Annalogg

Thanks for enlightening me about the beeps and thanks Jason for your welcome and the useful info on gearbox and tyres.

First time Lexus owner. Just bought 2013 IS300h. 119k with full Lexus history and hard to tell where the wear is – time will tell. Enjoying the economy – a bit too docile perhaps but hey I’m 67 so other drivers expect me to hold up the traffic – and I can always flick it into Sport and make more progress. Reminds me of a Vectra V6 I owned a few years ago – long legs if you need them but relaxed when you don’t. No sunroof so that’s a bonus. My last car a Rover 75 CDI had permanently squelchy carpets thanks partly to blocked sunroof drains. 8 speaker stereo is pretty good though I would have liked the ML version. Also miss lumber support as the seats are only manually adjustable. Love the reversing camera and the effortless glide that seems to be achievable at any speed. A couple of question for longer term owners: Gearbox ATF change: The service schedule says check and replace as required at 20k intervals but on the assumption that it has never been fully drained and replaced would that be a sensible precaution now? I am aware of the “sealed for life” claims but just don’t see how lubricant that’s been around for 6 years and 100k plus miles can possibly do its job as effectively as new stuff. Tyres: 17” wheels with 225/45 R17 91W Pirelli Cinturato P7s about half worn. Ride is harder than I would prefer. Any tyre recommendations to move from firmness towards comfort? Random Beep Beep: Two beeps that appear to come from the parking assist system sound randomly – even when on a motorway with park assist turned off and no other vehicle within 50 yards? Any ideas?