Shahpor

1 minute ago, Initial P said:

Surely the best car is the one your own.

If only that were true..

I know it sounds like a cliché, but I think the obvious choice is that the LFA is the best Lexus ever made.

Compared to that, I somehow doubt my GS would make the cut.

7 minutes ago, Ala Larj said:

I don’t want to be controversial (or do I?) but I think the 2014 GS300h premier, despite its lack of speed) is the best Lexus!

As the owner of a GS450h Premier, I respectfully disagree 🙂

2 minutes ago, Ala Larj said:

This is definitely the best Lexus forum!

That much is certain 🙂

1 minute ago, Las Palmas said:

Have never been in other Lexus than the CT we have and been told here on the forum that it is not really a Lexus.

You should try being the owner of a diesel Lexus on here! 🙂

Seriously though, no idea why anyone would think the CT wasn't a Lexus, especially as it demonstrates the typical Lexus traits like reliability, comfort, good build quality, etc..

19 minutes ago, hockeyedwards said:

I go away on holiday and war breaks out on the forum 😛

I have to say it is the most mild-manner argument I've seen on any forum 😆 this is the forum I've stuck with the longest out of any car ownership, as I find it the most pleasant and useful!

Different standards for all things Lexus, you know that 😉

20 minutes ago, hockeyedwards said:

The IS220d was the best Lexus ever made, so much so they never made a diesel like it again! 🤣

I stand corrected.  As a previous IS220d owner, I must concur with this statement. 🙂

1 hour ago, paulrnx said:

I’m getting quite excited at the thought of the first Hydrogen fuel cell Lexus 😀

I'm beginning to suspect that you have some strong opinions on this subject Paul 🙂

43 minutes ago, Mr Vlad said:

No Shahpor the is250 is the best Lexus 😚

That's fighting talk!  I demand facts and figures immediately! 

Copy and pasted, surely?  Extra, bonus brownie points if that is typed!

40 minutes ago, The-Acre said:

Personally, I think everyone should be involved in the "word association" thread, it's a most civilised place to be, the forum's gentle game of ping pong where no-one looses!

I wish I could, but for the sake of completeness, I wouldn't feel like I could possibly comment until I had read all the previous posts, and at 1666 pages, that might take me some time 🙂

1 hour ago, Mr Vlad said:

To answer your question Shahpor. Your post did make me laugh. I really felt like posting ' go get a room you two' . But that would have been childish, which I can be sometimes (not bad for a 59 year young lol). I also felt you had a hint of a dig at me as so far I'm the only one on this forum who had enough of a certain member and told that member so. Oh I got a permanent warning for that. On the whole I just found it funny and said that. I am after all allowed to do that. 

At an aside. I found it rather childish that I was blocked from this thread. I was notified of a reaction on this thread so I went to have a look and hey ho ' oops your not allowed to view this thread'. That was a couple or more days ago.

Oh Malc. The is250 is the best car Lexus has made 😜

Now now, there is a place in the room for you too if you want 🙂

Actually, I think I might have missed the post you are referring to as I certainly didn't have you in mind when I wrote it, and besides, I wasn't try to have a dig at anyone. (quite the opposite in fact).

As for the thread, you know it was removed from the forum so it wasn't just you that couldn't see it, right?  I also obviously appreciate them putting it back.

And you are both wrong since it is blatantly obvious that the GS450h is the best Lexus ever 😉

3 hours ago, Linas.P said:

Made no difference for me.

Had car for warranty last September, I was asked if I want to get excess cover and I said no, because at the time it sounded as it may take 3-4 weeks for parts to be available (meaning £450 for just excess cover). They phoned me later and advised that maybe it is better if I return their courtesy car and they will book me in separately when parts becomes available, so I did that. 

Then I came for actual repair and this time they didn't even ask me about excess. Then there was whole story with my brakes and car moved from one dealership to another and when I swapped courtesy car the dealership guy said - "ohh there is excess cover fee... ahh never mind we include it for free". Probably fair considering that they let me buy the car without brake pads. So I had the cover, but not paid the fee.

Then finally, I took car for service and I was asked if I want to have excess protection for £15 and just said no again.

Now this is interesting because it does make a different at Lexus Reading.

When the car is in for routine work then I have to pay the £15 if I want the optional excess waiver, but if it is there for a warranty job then the warranty company pays the excess charge instead.

On 8/6/2021 at 7:33 PM, Mr Vlad said:

That's one of the funniest posts I've read in a good while. Nice one. 

How so?

On 8/6/2021 at 8:28 PM, Spacewagon52 said:

Sadly I will be ignoring some posts. You are right some people will not change but I do not like having opinion rammed down my throat as fact. Yes i am a bit cross with the way people's opinions are treated. Personally I try to be as forgiving as I can be, but sometimes one feels the need to make a stand. More than one member has done that already. I will continue to contribute but will refrain from commenting on some posts. This is the end of this issue as far as I am concerned.

