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Do not like the look of these either. Must be made for parking in garages with too little space for the car. Many garages in older supermarkets were built for Fiat 500.

Like the Prius when needing a taxi. Driving it is not really funny. Have been driving the Auris and it may be the platform for the CT, but if that is true, then suspension, steering system and almost everything else has been modified, not just a little, and the extras that are in the CT (at least the one we have) is making it a completely different car than the Auris I have tried. Only Toyota I have ever really liked were the 2 MR2 cars we have had. The first MR2 (1985) was the better driver’s car when it was made. Go-kart like and fun even though engine could have been a bit stronger. Had a Supra 3.0 at the time (only half a year, too many problems with it, soft and granny-like) changed it to a Nissan ZX, much more fun. The MR2 Roadster was also a nice ride, but more due to having a hardtop to take off and drive around in the hot nights here with fresh air, did put adjustable suspension in it and plus tailormade light wheels 15" and still was not as go-kart like as the first generation. Second generation of the MR2 was a design-failure, did not like the look of it and was never in it. Must try a real Lexus one of these days to see what you mean with that.

Have had AC turned off the last 2 days and from 7.8 consume has come down to 6.7 L / 100 km. In a month or 2 it will be too hot here for not having AC on so I accept the extra in order to be comfortable. Windows and sunroof a bit open have given enough ventilation to make it OK. Have Llumar UV protection in all windows, also in sunroof, and that is reducing heating effect from the sun: https://w3.llumar.com/skinprotection/index.html Funny that no cars have UV protection in other windows than the windshield. MB, Toyota, VW - all the same: 100% protection in windshield and no more than the protection that is in clear glass in any other. We have damaged the protection that naturally was in the atmosphere with our pollution and still no car factory is reacting to protect their customers. Many truckdrivers have skin cancer in the US coming from the left arm that is near the window (if UK had sunshine it would have been in the right arm there 😷) and even though the trucks have AC with pollen filters and all other kind of fine equipment UV protection is something that has to be bought extra.

Lack of intelligent rulers in the countries that have the money to invest in it. Fault is completely ours. We need to elect some with brains.

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Politicians do what they do best: try to convince as many as possible that they should be re-elected and thus are never trying to inform (or understand) what they are proposing / recommending.

If gasoline powered cars were to be permitted today, they would probably have a big problem to allow such a dangerous and flammable stuff as gasoline in a moving vehicle with so many electric components that can light the fuel in an accident. Had I been wealthy enough I would not consider any other existing fuel type for our family car than hydrogen when refuelling become easy.

Is service not popping up on a display somewhere? Not that I have seen that on our car. But on Mercedes, Smart and VW it does show Service somewhere so it cannot be missed.

We can still wash our cars. What are you talking about? And I have a portable vacuum cleaner so can tidy it a bit inside too. Fill window washer fluid. Had a VW beetle in 1974. All you needed to fix problems was a screwdriver and a little more. Things have changed.

Not at all. Learning new words here on the forum. Do not care for politics or politicians. Churchill was right.

I like your optimism.

Do not forget to get a visa. Brexit may be good, and may not. Surely buying from UK on eBay is no longer smooth.

That is what I thought and if somebody (not you) think that I am not happy with the car. Completely wrong. The car I am most happy with. Also loved the Smart Roadster Coupé (go-kart for 2 people), Toyota MR2 cabriolet (almost a go-kart) very old Opel GT (nur fliegen ist schöner), even older MB 300SEL 6.3L (air suspension and org. Würtzelholz (not plastic) inside) complete luxury. Cars I did not like: Toyota Supra 3L with removable roof (engine problems, yellow light, when driving faster than 160 km/h; Toyota could not solve it on a brand-new car), Peugeot 106 Rally (rear ventilation windows closing when driving faster than 30 km/h plus constant different error lamps caused by various ground connections that were not made to a cold climate), old MB 230G off-roader (military vehicle in Denmark) stupid fuses that were disconnecting when driving fast in rough terrain.

