AmbroseJohn

The silver one list a manual transmission. I may be but I didn't think a manual was available with hybrids.

If you want newer for less money. :) http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705035051267?price-to=5000&sort=year-desc&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&radius=1500&postcode=fy11rn&page=1

Most wobble nuts will accommodate a 1.5mm variation in pcd, so the difference between 112 & 114.3 is probably out of their range. You can get adapter plates but you would also have to be aware of offset too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-R-PCD-Adaptors-Honda-5x114-3-to-fit-Audi-VW-5x112-wheels-20-mm-1-pair-/171413220583?hash=item27e9062ce7:m:mL3mjLTfekNDyuYNm0NGcsA By the time you've bought two pairs, you're halfway to a brand new set of wheels that do fit. IMG_2010 by John Pate, on Flickr Probably more trouble than it's worth in the end.

There's a good reason that they're cheaper, they are.

I was amazed at Lexus Bolton. Even though my GS450h is an 08, basically an old banger, they treated me like the best customer they had. First names, banter and an endless amount of coffee. They even provided a brand new courtesy car and a bottle of water & snacks for my journey back to Blackpool. Dealerships however are few and far between. An 80 mile round trip is a bit far, if you're busy. IMG_2010 by John Pate, on Flickr

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-VCI-Toyota-Lexus-TIS-TechStream-OBD2-Diagnostic-Interface-Scanner-J2534-/281433277273?hash=item4186bb0359:g:L-gAAOSwfcVUDDNX

Have you got the serial number off the new sensor. The cars computer will only monitor known sensors, otherwise it would pickup the car next to you at traffic lights with a flat tyre. You then have to initialise the new sensor with TechStream.

I must learn to read the whole post before replying. :)

Just get TechStream on your laptop

I had mine done last year. I too got the IS loaner and I wasn't impressed either, although the Bluetooth seemed to be better. It connected to my phone and logged my contacts, without me doing anything. Much better than the old GS.

If you're looking for a daily driver, I'd steer clear of this one. Its price is far greater than its value, unless you're looking for a museum exhibit. Its value is in its low mileage, which as a daily driver, will disappear rapidly and you'll be left with a very expensive old car.

If you search Ebay for Techstream, items usually give a list of items included. They usually come with a suitable cable too.

There's different versions of Techstream available on Ebay, check before you buy. Any old laptop will be fine. http://www.tier1online.com/1-kr059av/refurb-elitebook-2530p-core2duo-l9400-1-86ghz-grade-b-12-laptop-120gb-hdd

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TPMS-Sensors-4-TyreSure-T-Pro-Tyre-Pressure-Valve-for-Lexus-GS-05-12-/182293744248?hash=item2a718dca78:g:cs0AAOSw8w1X6Tcs Get you local tyre place to fit them and then program them with Techstream. Don't forget to note the numbers on them before fitting because you'll need them for programming. If you've not got Techstream, get it because it can save you a small fortune.

I have a 2008, so not as modern as yours. I can turn the heater up and down and turn audio on or off but I've pretty much given up on the rest. :) That nice lady doesn't understand me and when she does, she say the command is not available in this screen.

It's a known problem and should be part of the annual service schedule.

It was just the sliders on mine. I repaired one and fitted a grease nipple but when I found out Lexus did cheaper ones, I just fitted a pair of new ones.

Ask your dealer about the cheaper ones. Read this topic from a while ago.

Petrol is the same value that its always been, it gets you 30 miles down the road, same as always. It's the value of the currency that changes. Our coinage used to contain silver, which gave it value but that ended in 1946. In 1946 a Half Crown (12.5p) would buy a gallon of petrol. If you melt a 1946 Half Crown the value of silver content would still buy a gallon of petrol. Before 1919 all silver coinage was 'sterling' 90%, then it was reduced to 50%. In 1947 all the silver was removed from new coinage. Even our copper coins are no longer copper. Our money has been stolen from us, bit by bit over the years. Our currency now has no value, it's just we're all dreaming the same dream but as soon as we all wake up to the facts, I'm afraid it's all over and that time is not so far off. Better to have the real gold and silver and leave the paper stuff for the dreamers. :) When we switched to decimal currency in 1971 prices started going through the roof and everyone blamed decimalisation but the real reason was Nixon ended the gold standard, which had been agreed in 1944, thus devaluing all the world's currencies overnight. One day I'm sure all my useless information will be useful. :)

It used to be the cheapest and the other stations had to keep reducing or go bust. Maybe Morrison's are seeing if it works the other way too. It hasn't so far.

I was there for Garlits too. I never raced my road cars. We ran a blue Cortina with yellow stripes called Hybrid AM56 (how ironic is that) The dictionary definition of hybrid at the time was "a cross between two thoroughbreds" which we thought was apt being a Ford with a Chevrolet engine. The engine block came from Mike Hailwood's Formula 5000 car. We fitted a 327 crank to make it 5300cc. I could go on and on about those days, about the cars and the people (many of whom are no longer with us) but I'm sure other people would get bored.

I usually use Morrison's but their unleaded is now £1.209 a litre, so this weekend I filled up at the local Shell station for £1.189. I saved over a pound, wow. Anyway I did a ninety mile round trip, to see Lincoln City knock us out of the FA cup. Mostly motorway M55 M6 M61 M65, cruise control @ 80mph and guess what................................. no difference at all, still 31.5 mpg.

We tend to believe what people tell us without any evidence if they have any qualifications giving them a right to an valid opinion. Some people even believe politicians, owners of multi national companies, bankers and the BBC. I do believe some people even think Bob Geldoff and Eddie Izzard know what they're talking about. :)