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I changed my 2010 discs and pads last year at 75000 miles, the mechanic said they weren't even half worn! 

2 Coats of wax, Dear God, are you trying to kill the man!

Evening John, I'd be tempted to give it a quick hose down and dry, the Autoglym HD wax is actually very easy to apply, it's not like the old days of Simoniz which was a hell of a chore. This is the biggest drawback of an RX, it's so damn big!

Take a couple of ibruproffen and have a hot bath, you'll feel better tomorrow! You'll be amazed at how much better it looks. Rayaans put me on to a brilliant product, Sonax BSD, i wax my car twice a year, actually I have it done now, and in between I use Sonax BSD using a wet microfibre and it looks stunning. Great product

2 hours ago, rayaans said:

Some autos still roll back on a steep hill though

The 3RX has a foot operated parking brake and therefore doesn't have the hill hold button.

My 2010 RX450SEi has the hill hold facility, you just press down firmly on the brake pedal and you get a couple of seconds grace to allow yourself to move from the brake to the accelerator. Not the same as the electronic handbrake on more modern cars, my son has a GTI and I hate that system though I'm sure you get used to it in time. I remember the first time i encountered it on a golf 2 years ago on a VERY steep hill in Lausanne and someone had parked very close to me. I was terrified getting to grips with it, thought I was going to burn out the clutch to avoid hitting him.

To further the transmission discussion, the Lexus RX range use CVT transmission, that would surely negate the need to choose neutral?

Hi John, delighted you are so enthused with your new RX. It will take some time to get the hang off all the stuff in your RX, took me ages to get the hang of it all.

Re leaving it in Drive, yes, that's what you do, counter intuitive I know, and i feel sorry for those behind me but I've never had anyone comment, suppose it's all so normal now. Just do it.

Hill Start Assist. - When on a hill, just stamp hard on the brake, too gentle and it won't operate but it will, im sure there's nothing wrong with it. Just go out and try it in your driveway, it'll be fine. A yellow lamp flashes for a couple of seconds, it's really clever.

I've never sat for any extended period of time but I'm sure the engine will kick in if you're sitting in it for too long.

I used to drive around in eco mode but now don't bother, seems to be very little difference in fuel consumption and the faster response is nice. 

It took me a while to love it, i had an IS300 Sportcross which I loved but wouldn't go back now. Great cars.

Fraid not John, it's not the end of the world at least. Hope you're still enjoying your new ride, I still love mine to bits.

Ed

Has anyone else noticed they have to sign in every time they load the site, a real PITA

I've had my 2010 RX450h , came with a 1 year warranty which I extended to 3 with an additional 24 months for £900. I returned the car because of a fair few squeaks and groans and they did a great job, one fault popped up was the electric steering column which they replaced (apparently a £4k job!). Not a cheep in the last 15 months and passed latest MOT with no advisories. I reckon it's been a relatively cheap car to run, hybrid technology reduces a lot of the wear items like belts, brakes etc. 

I have standard suspension and have seen people worry about air suspension but in this model (3RX) no reports. I'd say go for it, the Premier does have all the toys, a sunroof is the icing on the cake, my only regret. 

Good luck, a good price to I think for a Premier.

I got locked out for an hour or so, don't think I like the new look John.

Ed, Beekeeper for a few years now, previous life was a Licensing Official with Glasgow City Council till early retirement deal 7 years ago allowing me to work with the bees

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Hi Rayaan, yes, i took the shroud off and there was quite clear access to the bulbs, no different to replacing a halogen bulb, in fact much easier, none of those fiddly spring mechanisms that hold in H7 and H4 bulbs. Nitrile gloves are an essential, don't want to drop those expensive babies.

Replaced the bulbs yesterday, quite a stunning improvement, difficult to know if the bulbs are better or if the old ones were just dimming with age. Actually a very easy job. 

Perhaps use dental floss or similar to clean it out? I have it on my RX and will attempt to clean in the warmer weather.

High voltages, yes, I could see that ending badly! Many thanks Rayaan, you've introduced just enough doubt in my mind. Think I'll phone Lexus Glasgow and ask them to do it....

You are truly a star in this community

Ed

PS, applied Sonax BSD, not particularly smooth or pleasant to apply but after  some rain last night I am gobsmacked at the water beading and running off the car, great find.

Hello all, I've just bought replacement bulbs for my 2010 RX450 SEi, I wondered about the diminishing light output and have read these bulbs do deteriorate after a few years. Bought Osram Nightbreakers Unlimited from ECP for £80 and was wondering if anyone has ever changed their bulbs on these cars or should i ask a garage to fit them? 

Any pointers would be most gratefully received. I'll be only too happy to give feedback when the job is done. 

Do i need to disconnect the Battery? Access problems etc or just any thoughts in general

Many thanks

Ed

I think that's a great idea, I have a rattle from my rear tailgate I suspect, I've just ordered some. I'm loving this thread, I just wish I could justify a second car, the GS450h is so lovely and absolutely rapid from a test drive I had a few years ago.

What a stunning car, I love the colour combo too, , a sunroof would be the icing on the cake, the one thing i don't have on my RX sadly 

Ed

Hi All,

Not sure if it was just my local Halfords, but this autoglym HD Wax should have been £47, but a big sign said it was £25, instead of the sale price of £33! Not sure how long it will be £25. Just in case anyone was thinking of buying some.

Philip 

I'd advise an older RX over a newer NX any time, as lovely as the NX is, and it's very jazzy inside, it is smaller, and not a patch on the power of the RX. I've had a couple of decent runs in the NX as a courtesy vehicle for 48 hours. I don't think the RX is an expensive car to maintain at all.

43 minutes ago, DanD said:

For the record I concur with all comments above.

The RX is the most reliable car I have ever owned and the service I have received from my dealership is the best I have received from any... to the point that I would not consider moving away from the brand.

I cover in excess of 25k miles per year, I have not had any issue with the car, apart from expected wear and tear: it still drives like it did the day I bought it.

Note that if you buy a car that is over 5 years old, service pricing will be lower that than of a newer car. This is Lexus' way to ensure that you have your car serviced within the network. Pesonally, I would recommend their service plan, which makes a lot of sense. It is inflation proof, includes a discount (I think mine equated to 15%), and spreads the cost of servicing into fixed monthly payments. (NOTE: if you become Member of the LexusOwnersClub, you will benefit from additional discount(s)).

I would also recommend Lexus' extended warranty, which is excellent, although you may need to look into this more closely given your low annual mileage.

The RX will definitely fit the bill, but if you generally do not cover more than 4 miles at a time, do not expect fuel economy to better 26/27 MPG, especially in the winter.

Can you post the link to the car you are interested in?

I reckon you are spot on with short journeys in winter, over the last four weeks I have averaged 27mpg, mostly short journeys in pretty baltic and wet conditions.In summer I average 33mpg. TBH no cars will excel in these conditions including filthy diesels....

Rear washer pipe I would hazard to guess?

Merry Xmas Piers, and no advisories for 2018 to everyone...

Ed

As Les says, most likely to be the audible pad wear 'alarm' as it's just a piece of metal designed to make noise that contacts the discs when they wear down to a certain point. Not sure why you don't use the parking brake - regular use keeps the drum rust free and avoids anything seizing up.
EDIT: just seen your posting to say that you've only had it two months, in which case I'd say stop worrying and get it back for them to sort out under warranty.

That is actually a very good service, I'll bookmark it, thanks a lot

Ed