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Some of your points can be sorted out though! In no particular order -> 1) The Lexus weighs almost 2.3 tonnes and is nearly 5m long. Its a heavy car and MPG isn't going to be great. The RX easily manages 34mpg in my hands at 80+ mph in SPORT mode so you are doing something wrong or the engine isn't broken in yet. 2) Again, the RX is an SUV - comparing to a saloon is simply daft, more wind noise for sure- Its one of the quietest cars in its segment - should have gone for the GS?! Likewise tyres make a huge difference, bet you're running on the loud Bridgestones or Dunlops - change to Michelins and you'll see how quiet the car actually is. For example the Lexus GS450h has a dB rating of 59 at 70mph. Thats quieter than any Jag - and yes that means the XJ too. The RX is about 63-64dB but its an SUV, its never going to be as quiet as a saloon. 3) The CVT is super smooth - the whole point of the car is to drive smooth and relax. Stick it into Sport mode and it flies, can't really see how you can complain about it. Its not as bad as you make out. You're not running the car in ECO all the time are you? 4) Yes the steering is numb but I simply don't agree with your points on correcting the steering - its numb but ive never had an issue with precision. 5) What engine stop start?!! The RX doesn't even have a stop start system, it uses its batteries at low speed and turns the engine off!? 6) Running in EV mode is no use unless you are in very slow traffic - this should be pretty obvious...... 7) Agree with the settings but honestly its not THAT hard to figure out unless you're like 50+ or something or have no experience with computers etc 8) Rear hatch is locked if you're doors are locked, it really is as simple as that - If you have your door unlock settings to only unlock drivers door then its not going to open, once again, no issues here at all and its not that hard to rectify. 9) 10k service intervals - its just how things are done. There is a reason why Lexus is so reliable, this is one of them 10) Lexus have the best seats in the business - thats a fact, not an opinion, again you're the only person Ive EVER come across who says Lexus seats are uncomfortable 11) The RX isn't AWD - classic case of not knowing what you bought?! Its E-4, theres a massive difference. 12) The air suspension isn't supposed to aid handling - its to make the ride better! If you wanted handling, should have gone for the F-Sport 13) The Mark Levinson needs a good source and you need to fiddle about with the equaliser to get the best from it. Its a system for an Audiophile so don't expect like heavy door rattling bass. The one in the new RX was pretty sublime so I honestly don't know what you have to complain about. As for Lexus customer service, its fantastic. Ive not had an issue in over 4 years. The trim must have been scratched by the valeter and they are trying to sort it out for you so whats the problem? Like I said, it appears you bought a car without researching about it - therefore you're going to be disappointed, especially when you think the RX is something its not

Like what exactly? - Im rather suspicious that you are a new member with 1 post. Frankly the RX has a better cabin than the Jaguar F-pace with better quality materials, has a more comfortable ride than the BMW or the Audi (which needs air suspension to match) and Mercedes SUV's just have rubbish quality interiors along with poor aesthetics. Any pics of your car would be appreciated to show that you are in fact a legitimate member and not a BMW/Mercedes/Audi fanboy trying to **** on Lexus on their own forum! Your comment regarding nitpicking is not backed up by any real facts. Car Magazine recently placed the Lexus RX above the Q7 and the XC90 and gives a very comprehensive list as to why they did that. The other reviewers like Whatcar etc just give a list of why Lexus is poor compared to the competition by manipulating language, for example "CVT whines". Well yes but only if you gun it from 0-100mph! I have yet to see a review which says that "Diesels rattle" and that the Audi Q7 has a poor "plastic dash" or that the BMW X5 "has a stiff ride" or even that the F-pace has a "poor quality interior". Funny, isnt it........ The Lexus RX is not the best selling large SUV in the states for no reason.

Few issues I can see with this - its a £1000 fully refundable deposit yes, but in the event of Tesla going bust its unsure if anyone would get their money back even if you pay with credit card, its not competely secure Elon Musk has basically got himself an interest free loan. The Tesla 8 year warranty may apply but if you buy the car on finance you have to get the car serviced by Tesla to get the guaranteed value - £1225 pre-paid cost for 3 years!!!! Also, the car looks rubbish and the interior may as well be made from cardboard as its completely bare. Can't imagine it'll take off that well in the UK either. Many people I know who have pre-ordered one in the states are using it as an investment - i.e flogging it for above retail at the first opportunity.

Something that adds downforce.

1) Full lexus service history is a bonus, not essential really especially on cars this old 2) visible condition - just look for any odd panel gaps, overspray or anything that catches the eye. I wouldn't worry about kerbed wheels and stonechips as they're inevitable, same with light scratches. 3) look out for misfires, shuddering anything like that but generally just get a feel for the car. If anything feels wrong, it usually is. 4) like someone mentioned, leaking water pumps. Apart from that, carbon build up and misfires. Nothing really drastic to be honest. 5) I wouldn't be worried that something is going to go wrong until maybe 150k. It'll get there with ease. Also something to note is that if you wish to get the car covered under Lexus warranty you need to service the car at Lexus for subsequent years

on a side note - Lexus is coming out with some fancy headlights! Great for peeking on drivers who swing from side to side on the motorway! :P

Depends on what you want re-spraying! Lets say a bumper - around £500 for the Azure blue, less for something like F-Sport white - around £300-400

Depends if you can live with the ride and lack of LSD. Personally the LSD doesn't matter to me as I dont track. If you're coming from a Lotus Elise S you should have no problems with the firm ride of the pre-2010 models. But you'll still have to drive the car to see if the suspension is to your tastes

Nothing wrong with LHD lol. I wonder if the owner contacted Lexus before he sold it to Bentley lol.

