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they have always been at the top of the servicing money tree. Yet in a lot of dealers here they were serviced in a joint Toyota / Lexus workshop , but different prices . the top brand models demand a premium price for both car and service .

I think that the thought behind it is "If you find a sheep ...shear it " The Perception is that most Lexus owners have money to spend , so we will rub it i n.....................

My cabin inlet sensor was left disconnected after airbag was replaced and gave a similar symptom . I found it myself . its in under the steering column fairing to the left . there is also a rubber servo pipe to it from the heater box so check both . There is a little aperature/ grill where it is as it senses cabin temp

Good choice ..........................or an outback ..................

enjoy .......................hopefully on this side of the dyke!😬😂😂😂

i dont have it any more .................. crv ex for winter with cross climates 😜

Im afraid braking in any car in slippery conditions is a difficult one ! . Xmode in the snow will do all of that thinking for you , but its down largely to your tyres . I have found that Michelin Cross climates meet most conditions , both summer and winter with good results . They are snowflake marked so can be used as a winter tyre in places where it is mandatory . I reckon if I lived in Knocando thats what I would have ... A forester on Cross Climates .....................and of course a 12 bore to fend of the locals !!!!😎

Its more the way the Subaru symmetrical AWD works that matters Ritchie . A lot of "so called" 4 wheel drive do not cut it in the snow . Yes it is CVT and you have a system called Xmode which is fantastic . You really should go to a dealer and try one . I sat in an outback premier recently and thought to myself ...........this is as plush as a Lexus !!!!!!!!! there you go .... I love the Lexus premium feel , but actually the Subaru is lovely these days !!

I think about 20% share financially but I cant see Toyota using the boxer and symmetrical AWD system .They have not as of 2021 . For the sake of the thread on winter driving . I bought a Subaru in 2010 because my GS450h was marooned at work .I just could not get from home or back . I drove the forester and the amount of drivers I saw stranded was quite funny . Slithering around on the least of inclines . The forester just literally drove past them with ease as they floundered . I sold the 450h after 6 months .

No John .Subaru are totally their own design . They have an equal 4 wheel drive distribution system which is really good in offroad and snow /ice with the right tyres of course. They also have an X Mode which works to assist the traction . Having experience in both I would highly recommend them for those in harshish environments. They dont have the Lexus name , but far superior for rougher terrain driving . They are very nice machines to drive as well .

Your choice ....................only advice ............... but why not get a more capable vehicle for the terrain ...................

Get a subaru forester .............. best car I ever had in the snow . 4 wheel drive (2+2) on CRV is not bad either ,I was at Kinloss so know what the weather up there is like . All round I would go for a forester with Michelin Cross Climates (superb in winter and great in summer as well ) All the IS200 . IS250 ,GS450h . were all crap in winter ice and snow . The SC I have now is only a summer car so will not use it in snow . FORGET the badge and get a car suitable for the type of weather you WILL meet .The forester is a real nice vehicle to drive and just as prestige's as the lower

Now now Linas .......behave yourself !!!or ill have to correct you .........................again !LOL

Well Bal whatever you chooose I hope you enjoy your car ............... and the forum !

too late now but you can buy the proper filter wrench with the correct amount of flats for very little money . I have one for each of the cars I own ........... SC filter is 73mm 14 flats OEM This is probably your best course of action !