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Now I have got the V5 form all sorted out and the car insured then tomorrow it will be road taxed and ready to go. I am going to use this thread to make a comparison between the two cars based upon my experience of owning and driving them. I will try to be objective, but bear in mind aesthetically I am a bit biased towards the SC 430. At this point I have not driven the Jag except to test drive due to me screwing up the V5 form at purchase completely forgetting that I was supposed to put this in my wife's name. That's now all sorted so we are clear for lift off. Having just come back off a 250 mile round trip in the SC 430 it's quite a good point to start the comparison. I will use pics where I think it's appropriate. Hope it is interesting for more than just me.

The recommendation seems to be Toyota's standard procedure when the battery is in the engine bay - ideally you don't want to connect to the -ve on the battery (which will cause a spark) in case there is hydrogen gas present so they suggest a remote connection. This precaution makes no sense when the battery is located in the boot and your jump points are in the engine bay. Any good earth point can be used.

That can't be true, there would have to be a risk assessment first, then a major incident declared with at least another six police vehicles in attendance.

Oil change intervals are always hottly debated... To add to the thinking, my parents have had a 2012 Audi A3 from new and only do a few thousand miles a year, kept in a garage when it's not being driven. It's always been serviced at their local Audi dealer and a few years ago the dealer said to them given their low mileage don't worry about doing a service every year, just do it once every two years. I found it interesting that a main Audi dealership suggested this given that they were waiving some revenue. My parents didn't initiate the conversation either - they would always do whatever the dealer told them to. It's now a year since their last bi-annual service and the car has only done just over one thousand miles. I checked their car over thoroughly before it went for it's MoT and the oil was as clean as the day it was put in. The car sailed through the MoT with no adviseries once again.

A neighbour of mine tells the story of how he was recently pulled over and breathalysed (with a negative result) by police who didn't believe he had been swerving in order to avoid potholes and the occasional loose kerbstone on a road near where we live. Driving back along the same stretch an hour later, and suppressing his instinct to honk and wave in recognition, he saw, to his joy and delight, the same two policemen replacing what looked like a burst tyre on their car.

Probably, but not me (just in case the wife reads).

Thank you to those who replied to my question about the 'protection' plate(s). The plates have been installed by the Lexus dealer. I also have a Stop Lock Pro Elite taking up space in my top of the range RX450h, no doubt offering opportunities for damage to the interior over time. In essence, I have two sticking plasters that offer nothing, other than delay and minor inconvenience to would-be car thieves. Lexus Customer Relations advise it has taken seven years for thieves to discover the opportunity to steal Generation 4 cars in seconds. Apparently senior management are aware of the '... shocking impact on customers, insurance companies and Lexus'. Clearly, customers will pay the price for the theft of their Lexus cars and the increase in insurance costs. What impact the issue will have on sales of new Lexus vehicles and second-hand values will remain to be seen? I anticipate this is the sole issue that will provoke any further action from Lexus/Toyota. However, the Generation 5 RX is manufactured to a different global architecture so they will not be targeted in the same way. So that's all right then ... .

They do, I'm with them.

Just look up importing …. "If you are looking at buying a car or other vehicle from one of the Channel Islands, then don’t be put off because it will need to be declared to Customs, before you can register it with the DVLA. The most important thing to note, is that you will have to pay VAT on the purchase price (the UK’s Standard rate of VAT is currently 20.0%)." 😳

I have both the CT and the Yaris, never noticed any issues with the CT, very smooth drive not harsh at all. No problems with the interior trim. So no we do not all know. The Yaris is a much harsher ride and rattle's much more. Clearly not built better than the CT. Good car but not a patch on the CT.

I have real problems after the update. I allowed it to update while I was on a journey away from home. I'm now away from home, but it's deleted my home address. How am I going to find my way home?

Fixed quite some time ago, and reviewing my posts just now. So it turned out to be valve clearance issue - getting to near-zero... ! I did total timing job (all by myself) plus full readjustment of the clearance by buying the right sizes of valve shims - only where it was a must, and reshuffled the remaining shims wherever was possible. Heck a lot of work - all cams out, then redo the timing with attention to marks, details etc. but worth it. It runs smooth like butter now.

Thanks!

Yes I did visit last Sunday afternoon, documented my findings along with what I thought about how much it's worth etc. I sent this to Jayne to look through, if Jayne wants to share this then ok or is fine with me sharing it here then I can.

Yup I don't look either ! 😍

I'm going into my dealer next week to pick up my spare key (at last!). I will ask about this weird speed limit behaviour. Tom

As soon as I logged in using my profile instead of being in “guest” mode, the privacy request has stopped popping up. Result thanks

I'm with LV multicar

The suggestion from my dealer was to use one of the bolts at the top of the suspension strut for the earth connection. He acknowledged that this wasn't the official point but is 'what they used'. This is a lot closer than Point D but I admit that I haven't tried my NoCo leads to see if they are long enough.

