dave1

Why not ask your Lexus dealer?

There is a clear difference between "folding rear seats" and partial reclining. Partially reclining seats are not folding seats. I think you have a very good case. I would still see the dealer and see if they get a better response from the manufacturer. It may be that there is a director or similar at the manufacturers that they can have dialogue with who you may be unable to get access to. Hope it goes well for you.

Sit in the rear and get some-one else to operate the switch so that you can locate exactly where the click is coming from. It may just need a bit of a tap on the relay or whatever is clicking.

The supplying dealer should ensure that any vehicle supplied conforms to description. Since the pre sale check requires all items to be checked and operating then they are at fault for not ensuring the autofold was operative, which is impossible if it isn't fitted. I think your beef is probably with the dealer since you purchased the vehicle second hand from them and by them registering and purchasing the vehicle from the manufacturer they would surely be liable. It would then be up to the dealer to attempt redress from the manufacturer. Very surprised though that you bought unseen. Did the brochure give any sizes for the gap on the 60/40 or give capacity with seats up and seats down?

The parking brake is not linked to the parking prawl at all. The parking brake should actually be applied before engaging P as it prevents excessive wear. I said that I found it strange that you advocated not using the parking brake when engaging N so how are you going to prevent the car moving unless you keep your foot on the footbrake which then risks, over time, warping of discs? Always apply parking brake before shifting to P though. One of the problems often encountered with cars with auto boxes is that if the parking brake is not used regularly the mechanism can seize up.

They are a great car. I wasn't aware that suspension could be altered. 2 Master Keys, 1 Valet Key. No rear blind. Fuel consumption not too different from your IS300 but far more power. I get around 20/22 in town and up to 30 on runs, Hope this helps

It isn't just that, not applying brakes when in N assumes that the car is on level ground.............how often will that not be the case though. It just seems good practice to put into P or if in N to apply parking brake.

I can't see why you would advise not using parking brake in N which means you are suggesting using footbrake rather than parking brake? I can't understand why you would advocate this policy.

If you keep in D there is the possibility that the brake pads and disc being hot may cause warping of the disc. I tend to use P but if that gives you problems Steveledzep then you can always use N and apply the parking brake in the same way that you would in a car with manual transmission.

The GS servicing costs are almost identical to the IS. If you go to www.lexus.co.uk, go to page bottom and click on servicing. It gives costs for servicing and Essential care 5+ services and various fixed price jobs like brakes etc........which can still be negotiated down in a lot of dealers. I prefer GS as the feeling of interior space suits me but both models have their merits. If you go down the IS route I would go for the auto box.

According to the service schedule they should be changed every 60k. If the engine is running fine and fuel consumption is ok then I would leave them alone. Don't take them out and clean/adjust them though.

I hope they can find easy, quick and inexpensive fixes for these issues.

are codes not showing on obd reader?

I would think that most decent honest garages would be able to diagnose and rectify. Modern cars are much of a muchness regarding how the mechanics of the cars operate. Until I moved to my current address 3 years ago I always used Lexus dealers for 10 years but have found that my local village garage is at least as good as main dealers, if not better.

What sort of problem is it?

When the LS400 was introduced to the UK market, Jaguar got hold of at least 1 to strip completely. Every nut, washer etc was costed and they decided that it would be impossible to build it for what the retail price was. I suppose it might be different since it was "taken over" by TATA owners who have totally turned JLR around in terms of quality and profit.

If you have breakdown cover would they not either start the car or if they can't they should "recover" you to the garage.

I owned a great GS300 Sport from 2002 until 2008 and when I sold it it had around 150k on the clock. I had absolutely no issues with loss of power. I don't think that it is a problem encountered by many Lexus owners at all and certainly not something I have noticed as being prevalent on LOC. I only changed to upgrade to a GS430 and that also has given no power issues in my 7.5 years of ownership. Which are the forums where people are all asking the question? Chris has been informative above as to possible issues, maybe the cars are not being looked after correctly.

Possibly they panic because they don't see them soon enough. Lost count of the times I have seen the blues a long time before they are close enough to need to pass me but see them in my mirrors, maybe 1/4 mile behind, being held up by some idiot who won't get out of the way either through awkwardness or because they never look to see what is behind. So many seem to have tunnel vision and only see what is directly in front of their bonnet. I just cannot understand why they are driving if they don't see or ignore a vehicle approaching with headlamps flasing and blues strobing away.

I have never noticed any real difference in fuel consumption with A/C on or off. Technically it should affect it but there again driving at night with headlamps on or with heater on should also affect it. I certainly would not worry about it Martin. Sitting in a traffic holdup for 10 minutes would have far more affect on consumption.

The only good thing is that (unlike SO many on the road) he actually saw the lights. Lost count of the times I see "drivers" who obviously are either totally unaware of the fact that an Emergency Services vehicle is approaching from front or rear or they are unaware of what the flashing headlamps and blues are for.

I doubt if Sale of Goods Act would be of any use after 18 months ownership. Should have been rejected as unfit a long time ago.

It is often not the car at fault but the driver not taking the time to get to know his/her vehicles different traits. Other owners seem to disagree about its wet performance so maybe you should slow down a little more, difficult to tell really as only going on your description of conditions. Hopefully whilst keeping up with the flow of traffic (most of whom would not be using cruise in the conditions you describe) you at least kept a decent 4 or 5 second gap.

If you honestly believe that 70 mph in heavy rain with standing water and water in the wheel ruts is not too fast and is not stupid then you are one of the many drivers who need some more training. Shame not more police on the road to stop people driving in this manner.

Wider the tyres the less stability in wet. As John says, 70mph in "heavy rain" (front or rear wheel drive) seems a little fast not only stability wise but visibility and stopping wise. The IS will be fine if driven according to prevailing conditions