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  1. NOW SOLD. Thank you for looking and many thanks to the club for the opportunity of selling 👍
  2. For sale: 4 F-Sport alloy wheels from my old 2013 GS 250 F-sport owned from new. OEM Lexus 10 spoke model in smoky graphite. Very stylish. Staggered wheels: Fronts 19" diameter and 8" width. Rears 19" diameter and 9" width. Bolt circle PCD 5 on 114.3mm. Will fit GS models 2013 onwards. Please check that they will fit your car before purchase. They have been used on my 2013 GS and my 2017 GS. Item Condition: Very good. They are swapped over by Lexus every year and are checked by my local dealership (Lexus Coventry). No corrosion, no buckles. The slightest of marks on the rear near side rim and slight kerb graze to the front nearside rim- barely noticeable (see photos) Price and price conditions: £300. Cash on collection only. Extra Info: They have been used lightly on winter tyres 3-4 months a year, very low mileage. Currently on my 2017 GS 300h (see photos). Available from 24th April 2023 when Lexus will change them for my summer wheels. Tyre pressure sensors included. Currently Pirelli Sottozero M+S tyres fitted- I will no longer need winter tyres due to retirement, hence the sale. Tread: 5mm fronts/ 4mm rears. I don't think the tyres have long left in them due to superficial cracking on the outer edges of the treads. Pirelli Sottozero M+S Fronts 235/40 R19 96W, Rears 265/35 R19 98W. Pictures: Contact Details: Phone or text 07885 630083 Location: Coventry area, just off J3 of the M6 Delivery & Conditions of Delivery: Collection in person only. Will meet part way if you are travelling far.
  3. On a long run, mainly fast roads 30-32 mpg was easily achievable when I had a GS 250. 66L fuel capacity = approx. 14.5 gallons. So 430-450 miles achievable. The mpg deteriorates in urban traffic though.
  4. It is a common feature to many cars as described above. I can't say I've noticed it with my previous GS (2013 250 F-Sport), but it really is noticeable on my MB SLK. Just changed the GS for a GS 300h with 18" wheels so will report back if I notice it on the new car.
  5. Go through your insurance: 1. expensive repair. Yours + theirs. 2. Your fault by your admission. 3. You don't want the other party coming after you for £X,000 for "whiplash" in a few months' time and you haven't informed your insurance. If you are near Coventry, I can recommend Perfect Finish off Lockhurst Lane. Used by Lexus Cov, and I have used them a few times , excellent people.
  6. Kev, in June this year I was similarly considering whether to get a new hybrid or non-hybrid GS. As far as reliability is concerned, when looking into it, I got the impression that Toyota/ Lexus hybrid systems are extremely reliable and capable of large mileages no matter what kind of use they get. Many places in the world rack up high urban mileages in hybrid taxis, for instance. Just look at reliability surveys and it's no coincidence that Lexus and Toyota are virtually always very near the top. That is with Lexus, at least in the UK selling mainly hybrids. As mentioned, on the few occasions batteries have needed replacing, Lexus have bent over backwards to sort the problem out. Personally, I went for the non-hybrid having tested both the GS250 and GS450h. The main reason I found is that I prefer the standard auto of the GS250 to the CVT of the hybrid. Also I do not do many miles, so fuel economy is not much of an issue for me. Having said that, the performance of the hybrid car in terms of speed was great. In the end I chose a standard V6 engine car over the hybrid equivalent, but reliability was not the reason for that choice, after initially posing the question myself. Good luck in chosing a new car!
  7. Please name the insurer so that we may all avoid if we wish to.Regards John Admiral charge too http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/84136-fitting-smaller-wheel-rims-and-your-insurance/ Not according to ABI's own guide on the matter. https://www.abi.org.uk/~/media/Files/Documents/Publications/Public/Migrated/Motor/ABI%20guide%20to%20winter%20tyres%20The%20motor%20insurance%20commitment.ashx As long as you stick to manufacturers' recommendations regarding winter tyre specs, the vast majority of insurers do not even need to be informed of the fitment of winter tyres, and that includes Admiral.