Hi guys. My ISF is finally here. Can't wait to pick it up. Who do you'll insure with as most insurers don't cover the ISF 🙁 Surprisingly even AdrianFlux don't cover the ISF

See other thread on Software update , may help

@ganzoom I found an article that supports what you've been doing. Seems like oil does not deteriorate with age and just sticking to mileage intervals is enough. https://www.thedrive.com/news/motor-oil-age-doesnt-matter-as-much-as-mileage-study

Hi James, I'm assuming that your ES has the new Lexus Interface multimedia system. If so then I would take a look at the "Software update" thread on the NX forum first before deciding whether to do the update. There have been issues for some owners post-update.

Hi Andy, agree with your observation the suggested earth point on the engine block is way too far for my jump pack. I suggest connecting to a suitable bolt head/thread earth point.

Yes, certainly worth familiarising yourself in ideal conditions where the jump point is before you actually need it.

I had my dealer show me exactly where to connect; more memorable and comforting than relying on an illustration on a dark, wet winter's night.

Yes of course, apologies. Using the jump points in the engine bay means you don’t have to get the boot open if the battery is located there.

1 - Yes 2 - Don't. To 'jump' the vehicle, connect your battery pack directly to the battery once you open the bonnet.

The roads are getting worse, I got stopped 18 months age copper said I had to take a breath test because I was swerving so I asked him if he just drove over the pot holes because he was in a company car ( police car ) he told me to get in my car a bugger off ( his words ) Dell

I believe you need to find out if the pothole has been reported previously - if so then if there is any damage to your car you have a stronger claim against the council. If you can get photos then get those along with some reference for size and depth. As the police are there get their details and maybe a statement from them. Personally I would get Lexus to check the car having explained what happened and have a 4 wheel alignment check done and then see what you need to do to make sure the car is sorted and see how and what you can then claim off the council sending details, photos and police report/details. If the pothole was previously reported and they start denying liability I would think a solicitor may be able to apply more leverage. I try and report local potholes for just this reason. The council keep saying they do not need repairing but as I've logged them if I or anyone gets damage there is a stronger case.

If you are moving the sensors then Lexus could claim it was damaged if you subsequently had a sensor fault and tried to claim under warranty - but that only affects the wheel sensor itself, the reset of the vehicle is still covered under warranty. The same reasoning could be applied to wheel bearings if one were to fail - Lexus could claim the third party (and in their eyes untested) wheels create a bigger load on the wheel bearing than originally intended which caused the premature wear. IMO, these are both unlikely scenarios so I wouldn't worry about it.

Sounds good👍

You are over £100 dearer than my best quote. Dell

Found this interesting video, I presume it’s a Japanese workshop but all the LS430s in Japan would have been Toyota Celsiors before 2006.

Generally yes, but they don't show the mileage, nor do they show the bores which may have been damaged. They go to the trouble of re-sleeving it so I assume it needed it.

Also LHD, Japan would be RHD. Great standard of workmanship, I doubt you would get that quality anywhere in the UK.

Great find, looks like they know what they are doing! The vehicle has a Chinese number plate (and so do other vehicles in the video). This must be somewhere in China.

There must be at least 50 or so imported ISF's in the UK by now, that number will only go up. So long as the Lanoguard does what it claims, it is so much easier to apply than anything else I have used and when you go back to do anything on the car, you don't get covered in tar. Personally those two points alone make it worth the yearly application. Someone on here put a UK dash into their car and it worked OK, displayed in english.

Hi all, my ls430 is with Stag lpg system, I had the same on my gs300, no issue at all. Lub no need, but might need colder spark plugs, because lpg runs a bit hotter then petrol. 77p per litre, never gonna buy diesel.

Iv'e just hit a massive pothole here at Gatwick. The police are attending, but my wife and I are really shaken by this. It's over 2 meters in size and 6 inches deep, the car took a very hard blow. I've put into the council a report of what's happened in case of any damage. As for the car itself, it seems to be OK, but by the sound of what happened I'm sure some damage must have taken place. What's best now to proceed, do you think. The local Lexus dealer will charge around £150 for a quick look i'm sure

I asked Lexus Coventry yesterday re discount and they said they don't offer this any more.

Sigh.... After the recent attempt on my RX the thieves came back. Front wheel arch again and presumably they cut through the plate, the immobiliser stopped them moving it any further than about a foot. Car is now displaying an hybrid system fault, so it's a trip to the dealers to get them to give the car a once over to check and see if I can get a fresh plate installed. Does anyone know if that is going to be a "live" fault or do "historic" faults caused by the thieves display until cleared with TechStream? More once I've had time to take some pictures and examine under the wheel arch a bit as I need to go to work.