Chris67

Thanks I hadn't realised that. I guess I'll just have to hear the two systems. I haven't a dedicated room and I'm not a hifi nut, but I do enjoy good quality sound and the open sound that the ML DSP provides, I think just using DSP shows I'm not a true music buff. But the sound my ML makes compared to my mates Bose in his Renault or my wife's shockingly bad sound in her 14 plate RAV4 icon is fab. The bass is tight and not overwhelming. I will admit to sitting in my car stationary to enjoy certain tracks as its just sounds great. Thanks for your feedback, guess I'd better take a trip over Christmas to check it out.

Cheers, I've seen one on eBay, I'll take another look. Cheers Chris

So I'm thinking of getting an NX. As stated in another forum, I'm disappoint that the F-Sport can not have the option of the ML as the F-Sport looks nicer. So has anyone tested both, is the ML worth the extra cost? I currently have an 9 year old IS250 with ML in and it still makes my smile. It is excellent sound quality and I really enjoy it with the DSP on and it just give the music another dimension. Thanks Chris I meant ML in the title

Hi All, Recently had a problem with my 2006 IS250, the Check VSC came up, the AA cleared the fault and said take it into a dealer if it occurs again. But whilst he was under the hood, he noticed that the engine cover was broken, must have occur at a previous service. He recommended removing it as the mounts were damaged and it could vibrate and damage some of the leads running over the engine. So, does anyone have a good please that I can get another. Trying to avoid a dealer as they will most likely be extremely expensive. Thanks Chris

The sound system was working fine, but we didn't have it too loud. I liked the Garnet Red interior and the Aluminium facia, but I would prefer the standard front, with the fogs. Plus there are other options available on the Premier. So, without a doubt, I'll end up looking for a Premier in a few years, with all the extras on. I was impressed with the 12.3" widescreen, but I thought they said, there was a tactile feedback on the control interface, if there was, I couldn't feel it. I also noticed the HUD and also haven't seen that on the spec. But from the number plate hidden in the rear, it looks like it came from Belgium, so perhaps they have that added to their spec. I hope they produce a more comprehensive brochure for the GS, to give all the specs across the range.

Just ordered the £63 AutoGlym Pro Valet Collection pack and the HD Wax, best bit, I get the BOGOF. So once it all arrives, Ill give it a try. I was thinking of getting the Clay pack as well, but that was a little too much to spend this month. Chris

Cheers F.A, sounds like a more plausible option to ask them to investigate.

I saw this yesterday in Cheltenham. It was the F-Sport, black with Garnet Red Leather. Brilliant, it had the 12.3" screen and ML Audio. I sat in the drivers, I'm 6'5", the passenger, Lexus sales person Dave, was 6'3", behind him was another guy, 6'2" and his wife sat behind myself. We all had plenty of space. When i sat in the rear, i had plenty of head room. Although, if a 3rd person was to sit in the centre, their rear would have to be less than 30cm, so fine for a child, or posh spice. The dash layout is excellent and the mode changes to sport with the dials changing to rev and glowing red, very nice. I boot is very large, but not having seen the old GS, I can't comment, but Dave did say that they no longer have to be worried about the boot size putting buyers off. The styling is fantatic, just my cup of tea, very IS, but a little sharper.m the od feature is that the F-Sport has no front fogs! If you have a chance, go and see one, you won't be disappoint, and it if have £53k to spend, I don't think you could buy a better equipped car. In a few years time, mine will be the 450h, but I'm not sure if it would be the premium or the F-Sport. I have some time to ponder on that. Chris

I finally got to sit in the rear, it creaked, but I couldn't find where it was coming from. I push down on the parcel shelf, pressed the rear screen in places.. It kept on creaking. It is so annoying, as the car is excellent when it is cold/cool outside. Anything above 16deg and the creaking starts, even when I park it in the shade. I went to the Lexus GS release in Cheltenham yesterday and not a creak or rattle from the rear,, Cheltenham have said bring it in and they will look at it, as they think it might be something to do with the ML audio amp and speakers in the rear, but I would have thought, if it was, it would occur all the time. It's just a pain getting it to them, as I have to take a day off from work.