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Hey Guys, I picked up an RC300h Takumi edition on Friday, loving the car so far and getting about 42mpg.I love the red paint in the sunlight! I made a first impressions video on it if anyone wants to check it out? Thomas 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXV7cLsSQJM&t=3s

Hey Guys, Loving Lexus ownership and my dad's arrives into the country mid September. I made a video on the things I am loving about IS ownership, feel free to watch below and add anything you love! Thomas Dobie

Hey Guys, As I am a huge Lexus fan, I made a video on the top things I love about my 2019 Lexus IS300h Premium. I hope you guys enjoy the video, feel free to comment things that you love about your Lexus? Thomas

Hey Guys, IS300h owner here, Lexus Glasgow kindly allowed myself to make a video on their LC500, it is a cracking car with a high quality interior! Here is a link to a video I made on it if anyone wants to experience the LC500? Enjoy, Thomas

Hi I have a Lexus Is200 down on power the lambda sensor was giving a fault so I put in a second hand one it was still giving a fault so I bought a brand new one. Was still giving fault so I assumed the cat was blocked, I then changed the cat and car struggled to start so I disconnect the new cat still wouldn’t start. I then changed the fuel pump and spark plugs car still wouldn’t start. I eventually toed the car and rolling started it. It started and haven’t had an issue with starting it ever since but is very down on power struggles to get up a hill. I changed the coil packs, injectors, throttle body, disconnected the lambda sensors, changed the map sensor changed the air filter.. I’m running out of ideas any help is appreciated. Only fault that comes up on the system is the lambda sensor

Hey Guys, I am loving my Lexus IS (first ever Lexus) and loving my first few months of ownership. I made a video of my car if anyone wants to give it a watch 🙂

Hi there, pretty new to ths forum and read most of this trouble that ive had since lika a year back without really understanding it! So my coolant are sipping throught the reservoir tube? I think u all call it and ive changed the thermostat without any better results...I really dont hope its the head gasket thats gone but again ive been driving it for over a year with this sympton and no missfire or anything saying that its the hg. I have no oil in coolant and no coolant in oil, i changed the oil and filter like 1 months ago and it still looks good. Could it maybe be the waterpump that is bad? Ive started notice a ticking noise around the engine but no leaks from the pump? If so is it an easy thing to fix yourself or should i leave that to a mechanic? The thermostat was a pain in the ***** to get to but ive managed to change that in around 2-3h. Also when i drove home after changed the thermostat ive opened the trunk and saw white smoke coming from the reservoir tube and no coolant inside. It didnt smell like gas more lika coolant just also. No white smoke from the rear also! Its also a 2008 model that have gone 145000km (around 90098 miles) Sorry for a repost of this **** but i really wanna fix this as its my only car. I will also try and call lexus to see what they have to say about it aswell. Also im from Sweden and can only find topics like this here so hope i could get some kind of anwsers!

At long, long last I have had my MK4 LS400 front suspension sorted. The last MOT reported leaking ball joint covers and I've seen the cracks in the lower control arm bushes not to mention the clunk from the driver's side one. There's a small garage that does tyres and servicing in Caversham, Reading and I regularly source tyres for fitting there, not too far from me, always busy with all sorts of cars in for repair. A conversation a while ago ended up with me entrusting the work to them with me sourcing the parts. This was the damage: Lower control arm bushes only - Lexus Birmingham - £95.00 Ball joints - Beck & Arnley (premium) - Rock Auto - £105 including duty, carriage Tie-rod end x1 - £36 sourced on need to replace by garage Alignment - £42 Labour - £231 + VAT Total project bill was £513.00 (I paid the garage £312.00) I'm delighted with the work and the steering wheel is dead dead centre, no more clunks and everything feels steady and solid. I was looking at doing the job myself but on this occasion didn't regret leaving it to the professionals. My motor is also due its annual oil change so I'm just waiting on a sump plug washer. 😊

Hi all, Anyone in the North East can recommend a really good garage in the above areas for service and MOT? Just the guy I currently use is retiring end of next month and need to find a new mechanic and garage. regards Joel

Hey guys, Currently 2 weeks away from collection of my new 2019 Lexus IS300h and Lexus Glasgow allowed myself to experience their LC500. It is a fantastic car and I would have one in a heart beat! I made a wee video on it for any fans of the LC, I hope you fellow Lexus fans enjoy the car (as I sure did)

Hey guys, I thought I would share some photos of the UX250h in Lexus Scotland. It is a stunning vehicle!

