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  1. I would have thought the Primacy range is more suited for the CT. Certainly no need for an ultra high performance tyre.
  2. You need to add up the list price (which includes VAT but doesn't include delivery, number plates, VED and registration fee) of the vehicle plus all options/accessories. If it is over £40k you pay the extra tax in years 2 to 6 of the vehicle's life + the normal VED (£390+£170), if it is under £40k then there is no extra - just the normal VED (£170).
  3. It would depend on the grade and if it had expensive paint or some other option that took it over the threshold.
  4. I was just going to give you a reaction but I think funny, confused and sad are all applicable. Still at least it was cancelled a day before your appointment rather than having a wasted journey.
  5. I suspect you have accidentally pressed the boot disable switch in the glovebox.
  6. Hi Josh. No AVS on any series III RX, that only came with the series IV. Full equipment spec can be found here:
  7. It's not an uncommon issue, the dash cam and cabling give off EMI that interferes with the weak DAB signal if it is close. Most installation kits come with a ferrite core to put on the power cable to reduce the impact.
  8. No, EVs are the opposite - they are efficient at low speed but are worse at high speed due to wind resistance.
  9. It depends if you want to switch to Intelligent Octopus Go or not - they need to be able to control the charging and can only do it with certain vehicles or with specific chargers they support (Ohme and now Zappi). If you want to switch to just Octopus Go then you can use whatever charger you want.
  10. This isn't a common issue reported here. Were the replacement callipers new from Lexus - they would come with a 12 month warranty.
  11. GS series I, II and III have always been bad for this and if you are sensitive to it then it does become maddening. You will get people here who will tell you theirs doesn't rattle, but then when I've been in the same vehicle I can hear lots of little noises and pressing the trim panels will make it creak. The series IV is definitely much better but not silent. The IS III isn't quite as good but better than both the GS III and IS II in this regard.
  12. Certainly no need to pay high Lexus service charges just to get a poor warranty. If you are concerned about the battery then you can always service with an independent and then just purchase an separate hybrid health check from Lexus for around £60 which gives you 12 month warranty on the traction battery.
  13. You would get a little more boot and interior space 😉 On paper it is a little difficult to justify the price difference between the two these days. Yes the RX is a nicer place to be with a slightly higher spec and improved sound insulation but the main difference used to be the drivetrain and they are the same now (with the NX improved and the RX worse without it's V6).
  14. Personally I wouldn’t pay an extra for AWD on the UX250h but I wouldn’t avoid it either. It will improve traction in slippery conditions but in snow your money is better put towards all season or winter tyres.
  15. If it’s an NX300h or NX200t then it’s a series I. If it’s an NX350h or NX450h+ then it is a series II (NG).
  16. Maps updates typically have nav firmware within them if needed. Added functionality on the infotainment system has historically rarely happened with Toyota/Lexus. That may change with some of the newer platforms on 2022+ vehicles but don't expect anything for your UX.
  17. If you login to My Lexus then in the eStore you will either have free access to map updates (if you still have a valid subscription) or you can purchase and download the latest one.
  18. Yes, it will stop a relay attack against a key. If you don't want keyless entry then it is better to just disable the feature in the car, that way you don't have to remember to put the key fob into battery save mode every time - you just need to remember to hold your key against the start button to disengage the immobiliser before you start the engine. There are potentially new attacks against remote locking systems with rolling codes that don't rely on relaying the signal from a key - if this becomes a reality for Toyota/Lexus vehicles then disabling smart unlocking, battery saving functional or faraday pouches won't do anything.
  19. In addition to driving smoothly there are two things that may help. Firstly, accelerate up to speed, say 30 mph, then come off the throttle so the EV light comes on and then lightly press the accelerator again to maintain your speed without forcing the petrol engine to start up again. This makes use of electrical running more than if you just kept your foot constantly down. Secondly, when braking glance at the energy meter and watch the meter go into the charge area - don’t let it get to the end and stop because at this point the mechanical brake start supplying additional braking effort - you want to brake gently where possible so all braking is done via electrical energy recovery.
  20. Rob has had new plates fitted to his RX:
  21. I don't believe there is a secondary cat on GPF equipped vehicles, certainly that's the case for the RC F - it is located in the same place, at the front of the exhaust. In the middle of the exhaust, they are just silencers. As for removing a cat - it's somewhat a grey area in it's legality because you may not change the vehicles certified emissions (which is difficult to tell and certainly an MOT doesn't test this) however this is government advise: The law Under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations (Regulations 61(7) and 61A(3)) and the Road Traffic Act 1988 (Section 42) it is an offence to use on a road a vehicle which has been modified in such a way that it no longer complies with the air pollutant emissions standards it was designed to meet. Legal implications A person using (or causing or permitting to be used) a vehicle on the public road, which does not comply with the emissions standards it was designed to meet, is committing an offence. All vehicle owners should be aware of the need to inform their insurers of modifications made to the vehicle, whatever form these might take, as changes to the vehicle potentially alter the risk being insured. It is not always obvious to vehicle owners that some modifications will make the vehicle illegal to use on the road, irrespective of whether the insurer is prepared to provide cover. For example, removing a catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter will almost certainly result in a vehicle’s emissions exceeding type approval limits and make the vehicle illegal to drive on the road. Engine re-mapping may also result in non-compliant emissions. It is the driver who is responsible for ensuring compliance.
  22. It depends if you have auto dimming or not. If yes it only seems to be shared with the Lexus NX. If not then the following all use the same mirror:
  23. There is a new plate for the RX. I wonder if it fits the ES too, or will they be expecting you to turn up in an RX.
  24. Your mpg should improve as you get use to driving a hybrid. Also as the weather warms up the petrol engine will cut out more as it isn't needed to keep the cabin warm. The only thing worth checking is after a journey, place your hands near the wheels/brakes (don't actual touch them) to see if one feels hotter than the rest - that indicates a sticking calliper which will cause some drag and affect your economy. It is unlikely you will match your friend's Corolla - its drivetrain is derived from the Prius series IV whereas the CT is from the Prius series III. It's an evolution of the same engine and transmission but there are changes that contribute up to 15% improvement in economy.
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