John Walker

From my experience the RX F Sport has the better seats although at the begging they might seem too stiff. I have back issues and i find the seats brilliant on my long road trips. 
 

Never noticed the seat problem in the previous RX Luxury spec I had however I had noticed this issue in a 2021 Takumi I sat in at the dealership. So makes me think that this issue might be only in the Premier/ Takumi models. 

Probably the 450h+ (plug-in) makes a lot of sense, once you ll get used with the luxury of driving fully electric for 30-40 miles on a charge you d never go back. And the difference in price is just a few thousands. Looking on Autotrader the plug-ins seem to keep their value the most compared with the 500h which i test drove and wasn’t super impressed with. 
 

The 2.5 engine always seemed to be more responsive at low speeds compared with the 3.5. I had gs450h and gs300h, nx300h and rx450h. In all the cases the smaller engine was more engaging to drive, I wonder how come nobody talks about this. The v6 (hybrid) engine from Lexus never that nice sound note like a German car unfortunately. And if i m not wrong the 5th gen RX350h is faster than the 4th gen RX450h.

Not taking in consideration the price, the newer car will (almost) always be the better car (if you can afford it) 

If you love driving maybe keep your RX and use the extra money you may want to spend and get yourself an LC500/h, i test drove the v8 convertible and….WHAT A CAR! However i d choose the hybrid model. 

On 8/25/2023 at 5:32 PM, Lexnew said:

 

Judging by the comments the 2.5 litre 4 cylinder engine seems to be fairly refined with no noticeable difference to the V6.

My car is coming up for a service shortly, I will ask the dealership for a RX350H as a loan car, I can then draw my own conclusions about the vehicle.  You quite rightly said that my vehicle is relatively new and to part exchange it now would mean that I would take a big  hit in depreciation. The RX450H that I am driving at the present time was purchased just before the newer model was launched, so I received a massive discount from the dealership. I shall probably end up keeping my existing car for at least another three years, by which time Lexus might be offering good discounts on the Gen 5 models. At my age I am not sure if I can hang on long enough for the launch of the Gen 6😄.

Thanks. 

Which spec did you go for? Luxury, Takumi, F Sport? I ve always wondered what kind of discounts dealerships give for the end of production models, if i’m not too indiscreet 😊

On 8/26/2023 at 7:10 PM, rayaans said:

fronts go first usually at around 15-18k miles.

Rears lasted about 40k on mine

What tyres you’re using? 

23 hours ago, Sybaris said:

Lexus insurance quoted me around £6K.  My answer to them ended with "off".

I think we could start a competition.  The person with the highest reported quote wins.

To make it fair should be the cheapest highest quote 😃

On 8/18/2023 at 3:14 PM, Sybaris said:

The RX isn't for throwing in to corners or racing along country roads, it a calm drive, "wafting along" I some reviewers say.  Just amble along in your own time, in comfort, enjoy the ride.  Thats my thoughts anyway

However if you have an F Sport with some sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4s/ 5 tyres you can still have fun on a country road. 

15 hours ago, Sybaris said:

Local dealership said they are fitting them to both headlights

Which dealership is that? Thanks

2 hours ago, Lux said:

Lexus no longer has my business. After my Lexus Rx450h F Sport was stolen on 20/07/23, I attempted to replace it with another Rx450h. However, the most affordable insurance quote I received was £3680. As a result, I've opted for a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid instead. I believe I won't be the last customer that Lexus loses.

What year was your Lexus? Did the insurance paid you by now? 

43 minutes ago, ColinBarber said:

Late 2019 (MY20) RXs have Lexus Link so you can obtain location information but it isn't a Thatcham approved tracker with a warning service or easy police access etc., and it can be defeated relatively easily so you need to be careful if you are declaring it for insurance purposes.

Oh ok, thank you. I did tell the insurance that has factory fitted alarm and immobiliser, hopefully I am right, am I?! 

Btw If you guys find a decent installer for an immobiliser + alarm please let everyone know 

Everything was sorted for free after I called Lexus Customer Service UK 0345 129 5484

Please do the same if your dealership is trying to rip you off. However the dealer wasn’t as friendly as before and they didn’t wash my car as promised. Not that I needed them to wash it but if you say you gonna do something then do it! 

Just now, Herbie said:

I've already got a Stoplock Pro Elite and I intend to get a Pandora Storm alarm/immobiliser or alarm/tracker.

Same here, just struggling to find a good installer. All the companies i ve called have different options, Pandora Car Alarms London can only advise for one of the most expensive product Smart Pro that is £1350 + £200 for something they call wi fi immobiliser which is a must against canbus attacks as they say. I just have the feeling that they are trying to rip people off regardless of their budget.

ICM (In car music London) said the Mini Bt is all I need and that the wi fi immobiliser is not necessary. The more phone calls i give the more i get confused. 

So if you guys find a decent company please let everyone know 

43 minutes ago, Herbie said:

Just had my plate fitted today. They wanted the car for most of the day because they've never fitted one before so I got a UX250h loan car from them.

When I went to pick up my RX they said it was a tricky job and had taken two and a half hours, even though the book time was one hour. I suppose they'll get faster at the job the more they do. Anyway, irrespective of time taken they booked it as a warranty job at no cost to me.

I did ask about the ES, LC and others but they didn't know anything I'm afraid.

So, job done, complete with a wash and hoover out - let's just hope it works alright if it's ever needed.

Just don’t assume you’re 100% safe now, go ahead and buy a heavy duty steering lock, install an alarm and immobiliser. 
 

The 2019+ facelift models already have a tracker installed right? 

