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Once you have had blind spot monitors it’s really a no brainer,something that helps me see something in my blind spot!

At least the outside is clean!

Philip,it sounds like you have already made up your mind,let us know how your test drive goes,I bet the 18th can’t come soon enough!

Better not show her the picture of golf clubs on the rear seats!

Hello Philip,from one golfer to another yes the clubs will fit! My dealer loaned me a UX for a couple of days to see if it would work as like you I was unsure. I use two different ways to carry my clubs,if on my own I put the trolley and shoes etc in the boot and I drop the single seat and put my golf bag through,it’s a tour bag so very big and fits easily. If I’m going with my mate I put both trolleys in the boot and the two sets of clubs on the rear seats. Like you I looked at a few different larger cars but the UX was the one that won me over,I’ve got the F-Sport Takumi variant and it has all the toys and then some! let us know how you get on with your search.

Just had my insurance quote and it’s gone up just over 20% this year making it £366 inc. protected NCD,legal cover and like for like hire car.

Strangely enough mine did it today and like you mine was doing it last year in the hot spell,and yes it does not sound good at all.Mine goes in for its service soon so I will mention it and see what they say.

Like you I carry my dog or golf clubs on my rear seats,I purchased a couple of these from Amazon they are called ORETG45 rear seat covers they were around £15 each,they have flaps on them which on the upright I push under the headrest and on the seat I push the flap between the cushion ,they never seem to move and the seats underneath are like new.

Before I purchased my F-sport I test drove the std. and F-sport versions,I had both for 24 hours so not very long but enough for me to get a feel for both cars.As you said the F-sport seats are more form fitting whilst the std. seats are extremely comfy but slightly wider,,as for the AVS I use this in conjunction with the sport mode and use the paddles to simulate gear change,this is great fun but I only use it occasionally,as for ground clearance I’ve no idea but when used it certainly firms the car up,as we know it’s not a sports car but it does put a smile on my face.I would say I’m glad I went for the F-sport as I like the looks but 9 times out of 10 I put it in drive and let the CVT do it’s job.

Hi Bill,yes they are fitted as standard but I’ve added extra ones to protect the sill as it was getting scratched slightly.

Forgot to add they came from Fanfauto store and cost £18 plus £5 p&p.

Sorry can’t help with one’s sourced from the UK but I purchased these from Aliexpress and they do the job and look nice but they don’t fit particularly well.

Yes you are right the back of the CHR is very dark and with the slanted windows could be a bit claustrophobic.I very rarely carry rear passengers so not a problem for me.I do remember the first time I saw a CHR in the showroom and I thought why didn’t they put a lighter colour headliner in to brighten the cars interior up.

We had a new CHR Dynamic top of the range for 3 years and in that time it was faultless apart from two annoying faults,the first was in those 3 years it had 2 new batteries replaced by Toyota f.o.c and the second fault which the Toyota service manager said was a known fault was excessive moisture in the car/windscreen,I’ve never had a car with so much moisture in it,the windscreen would ice up inside frequently in the winter.The car was very economical returning over 60 mpg at times and was a joy to own (apart from the 2 faults mentioned).It’s hard to have a true comparison because at the end of the day there is a big price difference but the CHR is a very capable and smart looking car,it’s very well equipped and the boot is much bigger than the UX,as for comfort the seats in both cars are good with the UX edging it.It’s a hard choice but I think your wife would be happy with either.

I WANT a record player in my car now! As for using the “extras’ in cars it’s true that you don’t need them but sometimes they are nice.My wife’s car has none of the aforementioned extras but gets from A to B the same as my car!

Wow I wonder why they don’t do the kick feature anymore.I know when i first got the car it was very hit and miss using it, but then I watched a YouTube video from a Lexus USA dealer showing that you have to kick and step back and voila works every time!

After owning my UX for a couple of years the five things I really like and use! Number one:the hands free boot release,once you get the knack it’s just so easy,for my sins I play golf 3 or 4 times a week and walk my dog every day so I’m always loading and unloading so this is a great feature. Number two: the Mark Levinson sound system with CD player,I know it’s old fashioned and I do have music on usb sticks but a I have large collection of cds(I still purchase Vinyl and CDs! but it’s a bit hard to play the vinyl in the car!) Number three: the heads up display,this is just so useful and easy and the fact that you never have to take your eyes off the road has got to be good thing. Number four: the heated and chilled seats,I’ve never had chilled seats before but when we do have a nice hot sunny day wow they are fantastic! Number five: this one will be contentious but I use the sport mode and paddles when I’m on a nice bit of road,I know it isn’t a sports car and I know it doesn’t have a gear change but it still puts a smile on my face. What five things do you like and more importantly use?

Silver always looks good and In my experience seems to stay looking clean! Im also an oldie and like you enjoy all the luxuries like heated seats/wheel etc. Enjoy your new car I bet next week can’t come to soon!

What colour and spec are you getting?,and I’ve got to say I think you’ve made a wise choice I personally think the UX is the sweet spot unless you need a big boot!I know I wouldn’t change mine!

Hi,as I said the UX only has puddle lights on the front doors,my model is the top of the range Takumi F-Sport so I can’t imagine other models having puddle lights on the rear,although mine is a couple of years old so I don’t know if the newer model has them fitted.

Hi,no it’s only the 2 front doors that have puddle lights.

A picture of the box as promised.

Hi Peter The lights I purchased were from Amazon and have been on the car for over two years,they are a lot brighter than the standard lamps and they are LEDs so should last a long time,I have the box somewhere and when the rugby finishes I will post a pic,as for fitting they are literally plug and play.

100% success with the step back technique,which basically means you kick and then take one step back.

Not a brilliant picture of the rubber mats but another thumbs up from me for the official Lexus rubber mats,well made and with a lip on the edge,great for muddy boots after walking the dog.