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Can you please tell me where the setting is? Or do i have to read the book? 😊

Called today about the badge Emblem £167.81 inc vat!! thats without my members discount but still a bit of a shock.. This one looks a better deal although used but need to make sure its the correct one.

Oh, And I forgot to mention the front GRille Lexus Blue outlined badge has been smashed by a stone. I'm hoping that it can be replaced on its own. Can anyone confirm and how much they might be before I call on Monday?

Hi everyone, Finally have chopped in my 2008 450h today for a 2012 450h, it was a 500 mile round trip for a cheaper car that I knew needed some work but is mechanically sound, a little cosmetic work needed though which I'm happy to do for the price I paid. Hopefully nothing more than some chips, an interior detail, some tyres and a Lexus badge (Yes you read that right) On the 250 mile round trip home a couple of questions have sprung up which perhaps someone can help with? 1) Mark Levinson audio sounds good but on DAB radio I can get it all the way up to max, dont get me wrong its loud but my old GS was that loud at about 40 or 45 , just wondered if thats the way it is. 2) Auto high beams.. how does that work? got it engaged but it never activated all the way back. (Realise I may have to read the manual) 3) Hold button to the left of the steering wheel? (Realise I may have to read the manual) 4) It has blind spot monitoring that seems really bright at night. Any way to turn the brightness down? 5) When I turn it off it seems to make the drivers seat go back a really long way, i'm only short so was wondering if that's adjustable? 6) Is the only cigarette power socket int he arm rest as that's a pain if you want to charge your phone to the right of the windscreen!? 7) How do you get Google Navigation to come through the car speakers on an Android phone? Please bear with me, there may be more over the coming days but overall really love it and in the 250 miles on the way back I got 44 to the gallon which I am really happy with. Will put up some pics when the bits are done and shes looking nice. Any help greatly appreciated as always, Thanks guys.

Have looked there already but the 300h states 2014 onwards and the gs300 all models has the old style gs as a picture which is really confusing.

Hi All, Hopefully getting a 62 Plate GS450 h and want to look at aftermarket mats especially for WInter. All the normal sites have the 2006-2012 model mats but dont seem to have the others. Thought the GS300 would be the same but most places say that it finishes at 2011 so am unsure of what to look for next. Can any of you guys help please? Thanks

Thanks Colin for the information, it seems then that I am correct in thinking Mark Levinson will always carry the logo above the hazard switch. I appreciate the clarification.

Sorry to resurrect this question but I've just seen a couple of 2014 F sports with large screens without the Mark Levinson logo above the hazard warning switch, So by the Reckoning of this post and it's answers it doesn't have Mark Levinson? if it had Mark Levinson it will always say above the hazard warning switch? Sometimes it hard on Autotrader as the vehicle description doesn't state it either. Cheers.

Hi Ian, Was going to go trade in, it was a little tongue in cheek However its a 2008, Blue with beige interior around 51,500 miles, very reasonable for the year not 100% history but only a small bit missing, been serviced and looked after By Lexus ever since I've had it and not put a foot wrong really. 2Keys all receipts. To be fair theres nothing wrong with it, i'm selling as I came into a bit of money and have always wanted the newer one. Drop me a message if you're serious. Wayne. Steve, I have no issue travelling, the furthest I've seen is Edinburgh in comparative distance ot me, but I need to find the right car first, all of the ones I have seen arent quite what I'm looking for.

Hi All, I've got a 2008 GS450h (for sale if anyone's interested) :) and as I like the car so much all I wanted to get was the newer version 2012 onwards.. Is it me or are they just a rare car? have been looking since the beginning of Jan and can't find one 'that suits my specs and trim and not travelling the whole country to see. My mind has been wandering and have been looking at the Mercedes C350 e but cant decide whether to wait out the Lexus or to start looking at other things. Would appreciate anyone's opinions either if the 350e is even a comparable car (I know its plug in hybrid) but had my heart set on another Lexus. Is there anything else other than potentially the Infiniti that can come close? Thanks Wayne

Brilliant, Thanks guys, always helpful and exactly what I needed.

