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Konrad

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    Konrad
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    IS 300h
  • Year of Lexus
    2015
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    Hertfordshire
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  1. I've done some research on those elm 327 adapters and apparently the cheapest you could get away with is vgate icar 2, I'll probably get the pro model as it has faster response rate. Will definitely give carista a go, but I'm not convinced by their pricing model. Please do correct me if I'm wrong
  2. thanks for all your replies Happy New Year :-)
  3. Hi everyone, I'm thinking of buying one of those wireless OBD2 ports and see if it can connect to my mobile via an app. Does anyone have any experience using it? Any recommendations?
  4. Hi, thanks, but I've been there and done that already. All I'm getting is: If the version on your device is different from the version mentioned above, please visit your local authorized retailer who will be happy to assist you if you wish to obtain an update for your system
  5. Hi everyone, I checked the forum and cannot find an answer so... I was wondering if there's a way to perform a manual update of 'non premium' maps using a USB stick? I've tried various service portals and they only seem to have 'premium nav' software. My local dealer quoted me >£200 :-/ and refuses to do it under warranty. feels a bit steep for an update of a functional software. My car is in advance trim. Thanks in advance :-D
  6. It's interesting to see that for some people an asking price in a dealership equals a value of a car. IMO it's actually way off. I'd recommend checking independent valuation @ http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/prices/used/lexus/is/saloon-2013/ Just remember to state that you 'do not own the car' when prompted and enjoy :-). Yes it does assume a 'typical mileage', but who cares when it's free?
  7. So if we assume the IS300H has 1.7kWh battery the NX300H has a 1.8kWh, a wooping 0.1kWh extra....Not entirely sure that will even increase the actual usable kWh by more than 0.05kWh. Battery capacity is one thing, but more important is maximum power output of the EV system. In IS 300h batteries provide max +/-40 HP hence the total system power 220 ish only slightly above the power of a petrol engine, in NX the difference is similar, with heavier kerbweight - this explains a lot.
  8. I haven't specifically tested it but due to the weight of the NX against the IS it is more difficult to keep it in EV, especially on hills. Sent from my iPad using Lexus OC Totally agree with that. IMO this is what actually makes the difference. I can easily keep my IS in all electric mode almost on demand, whereas NX's weight means it proved extremely painful. I wish that Lexus upgraded a battery pack to provide better EV only power output. This would definitely bring the mpg on par with the IS.
  9. Hello everybody, This is my first proper entry despite being a member for years. I collected my new IS 300h advance just under 2 months ago. I'm really pleased with it so far and when Lexus owners club offered a 24h test drive of a NX - It looked like the opportunity not to be missed. So here it is on my driveway, white, fully loaded 300h premier from Lexus Hatfield. BTW I found their customer care quite random (largely person dependent) with some excellence and disappointment depending on the day. My impressions? Having dome circa 80 miles so far... I can't wait to have my IS back! Positives first: All of the bells and whistles that come with premier trim, but mostly touch pad controller vs my rotary knob, electric tailgate, heated steering wheel and reclining rear seats. Now onto negatives: The engine and transmission :-/. It feels like the 300h was designed with IS in mind and was then adapted to the NX. Car feels extremely sluggish in comparison. In normal mode the Is is swiftly responding to my foot and I rarely have to go over to second zone of power range. In NX, I'm having to rev it a lot harder in order to get anywhere near to a satisfactory acceleration. (I'm beginning to understand what a famous 'CVT whine' actually means). results? 1500 miles in my Is so far and mpg easily between 48-49 (struggling to get above 50 with my heavy foot). As for NX? wait for it... 30mpg!!! I can't believe my eyes. Am I a car journalist or something? I wonder if anyone else from Is stable took-up the offer, whether you have similar thoughts? Update: The IS has returned to It's rightful owner :-) More obs: Built quality on par with IS overall, Adaptive cruise control - brilliant, but a bit too sensitive and radical for me, I like the fact that you increase/reduce speed by 5mph itervals, Another run with my foot as gentle on the pedal as possible (At some point I was actually overtaken by a 02 reg Corsa), 5M in the town (Sun am traffic doing 30-40mph) and 7M on A1 doing 80mph with adaptive cruise control = 31mpg :-(( I also LOVE the panoramic roof. This is is fantastic shame I didn't see it when was putting in an order.
  10. Hi everyone, I agree with comments above, It's slightly annoying, but I'm not using the feature, so... slightly off topic, but still re trip computer: Is there any way to reset/measure trip distance? I scrolled through menus and it seems to only displaying/reset fuel consumption. Thx for your help, K
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