-Rich-

Yes we were going to look at one last week but both got the flu! Hopefully we'll get to see one this week. I won't be putting a dog in the boot neither, I was asking if there is a luggage guard available so you can have it above the headrests without it falling onto the passengers. If there isn't then a dog guard is a good alternative, which is what we already use but they do cause damage. Thanks, that's been really helpful. This is why I like doing my own oil changes so I know what's been used. It would depend on the mileage of the car as to whether I do it myself or not, I'm just wondering if keeping the service history up would help with the value when we come to sell it on. I've always bought cheap cars and run them until they're dying/have died, so while I do service them I don't bother collecting the stamps and keep costs down going DIY. The brakes and electrics isn't something I had thought of so if we get one I will look into that before attempting to change them. I've done plenty of disc/pad/caliper changes and I'm assume it's not that much different? I have no intention of messing with any of the electrics and if something did need doing I would pay someone who knows what they're doing. I'm thinking more along the lines of oil, brakes, drop links etc. The early CTs are probably getting close to being added to Lexus's servicing for cars over 5 years so I'd have to see what the prices would be. I think getting one that has had it's 60k miles service done, which I think is a major one would be a good idea as the next one is at 100k. It would take us at least 5 years to reach that point, I could then just get the basic one done every year. Reading abit more about the car I noticed it has a foot operated handbrake, which probably takes a while to get used to? Hopefully we'll see one soon and I can come back with my thoughts :)

Hi all :) I'm looking at replacing my missus Civic with a CT. She does alot of town driving throughout the day so I think a hybrid is the way to go and the CT is the best looking one out of all of them IMO We've not actually looked at a CT properly yet but I have a few questions if anyone can help me: 1. Is there any difference in comfort between the seats in the SE-I and SE-L with one being suede (?) and the other leather? Also is this the only difference in spec between the 2 models? One of the main problems with the Civic interior is the leather seats are too cold in the winter (until they've heated up) and too hot in the summer, is this the same in the CT? 2. I've read the ride is a little harsh on the 17s so will hopefully get one with 16s but would also like winter wheels, would 15s fit or is the minimum 16? What options are available for winter rims, can you get steel ones? 3. We'll be using the car for when we go away, mainly weekends, but the boot size is a concern. In the Civic we have a dog guard that fixes to the headrests but it has left indentations on the leather from long term use so I'm reluctant to use it on a nice car. Does the CT come with a luggage guard/net so we can pile the boot high? All I've seen for accessories is the dog guard. 4. This will be the first expensive car I've bought, usually I pay no more than £2.5k and I'm looking at spending up to £10k. I do all my own servicing and I'll be reluctant to pay Lexus prices for something I can do myself, bar the hybrid system. We'll be keeping the car for at least 5 years I'd imagine, so I don't think full service history would be too important as we'd be looking for a 2011/12 model. Does anyone here service their own car and do Lexus check the hybrid system separately or does it have to be part of a service? I may consider a local independent garage for a couple of years to keep the history abit more updated but I know alot won't touch the hybrid system. Thanks