Spacewagon52

Thanks Kevin. I find the boot capacity in litres, not particularly helpful. I compared the boot liner of an RX400h with an NX 300h. The NX was slightly smaller but in reality it is not as practical for certain items I carry. The seats have to be upright to allow enough space. I was quite surprised that it made so much difference. Doing the comparison with the load liners does not give the full picture. I can live with it but it is just an observation. We all have to compromise on something with the cars we choose.

Did you own a NX300h? How does the boot space compare?

Sorry to hear you have had this AGAIN!

Yes he did - one of his projects went bankrupt. Extending / altering your existing home is far cheaper than moving. Moving costs (depending on your home value) can easily be above £25,000. That, effectively, is giving away £25,000 you could spend on the build. However, it is not always possible to alter a property to what you require.

Can anyone beat that? Wow! I will have a go!

The lumber support would push you more forward. Also try adjusting the tilt? I did have something similar on my RX400h but adjusting the above sorted it.

Congratulations! Can you list all the Lexus cars you have had?

Regarding classic cars, estates are rarer than the equivalent saloon. As you say they were regarded as utility and used as such. Classic pickups are very expensive for the same reason I guess. in the past I never liked estates - I always chose the standard 3 box saloons.

Not a direct comparison, but going from a 400h (3.3 litre V6) to the NX (2.5 - 4 cylinder) I don't really notice any real difference to be honest. yes the V6 had more grunt but in "normal" driving I can't tell the difference. The engine in the NX seems just as smooth and quiet. I am not sure if the engine / electric motor is set up differently in the new RX350H. I thought it might be less powerful than the NX, being a larger car?

The American market is the decider unfortunately. That is a lovely design.

Out of interest James, would you buy another Lexus?

That is something James! Very impressive - buying the right car can make bangernomics work. Just think of the money you have saved in depreciation alone!

Have you considered Lanoguard? Apparently it is easy to apply but the car needs treating each year.

That is REAL Bangernomics James! Did you have any costly repairs? Best car? Auris or Volvo?

Never come across this on a Lexus?

I will try Colin's suggestion of ordinary cruise on my NX - thanks Colin. Yes it works! Thanks Colin! I must get round to reading the manual AGAIN!

Are you prepared to name the Toyota dealer in question? Not good after sales service!

The radar cruise is excellent for safe and relaxed cruising on a busy motorway. Set it for say, 60mph, then if you follow a car doing 50mph your speed will adjust to their speed. So what? You might say, if the car in front alters their spped up and down then your car will match without you braking or accelerating. By indicating to overtake, the radar is "switched" to 60 mph and you begin to accelerate. The only odd thing I have found is when a car moves into your lane quite close to you. The radar does not seem to react at first. A good feature really as the car would brake every time a car pulled in front of you. I will try Colin's suggestion of ordinary cruise on my NX - thanks Colin.

Personal experience with cars does taint your view. My poor Volvo and BMW experiences (compared to Lexus) has soured my view of these makes. Whenever I have strayed away from Japanese derived cars, I have been bitten with costly repairs.

Which model is this?

No, we can pinch their wonderful recipies!

You take it to good exhaust shop for their opinion on the best way forward.

France is a wonderful country ............ just a shame the French live there! We should not have given it back!

The locking features on the NX are there to prevent you locking yourself out of the car. There are a few circumstances when the car will not lock. Window open, gear selector not in park (P), key left in the vehicle. I have been caught out a few times and had to work out what was wrong. I suppose I should have read the manual! Sorry John (Royoftherovers).

Oh no Colin! A re-badged Previa!