Hi there, i have a Lexus 2013 CT200h. Car has been fine no warning signs anything and today it just would not unlock. Once in with the manual key I tried the other way your supposed to be able to start your Lexus and it didn’t work. Thought okay dead key fob, changed the battery however still no change. The red light does work on the key fob when buttons are pressed so we know that works now. When your in the car you go to start as normal but you get absolutely nothing. No lights no sounds. Completely dead. Yet was fine last night? Here are the things I can think of currently, 1. For some reason alternator may not of been charging battery properly for some time and battery has finally given up. 2. Battery is old and therefore has given up. 3. Maybe there is a problem with the smart entry/ smart start up system. 4. Maybe a fuse has gone, a faulty wire or relay somewhere? Have been looking through manuals and looking through google online and cannot get answers do not want to have to go to Lexus yet as May more than likely cost an arm and a leg! 😛 My brother is coming over tomorrow with a diagnostic tool, but he has said if we cannot get any power to start the ignition of the car most diagnostic tools if not all will not work without this. Any ideas would be appreciated! Then I can check them out in the morning when it is light again and much less cold! Thank you ☺️

Hi, After 185 Miles i'm getting ~30 MPG. Driving mostly in Normal mode and 60-70% of the time on urban roads. Is it normal for a new car? Thanks, Ishay

Hi everyone, I just bought a new Lexus IS300h and I have this weird single beep happens sometimes while driving with no indication. I have no navigation system installed on my car so I don't think it's a camera/radar beep, unless the car can notice one without GPS. Any clue? Thanks!

Following on from this thread If you cannot choose Lexus I wondered what member views were on what driving a Lexus says about you? Now, I have to declare an interest here. I have a friend, and I recommended they look at a new RX. They've been to view and really like the car, but won't consider actually owning one because of concerns about the Lexus 'image.' Alan Partridge was a long time ago, but does Lexus have a slight image problem in the UK? It was described to me as '...a bit golf club.' It isn't something I'd really considered before, and I'm interested in views - without rose tinted spectacles!

I just noticed this ad while browsing the internet, and recognized the plate immediately. The same LS 400 featured in Top Gear's 1990 review of Lexus was recently sold on August 3rd, 2018 for only £720.00. The car remains mostly original, retaining most of its engine covers and miscellaneous trim pieces, but it has unfortunately had rear end damage on the left quarter panel that left a scratch and dent. The car has also had a tow hitch installed on it at some point. This LS was last up for sale by Downs Auto in Epsom, Surrey, with 159,000 km in January, and I don't believe it had the quarter panel damage then. It has been driven 5,000 km since. Here is a mirror of the Ebay listing, with a few images: https://picclick.co.uk/Lexus-LS400-1990-40-LITRE-RED-CLASSIC-CAR-273375368319.html [ The scrape appears to have caused some rust. Hopefully this can be mended quickly, before it expands ] Here is the original episode, for reference: I do hope that whoever bought this car takes good care of it, as it is a part of Lexus history and a very early production model (4/19/1990).

I'm going to carry this on from my post in the 'new members area'..... Hi and good evening I wanted to join the forum and introduce myself, my name is Michael, 33 from North Lincolnshire. I have just become the 3rd owner of this very very tidy IS250 SE-L that I bought from my local Marshall's Honda garage in Hull. For an old motor, wow has this got some kit! I have recently learned that it is the top spec model or very close to, it has every gadget I could possibly ask for and more. This car was bought as a 'stop gap' between other cars and I had planned on selling it after approx 4-5 months, but after under a week of ownership I think I'll hang on to this gem 😁 A few details and spec: 42K miles 2 previous owners Full and comprehensive Lexus service history Sat Nav Reversing camera ML premium sound system Electric everything Xenon's etc etc The very first thing I did was give the exhaust trims a sorting out and polish, they clearly hadn't been cleaned since new 😳🙊 I am fitting a new pollen filter tomorrow as I suspect that needs doing, I have also just ordered a set of boot gas struts as mine are clearly worn with the effort it takes to open the boot 🤣 I am also on the lookout for an updated sat nav disc. The dealers photos: And I took these when I went to view the car The car was faultless on the test drive and I was immediately impressed with it, would silver have been my first choice....no not really, but the car does look well in it and with the car's history, mileage, condition and spec there was no way I was going to let it go. I am a professional detailer by trade so please forgive how ridiculous I am with the cleanliness of my cars 🙈 but it's my hobby, passion and business and thoroughly enjoy making my cars beyond immaculate. Ok so the car is home, there are a few surface scratches here and there I need to take care of, paint correction and ceramic coating to be carried out but these will happen once I've moved house and have my own garage in a couple of months. First job, sort out the awfully kept exhaust tips 😳 Before and after There was some staining around the tips also which I have now removed. The first thing I actually bought for the car was a new genuine pollen filter, fitted today and took less than 5 minutes Before / after Not too bad but worthwhile replacing it. I gave the housing a clean up too while it was out I have been on a buying spree today, my first jobs are to ensure the car has everything it should have from factory, in my case it does apart from its missing the fabric wallet with the tools in which is kept with the spare wheel, I've now got one on order so that's that sorted, it is also missing the polystyrene holder that sits on top of the spare wheel, struggling to locate one of those. Apart from that the other parts I've ordered are as follows: • Upgraded xenon bulbs to 8000k • Boot liner to protect original boot fabrics • Complete LED interior light kit • New number plates • 2 new batteries for both remote fobs • Genuine Lexus first aid kit • x2 new rear boot struts I will be removing the 'Lexus' and 'IS250' badges from the boot, just personal preference really I prefer the less cluttered look, I'll be updating every bulb on the exterior too to LED. That's it for now, I'll keep this up to date as things happen 😁 Michael.

