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That's on DAB. When I'm listening to my iPod, all the correct info shows. (It's a bit hit and miss with USB and mostly miss with Bluetooth audio.)

Thanks. On mine, the right screen just shows exactly the same information as on the left screen - namely, the channel, and not the song/artist etc info.

Did you ever figure this out? I've just picked up a 2014 GS300h and cannot figure out a way to see the artist/song currently playing.

Thanks! It worked on mine too. I have been working through the manuals, but with a combined total of over 1300 pages I think one is perhaps forgiven for occasionally despairing and longing for a simpler life!

I've been through the settings time and again and cannot for the life of me find anything! Surely it's there somewhere!

How do I prevent the Nav screen popping up on the left side? I want it to happen IF (and only if) I either select it or I am using the navigation. But what happens is that even if I'm listening to the radio, after a short while it reverts to the Nav screen. Is there a way to stop that happening?

Thanks, Zotto. I've been messing about with it for ages. I still don't quite get it. Why didn't they just put a "scan" button, and then it finds all the available radio stations? That's the way all the DAB radios in my house work. It's very confusing

I've recently got a 2014 GS300h and I'm trying to learn my way around the "infotainment" system. Not helped by the mouse which I'm really struggling with... Anyway, on the DAB radio, how do I scan for stations? There's only the main BBC stations in there. Nothing like Absolute, Heart, Smooth, Talksport and what have you. How do I got about finding those stations?

Are us Brits still allowed on the continent? (Always fly, given I live on the doorstep of Manchester airport.)

Incidentally - for other GS300h owners - do you have the "oversized" number plate on the rear?

Looks good. Love the look of those Peugeots. Personally, I'd also get a number plate without the dealer info at the bottom and tape the plate on rather than bolt it. (Which is what I fully intend to do when I get my GS300h delivered tomorrow. Today feels a bit like Christmas eve )

Hmmm! If I were you I might just be a tad concerned that because your car is of a certain vintage, shall we say, that badge removal may reveal some inconsistencies in paint colour. Perhaps just remove one character first and see how it goes. You may end up with a Lexus LS43.

@Phil. I like it without the badges!

Hmmm. I'm really undecided now! I like the clean look and generally couldn't care less what other people think. But on the other, hand, I don't want people to think..oh hang on, I don't care...I'll toss a coin maybe!

My current car, a low spec E Class, was already "de badged" when I bought it (second hand). I don't know the motivation of the previous owner, but I personally like the clean look and it makes polishing a whole lot easier! On Friday, I'm getting a (used) Lexus GS300h (can't wait!) and I'm minded to remove the badges (not the "L" emblem of course!) as I think it looks fussy. But what's the general consensus? Is this the sort of thing that drivers of low spec Ford Escorts do in an attempt to kid others they have a twin turbo under the bonnet? And if I do remove the badges (I gather a hair dryer and dental floss is the best technique), is there a risk of me damaging the paint or a mark being left?

Well, I'm now the proud owner of a 2014 GS300h. Downsides after my test drive (and these are not real "downs"): not quite as floaty and quiet as I'd hoped, I'd say perhaps a tad better than my E Class, which sets a high bar. But obviously, the silence when you are stationary is very nice. Also, I really struggled with the mouse on the sat nav/stereo. I guess I will get used to it. Is there perhaps a way to adjust the sensitivity of it, as I kept overshooting? (I note the newer versions have proper clicky buttons on the steering wheel.) There's also a noticeable drop in power compared to my 2.2 Merc. There's no "kick down" if you want a burst of power. But, on the upside, the quality is lovely. Mine's a Mercury Grey - much easier to keep clean than my current black Merc! - and a lovely, light and classy ivory interior. There's not as much space as the Merc (even though, as I understand it, the external dimensions are even a bit bigger). The touch and feel of everything is first class. The stereo was much better than I anticipated. I tested the stereo out in a IS300h a while back (and it was a Mark Levinson one) and I was disappointed. Maybe it was set up wrong to be fair. So that was a pleasant surprise. The connectivity is very good too. By the way, this one apparently has a "Navigation" upgrade. Anyone know what that means? There are a few stone chips and a little bit of damage on some leather and they have promised to fix them. So, it's being delivered to me on Friday, and of course I'm looking forward to it very much! So far so good, and a very pleasant experience with Lexus Sheffield.

Thanks. Goodness me. WHen I gave my details to the man at the Lexus dealership (he's not yet seen it), he said trade in value was £4 - 5k. The What Car valuation gives a "Part Exchange" value of £7,246. So there's just a bit of a bridge to gap!

Thanks, Ed. Can I ask where you get the "book price" from?

It's pretty much the seem here in the UK too! German, and preferably black!

Well I'm kind of worried now! I'm being told the ride ain't that great, it's disappointingly noisy and the mpg might come as a shock! I am surprised to read about the ride and noise. I thought the brand generally had a fantastic reputation in that regard - which is what attracted me in the first place. The page that Zotto links to is very interesting. According to that, the GS300h is just about the quietest car on the road. Even quieter than a Rolls Royce!

Many thanks everyone. I'm going to see and test a used GS300h at a Lexus dealer on Sunday. It's the exact spec, colour, age and mileage I'm looking for so fingers crossed I actually like it!

Please bear with me as I don't change cars very often and I'm not a confident negotiator! I've got my eye on a 2 year old GS300h luxury at a Lexus dealer. It's priced up at £20,950. I'm wanting to trade in my MB E class - selling privately is too much hassle. Various online valuations place it at around £4,500 to £5,000 trade in value. Now, I know that Lexus dealers appear to have a decent reputation, but when all is said and done we're dealing with second hand cars here! How would I know when I'm getting a fair deal and if I have my own independent trade in valuation of the Merc (say, £4,500), what sort of discount could I reasonably expect on the £20,950 they are asking for the GS300h?

Thanks again. One final question (for now!). I haven't actually driven a GS300h yet. What can I expect in terms of ride quality? My E Class is very good - it doesn't quite waft / float in the way I hoped it would (an old Rover and Jag I had were better in that regard), and there is a bit of road noise through the wheels. What could I expect from the GS300h? How does it compare with the competition?

Thanks for the replies. To me, the GS450h third gen cars are surprisingly expensive to buy given their age, higher mileage and of course running costs. I can't bring myself to spend 16 grand on a 5 year old car ith 80k on the clock. On balance, although the GS300h may cost a bit more to acquire, over the longer term I think it will be a better buy (I intend to keep the car for 4 or 5 years at least and adding on 20k miles a year).

Hello there I had in mind that I would get an IS300h. But when I went to look at the dealers, after stepping out of my E Class, I felt it was rather small. So, naturally I’m now looking at the GS300h. I sat in a couple and was bowled over by the quality. What’s bothering me is the cost. Not the purchase price – I’m looking at 2 to 3 years old, with about 35k max on the clock, and have a target price of £20k. There aren’t many but they do pop up occasionally. I do about 20,000 miles each year, mainly made up of an 80 mile round trip commute each day, about 72 of those miles are on motorway. Can anyone advise what sort of mpg I might expect for that? (My E Class does anything from about 39mpg to 61mpg depending on traffic and how much of a hurry I’m in!) Secondly, what about servicing costs? I can’t actually find the GS service intervals even on the (confusing) Lexus website. If I got a 3 year old car from Lexus themselves, would I still benefit from the 5 year warranty if I used someone independent to service the car? Finally, does anyone know of any independent Lexus service specialists around Stockport / south Manchester? Many thanks