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Must admit I haven't tried using the gear stick. It's definately a heat related thing. It's been so cold recently that mid journey when it warms I get second, but when I slow into town and the temperature goes down I lose it again. I'll try with the stick.

Not sure if this is the same on your gearbox, but mine won't let me go into 2nd either until the car has warmed up. Think it must be an engine protection thing. D by the way is 5th (as you've probably guessed). You might also notice it feels and sounds like it is changing gear sometimes (especially with ect pwr on) but I think it's just the VVTI tweaking itself, it stays in the same gear.

Thanks very much. I'll give Scott a bell tomorrow.

Hi Everyone, I need to get a new power steering/alternator belt for my Altezza RS200. I spoke to Toyota and they said that the belt was 1220mm long, but that they didn't stock it and couldn't order one - great! Anyone have any ideas on where to source one? Dan

Dougie, I have a tiptronic RS200 and I can tell you that it's absolutely brilliant. The gear response is instant and once you get used to it you can shift around gears much quicker and easier than a manual. On the subject of insurance my car is insured through Tesco, and they definately list the car, but it's under Toyota, not Lexus. They're dead cheap. Dan