200h

any images of the HUD working in the car

3 hours ago, MUDGUTS said:

Thanks everyone,

I’m looking around now for a post 2014 model as I understand the ride is better. I’m slightly concerned about the performance and road noise but I guess I’ll get over it. Gone are the days when I could sit in my LS or GS at a ton plus - I just can’t afford to lose my license now. 
 

Will keep you all posted.

when i had my ct the best thing i bought for her was a new set of tyres, the oem Yokohama's

made so much noise in the cabin, after changing to Dunlop Sport maxx Rt2 tyres the

cabin road noise was reduced significantly and gave a nice quiet ride.

the GS does feel different to the IS

the seating position is so much higher

when driving its like sitting in your favourite arm chair

its so comfy,but i find the seats dont hold you as well as the IS's

the other day i gave a work mate a lift he's 6'6" he said

he had plenty of room and didnt feel squashed 

and the ride is well damped and smooth.

since october 2013 i have owned an

61 plate luxury CT200h , a 63 plate luxury IS300h , a 17 plate IS300h F Sport and my current 66 plate GS300h executive

in all this time the cars have been faultless not even an advisory at Mot time

you've made a good choice enjoy the car.

you will probably find the 12v Battery has already gone flat

just connect another Battery to the 12v Battery start the car

and take it for a good run as long as your insured for the car

and maybe think of buying a Battery charger to keep it topped up

i've paid £39 for mot's for the last few years at my lexus dealership

just ask if they can do it for a lower price otherwise full price will be charged

the price charged for your mot is at the discretion of the test station but there

is a maximum which is the full price cost that can be charged.

the only common issue i have heard about on this forum is the egr valve getting clogged up,

our members have successfully cleaned them so not a major issue.

as john has already said

"Do buy from a Lexus Dealer & make sure the vehicle has a full Lexus Service History."

all Lexus approved car will come with 1 yr warranty and AA breakdown

you can buy a 2yr extended the warranty identical to the dealer warranty

for £495 still including AA breakdown for you and any another person at the same address

and it possibly comes with mot insurance aswell

8 hours ago, 200h said:

on the top of the door handle there will be an oval recess / indentation

if you have keyless entry just touch the indentation to unlock the doors

sorry i got it the wrong way round

touch the back of the handle with your hand to unlock

and touch the oval recess to lock the car

you can touch the recess twice to double lock it

just found an image of a keyless entry door handle

on the top of the door handle there will be an oval recess / indentation

if you have keyless entry just touch the indentation to unlock the doors

i like the feeling of the interior being around you

for me it makes you feel like your part of the car

and not just sitting in there like a spare part.

just found the post its the SE version that doesnt have folding rear seats

i dont think all model have folding rear seats so if this is important to you

double check to see if this feature is fitted, i think the executive

trim is the one that doesnt have the folding rear seats.

even though the road tax is free you still have to apply for your road tax

in the normal manner online, if you dont you'll need to sorn it.

shada the clue was in the name

S spinal

U utility

V vehicle

here is a link for an ES at Lexus liverpool

https://usedcars.lexus.co.uk/en/used-lexus/Lexus/Es-Saloon/300h-25-Premium-Pack-Black-Leather-Interior-Apple-Car-Play-kmcema7

here is a link for an engine with a small warranty if it helps you

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-IS300H-HYBRID-ENGINE-FULL-COMPLETE-2-5-PETROL-2AR-FSE-2014-Warranty/402543465095?fits=Car+Make%3ALexus&hash=item5db975d287:g:nhwAAOSwDRZfqTET

why dont you take out an extended warranty whilst the car doesnt have any issues

or warning lights on the dashboard

our auris had a brake actuator issue and after reading the prius forums the cost

for replacing is circa £2500

a light would come on the dash and the braking performance changed alot

we would then reset the light and the brakes would be fine again

for the sake of £495 for 2 years warranty inc breakdown it would be

worth considering

i've spoken to aviva and they've told me as long as i stay with them

my premium wont be affected at renewal it would be as if it didnt happen

due tot he fact that the 3rd party is paying all costs

they did say if i changed insurer it may be looked on differently

4 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Mark, Do not forget to charge the other insured`s insurer for the increase in your insurance for the next 5 years !

It will possibly be a considerable sum.

happy christmas to you john , just as i'm feeling happy you put me on a downer lol

have you thought of working for the samaritans over new year

the final parts bill for the accident came in @ £7000 + Vat so £8400 inc vat this included the following parts :-

r/n/s quarter panel, both passenger doors, rear bumper and passenger door mirror + painting,

on top of that the front bumper had suffered damage at the bodyshop and had to be fixed but due to the

radar being disconnected to repair the bumper the car had to go to lexus for the radar to be recalibrated

then there was an issue with the audio amp as i had no sound the diagnostics came back with a short so

back to lexus and they discovered a bent pin in a multi plug,

the car hire was £80 per day x 59 days so another large bill to be paid.

but at least its all over now and i'm back in the car

happy days

here is a link for you but it only goes to 2014

https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/lexus-ct200h-hatchback-2014-14.html

or have a look in your manual

oh my god , after having the Audi for sooo long and then getting back into

the Gs the difference is so apparent, the Gs is much better in every way

its quiet, comfortable the audio is great and such a relaxed drive.

an update for the forum

today after 59 days of being without my GS she's come home

the repair on the car is really good and i'm really happy with it

cant wait to start driving her again on a daily basis.

hi umar here is a diagram of the audio on a ct you will notice a condenser

this is a basic crossover so will limit the frequencies that can be played

through the dash speakers so you will need to hook up your new dash speakers

before this condenser.