Returning to an RX450h

Old Sandy · March 19, 2023

It really didn't take long for me to realise that I didn't really want to downsize to an NX , lovely car though that it is, so eventually I succumbed to the charms of the RX again. Some very good deals out there on delivery mileage cars. I've gone for Mercury/black interior , I've always liked mercury since original my NX days. It will be arriving on Wednesday so only a short wait.

Really looking forward to being pampered again.😀 Good to see many familiar names still around the forum. Sad news about Roy of the Rovers thouh RIP John.

Just one bug bear, will Lexus still supply the full owners manual on request ? I'm seriously averse to online Manuals.

It's a good feeling to be almost back 😁

Old Sandy · March 19, 2023

Oops, forgot to say originally posted in the wrong section. It must be an age thing lol

flookyk · March 19, 2023

50 minutes ago, Old Sandy said:

Posted 18 hours ago

It really didn't take long for me to realise that I didn't really want to downsize to an NX , lovely car though that it is, so eventually I succumbed to the charms of the RX again. Some very good deals out there on delivery mileage cars. I've gone for Mercury/black interior , I've always liked mercury since original my NX days. It will be arriving on Wednesday so only a short wait.

Really looking forward to being pampered again.😀 Good to see many familiar names still around the forum. Sad news about Roy of the Rovers thouh RIP John.

Just one bug bear, will Lexus still supply the full owners manual on request ? I'm seriously averse to online Manuals.

It's a good feeling to be almost back 😁

I bought mine in October last year and it came with an owners manual..not sure if it's a full one but pretty thick.

Have you gone for the new model one though..not sure about them.

Old Sandy · March 19, 2023

3 hours ago, flookyk said:

I bought mine in October last year and it came with an owners manual..not sure if it's a full one but pretty thick.

Have you gone for the new model one though..not sure about them.

It would be great if it does come with the manual, but they were very guarded in their answers when I asked, and I assume it’s the last of the 2022 models before the face lift. Yours looks a beauty !

flookyk · March 19, 2023

5 minutes ago, Old Sandy said:

It would be great if it does come with the manual, but they were very guarded in their answers when I asked, and I assume it’s the last of the 2022 models before the face lift. Yours looks a beauty !

Thanks ... I am pleased with mine ... Premium Sport... its my third RX450H.. starting with a Gen 3 2011 then a Gen 4 2017 then this one.

How did you find the change from the RX to NX?

Old Sandy · March 19, 2023

6 hours ago, flookyk said:

Thanks ... I am pleased with mine ... Premium Sport... its my third RX450H.. starting with a Gen 3 2011 then a Gen 4 2017 then this one.

How did you find the change from the RX to NX?

I had the NX first five years ago and it was when I took her in for some recall in 2020 , that when I collected her she was parked next to a used RX for sale with very low miles, and I shouldn't have taken a second look, but there I was having a test drive in it two days later and the rest is history. I loved the NX except for the gear box which had noisy tantrums when you tried to push her a bit. Think they have modified them since. So I did a swap and loved most everything about the RX , it was like stepping into a different world , more space, more comfort and more presence. Solidity and the CVT in the RX was completely different. Mind I had some problems with her that made me feel mistrustful in the end, so I had a brief love affair with a Touareg, and on Wednesday hopefully I'll be back to normal with the RX.

I did set out looking to downsize to the NX but at times it used to feel a bit cramped compared with the RX.

Really like the Blue on your motor, assume it's with Ivory interior. Did you get her from Teeside Lexus? I had my NX from them and they were excellent.

flookyk · March 20, 2023

Yeah, it was from Teesside, I have found them a great dealer.

I got my first RX450h as a high mileage 2011 model with around 70,000 miles and loved the comfort and smoothness of it .. put 30,000 miles on in 3 year .. the only problems being a broken rear spring and height sensor for the headlights which was fixed by welding.

Then in 2020 I took it into Teesside for a MOT and while I was waiting made the mistake of looking around their carpark .. saw a 2017 RX450h in black with grey interior, had a test drive and bought it.

