adnewton

I've just been looking at a new CT but have now decided on an IS 300h.. 

CT has been good over the last 3 years & did fancy a new CT F-Sport, but got a great deal on IS Advance. Pick it up Friday so hope it's as enjoyable as my CT has been.

Sometimes they place mid range speakers inside main speakers. Therefore, externally you will only see 1 speaker but there will be 2 together behind grille.

Mine is now 5 years old and just passed its MOT with no issues at all. They don't even have an emission test as hybrids are exempt! 

I'm sure the next 5 years will be the same.

The CT is better quality both externally and internally. Materials much better quality.

I personally wouldn't bother with sat nav - you can get a tom tom with lifetime updates for £80.

There are threads on here already containing what to look out for - which is not much but worth searching for.

Good luck with your purchase.

Xenon headlamps require auto-dipping by law. Therefore, system should compensate. If halogen, check your setting to make sure set to 0.

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I just think for £ £140 you get an OEM condition & makes car easier to sell.

I fully recommend these. easy to use & allows you to drive home & not scrap tyre.

Although it is classed as temp repair, I've driven on repair for a few years without any issues.

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There have been numerous threads on this subject if you search for Space saver - but yes, space saver does fit, however, I have to buy new foam storage tray £50 & new boot carpet ( thinner ) £80. Wheel lockdown bolt also cost £5.

Looks perfect also. Only problem is where to store your jack & tools. I have wedged them in foam tray. Bespoke jack kit tray costs £130 - extortionate!

You may find it will be a Full hybrid. System uses engine to drive front wheel & e-motor to drive rear wheels.

Current set-up only drives front wheels via engine & e-motor on front axle.

Full Hybrid allow AWD feature where required.

Keys are chipped & configured to vehicles via VIN. Transmitter also contains emergency key, therefore, both have to be programmed/cut.

Check you insurance policy - some cover key replacement.

Are you sure they are not just illuminated under certain conditions? e.g. lights on and/or with ignition on.

I will be honest though, mine always seem to be on regardless if ext lights are on. Scroll through your setting off steering wheel mode button & check light sensitivity setting etc. may be linked - somehow.

All seats have weight sensors to detect occupant. System with will only deploy when it detects someone sitting on seat. With front passenger, the light is indicating it is inhibited as its not detecting occupant. If someone sits in it, the light will extinguish.

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Have you activated 2stage unlock? There is a setting you need to turn off if you don't want 2 press unlock.

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If you're prepared to pay the extra for very little return, then go for it. I certainly won't be.

If it doesn't feel right, its probably worth biding your time and waiting for right one.

CT's though are solid cars but still exercise caution when viewing. If you don't point out the issues on condition of purchase, they are not obliged to sort them out.

Don't forget they don't come with spare wheels. They are on the !aon a solid car with few faults. They will never have been raced or rallied so no issue with not being looked after. Still insist on FSH though.

Normal wear and tear items also need to be checked out - bumper scuffs, discs and brakes, tyres and general interior condition. My drivers seat has some leather wear but is being replaced by Lexus.

I wouldn't touch one with built-in sat nav. Updates are extortionate. I have a Garmin with lifetime updates for £70.

Make sure you list all issues and ensire you ask them to sort them out prior to purchase. Shouldn't be many but paint scatches etc are most common. Most tend to be used as company cars.

You just need to find a local acc/ignition feed and splice into it. You may have to strip trim off though so may need some info on how to remove.

Whichever circuit you splice off, ensure you upgrade fuse if required. It depends on current draw when in operation. Resistance ÷ voltage = current.

Mine sits nicely at 80mph on motorways. Mpg is not that good but still refined. What tyres do you have on it? Michelin's tend to be noisy.

You need to be mindful that the car is designed for urban driving more than motorway as previously said. motorway driving uses more petrol and your mpg will suffer because of this.

Your mpg will also be affected by the weight of the car, tyre pressures, temperature of engine to name but a few. Also make sure you are not driving in B mode. I sometimes forget to switch back to D which also impacts on your fuel consumption. My driving is mainly in normal mode. Sport mode will also impact on your MPG.

If you're after a motorway Cruiser with economy - as said before buy a diesel.

I think we all know the government claimed figures for most cars are wildly inaccurate, so take what they publish with a pinch of salt and take arounnd 10-15 MPG of each figure.

I'd go independent. Main costs are replacing iridium plugs ( £40 ) hybrid check ( £50 ).

Go independent for service then book hybrid check with Lexus. At 100k you would also be expected to replace timing chain - which can be £400. I would leave it until 120k anyway; at least.

You could also ask them to price match. Does work sometimes.

Honest John states the CT is the worst car for not achieving its published figures. He does say however that economy of around 55mph is very good for a car with 1.8L engine.

I have had it as low as 42mpg in the depths of winter...........

Sorry adnewton this statement is not entirely accurate "Regen braking is not actually via braking. The system regenerates via motor/generator when power is not in demand".

Regen braking is exactly as it sounds, power is recovered via the genrator back to the drive battery when braking resulting in less wear on the pad friction material and longer pad life. 100,000miles has been suggested elswhere and on my 4 year old CT200 I had ~60% pad left at 44,000 miles

If you watch out for it you can feel the transition from regen to actual brakes when slowing esp if you need to stop more quickly

OK. What I meant and the way I thought it read was " brake pads & brake system do not produce charge directly through braking system". Therefore, brake pads are standard - hope it clears up my "Error".

An hybrid really is no different to a convential vehicle. Use the accelerator and you use fuel. Use it hard, you will use more fuel.

Petrol power alone will give you 38-40mpg. The hybrid system will only be of benefit if you drive moderately - around town. On motorways, Battery will assist but power is via engine predominantly.

Engine only = 38-40mpg

Engine/ Battery = 50-60mpg. This depends on many factors as mentioned previously. I use normal mode, ECO will improve mpg IF you can tolerate the unresponsive throttle.

Mine has done 56k and average around 55mpg regularly.

They have agreed to change FOC. I did ask them to ship seat and I would collect and have it fitted elsewhere. They agreed to change.