Daviec

Yes, you can load CDs and rip them to the Hard Drive BUT be aware that the CD uses a limited version of the Gracenote CD identification library, and won't recognise many of your CDs. If you connect an ipod using the USB port it will display the tracks on the screen but you cannot rip from the USB to the Hard Drive. Hope this helps.

I've now had my CT200h for two months and have driven over 2000 miles. I like the car very much although it's not perfect. I went for the SE L-Premier with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). I didn't actually want this but it was the only Premier model in the showroom and I didn't want to wait until August for a new car to be delivered. Quite honestly, the ACC is a very expensive gimic which won't be used very often. Although I am delighted with the car, it is far too expensive in my opinion. Only the tax concessions made it a worthwhile deal for me. Without that I would not have bought it. The seats are very comfortable although I can't understand why the passenger seat doesn't have electric adjustment. I went for 16 inch wheels. I certainly don't agree that there is little difference between the ride on 16 inch or 17 inch wheels - it's like comparing chalk & cheese!! I don't find the ride firm at all. I drive 90% of the time in Normal Mode and I'm averaging 58 miles per gallon. The Sport Mode is plenty fast enough for me, but this is not a car for racing away at the lights! The Mark Levinson system is good but probably not worth the premium price - and I consider myself to be an 'audio buff!!". The CD to Hard Drive ripping can be infuriating as the Gracenote system only recognises certain CDs. The Servicing Plan I was offered was outrageous bearing in mind that servicing should be cheap, as stated on the Lexus website. They reckon that break pads will last for up to 70,000 miles! Pull the other one!! I will be shopping around for servicing as I feel that Lexus Woodford are too expensive. Any suggestions? Bearing in mind the £5000 Government concession, £33,800 list price including ACC is far too high. Expect the prices to drop when sales stay below targets! OK, I didn't pay list price, and the tax concessions make it a fair deal for a business purchase, but as a private purchase I don't think it's viable. The great thing is that I only need to fill up every two weeks, and even then, the tank only takes about £43 of petrol at the current high prices! Be careful when you open the front doors onto a pavement if it is uneven, as you'll catch the door underneath. The boot is fine for a couple of suitcases as we just discovered having been on holiday, but you will have to remove the bar as the load area is not high enough which in turn means you must put the rear seats down. So no good for a family holiday! Oh, and although Arctic Pearl looks great when it's clean, it's impossible to keep clean, especially at the back!

Hi TonyB I've had my CT200h for just over two weeks now and I've driven 700 miles. I have averaged 60 mpg which I'm more than happy with! I don't like Economy Mode which I find a bit sluggish, but Normal Mode is more than acceptable and I have stuck to this most of the time. Sport Mode is great when needed, but I find that Normal Mode suits me - and my previous car was a Saab 2 litre Turbo! The car is very comfortable. I chose 16 inch wheels and glad I did as the ride is quite firm. Quite honestly, on UK road with the potholes, 17 inch wheels are a waste of time! The SatNav is great as is the Mark Levinson system, but you need time to learn your way around it! There is a design fault though, in my opinion. The suspension is quite low and you have to be really careful opening the front doors onto a pavement, as it's likely to scrape if the pavement is not completely level. I have reported this to my dealer. Overall I'm very happy with the car. It's not cheap but for a business purchase it's a no-brainer. For a private purchase I'm not so sure if it offers good value. Hope this helps.

Yep despite its flaws for business users it is a no-brainer - and this is exactly what Lexus are aiming at. Yep, BIC savings here sold it - Placed the order this week SE L Preimer(had to have the folding mirrors) in Cadoxton Slate - woo hoo I totally agree, as a business purchase it's a no-brainer. Collected my SE-L Premier with ACC in Arctic Pearl from Lexus Woodford on Friday. This is my first Lexus since IS200 that I changed for a Saab (then another Saab!) in 2004. Great to see that James Cook is still at Lexus Woodford and is now Service Manager as he is a great guy to deal with. Very pleased with the car initially although ride quite firm even on the 16inch wheels that I chose.A different kind of driving but I did have a smile on my face yesterday when getting 49 mpg without even having learned how to drive it properly. I like 'normal' mode which seems to be a good compromise, but 'sports' mode is fast enough for me, although not for everyone, of course! Mark Levinson system is superb, but the SatNav needs a bit of learning! So far, so good. I do miss my Saab but the CT200h is a sensible purchase even though it's not cheap.

Hello Another Newbie! I collected my new Lexus CT200h yesterday! SE-L Premier in Arctic Pearl. It looks stunning!