First_Lexus

^^ From memory, the last discussion got quite - ahem - lively…😉

Had a CTEK for my garage queen MINI for at least ten years. It’s a wonderful piece of kit and I’d recommend highly as others have already done.

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I’ve got a former colleague who works for JLR. He says they only keep their company cars for 3-6 months as if they keep them for any longer they tend to break…😆 They also tell a joke amongst themselves. “What are the only two man made things visible from space? 1. the Great Wall of China 2. the panel gaps on a JLR product…”

My previous NX Luxury is now for sale at Lexus Swindon (on a new number plate as I have a personal one). https://usedcars.lexus.co.uk/en/used-lexus/Lexus/Nx-Estate/300h-25-Luxury-jjcre6t She’s been an utterly faithful servant to me, and I’m sure will serve her new owner just as well. If anybody is looking for a good used NX I can recommend this one - very careful owner, no damage of any sort, pretty much as new apart from a couple of stone chips. Ceramic coated when new by a specialist (who is also sorting my new RX in a few days) and the leather was protected as well. No scuffs or marks, not had children or pets anywhere near it! Side-steps and side protectors also fitted, genuine Lexus. I can also recommend Rob and the team at Lexus Swindon, who have now sold me my last three cars. Hopefully whoever buys her will join up on here.

It’s a fair point, and I’m finding that familiarity makes things less scary - I think a lot of the issue is in the mind, certainly in my case. The big difference between those Amazon/Ocado/Tractor/lorry drivers and driving an RX is that they are less concerned about the potential for minor damage. However, I found that even worse were other drivers of large SUVs…😂🙄…especially those who refused to drive anywhere other than down the middle of an already narrow(ish) lane (perhaps a car and a half wide). Genuinely, there were lanes where I used to live where even the NX was a struggle so I tended to avoid them unless I was travelling very early or very late. I just didn’t want the drama or to scratch my lovely paintwork. As my first wife used to tell me frequently - and I’m sure she was talking about cars - a couple of extra inches makes a big difference…

@Goodplan53the standard navigation certainly isn’t the best (slight understatement!). Actually I always found it fine - got used to the foibles over time - but then I started using Waze via Apple Car Play and that is a game changer. All of a sudden the standard system becomes utterly irrelevant… I believe most manufacturers are going down the same route, some even not bothering with an inbuilt system other than a screen with which to use Car Play or Android Auto.

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The driver of that red Alfa made a wise choice…

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Real world you should get 38-40mpg if driven normally. No common issues as far as I’m aware, certainly not on the two I’ve owned. Practicality may be more of an issue for you. Rear seat space is very good, but the boot is a little shallow for the size of the car, impacted (I assume) by the batteries. Only way to tell is for you to go and look at one and decide if it’s big enough for your needs.

My RX arrived at Portbury on the Tuesday. I took delivery on the following Friday, i.e. ten days later. According the the app, it went from Portbury to Derbyshire and then to my dealer in Wiltshire.

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No doubt that if I still lived in rural Wiltshire the RX would have been too large for the lanes to and from the village (and generally). However, now in Berkshire the issue has pretty much gone away - albeit I’d think twice about going down very narrow lanes anywhere.

I’ll pick the low hanging fruit. We just all need to make sure we think outside the box and ensure we get to a win-win position. When we’ve agreed between us I’ll run it up the flagpole and the senior team can sign it off and move forward…

I’ve now competed 250 miles in my new RX 450h Premium with Tech, Safety and Protection packs. Those miles have been across A-Roads, B-Roads and mostly motorway on the M4. Previously I’ve owned two NX 300h, the first a Sport from 2017 and the second a Luxury from 2018, competing 30k miles across the two. My initial comparisons are: Comfort - a score draw. Both have exceptionally comfortable seats that suit me very well. The driving environment in the NX felt more compact, with some functions easier to get to - the heated seats and climate controls the most obvious. However, the RX counters with the automatic heating/ventilation for the seats which have meant I’ve simply left it all on ‘auto’ and let it do its thing. All very good. Ride quality - a narrow win for the RX. I always found the NX ride to be good, despite some of the media reviews. Yes, bigger potholes tended to make things a bit ‘crashy’ but generally it was a refined experience. However, the RX copes better and is much smoother over a wider variety of road surfaces. Bigger imperfections have a similar ‘crashy’ quality to the NX, albeit much less obvious. Refinement - a clear win for the RX. Don’t get me wrong, the NX is a very refined cruiser, but only when driven gently. That’s how I drive, but the difference in the RX is marked. At 70mph on the motorway, the RX is almost silent. At the end of a long day, facing a 70 mile drive in the dark and wet, I can’t think of a better car I’ve owned. There’s a sense of serenity that just made me very relaxed. I thought the NX was good - and it was - but the difference is much greater than I expected. Quality - score draw. As you’d expect with Lexus, both are exceptional. I can’t see any difference in material quality, or paint finish or anything really. Superb. Space - narrow win for the NX (but it’s relative!). Bear with me here. The RX is clearly larger, and has more space. However, given the size difference it doesn’t have as much space as you might think, especially in the boot with the seats up. The NX is actually a very practical car and is usefully smaller. Boot space seems to be about the same which has surprised me. I know the numbers say the RX has more capacity but my real world perception is that it isn’t noticeable. Economy - win for the NX. Accepting that my RX hasn’t loosened up yet, but economy - using the onboard computer - mirrors my experience when having RX loan cars. On the journeys I’ve completed in the RX so far, I’d have achieved 40mpg I’m the NX. In the RX I’m getting 32mpg with the same driving style. That’s fine for me, but worth noting. Equipment - not really able to compare, as the RX I have is a higher trim level and much more expensive. The NX had everything I thought I needed, but the RX takes things to a whole new level. The panoramic roof is lovely. The HUD and blind spot monitors are very useful. The heated steering wheel is real luxury! Is it all really necessary - obviously the answer is no. Do I like it? The answer is a definite yes! The only thing I’m unconvinced by is the steering assist, but I may get used to it over time. Overall I loved my time with the NX. It’s a great car. To be fair, every Lexus I’ve driven - IS, GS, UX, NX, and RC - has been fantastic. They all have a feeling of superb quality, and a sense of occasion that I haven’t experienced in any other brand. The RX continues the theme. It’s a lovely thing, and I realise I’m privileged to be able to own it. It takes the strengths of the NX and builds on them, but at a financial cost. If you have an RX and are considering downsizing I personally don’t think an NX would feel like you are dropping down too much. If you have an NX and are considering an RX the differences are enough to notice, but the question is whether the extra expense is worth it. I think it is - after all, if we all simply had what we ‘needed’ then I’d be driving a Fiesta!