+ it depends on the hills themselves. As I said in Canary island there are areas with quite steep hills. In other hand - you right if you came-up, you must come down, meaning that particularly in hybrid energy lost going-up can be captured when going down. Hi Linas, CT has no problems climbing, but engine is running (not nearly as noisy as I read in some reviews of the car) and yes when sitting waiting in the car while wife is in a shop (many places accept only one person at the time) I keep AC running. It may be winter, but sun is shining. Still no problem at all. First car I can sit in having decent temperature here while parked. When all 8 bars are full no more room for power in the hybrid battery. When going down longer tours I place gear selector in B. Slows down quite good.

I believe it is due to AC constantly on + audio and especially the hills here. Even in the city there are areas at sea level and areas 300 m above. Engine is running constant when going up and as soon as it goes down again 8 bars in hybrid battery are full and then there is no more space for power in there when braking. If crawling and annoying the other drivers on the road I can get it down to 6 l / 100km. Driving normal it is 7.7 and if going in the mountains 8. And at service less than 1000 km ago I was told that everything is perfect. Maybe if turning off AC and audio it will use a bit less.

1) Absolutely. That is why I am giving them a 3rd try. 2) Asked about such a plan here and was informed that no such thing exist here. 3) Only specialized companies that do nothing but renew permission to drive our cars are doing this here. No Lexus, no Mercedes, no Toyota, no VW. 4) Would be nice but seems not likely to happen here.

Absolutely. Still Isofix is absolutely better than having the seat and child floating on the seat. Just look at what is written about Isofix on the link. And we all want what is best for our children.

Update. heyner.co.uk could not deliver. The booster seat was sent, but due to Brexit or some other problem; it returned? Now we are waiting for one from Hyundai: http://poledglobal.com/shop_view/?idx=4

Thank you. Just think. Next time you want to come to sunny Spain you are going to need a visa as I would need one if I would go to UK. Politicians are the scum of the earth.

I'll give Lexus here one last chance. Grandmother (GbhS) told me if somebody try to cheat you 3 times never again trust them.

Thank you Norman, Now I have something to show with the service just before the car is 5 years old. October this year. Is it true that if I do not want to service with Lexus/Toyota I can have the hybrid check for 59£ (68 - 69€)? So far I have not been impressed with the knowledge the service people have here on the island. Or driving as little as we do, maybe one yearly service is not so much to pay for hybrid security.