Don't get me wrong, I certainly agree that there are more 'tactful' ways of expressing an opinion, and I do believe that ultimately, for the lack of a better option, refraining from commenting is probably the best way.

4 minutes ago, vectron said:

I have taken out an excellent warranty with Lexus on my 2009 IS convertible £499 for one year including breakdown cover and all parts and Labour.

Sorry, could you elaborate please?

49 minutes ago, Pielight said:

Thanks Shaphor. I loved the RX450h and was apprehensive about changing it, but I've not really looked back...the GSF is pretty awesome. Som photos of it after having Gtechniq ceramic coating applied a year ago👍 

 

Ok, I am now officially jealous 🙂 

54 minutes ago, Vlady said:

Congratulations! It is not a bad choice! Reliable and a  good looking car!

If I decide to leave GS it might be to go with the Korean manufacturer too.

54 minutes ago, F.A. said:

Congratulations. Great car and good value for money. 

Thanks chaps.

Yeah, I always liked them, so took one out for a test drive and really enjoyed it.

Also one of the only cars I have found that has a standard spec better than my GS!

It is a shame since I really do like the Lexus ownership experience but I am just not a fan of any of their new offerings.

Welcome Paul,

A GSF you say?  Lucky you 🙂

Feel free to post some pictures as it is always nice to see another on here.

Just now, Vlady said:

What is the new car on order @Shahpor?

Are you ready for some forum controversy? 🙂

I have ordered a new Kia Stinger...

I'm afraid so...😢

Sadly, the time has come:

 Well, it appears that there has been quite a lot of anger and tension on the forum lately ☹️

Perhaps I shouldn't bother adding anything, but I feel that perhaps I should also share my views, even though they aren't specifically related a single topic.

First, let me say, despite what it might appear like on this forum, that I like Linas and am glad he is on here.  I know this might surprise some of you, but I do think this forum is better off for him being on here.  My belief is that if everyone had the same opinions and views on everything then this place would be quite boring and a lot less active.

Like with any discussion media, if enough people get together, there will be differing views and perhaps some 'conflict'.  The recent 'SVU' thread has highlighted this perfectly and I am guilty of doing what I am suggesting, but the difference is that I never harboured any ill will on anyone and hopefully came across as not being annoyed because I truly wasn't during the thread.

Now, the reason I don't have any issues with Linas (and others on here) is because I accept them for who they are and understand that they aren't going to change what they are like just because I want them to.  In other words, there is no point continuing to argue a point once it has become obvious that an agreement isn't going to be reached.

It is also worth remembering that it takes two sides to have an argument and it is rare that the blame can be placed completely on one side.  One thing I can say is that I rarely see Linas be deliberately rude or calling others names, even after a prolonged debate, which can't be said for some other members.

Ultimately, what I am trying to get at is that if someone has a differing (negative) opinion on a subject, regardless of whether they are being bias or not, then they can claim such in any open discussion forums just as much as those that have positive comments.  Just because the post isn't positive - even thought it is always nice when it is - doesn't make it automatically wrong.

As an example from the most recent thread that kicked off, do I think the IS300h is a 'quick' car?  No.  Do I want more performance out of my cars for whatever reason?  Yes, hence me owning a GS450h as opposed to a GS300h.  These are simple statements that I could have made, but sometimes I can't be bothered to have to defend a statement that might cause some issues.

So, should certain topics appear, I would definitely expect Linas to express his opinions again (at least he is consistent 🙂) and would just read the posts and move on to the next one.  Constantly going around in circles serves no purpose, so why even try?

Anyway, it is my hope that this forum returns to its friendly, accepting ways soon (It has certainly been tense here lately) even if that means certain members making use of the 'ignore' function.

Thanks for reading 🙂

No doubt they just wanted a picture to show off the model, which is does quite nicely 🙂

It is good that they are so complimentary about them all, especially the GS F, which I am surprised made the list considering - as mentioned in the article - the Supra is at the same price point.

Hi all,

Just came across this and thought it might interest some:

https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/the-best-used-toyotas-to-buy-in-2021/44513

Nice to see quite a few Lexus models recommended.

1 hour ago, Linas.P said:

I think this £15 damage waiver "premium insurance" is a new service they offering. There always been £1000 excess on courtesy car, but previously there were no option to waive it. So I guess this service is good thing... 

Certainly not new in my case.  I have been paying for it for at least the last few years.

I always pay the £15 excess waiver as I believe it is £1000 otherwise if you need to claim!

Paul is also right about the fuel, although they never check the car when I return it.

I've had 3 and they weren't too bad.

I am mildly claustrophobic, but I just kept my eyes shut and all was good.  There are the occasional banging noises, but with headphones on they aren't overly loud.  I did actually fall asleep more than once, even though I can normal never sleep on my back.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned is not to wrap up too warmly.  It is quite possible the procedure will warm you up a bit so I was quite sweaty by the time it had finished.  It was a nice feeling though as it is a gentle heat, which probably helped me fall asleep.