wam

I am thinking of changing my car shortly and for a change I fancy the RX400. I've had a look at the specs and the difference seems to be in the audio spec and the SE does not have the parking camera. Have I missed anything else?

Yes Neil is right I also have a late 07 400h MM and apart from the rear headrest screens/dvd player the spec is the same ie fully loaded with goodies!

At the time unless you were lucky you would have paid more the the equiv S-EL.

Love the 400 having moved from the 300 which was also a great car.

Happy hunting and for your info my local Lexus dealership in Norwich have a couple of 400s and give superb service,I know these beasts are getting harder to find.All the best.Wayne

Its happened again.

Only done 1000 miles since the sensor on ride height was repaired and now its happened again but this time the offside was down whilst the nearside was up in the air.

Surely Lexus MUST do a recall as I cannot be the only one having to go back again. but this time I insisted they replaced all sensors when I took the car back this morning.

Suppose it will be another 4/5 days before I see my car again.

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Sorry not to have been about recently but I have just changed internet servers and it took nearly 3 weeks to cancel and get reconnected.

Realspeed

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Hi Realspeed

As you know from a previous post to you I also insisted they replaced all the sensors but my local Lexus could not give the ok for that so I had to call Lexus uk my self to make my request and within an hour the ok was given and all is ok. My Norwich Lexus branch treated me very well indeed.Make sure however that it has been set at the correct level allround as I took mine back for re ajustment.I still love this car! wam.

I have just changed my 2 year old SE-L for a new one. I never had a suspension problem with the last car and just hope the new one doesn't either.

Does anybody know what chassis numbers are likely to be affected by this fault?

If a fault is likely to occur I would rather have the sensors replaced now and not when the fault develops.

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Hi Sabastian

My sept 04 SE L 6500m is at my dealership now awaiting the new sensors they found 2 faulty and were going to replace 2,I of course was having none of that and insisted on all 4 being replaced dealership said could not do.They gave me customer relations no for Lexus uk who I phoned my self and within 1 hr max my dealer had the ok to fit all 4 modded sensors there of course should be a recall which I hope they will do,hope to pick up tommorow fingers crossed!

Dont worry this is an easy mod to carry out and SE L owners need not worry just enjoy this wonderful car and count yourself lucky to own one!!!

Realspeed

Was hinted to me that there is modded sensor to be fitted will let you know if I find out any more info.

wam

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:) Hi WAM, where are you in Norfolk?

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Hi Lexusjohn I live nr Norwich and deal with Lexus on Reepham Rd.

Thank you to Realspeed for info re sensors I was told today that two were faulty I shall ask about the other two!

Realspeed

Was hinted to me that there is modded sensor to be fitted will let you know if I find out any more info.

wam

Found my SE L leaning over in the driveway this morning 8mths old 6500 miles .Lex Norwich had me a loan RX SE within an hour car left with them till they fit me a new sensor for height control said this is only the second one they have had go like that.Hope to have mine back tuesday will let you know.Thanks to Lex Norwich for sorting me out a loan car not bad for a Sunday morning!

Just had the breakdown people come to pick up my RX 300 SE-L because the air suspension failed, and the car looked like a drunken tart.

The nearside was up in the air and the offside on its lowest setting, and it managed to do it all by its self.

For those interested it is only 8 mths old with just over 6000 miles on the clock.

Does anyone know if there is a general problem  with the air suspension or is it a one off.

Not what one would expect from a company like Lexus with an expensive car, ok its under warantee and Lexus Wolverhampton have been most helpful, lets hope they can fix the car quickly as I only have a Saab 95 as a loan car.

Realspeed

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One minor concern is MPG, my driving is mainy country roads/duel carrageway, and very little town use, I hope 24/25 MPG is obtainable, whats your veiw?.

Hi John

Picked up my RX 300 SE L last thurs and am over the moon with the car.

I too live in Norfolk and today with a mixture of city/country roads returned between 24-26 mpg in lovely Lexus comfort,hope you love the car as much as I do.....I know you will.

Hi to all reading this, been lurking for sometime thought it was about time I joined in.

Kind regards

Wayne

ps sorry about previous post made in error without reply!

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