I took early retirement last June and paid the balance of it off and was content in keeping it... then in September I was in two minds as to the updated model but knew they were dropping the V6 for a 4 cylinder and went to Teesside to see if any prices were available yet.. another mistake ... saw this 2022 in the showroom.. unregistered... in the Deep Blue I would have chosen with the very light interior Premium Sport ... loved it ... the extra equipment over the 2017 Premium Nav was great.. talked with David ... was informed that the interest rate was going up from 2.9% to 3.9% over the weekend.. bought it.

They picked a registration number that included my initials at the last two letters ...so very suble private Reg.

Always found Teesside Lexus very good and helpful especially when it was RMB. The only downside now is the number of calls from Stoneacre back office trying to sell you extra services once you bought the car.

stringbender · March 20, 2023

23 hours ago, Old Sandy said:

Posted 18 hours ago

It really didn't take long for me to realise that I didn't really want to downsize to an NX , lovely car though that it is, so eventually I succumbed to the charms of the RX again. Some very good deals out there on delivery mileage cars. I've gone for Mercury/black interior , I've always liked mercury since original my NX days. It will be arriving on Wednesday so only a short wait.

Really looking forward to being pampered again.😀 Good to see many familiar names still around the forum. Sad news about Roy of the Rovers thouh RIP John.

Just one bug bear, will Lexus still supply the full owners manual on request ? I'm seriously averse to online Manuals.

It's a good feeling to be almost

stringbender · March 20, 2023

23 hours ago, Old Sandy said:

😀 Good to see many familiar names still around the forum. Sad news about Roy of the Rovers thouh RIP John.

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😁

I missed the posts about John "Roy of the Rovers" & this is the first time I heard. Can anyone link me to it please.

Alan

stringbender · March 20, 2023

My quote wet wrong ! I was really sorry to hear John had gone and was asking if anyone could link me to the posts. I'm really sorry I missed that.

Alan

Old Sandy · March 20, 2023

2 hours ago, stringbender said:

My quote wet wrong ! I was really sorry to hear John had gone and was asking if anyone could link me to the posts. I'm really sorry I missed that.

Alan

Old Sandy · March 20, 2023

Just now, Old Sandy said:

I posted with my reply. Sorry Alan. Think you'll find the news about Roy in Lexus general discussions sections.

Just now, Old Sandy said:

Old Sandy · March 24, 2023

Forgot to add, having changed my motor , tried Lexus Insurance for my 72 plate del mileage RX . Lexus Insurance quoted. £3500 fully comp, £2900 more expensive than Saga, Seems like something is a bit wrong there. I’ve never been naughty , only two parking tickets in my life. But that’s car insurance companies for you !

Funkyboy · March 25, 2023

On 3/19/2023 at 8:22 PM, Old Sandy said:

I had the NX first five years ago and it was when I took her in for some recall in 2020 , that when I collected her she was parked next to a used RX for sale with very low miles, and I shouldn't have taken a second look, but there I was having a test drive in it two days later and the rest is history. I loved the NX except for the gear box which had noisy tantrums when you tried to push her a bit. Think they have modified them since. So I did a swap and loved most everything about the RX , it was like stepping into a different world , more space, more comfort and more presence. Solidity and the CVT in the RX was completely different. Mind I had some problems with her that made me feel mistrustful in the end, so I had a brief love affair with a Touareg, and on Wednesday hopefully I'll be back to normal with the RX.

I did set out looking to downsize to the NX but at times it used to feel a bit cramped compared with the RX.

Really like the Blue on your motor, assume it's with Ivory interior. Did you get her from Teeside Lexus? I had my NX from them and they were excellent.

What problems made you leave the RX?

Old Sandy · March 26, 2023

17 hours ago, Funkyboy said:

What problems made you leave the RX?

It was daft really, possibly a touch of fickleness, a bit like an old flame letting you down I suppose, but she always had the feel of a bouncy castle, even with only 7K on the clock. On quite a few roads where I live close to the coast and sand dunes, and mini hillocks in the roads especially if they came close together, she would happily bounce along the road making some pax feel sick. The complete opposite of my NX and my new RX. Local Lex centre said they couldn't find a problem. So I bought my second Touareg and she was good and solid but hardish ride and never a relaxing ride unless on a motorway.

Maybe my old Lex had a bad childhood or was just a bad'un as they say.