First MAJOR issue on my RX!

[rayaans]

So after nearly 4 years and 40k miles with the car, Ive come across my first MAJOR issue on my RX450h.

Turns out its not very serious but it'll still drive me crazy!

Well, its a simple wearing of the gear shifter leather. Must be the potent oils in my hands or something but some of the leather has started to wear away slightly around the silver edges. Mine is the one shown below:

Now considering its the main problem ive ever had, thats saying something about the RX's reliability record!

[ColinBarber]

although a minor issue I'm sure it will cost a major amount of money to replace.

[rayaans]

1 hour ago, ColinBarber said:

although a minor issue I'm sure it will cost a major amount of money to replace.

£60 ive been told for the shifter. I can probably just fit it myself - just screws off apparently but its not too bad so doesnt really need doing. Ill wait till it becomes worse or I cant stand it anymore.

 

[DanD]

I have the same problem! - replacements can be had on eBay, but I have not yet looked long enough to identify the correct one. It seems that the gear knobs are interchangeable between Lexus models, and that there is plenty of choice out there but yes, £60 seems to be the going rate.

[rayaans]

3 hours ago, DanD said:

I have the same problem! - replacements can be had on eBay, but I have not yet looked long enough to identify the correct one. It seems that the gear knobs are interchangeable between Lexus models, and that there is plenty of choice out there but yes, £60 seems to be the going rate.

Due to my profession I have to keep putting alcohol gel on.

The older ones, i.e before 2013 are interchangeable. The IS and RX ones are basically the same pre-2012. Mine is the F-Sport one with perforated leather as well so its tricky to get hold of on UK eBay. Might take a look on AliExpress lol.

[DJP]

On 8 May 2016 at 3:13 PM, rayaans said:

So after nearly 4 years and 40k miles with the car, Ive come across my first MAJOR issue on my RX450h.

Turns out its not very serious but it'll still drive me crazy!

Well, its a simple wearing of the gear shifter leather. Must be the potent oils in my hands or something but some of the leather has started to wear away slightly around the silver edges. Mine is the one shown below:

Now considering its the main problem ive ever had, thats saying something about the RX's reliability record!

 

I think it's time to trade in, you never know what might go wrong next 😉

[rayaans]

3 hours ago, DJP said:

 

I think it's time to trade in, you never know what might go wrong next 😉

Might be something BIG next!

[DJP]

1 hour ago, rayaans said:

Might be something BIG next!

Model X?