Here the warranty says 10 years as far as I can read. At least I see no mentioning of 15 years anywhere in the document. Spanish document translated by Google: Hybrid Battery Program Terms and Conditions Extended Care Toyota: 1) Introduction: Welcome to the Toyota Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program! The Toyota Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program has been developed to give you peace of mind absolute in the event of an unexpected hybrid battery failure. The dealer / repairer through whom it is processed, will be responsible for eliminating all defects covered by the program that may arise. The dealer / repairer with whom you contract is your mediator for any questions related to the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program. If you cannot contact him When a breakdown occurs, you can do it with any other dealer / repairer. The Toyota Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program ensures an even more user experience quiet and pleasant. 2) Conditions of the Toyota Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program: Start and duration of the program / geographical area of validity The Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program is only valid for vehicles: a) whose factory hybrid warranty has expired b) whose factory hybrid warranty has a remaining coverage period of less than one year. c) the vehicle is not more than 10 years old. For those vehicles that meet the above conditions, the Hybrid Battery Extended Program Care will start one day after the Hybrid System Health Check by the dealer / repairer and after receiving confirmation of acceptance into the program. Bliss Confirmation includes the date and mileage at the time the vehicle check was performed. condition. In case a), the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program will be valid for a period of 1 year or 15,000 km, whichever is reached first. In case b), Toyota's Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program will expand the coverage of the Remaining factory warranty on the hybrid battery for up to one year. For example, if you perform the condition check when your vehicle is 4 years old years and 8 months exactly, the coverage extension offered to the hybrid battery will be 12 months (i.e., until the vehicle is exactly 5 years and 8 months old). It is possible to benefit from several consecutive Hybrid Battery Extended Care warranties (for each 15,000 km or 1 year, whichever comes first), as long as the eligibility criteria are met mentioned before. At each renewal, the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program will only be valid following a health check of the hybrid system and receipt of confirmation by the dealer / repairer. The geographical scope of the program covers: Germany, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Slovenia, Spain, Finland, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland, Slovak Republic, Sweden and Switzerland. Compliance with the program If the hybrid battery fails within the term of the Hybrid contract Battery Extended Care agreed and repair is required, the program owner You will be entitled (within the limits of this coverage), to receive the necessary repairs by part of the dealer / repairer who made the contract, after consultation with the concerned dealer / repairer or other dealer / repairer operating under the brand name of the manufacturer (in the event of damage that prevents the vehicle from reaching the dealer / repairer offering the service). Compliance with the program includes compensation for repair costs incurred, including all necessary spare parts. Claims for reimbursement of costs related to: a) The direct or indirect consequences, such as: towing costs, hotel or accommodation expenses, parking costs and deprivation compensation of use. b) Special deliveries or air transportation. Ownership: The Toyota Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program and / or its services will have no effect on potential Warranty rights of the purchase contract that bind the buyer to the seller of the vehicle. Nor will it justify any right to change (cancellation of the purchase contract) or to reduce (reduction of the purchase price) or to exclude such rights. Damage not covered by the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program: a) All damage caused by the direct effects of storms, hail, lightning, earthquakes or floods, including fire and explosions. b) Damage caused by events of any kind in times of conflict, such as wars civil, civil unrest, strikes, lockouts, seizures or other sovereign acts or effects produced by nuclear energy. c) Any damage caused as a result of an accident, that is, an event caused by an unforeseen external mechanical force. d) Effects caused through malicious or deliberate acts, theft (robbery in particular), unauthorized use, looting or misappropriation. e) Any damage caused by third parties when operating as a manufacturer / supplier and that has undertaken or intends to take action based on a repair contract or another guarantee. That also includes any review campaign and extended warranty organized by the manufacturer. f) The effects derived from an exposure of the vehicle to a trailer or axle load higher than that specified by the manufacturer. g) Damages due to the use of unsuitable fuels or lubricants. h) Any problem caused by negligent or willful behavior. i) Any damage caused by the entry of water, corrosion or contaminated liquids. j) The effects of the deposition of combustion residues and as a result of valves burned. k) Damages from the use of an item that requires repair, unless it can determine that they were not related to said element or that it had been repaired, at least temporarily, when the damage occurred. l) Damages due to alteration of the original state of the vehicle or its design and / or expansion / incorporation of specific accessories that negatively affect the original technical specifications, to safety regulations or that do not have the same or higher quality than original items. The program will not cover: a) Other brands other than Toyota. b) Vehicles that have been registered in the name of a dealer / repairer, a station service or other type of commercial automotive business c) Vehicles used for racing or other driving competitions d) Police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and vehicles used by others emergency services e) Vehicles that are not technically fault-free f) Vehicles used as a taxi. 3) Scope of the program: The program guarantees the full operational capacity of the following components: - Hybrid battery of the Toyota hybrid vehicle. The program does not apply to the following components or parts: a) Maintenance (parts and service) = customer service intervals - all parts main and spare parts used within the limits of the service intervals b) The costs of tests, measurements and adjustments that are not part of the damages covered by the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program. c) General wear and tear d) All parts that have not been mentioned in the above list 4) Obligations contracted by the owner of the vehicle / program holder to maintain the protection offered by the Toyota Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program, you must meet certain obligations. 