Scoops

The way we finance cars is hugely subjective and, like the previous posts have illustrated, offer a huge amount of choice. If you want to change your car every three years then a lease or PCP is the way to go. It makes things very simple and despite what people may say, lease vehicles nearly always have an option to purchase them at the end of the hire term. The big issue facing Lexus is the fact that compared to their German rivals, they are way more expensive on the lease market against comparable cars that may even have a higher P11D value. I think exclusivity isn't always a good thing...

Make sure the service plan covers the mileage you are going to travel. My plan acknowledged I was doing 15k per year but the payments were only for 10k per year meaning I had a £109 bill on the first service...

Living where I do, I have no issues with reception at all, the choice is great. My problem is the way Lexus have implemented it... Any DAB radio (non-car), scans all available channels and then gives you a list of stations. In the car you have to scan each multiplex (or channel). That is understandable as you will be travelling between different channels but it is a pain in the *****. Also, why doesn't the radio allow you access to the radio text? Having said that, where the DAB station has a FM alternative, it will switch between them automatically to maintain the tunes - nice!

Of course everyone's mileage here will vary (no pun intended) but over the last 17338 miles I am averaging 54.42mpg (recording each fill using the Road Trip app). I do try and drive economically and often the M6 doesn't let you do more than 60 anyway which helps economy! I am very happy with the economy to be honest although I found it was really affected by cold weather (more than other cars I have had). In fact the worst case scenario for mpg is starting from cold on a cold day and going straight into start/stop traffic - really kills the figures.. I have done 30 mile plus runs and got over 70mpg - keeping it there however is quite a challenge!

They are part of the headlight assembly, you would have to do some serious DIY to change them! Interestingly, I have never notice them dim with the headlights on. Many cars either cancel or dim them when you indicate too but the CT doesn't. I don't find that to be an issue but then I am driving! I say they appear to be some of the brightest out there - you can always tell a Premier model too!!

I have used them in a different car and found them to make a positive difference but I am happy enough with the CT lights. They do seem to cut a bit short in dipped beam but full beam is pretty damn good. I have used a couple of Nissans where the main beam was appalling. I should add the ones I bought were just from Halfords for a Citroen C2... In the year I had them in, they didn't need replacing..

I did drive the 2014 model and found it to be a big improvement. Mostly in noise and comfort, the remapped gearbox was an extremely subtle difference but still noticeable. The car as a whole felt more complete. Also the inclusion of a space saver spare saved you £600 or so if you wanted to do it properly. The new Prius is due in 2016 which will surely point the way for the new CT although I wouldn't expect the new CT in 2016, the year after seems more likely to me.

You don't say what car you currently I don't think... Depends what you are moving from I suppose and what your realistic expectations are. I found the 2014 model offers a better ride than my CT from the previous year. I didn't drive the F-Sport but I think if you are taking the improved ride of the new model as a baseline you have to expect the ride to be firmer. After all, that is partly the point of the F-Sport in the first place. In the absence of any performance upgrades, they are offering better handling which, unfortunately, often comes at the expense of comfort. This is true in a £10000 hot hatch to a £100,000 sports car. Take a drive in a lot of German cars without the pretence of sporting abilities and you will find them surprisingly firm. Find a dealer who is willing to let you take the car out on your own and try it for size. It comes down to what kind of driving you are going to do and how important comfort is... I think the talk of different wheel sizes, while absolutely valid and good advice, goes against what the F-Sport is about unless you absolutely must have the bodykit. Plump for the Premier instead if that is the case - you at least get better equipment with that!