Hi and good evening I wanted to join the forum and introduce myself, my name is Michael, 33 from North Lincolnshire. I have just become the 3rd owner of this very very tidy IS250 SE-L that I bought from my local Marshall's Honda garage in Hull. For an old motor, wow has this got some kit! I have recently learned that it is the top spec model or very close to, it has every gadget I could possibly ask for and more. This car was bought as a 'stop gap' between other cars and I had planned on selling it after approx 4-5 months, but after under a week of ownership I think I'll hang on to this gem 😁 A few details and spec: 42K miles 2 previous owners Full and complete Lexus service history Sat Nav Reversing camera ML premium sound system Electric everything Xenon's etc etc The very first thing I did was give the exhaust trims a sorting out and polish, they clearly hadn't been cleaned since new 😳🙊 I am fitting a new pollen filter tomorrow as I suspect that needs doing, I have also just ordered a set of boot gas struts as mine are clearly worn with the effort it takes to open the boot 🤣 I am also on the lookout for an updated sat nav disc. I hope you like the car and I'll keep this updated in the appropriate section. The dealers photos: And the photos I took on the day of viewing So when I got it home - Exhausts before and after

2004 IS200 car broke down, won't start, noticed smoke from engine bay, there is oil all over rocker cover, engine is roasting hot, no warm air in car or temperature displayed on the clocks is at 0. The TRC Light started flashing just before it cut out. Would it be the gasket cover or a bigger problem like the head gasket or engine gone?!

Hey guys, Hoping someone can give me answer for this. So I bought H & R Lowering spring kit from Amazon - Click here . I went to my mechanic to change them and he said shocks (stock) will get damage if I put these. I'm wondering, is it ok to put H & R spring on stock shocks? or Do I have to buy different set of shocks for H & R? Currently got 2007 Lexus IS 220D with 154,000 miles( owned this car for 7 years). Last week, I bought 18 inch alloy wheels, which made my Lexus taller and there is big gap between tire and the body. when I do over 80mph, I have to put some effort to control the car. Can any pundit here light me up on this matter.😁 Thank you so much guys Madu

Hi all. New to this forum...apologies if this post is in the wrong bit... just trying to find some advice from people who might already know this - I have an IS300, from 2002. It seems to ride a bit high, especially at the back. Do you know how to go about lowering it slightly? Not sure of the best way to go about this (1" at front, 2" at rear maybe...). Hope you can help...

Hi all, new to this forum. Just wondering if anyone has any advice. I have an old is300 estate, 2002. There are some rust bubbles on the bonnet, and I haven't got a clue how to tackle this - how would you go about it !? new (aftermarket) bonnet / scrap yard / bodyshop...

Hi guys, I've just joined this forums as I think there's quite a wealth of knowledge about these cars here. I've recently bought a 1992 Toyota Celsior C-Spec from its original UK owner. Apparently the car only has 125k km (which is hard to confirm considering a lack of service history, MOTs say it legit) but it has been standing for the last 4 years so it needs some work now. The instrument cluster (digital odometer only) isn't turning on which I know is a common problem, the needles, speedo, tach and so on stay dark. The car used to have air suspension which the previous owner has replaced with conventional struts. These need replacing now, the complete strut assembly in the front, as well as the springs, if not the whole strut, in the back. I might go back to air suspension eventually (with all the troubles that might come with it), but for now I am looking for a set of good used struts I can install to get it through MOT. It would be interesting to know how much interchangeability there is between the 1st and second generation suspension setups (MK1-MK4). I also need a set of wheels. Right now the car has what looks to be MK3 alloys with tyres in the wrong size, the tyres are too old and have cracks, so this is another high priority item. The brake pedal also seems very touchy, its soft (as I would expect from a LS400) but grabs hard very suddenly. The car needs a good clean and complete service, so maybe this is an easy to solve problem. The interior needs a few bits and pieces replaced as well, Im wondering if there's still a clean blue steering wheel out there somewhere, or whether it would make sense to just get it retrimmed. I've basically saved this rare Celsior from the breakers yard/banger oval and would love to bring it back to its former glory. The owner got quite emotional when he unloaded the car from his truck, so thats another good motivation for me to have it back driving properly as soon as possible, with more ambitious plans for it in the future. If anyone would be able to assist me with one of the issues above, or has any leads on parts needed to fix them, it would be very much appreciated. :)