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I have been thinking about selling mine but haven't listed it anywhere as selling it privately can be a hassle. It is 2012 model, Premier, 112k miles with FSH. Let me know if you want more details.

My car is 2012 Premier with 18' wheels (it's 450H but I don't think this will make a difference) and if I had to rate how smooth the suspension is I would give it 6/10. My dad's 22 year-old E-Class with 16" rides much much smoother, but I will still get the GS because I enjoy the balance between comfort and firmness. I haven't driven a facelifted car with 17's. The ride should be slightly better but still won't be comparable to the LS. The thing with all new cars is that they are trying too hard to be sporty because big wheels and aggressive bumpers sell more cars. It would be great if you could share your thoughts once you drive a car with 17" wheels.

It would be good to hear your opinion on 530 vs GS450h (if you buy the GS). I bought my GS a year ago and the dilemma was between the GS and 530 (the F10 gen. 2013-2015). My GS is on 104k miles now and haven't had any issues for the 1 year of ownership. As mentioned, the brakes and shocks of Premier and F Sport models are expensive but the car in general is very reliable. The F Sport also has rear wheel steering and this is very costly to repair/replace (I can't say if this is a common issue or not). It's unfortunate that you can't get the 15-year battery warranty in Sweden.

If the car has a FSH then I wouldn't worry about the reliability side. The biggest risk with hybrid car is the hybrid system but Lexus will extend the warranty on the high voltage battery until the vehicle is 15 years old - it will cost you around £60 per year. Reliability aside, I think you will have to test drive it so you can feel the suspension. I had IS250 before my GS and was getting tired from the firm ride. I tested a GS with f-Sport and a with normal suspension - chose the normal one. The F-Sport GS still drives smoother than the IS though. On the other side, the IS was cornering much better.

I have received the same letter today (GS450h). I'll give them a call tomorrow.

I would charge the 12v battery and see if the issues go away. My guess is that the 12v battery is old and when you did the tinting it was drained by the lights inside the car that turn on when a door is open. I had issues with my car which didn't want to start at all after it sat with open door for 10 mins. I eventually had to replace the battery. With this said, my issue was very straightforward to diagnose and yours is not. So maybe recharge the battery first and see if it helps before spending £££ on new battery.

When I was looking to purchase a GS (I was checking Auto Trader daily for 4 months) I never saw a Premier spec of the 300h. I actually thought they didn't make this combination.

My GS is considerably better than my IS but still not even close to Mercedes E Class. It should be smoother than an Auris though. I would check how old the tyres are. Too old is not too good.

Humming

What I am experiencing is exactly as on the video. Go to 0:33. Is your car "shifting" slower @Alexw?

It's the way it works. Mine is the same. To me it feels something like a gear shift in a car with conventional gearbox. I've watched videos where the same happened (before I even bought my car) so I wasn't worried when I experienced it.

My car does the same and I believe it's a feature that memories the seat setting to the key you're unlocking with. So in theory, the spare key might have another (or no) seat settings linked to it. I have no idea how to turn it off though. Edit: Just tried it and it works as described above - the main key moves the seat to position 1 every time, and the spare key doesn't move the seat at all.

It sounds like a reasonable price. Just be aware that if you go with indie you will be missing on the 1 year hybrid battery and 1 year extended Lexus warranty that comes with every service for cars up to 10 years old. Not sure if you care about this but it's good to keep in mind.

My 100k service was £725 at the main dealer and I'm pretty sure the 60k costs the same. The spark plugs are separate so another minimum £300.

GS300h will be a very different driving experience from the 250. The 300h has 4cyl. 2.5l engine vs the V6 in the 250. The 300h is slower on paper and will feel even slower because of the CVT. If you're not bothered about the fuel economy then 250 is the better choice imo.