  8. Agreed. Here is the link: https://www.abi.org.uk/~/media/Files/Documents/Publications/Public/Migrated/Motor/ABI%20guide%20to%20winter%20tyres%20The%20motor%20insurance%20commitment.ashx There is no need to inform the vast majority of insurers as long as you stick within manufacturers' specifications for winter tyres.
  9. Glad to read you got it sorted, Jonas. I think it would have bugged you if you had left it unrepaired on such a lovely car or got a cheap repair done that hadn't been up to scratch. Ehem. I used to get my RX serviced at Leicester, always seemed on the ball. Hope your GS stays out of trouble from now on!
  10. Speak to Stuart who runs the shop with his wife Christine in the office. They actually own an RX400h, wanted it white, but Lexus in those days couldn't supply it in white, so he bought one and sprayed it white himself! He's had it since I've been going there and it still looks stunning. It was a Lexus sales exec who turned me onto them when I needed my old GS sorting. Oh, and tell them Vince sent you if you decide to give them a try.
  11. Sorry to read about this, Jonas." People" that do this are scum and complete losers who are envious of anything nice that other people work hard for. I only hope karma bites back and gives them a chance to reappraise the direction their life is going in. I lived in Kettering and Northampton many years ago and seem to remember Wellingborough having quite a rough reputation, but I'm sure there are nice parts as well! Having said that I am sure that cars have been keyed in the nicest of areas. Can't help you with a body shop in Leicestershire, but I can recommend Perfect Finish in Coventry if you don' mind a trip down the M69, Tel 024 76637000. I know they have done work for Lexus and Toyota in Coventry but you'll get better VFM contacting them yourself directly. I grazed the rear arch on my old GS on my gate not long after getting it about 5 years ago. Lexus Birmingham wanted £1000 to do it. Perfect Finish did it for £350 and did a brilliant job. As good as new. Nice people but more importantly do a great job. Hope you get the car looking back to its best soon, such a lovely car :-(
  12. I used Dunlop Wintersport 3D on my 2009 for 3 winters. They were excellent and made sure I could drive normally throughout the worst of the last 3 winters- an absolute revelation. I have them mounted on immaculate OEM 17" GS alloys and used to swap the summer wheels off in Nov/ Dec. I also have the original Dunlop SP Sport 2050 tyres that came with the car new, which I took off to mount the winter rubber. No use to me now, as I have a new GS 250 F-Sport with 19" wheels, so I'll be sticking them on e-bay soon, so look out for them if you are still looking.
  13. I beg to differ on this point.Drove my 2009 GS300 through the worst of the last 3 winters in complete control and without getting stuck or any dramas whatsoever.How? By using winter tyres.Thoroughly recommend them for cold temps, ice and snow. Usually swap them over Nov and keep them on until March/ Apr depending on temps. Saves the summer tyres as well whilst the winters are on. Not wishing to be pedantic but it is the button that is useless, fitting snow tyres is a whole different scenario. Not wishing to be pedantic, but the point I was making was in response to your assertion that "...no Lexus in the snow or ice is remotely safe to drive....". Using winter tyres refutes your assertion. I couldn't care less about a "snow button", but I have given an opinion based on my own experiences on how a Lexus could be driven safely in severe winter conditions.
  14. Alloy wheels need to be compatible with your car. Firstly the need to fit your car's hubs. Then they need to have enough room within the arches so that they do not rub at any point. This not only involves the size of the alloys but their OFFSET as well. The offset is vaguely the amount the wheel sticks in or out in relation to the car's hub. So you do need to take a few things into account. Also if you change the diameter of your wheels you will need to compensate the tyre size so that you get a similar rolling radius. I assume your car is new, like mine. I certainly would not stray from Lexus' official technical specs for alloy wheels (you can prob go up or down a few sizes as they themselves have a range of sizes within a model range eg 17" to 19").
  15. Oh, and I agree about mytyres.co.uk - I've bought 3 sets of winter tyres off them in the past 5 years and they have a staggering selection available. They come swiftly from Germany- excellent service.
  16. I used winter tyres on my last GS to great effect. I used the original 17" wheels that the car came with to put the winter tyres on (still have them tucked away in the garage- will be going on e-bay soon) and bought a set of 18" Baransu alloys from Lexus to put my summer rubber on. Worked out nicely, had the car 4 years and still had plenty of tread on all 8 tyres, but that's with doing 21,000 miles only! On my new GS, my current dealership have offered to supply me with winter tyres and swap them over for me each winter/ spring. I know some people do that and it works out OK. If I find some reasonably priced alloys, though, I may get some for my winters. The only thing is I have the F-sport so have 19" alloys which are staggered, so they are not going to be cheap!
  17. I beg to differ on this point. Drove my 2009 GS300 through the worst of the last 3 winters in complete control and without getting stuck or any dramas whatsoever. How? By using winter tyres. Thoroughly recommend them for cold temps, ice and snow. Usually swap them over Nov and keep them on until March/ Apr depending on temps. Saves the summer tyres as well whilst the winters are on.
  18. Sorry to hear that, Simon. You certainly had big cojunas buying such a complex car privately! I wouldn't have had enough brave pills in the locker! I hope you get it sorted as soon as possible and it goes on to give you thousands of miles of pleasure. Keep us updated!
  19. Yep, happened to me in the past! Key in pocket with other stuff, bending down, causing something to press on the open door button for a few seconds, leading to the windows opening.
  20. Agreed. The seats in my new 4GS are way better than the ones in my previous car- a 2009 3GS. They are more supportive and supremely comfortable. The 4GS I have ( F-Sport) also handles better, rides better (even on 19" wheels), and is quieter and more refined than my old GS. Lexus certainly are not losing luxury credentials in my opinion, I think the 4GS is a real step forward for Lexus in terms of driver enjoyment. Can't speak for the new IS, but after some doubts about the looks in pictures, I must say the on seeing some in the flesh I feel they are a mighty fine looking car.
  21. Sorry to hear of your trouble, Simon. Did you buy it from a Lexus dealer? If so, they should cover it within a warranty. Even if you bought it from a non-Lexus dealer, it should come with a warranty that's still in force after 2 months. If it's a private sale and with good service history and one non-Lexus service in a 9 year old car, then I suspect you have no come back and I'd be surprised if Lexus were open to help you with the costs. Hope, you are covered somewhere along the line and you get this sorted as painlessly as possible.
  22. A common issue on many cars, not only Lexus. MB have certainly had alloy corrosion issues in the past, but Lexus/ Toyota have been well known for it. I had the alloys changed on the 2009 GS300 I had. Small blisters were starting to appear on the surface after 18 months or so. I knew about the problem, so rather than waiting for the corrosion to get worse I took the car back to the dealer who changed them over under warranty. Kept that car for 4 yrs (just changed it) and the second set of wheels were fine. I have heard that lexus would take the cosmetically marred alloys and have them professionally refurbished to supply the next customer with corroded alloys. For £60 you are going to get a basic "blowover" refurbishment at the dealer from one of the mobile services they use. Will look OK cosmetically but the finish may not be that durable and the problem may reoccur. If you are going to keep the car for longer, or fancy a change in the finish of the alloys then you may want to consider a more comprehensive strip down and refurb either painted or powdercoated. There are many companies that do this. If done well, the refurb should not only look great but also be long lasting. Unfortunately you are not going to get any contribution from the manufacturer for 6 year old alloys that are starting to corrode. My advice: If you have a car within the 3 yr warranty, watch the alloys like a hawk, and get them changed at the first sign of corrosion by Lexus.
  23. Thanks for the comments, folks. My last 2 Lexuses were silver, so I definitely wanted a change. Plus we have a silver Polo in the family.
  24. Thanks, unfortunately the photos seem to have been cropped when uploaded. I saw a couple of the new IS at the dealership and must admit they are mighty good looking cars. In photos, the front looks like it doesn't work, but in the flesh the Mesa red and the white ones I saw yesterday looked fabulous. ETA Ooops, just realised you can click on the thumbnails and see the whole picture!
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