On 7/17/2023 at 12:58 PM, Spock66 said:

If I end up paying that's disappointing, will let you know, it's booked in for next week.

Call Lexus Customer service 0345 129 5484 and tell them you have been charged by your dealership. My dealership is trying to charge customers £250 but after a phone call at Lexus Uk it suddenly became free of charge. Lexus has made it clear that you don’t need to pay any money. It’s not a fortune but I wouldn’t pay £1 for something that I know it should be free. 

On 7/9/2023 at 12:01 PM, Herbie said:

No, you can't turn off the fobs. If I remember correctly that was 2015 onwards, ie, Gen4.

Prevention is better than cure so I use a Stoplok Pro Elite steering wheel lock on mine, in the hope that they'll see it and move on to an easier target - the immobiliser would only come into play when they're already in your pride and joy. Having said that, I'm going to have a Pandora system fitted to mine; the problem is deciding which one.

Also is the Stoplok better than Milenco  HS (high security)? Anyone did any research, thanks

On 7/9/2023 at 12:01 PM, Herbie said:

No, you can't turn off the fobs. If I remember correctly that was 2015 onwards, ie, Gen4.

Prevention is better than cure so I use a Stoplok Pro Elite steering wheel lock on mine, in the hope that they'll see it and move on to an easier target - the immobiliser would only come into play when they're already in your pride and joy. Having said that, I'm going to have a Pandora system fitted to mine; the problem is deciding which one.

Pandora Mini BT v4 seems to be a good cost effective option. Immobiliser and alarm. 

The towbar is your best bet as Lexus doesn’t recommend to have a roof rack on the RX with panoramic. Not even Halfords doesn’t want to fit them if you have the panoramic so you can only do it at your own risk. 

I called Lexus Twickenham to have that anti theft plate installed on an RX i m planning to buy (they said only on the passenger side is required) and they want to charge me £250. I told them people have them fitted for free, this is so frustrating. Can anyone help me with Lexus UK customer service so I can make a complaint? 

I called Lexus Twickenham to have that anti theft plate installed on an RX that i m planning to purchase (they said only on the passenger side is required) and they want to charge me £250. I told them people have them fitted for free, this is so frustrating. Can anyone help me with Lexus UK customer service so I can make a complaint? 

On 3/10/2023 at 11:37 AM, Rob62 said:

A couple of weeks ago someone tried to steal my RX using the wheel arch CAN BUS method. I was extremely lucky that I saw the thief and he ran off before completing the job, but not before managing to disconnect the cables.

Lexus were extremely helpful and spent more that 30 minutes reconnecting everything and did not even charge me.

It is absolutely ridiculous that this is such a simple way of stealing cars and surely something like a software upgrade could solve the issue. Maybe not?

I have now taken to using a steering lock which I hope can act as a visual deterrent. I have also disabled keyless entry in the car (not sure if this makes any difference) and put the keys in a Faraday pouch at home.

You have all these conveniences in the car that you pay for, only to have to disable them and make everything more inconvenient.

There must be a solution..............

I called Lexus Twickenham to have that anti theft plate installed (they said only on the passenger side is required) and they want to charge me £250. I told them people have them fitted for free, this is so frustrating. Can anyone help me with Lexus UK customer service so I can make a complaint? 

Try Thule website, can’t go wrong with it. 

7 hours ago, Barry14UK said:

A Honda Civic was mentioned as an alternative but even the NX is well above that.  An RX would be above Honda CRV yet alone a Civic.  A Mitsubishi Outlander could be an alternative, particularly if your Journeys are generally short, although people with a Lexus who have mentioned them on here don't seem very impressed and I understand Mitsubishi have either pulled out of the UK market or are in the process of doing so.  Really depends on how high  a bar you want to go for 

None of these models compares with an RX. In fact very few SUVs can compare with an RX Premier or F Sport. Yes it doesn’t drive as sharp as other and you might have some cheap plastics here and there but considering the value for money it’s a no brainer or it least it used to be before they started to steal them like crazy and the insurance premiums went to the sky. 

I would say if your driving is more than 60% in the city, go for the NX but only an F Sport or Premier/ Takumi. Otherwise RX is the one. 

1 hour ago, Spock66 said:

I believe the ones without the panoramic roof have slightly more headroom.

1 hour ago, therealrjp said:

I’ve not owned an NX, but drove one for a few days. I much prefer the RX. As has been mentioned, get an insurance quote before you plan as it seems all Lexus models are attracting high premiums recently  

I’m 6”3 and have found my preferred/comfortable driving position in my RX without the driver seat fully back. There is therefore plenty of room in the back behind my for an adult to be comfortable too. Our family has two children and a dog and on a recent 1000 mile trip with everyone’s luggage for 4 days away, the boot was big enough for my wife to find space to bring things home. It’s not best in class for space, but it’s more than big enough in reality.

All around, it’s a difficult car to fault. Comfortable at speed, takes imperfections in the road well and, for a 3.5 V6 SUV, is economical at around 35mpg.

The RX it’s been criticised a lot for the boot space at around 450 liters, seems like a bad joke in comparison to other competitors at over 600-700 liters BUT many people don’t realise how much space the RX has for the back seats, I ve sat in plenty SUVs and  not many can match the space of the RX. Maybe the newest MB GLE and Volvo XC90. 
 

Also don’t forget you can move the back seats towards the front which gives you more space in the boot. I find it big enough 

Might have a bit more space without the panoramic but I wouldn’t buy one without it. All the charm it’s there. The NX is even better, has a huge moon roof (doesn’t open but you get unobstructed amazing view)