RobRX

I took mine back to the dealers a month ago having lived with the lurch since new. They upgraded the ECU software, and now the dreaded lurch is much reduced ( although occasionaly evident). I am much happier with the car now, so suggest you contact your dealer!

I ve been having similar thoughts. Still those running costs pale into insignificance when you calculate the depreciation!

Try this: 1) Turn the Power ON 2) Set trip meter to "ODO" 3) (you may need to Power OFF at this point) 4) Turn the Power ON 5) Hold down the ODO/Trip button for 10 seconds 6) While keeping the ODO/Trip button down, put the driver seatbelt on. 7) You will see b_on / b_off choice in the ODO meter, make your choice with the ODO/Trip button Drove me mad on my RX300, went off if I unclipped too soon just before reversing onto the drive.

Got my car back this week - sooner than expected. Apparently the parts arrived early. Didnt get any champers, nor my tank refilled - just a big bill for the service it originally went in for. Oh, and they got 3/4 tank of fuel free of charge that I put in their loan car. Looks like Im some sort of Pariah!

Kia loan car?? Oh dear. Mines been with lexus since early december and i was last told that they were not expecting any parts until the 16th jan - probably. On the upside, ive had an IS250SE (that was too small) , then an RX 400 (mmmm I want one) and now a GS450H from lexus GB until mine is fixed. Perhaps you need to complain a little? :-)

well the RX went in for a service having had the recall appointment cancelled.... guess what, they inspected the master cylinder and have impounded it, as it has the problem they were originally looking for in the recall that was cancelled! still no parts available, nor any firm date when they will be - maybe 2 weeks. so watch out if you re due a service, you may be stuck with a loan car for a while.

From experience I know that they are just car dealers - nothing more or less. The lexus brand image no longer holds any mystique for me im afraid. Perhaps if they had come up with a better explanation at the time then I wouldnt have been suspicious. To be honest, Im not really bothered about the fuel and bubbly, nor the brake servo. What Im hoping for is a brake failure in the meantime so I can crash and sue for a tidy sum. Or my executor if I dont make it :P . Oh and while theyre about it, they can fix the damn lurching. Pursuit of perfection my :tsktsk:

My RX was due for its inspection on 19th, but it was cancelled by the dealer on 18th who said that Lexus GB have postponed any further recalls and they would call me again if necessary as and when required to re-arrange an appointment. Just a bit suspicious that as my service is about due, that they have decided to save themselves a bottle of champers and some petrol! Anyone else had a similar experience?

I was told when I bought my RX300 that the button to disable the interior sensors doesnt work on UK models - from experience, I have to agree. I too sometimes wish to leave the roof open in this heat, so hav taken to locking the car with the key only, so the alarm doesnt get set - fortunately I park by the cctv at work :)

So whats the latest regarding the fix? Or has everyone elses problem with lurching healed up??

May I suggest that we all stop breathing for 30 seconds each hour whilst we own an rx, to compensate for the extra we emit whilst driving. Also when an environ "mentallist" tells you we re heating up the earth, remind him that 700,000 years ago the sea level was 120m lower and that the UK was under 2km of ice. Even you re hardened enviro"mentallist" may have to switch on his 3kw fan heater if such conditions return. and while im ranting ... also tell him that when all the oils been burned up (in 60 years time apparently), we wont be able to emit any more co2 from burning it. AND, when then sun goes supernova in 5 billion years, its gonna get very warm even at your polar ice caps. Your honour I rest the case for the defence.

Finally some news! I ll happily opt in for the testing, let me know how to contact you Michael. Rob (in Poole)

Mlady, are you still looking for a 2nd RX with this problem to show to Lexus GB when they visit? I live in Poole and depending when it is may be able to come along.

You can have my (un)invite if you like. ← Actually you cant as I ve now been re-invited, but the the event has lost its appeal somewhat.

You can have my (un)invite if you like.