rayaans

In conclusion, theyve changed the grades so much and the naming its hard to keep up!

41 minutes ago, John Walker said:

On pre facelift? You sure? Also they called Takumi the cars after 2019. 
Funny thing that it has rear reclining seats but the passenger memory seat is missing. But if you know for sure I believe you, just never saw it before on a pre facelift 

There was an option package available but it was quite rare. 

I think it was called F-Sport Premier pack or something actually, rather than Takumi

It was available on the FSport models with takumi pack

3 minutes ago, biltech said:

Thanks @rayaans for replying. Yes I do have it in writing.

To clarify, it was not a Lexus dealership, but a Lexus from main dealer who deals with another manufacturer. The dealer say they have serviced it before sale. The condition they delivered the car (not very clean) makes me sceptic, unfortunately. The car drives good and I really liked it.

Based on your comment, I am assuming it is okay to not have service records and it won't affect if I plan to sell the car in the future?

Thanks again.

It depends. Some people don't care

But I would expect most careful buyers to expect a full service history 

Realistically they have sold a car to you not as described. If you like the car and drives well then you need to try and get some compensation from them. Or hand it back for a full refund

Do you have any of this in writing? I.e. them telling you its got a full service history? 

Lexus approved cars, as well as alot other manufacturers don't require their approved used cars to have any service history at all as long as it's gone through the workshop for checks and a service done by them before sale

2 hours ago, Richolf said:

Thanks, I dont want a new RX as the new one whilst better is larger and more expensive.  Downsize or keep are the options here.   I just noticed that the NX for example does not have heated rear seats.

Thats partially true

The new RX is not larger than the current one. It just has a longer wheelbase. It is more expensive but I think its worth it based on the ride and interior quality / space in comparison to the NX. 

Realistically speaking if you're looking purely at cost then its cheaper to keep the RX. Wait for it to drop by 15-20k in a year or two and then purchase

52 minutes ago, Richolf said:

Hi, I am looking to change my 2021 RX to an NX450h (both Takumi), has anyone done this move and had any regrets or a member of family, if so what were they.  I like the NX a lot but concious I may have overlooked something

Thanks

David

I think you should test drive both. 

Personally the new RX is a better vehicle and more refined than the NX450h is

I think its excessive

change it at 10k/1year as per the service schedule - its not the 1990s

2 hours ago, Linas.P said:

Test mule looked more like ES... although that may not be a bad thing... as my main gripe with ES is the FWD... if the made electric ES with RWD/AWD it probably would be okey... still too big for my liking, but I am sure there are plenty of people for whom it would be just fine.

Potentially.

They were testing it with the Direct4 system on the RX so likely 4WD

On 5/13/2023 at 4:51 PM, PaulWhitt20 said:

Well I’d like an electric IS, I like the idea of an EV and it would suit my driving needs 90 % of the time. But am not keen on the SUV designs. It would have to be reliable, well built and reasonably priced. 
I am tempted by the UX but I could only see it as a short term car for a few years. I don’t think I could fall in love with it. Not sure I could bring myself to part ex the IS for one. So I’ll stick with my IS until Lexus or Honda do an EV saloon or hatchback for sensible money. It may be a while. 

There is an EV Lexus saloon coming 2024/5.

I wonder if this is the IS replacement 

It's probably the tires especially if they've just been changed

Some do make a humming noise. 

15 hours ago, John Walker said:

Thank you for your reply. May sound silly to a lot of people but the stiffer car is what I need. Most of my drive is around Europe (on highways). Also I find the seats in the F Sport more supportive for my bad back. 
 

Not sure if the steering wheel is also stiffer, I have a feeling that it is. 

Tbh I think the steering is the same as the other models. But it does stiffen up in sport s+ mode

1 hour ago, John Walker said:

After owning a 2016 RX450h Luxury for couple of years decided to sell it to buy something more…exciting. However after a very disappointing experience with a Porsche Cayenne I m looking to get back into the RX. 
 

I m a bit confused if there is any difference between the 2016+ F Sport and Premier apart from the obvious design elements. Premier also comes with a few optionals as standard. Both have the adapative suspension, but is the F Sport “tunned” for a more sporty experience? Are the direction or the suspension any stiffer? 
 

Couldn’t find any info online. 
 

 

PS : We have in our family an NX300h F Sport and it seems to handle very well in comparison to my old 2016 RX Luxury. The direction is definitely stiffer and feels a bit more precise. However this comes with a price, the ride is VERY stiff (suspension wise) 

 

 

The F-Sport dampers are stiffer so it does give a slightly stiffer ride along with sportier seats and different interior/exterior colour options . Its not as stiff as the NX300h F-Sport. 

The Premier should have a sunroof and HUD, Mark Levinson as standard whereas the F-Sport has these as options. Otherwise adaptive cruise control / lane keep assist etc is standard on both variants

9 minutes ago, VSR said:

Hi all, i have a 2020 premium sport edition nx300h. My first 2 services were free, however the car is soon turning 3 and needs the 3rd service to keep the lexus relax warranty. I have seen that the price is £305 for the service, however i don't want to pay this much for the intermediate. I bought the car through steven eagell lexus hatfield, but am open to london/herts lexus dealers if they can offer at a lower price. Have lexus dealers been flexible on price with you, if so which dealer and was it a good discount. Thanks in advance!

Some will be flexible on price, others wont.

Ring them to find out.

