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Paul22

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  1. Many thanks for your reply - Test drove one yesterday and now very tempted..
  2. I have a IS250SE this is my second and I have been very happy with Lexus, spoke to my local dealer yesterday and they are doing some very good deals on the RX400. Just would be grateful for any feedback good or bad on the RX400. Also would be interested to know how the car is on Ice/Snow (as the IS I cannot even get out of my drive with a small amount of snow on the ground).
  3. I also on a budget just picked up on Saturday my second new IS250SE Auto and also got a cracking deal. Due to somehow managing to reverse into a couple of things recently :tsktsk: , I had Lexus fit rear sensors at £469, these are same body colour and so far seem to work fine. Apart from this I am delighted again with the car and still would recomend to anyone.. so sure you have made a good choice
  4. Richard, Dark coloured pitting is what I had. Basically if surface is not smooth after cleaning and you cannot clean as you would like back to a totally clean smooth surface, I suggest you take it back and say your not happy with the wheels. I am sure they will then replace under warranty, as the problem would seem to be well known at Lexus.
  5. I had same after 18months and Lexus Ipswich changed all 4 wheels no questions asked. They also suggested I check again just before 3 year warranty expires, as will replace again if new wheels have done the same. I was told that wheels are made for US market and wheels when used in US have Lexus have no problems, yet in UK we use different type of grit on our roads in the winter which breaks down coating. Whatever the cause it seems it seems a crazy waste of money for Lexus GB / Europe.
  6. Surely to goodness this long running problem will have been sorted out on cars being manufactured now. It must be costing Lexus a fortune, though I suppose they claim it back from the manufacturer, however it is doing nothing for the brands reputation. Does it happen on other models in the range? Mini, going on 3 years old and 30,000 miles, not the slightest blemish. Experience with Audi A4, 7J x16 competition alloys over 9 years old, 100,000 miles, slight chips and scratches here and there but only slight bubbling around one valve. It happens on all Toyota and Lexus models that have standard wheels from Japan and has been an issue for at least 15 years. I don't know why Lexus GB don't just throw them all away when the vehicles arrive in this country and source European wheels. Probably work out cheaper in the long run and avoid reputation issues. Or they should just have all new wheels refurbed in this country before the vehicle is put on sale.
  7. You will not be disappointed with this sterio, its excellent and like you whilst I am certain MM pack fantastic, I could not justify spending the extra.
  8. You need to press the star button once without your foot on the brake (if its an auto) or clutch (if its a manual) and that will turn your battery on, press it again to switch all the accessories on too. Only when you have the foot on the brake?clutch you'll start the engine. Mat ← Excellent - thanks Mat
  9. I could not agree more, I have never had an auto in my life either, but after the test-drive, thought well worth the extra £1000 - its a completely different experience to the manual. Good choice...
  10. Yes works fine with Engine on, but cannot turn on Radio/CD with engine off?
  11. Well picked up my IS250SE on Saturday and its great, I really cannot fault the car in anyway at all. I knew when I test drove the car it was the best car in its class, but having driven for 5 days it is really an excellent car. One question though, which may seem a little stupid... when I stop the engine, the radio cuts out which is fine, but I cannot find a way to turn on again whilst car stationary without engine running?
  12. I also have been watching the IS launch in anticipation. When changing my car last time I test drove the IS200 and loved it, but it was just beyond my budget at that time. I first test drive the 250 last Saturday, with a view to getting one in March. The dealer then surprised me and said there was one available in the country in the colour I wanted, so I ordered it and collect on Friday night. Its an SE Auto in Cadoxton Slate and I cant wait. Just wanted to say thanks to all who have put many useful posts on this site, which very much helped me make a quick decision.
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