Look at the date and you'll understand hahaha

Yes sort of, except a Cat D is mentioned on the V5C whereas a condition of the car is not so obvious. You'll have significant issues selling the car if you choose to do so afterwards - firstly because there isn't a huge market for them anyway and secondly because the people who buy these cars know exactly what to look for. High mileage on these isn't an issue - only you know how your S4 has panned out but when I bought a used R8 and the clutch went, they gave me an S4 to drive around in, ended up handing it back and they gave me an A8 instead due to multiple electrical issues (the S4 was like brand new as well!). The thing is - there are a few IS-F's to choose from including the one at Manchester (Owned from new by a forum member) and its not that much more expensive. Its also in excellent condition and I can vouch for that having seen it in the Manchester dealership. Frankly, even the £16k one with 99k miles looks a good buy compared to the one you've posted. If you're really set on the colour combo, Id be looking towards the other blue ones at Coventry and Cheltenham. Being a press car isn't a concern, the cars are genuinely bulletproof but it does mean they have higher mileages than normal but again, I wouldn't be worried about that. Being a press car does unfortunately mean that some cars aren't given the services that they need! The colour of the wheels should actually be darker - they've been refurbed and you'd have to check the quality of it to ensure no bubbling etc. You'd struggle to get the car on Lexus warranty - they'll probably just take a look at the service history and refuse.

Cant make an IS250 faster unless you start going to superchargers. It really is as simple as that

Got you mate! Ok next time, instead of going nav > destination > address, go to nav > destination > now look for something near the top that says 1/2 and click it to go on 2nd page > then click postcode. You should get full 7 digit postcode providing you input the format correctly depending on if it's 6 or 7 digits. I very rarely use the "address" button

Ok so to confirm.... you are pressing nav - destination - page 2 - postcode and then putting the post code in?

My RX uses 2 bulbs and I think the IS LED lights use 2 as well, not just a single one on each side. But ooft the ones on the new RX being 3 bulbs on each side are light a beam of white lasers!

All modern Lexus vehicles support 7 digit postcode entry. For example if you have 7 digit postcode such as BD12 3FU, put it into the Sat Nav like BD123FU i.e continuously. For a 6 digit postcode like BD3 3FU, you have to put it in like BD3space3FU. Try it, I bet that was the problem!!

Exactly right sir! Like all reviewers they tend to trash the vehicle leading to the "CVT whine" which isnt evident in normal driving. Not having a diesel in the range and how detrimental that is is a matter of opinion, I think most Lexus owners agree that the hybrid is more refined than any diesel and has less problems regarding DPF and Adblue for example

It shines more than the Ultra blue. Its weird in that under full light, the Azure blue looks lighter whereas in dim light it looks darker than Ultra blue. Whilst the Ultra blue is a 3 stage paint, Azure blue is a 4 stage paint with a silver coat included, just like the Sonic red.

Id say thats a fairly easy decision to make - Uniroyals! Cheaper and awesome looking tread pattern ha! If you have unmarked wheels - take the car to Lexus. They'll be expensive but if they damage your rim, they'll have no choice but to fix it. My Lexus dealer fitted my tyres for £50 lol - all 4! I was so shocked by the quoted price I actually asked 4 times to make sure haha! And of course, no chunks taken out of my rims as they washed the car afterwards and removed all the tyre gunk so I knew exactly what the wheel looked like. If they are already marked then go to your local independent and get them to fit tyres on - however, I'd be looking at finding a tyre fitter before ordering tyres as tyre fitters are hard to find nowadays - they make a healthy chunk of profit on tyres and therefore can refuse to fit your own tyres.

Try the steering wheel :P

Also, look out for vibrations - could be unbalanced wheels which are wobbling around causing inner and outer wear. Apart from that, unsure what else it could be.

I do find the Jemca dealerships yo be on the low side of Lexus Customer service tbh. Edgeware road had an IS300H pop up which was in the price bracket, colour combo and spec we were looking for. Firstly their salesmen were totally incompetent as they refused to haggle having the idea that "the price is what you pay". Not only that they offered low ball price for my car (a car which I PXed to another Lexus dealer for £800 more 2 months later) and their car also had a severe crease on drivers side seat which was certainly not wear and tear. I drove 190 mlies to see a car which they said was "perfect" but it turned out it had a lot of chips and scratches that weren't properly repaired and a front bonnet alignment issue! It could be that the lower arm bushes were fine when Woodford checked the car. However if you're under warranty, I'd expect Sidcup to pick it up, tell you and then arrange a date to replace or if in stock offer to do it then and there. That's what my dealer does anyway. Severe wear of the lower arm bushes would give you some play and may cause wear but I would think it's usually on the outer edge. Could be a combination of lower arm bushes worn and poor alignment. Out of interest, what is the load rating on the tyres? Are they 235/55 r18? And do you tow by any chance?

Because they are biased towards anything German. Therefore if it's not German, it's rubbish. Compare the IS to a BMW 3 series for example. They tell you all flaws of the IS yet very few of the 3 series flaws. Their arguments aren't balanced

Not for me. Looks like a teenage boys drawing. too chavvy IMO. Id assume it's coming in the next Fast and Furious?a

Sounds like a wiring problem. Most likely, whoever repaired your car has bodged the wiring up