To be honest, replacing with a Merc would have been my first choice as I have had no problems with the last two I leased plus look very impressive. Leasing cost has rocketed for them and availability to lease is very difficult at the moment.
I've always had a soft spot for Lexus and took a look and test drive and it ticked all the boxes. I live in nice bit of Glasgow which has no more or less criminality than other nice areas. Family member recently had Range Rover lifted nearby so these things happen, or don't. And as I put, looking on a forum is like typing a symptom into google expecting the all clear medically. Never gonna be good news. Thanks for replying, appreciated !