madskitzo

Thanx for all that. It really does help to see drivers views rather than try work out what I think the differences would be (and listen to biased salesmen). Its interesting what you say about the squeaks and rattles on the 450, what were they and how easy was it for lexus to sort? I do notice that you are talking about the SE-L though and I am still thinking maybe the SE-I would be a better choice, as really the only big thing that I can see that would affect me would be the ML. Seeing as I hardly watch DVD's in my IS, I am not sure that the price difference between the models would be worth paying out for the SE-L. On the DVD note, how good is the screen to watch DVD's? On my IS if I recline the seat it is virtualy impossible to watch at an angle, is it the same on the rx450? Does anyone know if it is possible for lexus to fit the ICE/REAR DVD on an used 450? I know you can buy after market alternatives but just wondering if Lexus can fit theirs easily. To be honest it does look like I am going to get the 450 but, with a budget of around 25k + trade in, I will have to wait another year at least. I will have to just stick to the oil burning IS for now..... Just hate the gear box and MPG (even though it is the same as RX450!)

Just remember it is illegal. The police in theory could do you for driving without due care and if you had a crash it is possible for an insurance company not to pay up if they find out. Why not just get an after market entertainment for the rear instead?

I'm scared I'll miss keyless entry and auto memory seats, mirrors and steering wheel Thing is tho, what I really would like to know is, is the 450 that much of an improvement over the 400 to warrant paying so much more for? Seen a 58 plate 400 for 24k but a 59 plate 450 is still 40k (both SE-L). Is the 450 worth 15k more? People are saying that the MPG is very similar so all I would save on is tax, need to know that the 450 is that much better to wait a year until it is in my price range and the I would regret buying a 400 now..... Or not as the case might be! I know the 450 will drop drastically in price and I am happy to wait if it is worth it.

Hi all I know this has probably been covered but for the life of me I cannot find it. If someone can point me in the right direction that would be cool if not then could I get your opinions. I am currently driving an IS220d and gotta say if I had known the issues with the MPG I would have just bought a 250 instead. Anyway I am looking to change up to the RX range but I have a dilema. Currently the 450 is out of my price range (looking up to around the 30k mark) so my question is do I go for a 400 instead? I have test driven both and I like both. The have their own differences which appeal and then don't appeal. For example the 400 I actually prefer the touch screen nav to the new ouse driven one in the 450 and I actually prefer its layout. But then the 450 has the keyless entry with memory from the fob plus a few other things. What I want to know from people who have had both the 400 and 450 what would be the better choice and why? If I go for the 450 I will have to wait a year, save a bit plus let it come down in price, where I know I could get a 58 plate 400 for around 24-25k (SE-L) model. Your thoughts, or a point to another post would be greatly appreciated. Paul

Hi all This is my first post and its a problem so sorry for just coming in and asking for advice/help/info! I have a 220d (yes should have bought petrol, my mistake before anyone says anything), and its a SE-L so it has HID lights. Anyway my problem is when driving along they just go out. Has anyone else had this problem or known of it happening before? Its very unnerving driving along a motorway at (um) 70 and all of a sudden losing your headlights. I am pretty sure my side front/read lights are still on (although I don't know I can't see) but just the dipped beam seems to just go off. The only way I can get them back on is by turning the lights totally to off and back on. Its not an auto lights problem as it happens even when they are in th ON position. I've also noticed when pulling into my drive that sometimes one headlight is out and not both, guess when that happens I don't notice until I pull up against something that one has gone out as I still have light onto the road ahead. Well its going back to Lexus Monday but thats still a good few days away, which I think for a major issue is poor for the only time they can look at it! But has anyone else had this problem that maybe there is something I can look at in the mean time? Just want to say tho, this is my first Lexus and apart from this problem and the poor fuel economy (going to bring up that point too when it goes in Monday), I love the car. Very quiet to drive even in the diesel and a nice smooth ride.... Plus love the sound system! cheers for any help Paul