Great Dane

As mentioned above the car comes with two master and one valet keys. Have you lost both master keys?

Unless the drifting is extreme, I should leave it. Our Rx400 does exatly the same (spending six months/year in the Algarve) we have got used to it. It only really comes into play if you take both hands of the steering wheel. Once back on UK roads, you can take both hands off the steering wheel without it drifting. Thinking of buying a second hand left hand drive Rx400 and leave it down there, since they have come down in price so drasticly. Have driven a LHD version in the Algarve and it does not drift when you take your hands off the steering wheel, so it must have something to do with the set-up for the country of purchase. My thoughts for what they are worth....................

Think you are in the "normal" consumption bracket. We run our RX400 in the Algave half of the year and get max 32-33 miles/gallon in the much warmer climate. In the UK (at present) we get 27-28 miles/gallon (mixed driving at both locations).

Currently running a 2005 version in the RX400, and wanted an update. The dealer said the latest version was 2007, which does seem a bit old, as the Lexus manual suggest annual updates. Can anyone cast some more light on when a 2009-10 version will become available? Also I have located the DVD player in the boot, but does not seem to be able to get the current DVD to eject. Any advise would be highly appreciated.

Have tried all 2nd hand left hand drive car sellers in the UK, without success. Any idea where I can purchase a good second hand LHD RX400h in the UK??

Dear Great Dane, I took this up with Lexus. My Lexus agency thought it a good idea. I asked them to take it up with Lexus UK Technical Department on my behalf. They in turn also thought it a good idea, thought it should work, but before sanctioning its use, they will be testing it out in their workshop. Hopefully we are getting somewhere. I presume once it is shown to work via the cigarette lighter, all RX400h cars should be provided with one. Thanks for the Booster suggestion!! Ruth Hi Ruth, Wonder whether you have heard back from Lexus. If they approve of the Black & Decker booster I will buy one immediately. You never know when it happens to you, so better safe than sorry. Look forward to hearing news from you.

Having received exemption from the congestion charge in 2005, I every year automaticly receive a letter asking if I wish to renew? If so I just forward the enclosed slip together with the £10.- fee and Bob' your Uncle - as easy as that.

During a commercial break one night the Black & Decker battery booster "popped" up. Wonder whether that would be suitable to carry in the boot? What do you think? http://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/automotive...hierarchy/1744/

When reading this tread, I wonder whether we have got the same car. Our RX400h is parked in our garage in the Algarve (without any attention), it has started up every time we come down, even when as this last time it had been left for just under four months. We must have been lucky and got a good model, as far as battery discharge is concerned. I take it you leave the car in "parked" mode, and have no additional electrical extras connected up? Wish you luck in getting the problem solved.

Very surprised to hear that. Our RX400h is now temporarily 'living' in the Algarve, and is often left on its' own in the garage for 6-8 weeks without any attention. It starts first time we come back without any hesitation. Did you remember to leave the car in 'park mode'? If not the battery will go flat very quickly.

Why don't we just all agree to obey the law? If you don't care about your own safety, please spare a thought for other road users.

Getting nice green 8/8 almost every day on ours, even from motorway driving. Car 20 months old 16,000 miles.

Find that reasonable. Would have expected it to at least twice that amount.

Got our RX400h on 15 June (first on the road in London). In the Summer we easily got 32-36 mpg, whereas in this colder climate the average is down to 28-30 mpg. This apparently is normal for all hybrids. Toyota Prirus owner experience the exact same thing. Come Spring/Summer you will see a vast improvement. You must admit it is a lovely car to drive. Happy motoring

The anser is without a doubt an over whelming YES. Had ours for over seven months, done 11,000+ trouble free miles and very pleased. The car is gliding along quietly in a very refined motion. Good fuel economy (even though better in the Summer). Tremendous power when you need it - tested top speed on German autobahn to 140 MPH before limiter kicked in - and still extremely comfortable to drive at that speed. Putting the seat belt on before you start (which by the way is required by law) is not a problem to me, and neither is the restricted access to the navigation system when driving. The RX400h is the best car we have ever owned, and that includes the current Range Rover. Happy motoring!!!!

Out of interest did you leave the drive selector in "P" ? Apparently the battery will only be charged from the main battery when in this position. I have left the car for four weeks in damp, cold even snowy weather and had no problem starting it again. Just wondered

Old Chap, Having just 'missed out' on the RX400 don't tell me you are considering the RX300 Limited Edition - details of which can be found on lexus.co.uk

That's definately not the case in our RX400h. No LW

No LW MW and FM only.

Definately passe

Sorry to disappoint all you sceptics. The car is excellent, and the fuel economy is getting better all the time. During a trip on the German autobahn accelerating gently up to a speed of 110-120 the car was cruising gently and effortlessly along and retuned 25.4 miles per gallon - this was cruising without braking and quick accelerations. Back in the UK this morning, setting the cruise control at 70MPH it averaged 36.2 miles gallon over an 80-mile journey. This is a vast improvement on the first week’s figures, and these will no doubt continue to improve over the first 5-6,000 miles on the clock. Happy motoring!

Hi Chris, Just returned from Germany this afternoon. Did not drive through Belgium, but on the German autobahn the car cruises effortless along at 110-120 MPH - did not put my foot to the floor, so don't know the top speed. Over a stretch of approx. 100 miles, averaging 110-120 mph the car retuned 25.4 miles per gallon - this was cruising and not braking and quick accelerations. Upon my return to the UK this morning, I set the cruise control to 70MPH and got an average of 36.2 miles gallon over an 80-mile journey. This reflects reports from the US. During the running in period the fuel economy will continue to improve. When the engine is warm you can with very gentle acceleration reach 40+ MPH before the petrol engine kicks in. The only time pedestrians have seemed surprised by the cars presence was in a residential street with traffic humps, doing less than 30 MPH and running very quietly on electric motors only. In all aspects I am very happy with the car's performance.

Having had the car now for 6 days, I have not felt anything remotely similar to what you describe. On the motorway I have accelerated quickly from say 55 mph to slightly over the speed limit (not saying how much), and I could easily have taken my hands off the steering wheel in the process. Having clocked up nearly 1,000 miles I am now taking the car for a trip to Berlin tomorrow. The Germany autobahns do mostly not have any speed restrictions, and I will tell you upon my return (next Sunday) if there will be any changes to my initial impression. It is the most beautiful car I have ever driven. My advise without a doubt is: Go get one as soon as you can. Experience happy driving - join the RX400 club

Hello old Chap, So we did not meet at the pick-up. We took delivery of our brand new RX400h SEL on Wednesday 15 June - first one out from the dealership. We are so pleased with the car in all aspects that you would have thought I was the sales person. Have driven the car for over 700 miles the first two days, and cannot fault it in any way. Sad to hear you are not 'joining the club'. To be honest I had a look at the new GS as well, but being tall I cannot sit properly in it. If you decide to go for the GS, please consider the GS450h (hybrid version) to be launched in the UK in the Spring of 2006. If I could fit into the GS, that would be what I would do. Sell the Range Rover, pass the RX to the wife and get the GS450h. Well maybe there will be a hybrid version of the LS in the future (funny enough I can fit into that car all right). Hope you make the right choice - I can assure you the RX400h is a total pleasure to drive, and the whole family would be happy (so much more space!!!)