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Thanks both for the replies. As I suspected, i'll give it a miss!

I have a 2013 RX450h on 105K miles. The last 2 times I have booked it in for a service at the local main dealer they have asked if I want to pay extra for an engine and Injector flush.

I struggle to see that this is necessary if it is not already included in the standard service. It's also something that was not offered before but not sure if it is recommended because of the age and mileage of my vehicle or just a new way to extract a bit more money from the customer!

Does anyone have any views on this?

Thanks

They sell a lot of Rxs so I am sure they have a mechanic they use that knows them well. Agree, I would rather have a Lexus warranty though.

Their cars look immaculately prepared though which is what drew me to them. Some of the cars I viewed at Lexus main dealers were very shabby.

29 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Website displays a very wide range of high end vehicles.They may know something about many, but cannot be specialists in all.

Reviews on website and Internet appear to be very good.

If prices are close to used Lexus Dealer prices, then it is a nonsense to buy from them rather than buy from Lexus.

Boss does not appear to warrants its vehicles,but instead uses a 3rd Party warranty eg, RAC. The small prints in such a warranty will include caveats which are not included in Lexus warranties and should therefore,in my opinion be avoided. Caveat Emptor.

29 minutes ago, royoftherovers said:

Website displays a very wide range of high end vehicles.They may know something about many, but cannot be specialists in all.

Reviews on website and Internet appear to be very good.

If prices are close to used Lexus Dealer prices, then it is a nonsense to buy from them rather than buy from Lexus.

Boss does not appear to warrants its vehicles,but instead uses a 3rd Party warranty eg, RAC. The small prints in such a warranty will include caveats which are not included in Lexus warranties and should therefore,in my opinion be avoided. Caveat Emptor.

On 9/17/2020 at 7:15 PM, Spacewagon52 said:

Out of interest, has anyone bought a Lexus or had dealings with BOSS Motor Company in Chesham?

They seem to get cars straight from Lexus dealers, some with full Lexus history. They do ask top dollar but are slightly cheaper than a franchise.

I wonder if the dealers get rid of dodgy ones (my caution when spending my hard earned cash!) or it might just be that at certain age a franchise would not wish to sell on their forecourt?

 

Any comments lads?

I spoke to them when I was looking for my RX and they seemed very genuine to me. The person I spoke to was definitely a fanatic of the RX and they prepare them to a very high level according to him. All alloys are refurbished, body work and interior prepped. They do charge towards lexus main dealers but the cars to look lovely.

I'm the end I bought from a main dealer and tbh glad I did as I have just had the brake actuator changed under warrantee which would have cost over 2k if I had to pay myself.

That said, I think the cars at Boss motors wild be well worth a look as looked very well preppped. Look on their website and they sell very high end cars all well presented

On 9/17/2020 at 7:15 PM, Spacewagon52 said:

Out of interest, has anyone bought a Lexus or had dealings with BOSS Motor Company in Chesham?

They seem to get cars straight from Lexus dealers, some with full Lexus history. They do ask top dollar but are slightly cheaper than a franchise.

I wonder if the dealers get rid of dodgy ones (my caution when spending my hard earned cash!) or it might just be that at certain age a franchise would not wish to sell on their forecourt?

 

Any comments lads?

I spoke to them when I was looking for my RX and they seemed very genuine to me. The person I spoke to was definitely a fanatic of the RX and they prepare them to a very high level according to him. All alloys are refurbished, body work and interior prepped. They do charge towards lexus main dealers but the cars to look lovely.

I'm the end I bought from a main dealer and tbh glad I did as I have just had the brake actuator changed under warrantee which would have cost over 2k if I had to pay myself.

That said, I think the cars at Boss motors wild be well worth a look as looked very well preppped. Look on their website and they sell very high end cars all well presented

58 minutes ago, flookyk said:

What exactly is this parking brake problem?

It is the foot brake rather than parking brake and appears to be do to with the "brake actuator" which also happens to be a very expensive part.

My thread is here - 

19 hours ago, royoftherovers said:

QUITE SIMPLY, A BRILLIANT ANSWER.I GIVE IT AN A++.

I've got the "brake bark" problem on my 2013 at the moment and it is going into the dealer this week for them to investigate. I posted the problem on here and no one else seems to have come across it but a quick Google shows it to be common but seems to be more in the US for some reason?

Will update once my car has been looked at.

Seems to be a common problem - https://www.clublexus.com/forums/hybrid-technology/776206-2015-rx450h-brake-actuator.html

Will call Lexus today and  get the car booked in.

What did yours sound like. People describing it as a "seal bark"! Which is quite a good description of what mine sounds like

I have a 2013 RX450H and was out today and had to brake fairly hard as a car stopped quickly infront of me. Since then the foot break is making what I can only describe as a squeak or creak in the early part of travel. It does the same when in park so not disks or pads. Noise seems to be coming from underneath passenger area under the car.

A quick Google shows many people talking about brake actuators and air in the braking system. Car is under warranty but wondered if anyone else has had this?

Yes, seat definitely at the lowest level and could not sit up straight. Have now got a 2013 luxury in mercury grey with light grey leather interior. 66k miles when bought in December and full Lexus history. Was a bit concerned about the light grey leather as have 2 young kids but it is holding up perfectly. Very pleased with the car! I would take a photo but it seems to have been raining here for the last 3 months!

I posted the original message and went to look at an advance but could not sit up straight due to the restricted headroom from the Pano roof. I am 6 foot 4 but think I have a long torso. Now got a luxury without and all good. To be honest, it's one less thing to go wrong as I intend on keeping the car for the next few years

Thanks both. I will try what you suggested JBP. Happy New Year to you too!

Hi,

I want to disable keyless entry on my 2013 RX450H but the handbook is a bit vague how to do it. It mentions some settings can be changed in advanced settings on the car itself and that other settings need to be changed by the dealer. I can't see the option in advanced settings so is this something that it does in Techstream?

Thanks

Thanks for all the responses. Have spoken to my local dealer and they have booked the car in for an overnight so that they can test in the new year. Hopefully nothing wrong but would like it checked out all the same. Runs lovely after the initial startup so maybe all normal.

Car is booked in with local dealer for the new year to keep car overnight and then they can test the following morning.

Unfortunately it is 4 hours away but just on the phone to them now to see what they can do.

Just created a new thread under the right section! If there are any mods, feel free to delete this post 🙂

Hi,

I picked up a used Lexus 450RX on Wednesday which is approved used.

It is a 2013 model with 66000 miles.

Both mornings when starting from cold there has been a judder and a slight knock for a few seconds and then settles down again. Have had a quick google and seems like this is not an uncommon problem. Some people reporting injectors being replaced, others saying it has happened for a couple of days after an oil change (Oil was changed the day before I picked the car up). Anyone any ideas on this?

Thanks

Hi,

I picked up a used Lexus 450RX on Wednesday which is approved used.

It is a 2013 model with 66000 miles.

Both mornings when starting from cold there has been a judder and a slight knock for a few seconds and then settles down again. Have had a quick google and seems like this is not an uncommon problem. Some people reporting injectors being replaced, others saying it has happened for a couple of days after an oil change (Oil was changed the day before I picked the car up). Anyone any ideas on this?

Thanks

Yes, agreed. This was a 5 hour round trip. Trouble is all the cars look good in the adverts and I asked the salesman directly if it was in good condition and it wasn't.

Thanks for the replies. Went to view the car to be told that when the salesman took the car for petrol it was pulling to the left. The workshop checked the alignment but think it is a sticking caliper instead. General condition of the car was not great either so a wasted journey. The search continues!

I've not seen it yet but am going up tomorrow to view. Seems a little odd as not seen this as an advisory on any other of the cars I have viewed. The car is being sold by a main dealer

Hi,

I'm going to look at a 2015 Rx450h FSport tomorrow. The car has done 40k miles. I have checked mot history and the most recent one had an advisory for "both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge". 

Has anyone come across this before? Could it be wheel alignment is out or a more serious suspension issue?

Thanks

Thanks for the quick replies, sounds good! Am I right in thinking that the panoramic roof doesn't open bit is just to allow more light in with the cover back? Thanks

Hi,

Does anyone have a 450h advance with the panoramic roof? Interested as to how much headroom it takes up am quite tall at 6 foot 4.

Thanks