Hello everybody, I currently have a 2008 gs450h and I'm looking to upgrade it to the 2012 onwards model. I would like one with the larger display screen and I realise that it's not available on all models. My question is does the large 12 inch screen as opposed to the smaller 8 screen indicate that it is some kind of Media upgrade pack and does that carry with it the Mark Levinson audio? Or is it part of some other package and Mark Levinson is not always implied if there is a larger screen. I hope that makes sense, any help would be appreciated. I've been looking at and f Sport model which has a large screen but I cannot tell if it carries the Mark Levinson audio and the advert does not say. Thanks

Hi Lockeyboy. Back in 20015 when I bought my 2008 facelift 450h SE I only had one key, couldnt believe how someone could lose such a thing. I went to the local Lexus dealer in Norwich who were very helpful and I purchased a Key and transmitter which came to a total of £237.88 including VAT. That did have a 15% owners club discount on. If its any help the part numbers were L69515-50240-84 - Key cut £33.61 +vat L89904-50C40 - Transmitter £199.60 +vat So without discount it would have been £279.85 Not sure as mines the facelift if that makes much difference but hope that helps you decide or barter. Good luck

Have had a wonderful facelift 2008 GS now for over 2 years and have been really happy with it in all aspects from town driving to motorway cruising, so much in fact that my only thought was that my next car was going to be a 2012 or 2013 GS450h. That was until I saw the Infiniti Q50 and Q70, it seems like a very similar beast but potentially more power however you can get a newer car with less miles on for your money. I realise in the end it will be down to my own testing and choosing but was wondering if anyone here had experience of the two and could share their thoughts? Theres something about the Infiniti to me that doesnt look as well put together as the Lexus but open to any comments or experiences. Thank you.

I have these exact mats in a 08 450h and they fit very well, small a bit to start with but very hard wearing, I was very pleased with them, they are good quality.

Mike, I'm sure you wont be disappointed. I only use the hard coat twice a year, once before winter and once just before summer. Then in the middle I use the wax to keep the shine up if required as it goes on and off so easily with a sponge pad and a little bit of water. Just remember that car must be as clean as possible before application though as they are cleaners. Hope you find it as good as I have. Wayne

I use http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/finishkare-2685-pink-wax/prod_590.html As a carnuba wax which goes on really easily with water and comes off with only slight rubbing. And then http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealants/finishkare-1000p-hi-temp-sealant/prod_589.html As a hardcote finish, lasts me months. Neither are cleaners though, more "finishers and sealants" so car needs to be clean first. You use very little too so last ages. Hope that helps.

Sturdy boots of course and a stick

It was a days drive, around 9 hours each way and just over 6 hours up the mountain and back.. not ideal but a great experience on both counts :)

For some reason I have both XL and non XL tyres on my 450h, when I go to somewhere like black circles they dont specify as they show both types. Can anyone please confirm if they should or shouldnt be XL reinforced tyres? or does it not really matter? I'm assuming it does thats why i'm asking. Thanks guys.

All, Just driven from Norwich in Norfolk to For William and back to climb Ben Nevis. Took the 08' 450h and I have to say it behaved flawlessly. Smooth, quiet, no body fatigue in either direction and for me other than a fuel stop and a drink/food stop pretty much straight there and back. Averaged 36.8 both ways and well chuffed. Not a bad word have I to say about the car in either direction. Thank you Lexus.

Really only shampoo and a little bit of a wax with a little cut in it, as I said I dont have anything wheel specific, havent tried anything like fairy liquid as didnt think that would do any good.

Hi guys, Winter is over and have given the girl a good going over, when it came to the wheels though nothing I have (dont have any proper alloy cleaner at the moment) sorted the wheels to a standard that I liked. Can anyone recommend a good cleaner please? I am loathed to use an acid based one like Blitz although it gets good reviews as i'm not aure about the plastic birts in the wheels and they look a little marked as it is. Bought some brushes so I can get in there but just cane seem to get all the marks off. Have an 08 450h. Thanks Wayne

Morning all, Today as it was -3 when I got into the car I thought I would turn on the heated seats. Bear in mind I did check them when I bought the car as took them as working. My question here is that in the 20 mins it took me to get to work even though they were on full (Number 3) they never felt like they got hot and hardly warm. Can anyone tell me if the 450h heated seats on full is a ferociously warm seat or is it still just a subtle heat? Just wondering if they are broken. Both lights come on with the switch but just cant tell whether they are working properly or not. Have lexus warranty but doubt these would be covered and know how expensive heated seat repair can be. Thanks

During the last weeks "Windy" period my damn wheelie bin got blown into the side of the car. Not best pleased. Does anyone know of or has had any experience of a good dent/body man in the norwich or surrounding area please? the dent looks to be just that, it doesnt look as though and paint came off so I dont know if I can use a Paintless dent removal person but a recommendation to me from someone is always better than thumbing the internet looking for what I think is the best. There are plenty around, just want to know if anyone has any experience and could recommend. Thanks.