4) Confirm that you have read and accept these conditions: a) Carry out all specified care and / or maintenance tasks or recommended by the manufacturer. Program rights will be terminated when the occurrence of the fault is related to the failure to carry out regularly specified inspection and maintenance tasks. We recommend that you are tasks are performed by Toyota at an official dealer / repairer. b) Always ensure that the performance of the task performed by the dealer / repairer is confirmed in the maintenance book, as copies of the book with stamped revisions, in case of a breakdown. c) Do not modify the odometer to influence the Hybrid Battery Extended Program Care. d) Immediately inform the dealer / repairer who provided the Program Hybrid Battery Extended Care of any odometer failure or modification together with the information of the number of kilometers. e) Keep in mind and follow the manufacturer's instructions specified in the operating manual user regarding the use of the vehicle. f) In the event that any fault indicator lights up in the hybrid system, it must stop your vehicle immediately. We recommend that you contact a nearest official dealer / repairer as soon as possible. g) In the event that an erasure of a diagnostic code is detected after contracting the EXTENDED CARE HHC program and the cause and repair of the fault is not evident, they will automatically cancel the contract and you will not be able to benefit from its conditions. 5) Presentation of claims: Keep the confirmation of the hybrid system health check. Only one will be accepted Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program claim if submitted with such confirmation. If you lose the confirmation of the health check, contact the dealer / repairer who performed it. You will get help immediately. Using the program / filing a claim 1. The dealer / repairer (program provider) where you purchased the program will be responsible for processing the claims covered by it. a) Immediately report any damage covered by the Hybrid Battery Extended Program Care by presenting the confirmation to the dealer / repairer and making available the vehicle to examine or identify damage. b) Provide the information necessary to identify the fault and follow the instructions relating to harm reduction. c) Prepare the service brochure. The provider of the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program Toyota will take care of everything else. 2. If you cannot reach the dealer / repairer where you have processed the Hybrid Battery Program Extended Care (for example, when traveling abroad), contact another dealer / repairer, and act as described above. 3. If the program provider did not perform the repairs and did not bill you for it, Take the paid invoice for the repair to the dealer / repairer providing the Program Hybrid Battery Extended Care within one month from the billing date. On the invoice, the work carried out, the price of the spare parts and the cost of labor. You will be promptly reimbursed for the cost of the repair in accordance with the conditions of the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program. Don't forget to provide your bank account number to receive payment. 4. Following the presentation of a case concerning the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program, the vehicle owner / program holder must allow an expert to examine the item damaged at any time and provide you with all related information to evaluate the damage indicated in the application. Using the program abroad The Hybrid Battery Extended Care Toyota Program will only be valid when the stay is less than 90 consecutive days in those foreign countries specified in this confirmation. In sayings countries, all repairs will be performed by a dealer / repairer. You must pay the costs of repairs to be carried out on foreign soil. When you return to your country of origin, you can present the invoice to your dealer / repairer (if possible, include the defective components) within one month from the invoice date. The costs will be reimbursed up to the maximum amount indicated on the invoice, including the IGIC. 6) Program transfer The Toyota Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program can be transferred to a new owner, provided and when the maximum number of kilometers or the program period has not been exceeded. Inform the new owner of the Hybrid Battery Extended Care Program. You can enjoy your services without delay; buyer / new owner should immediately contact the dealer / repairer providing the program, so that the data can be transferred.

Case closed. They could not deliver. Brexit? Money back. Waiting for this now: From Hyundai: http://poledglobal.com/shop_view/?idx=4

Short runs happen. Long runs too. Cold weather in The Canary Islands is when it is 15 degrees Celsius at night. In the last 15 years there has been snow in 2000 m above sea level less than 15 days. We live sea level. Hard driving? Maybe. I drive as I did before in a Golf 2.0tdi DSG (auromatic) and VW claimed 5 l per 100 km. I did a bit worse: 6 - 6.5 l per 100 km. VW a little optimistic. Lexus a lot more. After all it is not a big engine. CT200H. The cars I had before I do not know anything about how much they consumed or polluted. The CT is better for me as no black smoke is ever coming out behind it. It is quiet and far more comfortable with all the automatic functions it has and the audio is the best I have heard in any car.

Just filled the car again. 33 l 410 km around 8 l each 100 km. Very far from what is shown on the web from Lexus. 3.8 Hope that pollution data are more correct or I am not doing as good for the environment as I thought I would driving a hybrid. Or maybe something is wrong with the car, but less than 1000 km after service where they told me everything is in perfect order. Full tank and 645km is shown: