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What would you replace an RX with?
WipeOut replied to m4rkw's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
My wife had a 1.8 petrol automatic Verso in 2015. Smooth and quiet, but fuel economy comparable to a RX450h! I have a friend who had the 1.6d (BMW engine) and he sold it early due to lack of power and issues with the engine, so I would go for the 2.0l diesel. Fuel is a highly visible cost, but depreciation and garage costs much less visible. Sometimes marginal fuel savings can be quickly negated by these larger "hidden" costs. -
44mpg on a 3.5L RX?
WipeOut replied to m4rkw's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
On my last tank, I got 39mpg without trying too hard. -
RX Performance
WipeOut replied to Sybaris's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
The RX is more than fast enough for my needs, and I've never felt short. However keep in mind, although labelled AWD, it's really FWD. The majority of the power when accelerating hard will go to the front wheels as it has a physical connection to the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). The rear axle is an electric motor that helps out. In short if you accelerate hard off in wet slippery conditions, expect the front wheels to break traction. The rear axle will give you, at slower speeds, a hand push out of a muddy field. If you are a fast driver I think you are going to be disappointed with the driving dynamics. It's a heavy car, with weight placed high. It will get up to speed, but it's not the sort of car that wants to be hustled down a road. Capable, but not a drivers car. It's at home making progress and wafting around, not racing around. If you want to drive fast you'd be better served by an estate car etc. -
Crossclimate tyres for the RX
WipeOut replied to Sybaris's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
No bouncing. -
Crossclimate tyres for the RX
WipeOut replied to Sybaris's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
I’ve only had them a couple of months (so summer use) and so far I am happy with them with no real compromise over a summer. No winter testing yet. Having on previous cars run two sets of alloys one with summer and winter, I expect that the winter performance won’t be as good as dedicated tyre. -
Crossclimate tyres for the RX
WipeOut replied to Sybaris's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
It will be a modification according to the insurance company as it deviates from the standard manufacturer specification. -
Crossclimate tyres for the RX
WipeOut replied to Sybaris's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
I wondered about this myself, and if the tyre would rub on any steering/suspension components? -
Crossclimate tyres for the RX
WipeOut replied to Sybaris's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
I had a set of these tyres fitted, which are all season, and I am very happy with them. I haven't had an opportunity to test them in the snow yet! GEOLANDAR CV® G058 | Yokohama Tire -
2023 Lexus RX
WipeOut replied to rayaans's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
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2023 Lexus RX Spotted in Japan
WipeOut replied to rayaans's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
Thank you for posting these pictures. I'll be looking to place an order sometime, hopefully soon! -
Tyre Recommendations
WipeOut replied to robpace's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
So the 20” Yokohama Geolanders where fitted to my RX450h today. You should remember I am comparing old worn Bridgestone Duellers with new Yokohama Geolanders. It’s hardly a fair comparison. On other cars I’ve fitted Michelin Cross Climates as I prefer an all round tyre, rather than one more focused for summer. I needed a tyre that can cope with living a rural location, the occasional muddy field and farm track, and the British winter countryside without too much of a compromise on the motorway and town. Noise, comfort and safety are important to me, not Nürburgring track times! I’ve only done a dozen or so miles, but initially I am really impressed. I was concerned that the Duellers are rated at 69db and the Geolanders are 71db, but to me the Geolanders are quieter. Perhaps tyres get noisier with wear, but I am impressed with their quietness. The ride is a better, less minor road vibration. I had thought the car needed a geometry check as I wasn’t happy with the steering response, but that’s now all resolved. Again this could be due to worn tyres. Overall I am impressed, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. They’re marked with mud and snow, and deeply grooved and sipped, but not the three peaks symbol ( a more demanding criteria for snow). Initially, very happy with the purchase and happy to recommend. -
Tyre Recommendations
WipeOut replied to robpace's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
I’ve just ordered the Yokohama Geolanders from Black circles delivery and fitting for £678. I always try and do all four tyres together, and ask the garage to rotate at service time. I managed to get 26k miles out of the Bridgestone Duellers. Would have got more, but the outside edges of the tyres are heavily worn. Perhaps I need to slow down on roundabouts!? -
Tyre Recommendations
WipeOut replied to robpace's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
Are they M&S marked or 3 peaks? I am interested in an all season tire. . Thanks. -
Rx450h gen4 tow bar
WipeOut replied to goody's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
It's only detachable not retractable. Best to get it fitted from new, otherwise it's very expensive. -
Roof bars on a 2018 RX450h ?
WipeOut replied to lfoggy's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
If my memory serves me correctly... Look under the passenger glove compartment there is fuse box, and it's cleared marked a S/Roof. Or you could do as I did on my journey a couple of weeks ago, just put some electrical tape over the moon roof button to remind you not to press it. -
Hi, I've got a RX450h 2019, live in the UK, and I am looking to add CarPlay. I am reasonable competent with minor car electrics, dashboard removal and looking to do this myself. I was wondering if anyone else had done this, had successes or failures, could recommend a unit or a provider, or even a car hifi speciailists who has fitted one? Thank you.
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Bike racks RX 450h takumi pan roof
WipeOut replied to Evilyoda's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
I've regular use a roof bars and a box with my RX450h with panaromic with no issues. I always remove the fuse for the sunroof so I can't accidentally open it as the roof bars could obstruct. I am also very careful with loading the bars and box so as not hit the glass, and not to overload the roofbox. I've not had any issues, and I am aware of other who do the same. I've taken the risk and had no issues, but it's your risk. -
Lexus that can tow?
WipeOut replied to Alexander-Lexus's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
I towed 1650 kg fine with a 4th generation RX450h. My car came from factory fitted with a towbar, I understand doing this afterwards can be a bit pricey. Personally if you are using this car mainly for towing, I would go for a turbo diesel, as it has better torque than petrol. We don't so the V6 hybrid works fine for us. -
Roof bars on a 2018 RX450h ?
WipeOut replied to lfoggy's topic in RX 300 / RX 350 / RX 400h / RX 200t / RX 450h Club
I've fitted Whispar bars with my panaromic roof and fitted a very large roof box with no problems. I remove the fuse for the sunroof to ensure that it doesn't make contact. You need to be very carful fitting the bars and box that you don't hit the glass.