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Stuart Aspey

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  1. It was a 3 drawer and it just got in, but I have scratch on the paintwork and the rear seats are scratched, but not torn... The downside of only having 1 car...
  2. Welcome to the site and to the joys of the Is300h. I also have a '13 plate. A Premier. I ruined the rear seats by moving a metal filing cabinet...
  3. Yes, this is not a car designed to drive in the snow, but the button simply limits the power to the wheels to assist driving in the snow if it is possible.
  4. Awesome Joe, glad to hear the test drive went well. I'm about to start year 5 with mine in January and I still love it. I'm pushing 110,000 miles now...
  5. Agreed, the driving seat does feel much more 'cockpit' and you do feel 'at one with the car' I remember my old Corsa and that was very much a seat placed in front of a steering wheel. Very... sparse
  6. Morning Joe. I went from a Gen1 IS to the Gen3 IS and while the centre console is big, it does not detract nor distract from the visibility and driving experience. Most of the controls become easy to remember without the need to look, the EV button by the gear stick to help keep you in electric at low speeds, the control on the steering wheels etc. Even the LCD display, you can configure it for the least level of distraction. Some go fir a full map, I prefer split screen with half map and the radio and battery usage in the other half. The IS was designed to fit 4 adults comfortably, so the roof design/headspace might be slightly smaller than that of an Auris (especially as you're coming in from an estate too) I use mine daily (only car) and the folding seats are great. Easy to use and I've done tip runs and helped people move, there is a lot of space when needed. Let us know how the test drive goes. I think you'll be impressed.
  7. Oh to dip my feet into this forum. I wish one day to be able to call myself an owner, but I did have the fortune to drive an LC500 last year when IS was being serviced. I was able to get child car seats in the rear and the car comfortably accommodated 2 adults and 2 children with ease, though I'm sure it would've become more cramped with teenager or older in the rear seats. The drive and feel of the car was great and I have yearned to drive it again. I agree, the looks and comments were a great confidence booster.
  8. I have had my Is300h for 4 years now (13 plate) the gun metal 'dipped' alloys have taken a beating and are flaked like crazy (i'll get them refurbed in Jan) but at 7 years old, the car is starting to feel its age. But, as long as it has been regularly serviced, there is nothing that should be of obvious concern. If the car has been serviced regularly by Lexus, you can apply for extended warranty to cover the car until it reaches 150,000 miles. I've certainly enjoyed this added protection. I've been lucky with brakes. No issues yet.
  9. I have been watching the official Lexus ebay profile and wondering whether to splash out on the rear Dvd 'entertainment' system. What are other people's opinions of these? Are they worth the price asked?
  10. Apologies @matt8 while I accept that this is an old post, I thought that maybe it was relevant if only to identify that Lexus Cardiff completed this job without issue. Though, I too have had issues with length of time to complete works in relation to another job.
  11. Yes, the sensor, while sensitive, is still suggesting there is an issue. Change in temperature can sometimes cause this. When mine comes on, I check the tyre pressures, more often than not, it has identified a slow puncture. When the tyres are changed, then press the set button as the new tyres should be good and the sensor will need to be set at this point. (if the tyres are changed at Lexus, they usually press the button)
  12. I noticed mine was like this and was fortunate to get it replaced under warranty. I bought the car in 2017, the light just happened to catch the marks, I hadn't noticed before. Presented the car to Lexus Cardiff in 2018, over a year after purchase (5 years after car first registered) and they replaced it under warranty.
  13. @royoftherovers I am currently on 105000. I bought the car in 2017 with 59000 on the clock. The first extended warranty was for 3 years, but this one and next one will only be 2 years as I get closer to 150000. Covid has dramatically reduced my monthly mileage. 3 services was covering only 2 years. Lol. So I've only got 1 service left on this second plan. Also, the extended warranty gives free Lexus Roadside Assist
  14. I am on my second Service plan with my 13' Is300h. Being able to spread the cost and knowing that you're covered for 3 services is really helpful. I also took out the extended warranty because it covers up to 150,000 miles. I've had the center console LCD and door locks and battery (the one in the boot) done under the warranty.
  15. Servicing costs are an issue if you take out extended warranty. I'm just finding out now, that unless I get my 6 year old IS300H Serviced at Lexus, my warranty becomes void. So I am currently looking at another service plan to spread the costs.
  16. That's a very good point. The difference will be minimal and much more likely to be down to a multiple number of factors and not solely the change of battery.
  17. Just had my 12V auxillary battery changed. Will monitor to see if MPG improves.
  18. I noticed in the original fuel consumption tests that the base model has better fuel economy. Not sure if it's the weight and smaller tyres? But mine is mainly a 15 mile commute to and from work each day mixed with a school run and shopping round town. 42mpgiz what I'm getting in Premier with 18' tyres
  19. I am approaching 40,000 in my IS300H premium. I'm running between 40-42mpg on average. The system doesn't like the cold weather and you've got to be very gentle on the accelerator. You'll get used to it.
  20. Thank you for the reply. Cambelt removed from metaphorical list. Kind Regards Stuart Aspey
  21. My apologies. Yes, the Auxillary battery. L28800-YZZQX. It's not the hybrid system battery, but it's low voltage is cause the hybrid system warning message.
  22. I am currently at Lexus Cardiff with what appears to be a similar problem to that which is being mentioned by some of you. They are initially thinking it could be the main battery as it is still the original. 6 years at 88,000 miles in. I shall update with the results. Kind Regards Stuart Aspey
  23. I am quickly approaching 100,000 miles in my IS300H. Just clicked over 88,000 this week. The cars previous owner had the first 4 services done at 12,500 mile intervals, which has skewed the servicing points. So, my 90,000 mile car will be going for its 80,000 mile service. All Lexus and they've said this is standard as a result of the first four services. But this means my 100,000 mile service will be at 110,000 miles on the car . . . Anyway . . I just wanted to ask whether the 100k service was to change water pump/cambelt belt/auxiliary belts/spark plugs/oil filter/air filter/pollen filter/coolant/oil. The full works. As it was on my previous IS, the first gen? Or is this what is changed at 20K service too? Kind Regards Stuart Aspey
  24. Good morning everybody. Has anyone else found that the straps and holdings in the boot have broken? IS300h

  25. I am considering this too, as the wheels, for me, are not close enough to look flush with the lines of the car. Yes. They are a SAXO owners wet dream and I completely agree with most of the comments that these cars should be left alone. I also wish to lower the car by 10mm , again, as I think the ride height is a touch too high. Get your car on a flat piece of ground, level too. Get a piece of string or a plumb bob and hold the string from the inner lip of the wheel arch (To ensure you don't risk rubbing the arch when you bring the wheel out) then measure the distance from the string to the wheel (maybe 10mm.) This is the size spacer you need to get. Check the different types, you may need a hubcentric spacer with it's own threads. Check the thread measurement, I believe they are M.12 x 1.5. Check the extending thread currently on the hub assembly doesn't foul the wheel and stop the spacers from connecting with the wheel correctly. All going well, fit the wheel and enjoy a slightly wider track that will have a minimal improvement on the handling as you will be 2cm wider now, watch out for curbs and contact your insurance provider. There will be a change. not much, but best to notify them encase something happens, related or unrelated, they will find a way to get out of paying if they can.
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