it blowing or anything like that. As I don't want to go taking anything apart at the moment, I did some electronic tests. I manually adjusted the lambda set point and there is a huge discrepancy in the behaviour of the bank 1 and bank 2 sensors. B1S2 is behaving strangely and seems to be reading leaner than B1S1 reads. This may well be messing up the ECU's testing. I suppose this could be an exhaust leak after the cat, or either sensor could be dodgy. I might think about replacing the 1st sensors, as they will likely need doing sooner rather than later, and it is a 1st sensor fault that could potentially damage the cat - and see if I can get the exhaust properly inspected at the same time.