14 hours ago, Zaice001 said:

So you disable keyless entry ( relay theft not possible ( but keep your keys in a faraday pouch anyway ) and you use a robust steering wheel lock- turns out they can steal the vehicle anyway in less than 90 seconds using a Can Bus Fraud - 

 

Less than 90 seconds they can access cables in the rear of the headlight via the wheel arch on the front of the vehicle and hey presto - software connected to poertable speaker or old iphone and they are away with your car- new keys cloned- factory fitted immobiliser by bassed and steering wheel lock split in two using a high powered tool. 

 

This is a level of negligence by Lexus on the scale of the VW NOx emissions fraud. Class actions and litigation visible on the horizon. Brand damage permanent. Never again for me. 

This post is actually hilarious.

Any car can be stolen. 

Also if you fit a ghost system, it cant bypass the immobiliser as it requires a code 

This all very much sounds like teething issues which are present on almost every single new car.

Best to buy when the model is out for atleast 1 year and atleast its being done as a recall and not as a "wait till its out of warranty" kind of approach

I dont think a recall counts as being "unreliable" does it - its technically not broken but an update?

UX is slightly larger on the inside compared to the CT

It is also a lot more refined than a CT with a better ride. I think an NX would be too large for her needs as its basically the same size as a 3rd gen RX

4 hours ago, eric skerritt said:

Had my car in at Lexus Liverpool yesterday, who have been great,for its' MOT (no advisories) and a new injector (under warranty) and had the use of the new NX350h for the day. I liked it very much but will stick with the RX for now as we need the extra rear room for ferrying loads of grandkids around. 

However, to the point. There have been a number of posts over the years asking what make of tyres are best. Well this NX was shod with YokohamasI, noticed the new RX on 21" wheels shod with Michelin and my own originally with Bridgestones and know of others shod with Dunlops from new.

I guess the point here is if the manufacturer (may be down the the best deal they get at the time) uses  these makes then it's down to individual preference (and price) when it's time to renew.

Having Yokohama on my wife's CX5 I think that's the way I'll go next time around and being £30 a corner cheaper helps.

You can tell I've nothing better to do other than off now to paint the shed.

Thats not entirely accurate. 

Some of these cars are tested with specific tyres and for certain characteristics / ease of availability. For example, the RX500h was tested with Michelins on and will come with those as it is a "performance variant". Some of the other variants may come with Bridgestone most likely. 

The 4th generation RX mainly had Bridgestones and Dunlop available.

A classic example is the UX300e. It was designed to allow less road noise into the cabin which is why it has non runflat Michelin Primacy 3 which is different to anything thats on the regular hybrid UX

5 hours ago, RONNIE W HODGEKINSON said:

Thanks for that info Malcom Will Give them a try..!! Quote from Adrian flux yesterday but some of the reviews are aweful..!!!

They are quite awful. 

Very easy to talk to and then go through with it but there have been some shocking issues on other forums about policies being cancelled out of the blue for BS reasons etc

5 hours ago, Ed659 said:

I’ll probably ask Lexus to take a look..  

Driving on UK roads usually results in some form of alignment change required within 1-2 years

3 hours ago, Malc1 said:

not used them very recently BUT I found them very very on-the-ball, most helpful and good prices on all sorts of insurances

I first started using them in the late 80's when I lived in Benenden ,,,,,,  most helpful and professional people

Malc

Used them for years

Since 2012 to be exact. Also had 2 claims with them and all were handled extremely well with no hassle

Current car is insured with them also 

20 minutes ago, Ed659 said:

Hi All

My NX300h (2021/22 model) appears to have an anomaly with the steering wheel as in when I driving straight my steering wheel has slightly to the left off centre position.. I am asking if anyone has had such an issue, where did you use to check and if necessary adjust.. was it just laser alignment only or was it that plus ADAS? 

It probably need an alignment. 

I know mine was to the right before alignment and that is sorted now

3 hours ago, fourbanks said:

Hi David 

my car was ordered in january 22 Terrane Khaki with a sunroof UX with a retail of basic £31-500. i then had to pay for the premium service pack plus sunroof. 

£3-500 for the service pack £1000 for the sunroof

the car was delivered to me on July 19 22 

total cost £36-000 

 

 

What was the list price without any discounts.

Discounts arent taken into account its the full list price that they work the VED on. It must have gone over £40k as list

Its 65L or 17.2 gallons US

The range will be quite conservative and it's not unknown for the tank / mileage to drop off slower towards the end of the tank. 

I can remember my range showed about 50 miles once and it had  5 gallons left in the tank. 

42 minutes ago, First_Lexus said:

Personally I’d go back to Honda having had a few, all of which were excellent. Lexus tempted me away, and I’ve been very happy with my NX and RX, but this specific issue and the seeming lack of urgency from Lexus is making me think twice about another one. 

But, this issue affects pretty much all premium cars. Im sure there are much more accessible targets including the RR Sport which suffers from the same Canbus thefts accessed through the rear hatch. BMW X5's, Audis and Mercedes also are targeted. 

I dont think there's any real way of getting around it apart from keeping your car as secure as you can.... apart from driving something which isnt as desirable I suppose. 

The other thing is - are they actually canbus thefts or keyless thefts? The pouches are rubbish and stop working after a few months yet people seem to think they last forever. 

I dont think Canbus thefts work with the Ghost immobiliser so I think that would definitely be a sound investment