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Autoglass just fitted a new screen to my LS430 and did a great job of it, the Fitter told me that rust had formed at the top of the screen, he dressed that back and primed it before fitting the new screen, AND, I now have a new gleaming chrome trim across the top of the screen. Outstanding !! However, now the wiper blade just touches the right pillar, wonder if that's because the new screen is showing less resistance to the blade ? Or am I going to have to take the old girl back to have the blade re seated on the splined shaft ?

That's great news, it must have been really clogged up! You were unlucky, normally it's a 30-40 minute job top start to finish, easy next time for you! It's a shame that it's not easy to take the inlet manifold off as I'm sure this will be clogged up as well

I've never been a fan of deflectors. I can see how they are usefully practically, but I've never liked the look of them

Technically, that's fraud, so I can't advise doing that. And discussing it on an open forum probably isn't the best idea either...

Mine recently did this - hadn't used it in a week or so, came out to start and nothing but a few clicks. Jumped it, used it, then when I got home I whipped the battery out and charged it overnight. Been fine since, although I notice when I don't use it for a while it can turn over slower than normal. Remember, that in low temps, even a fully charged battery is operating at around 50% of it's capacity, so lots of short journeys takes it's toll; if the battery is only 50% charged from use, then at low temps it's half that again. It takes a full 20 mins or so of running to replace what you take out of it just starting it up, so it can deplete the charge quite quickly.

Has the little spring broke on the flap?

Car done today. Scratch on the bumper and a small ding on the alloys. Perfect job including courtesy car. Global opening activated so windows will now go up or down by holding down lock or unlock. This is really good in the hot sunny days, yes I know, but it will come one day. I have bought 4 Lexus IS's so I have spent a lot of money with Lexus Bristol but I am always impressed with the welcome and friendliness, all very genuine. Before my Lexus experience I had several BMW's and they were good but the Lexus experience is special. Looking forward to seeing the NX.

Ok, new updates: yesterday drove motorway mileage, 200 to be more precise, after I used Miller additive and at the end of the journey I've got a staggering 43.6mpg !! I even wanted to take a pick of it. Can't even imagine what Archoil mite do if I can get my hands on it. . .so looks like it is possible to get close mpg to what other people posted in this thread. I'm just over the moon.

easily done - and can be irresistible: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX4-UmetR78

I always use a Harrods carrier bag tied to the gear stick. Only joking, cant help in your search for an up market in car dustbin. No one is allowed in my car with rubbish, they are not allowed to eat or drink, coughing and sneezing is also not allowed, if you feel ill you have to get out and walk, dying is definitely not allowed and will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Shoes are only allowed in if they are brand new and never been worn on my Deep Pile Sheepskin rugs, there is alot of jealousy within the club for my rugs. make everyone follow those rules and life will be perfect and you can enjoy all that is Lexus. Mike

Well I've only done just over 100 miles in her so I can't offer much of a report, but first impressions: What's better on the RX: 1) The headlamps are a million times better than the HIDs on the LS. They have to be seen to be believed. Also, they turn with the steering. 2) The steering and seat motors are much quieter. 3) The doors "clump" better than the LS, which always "clouted" on mine. 4) The CVT transmission offers much, much smoother acceleration 5) Stereo and satnav are much better, although oddly enough, medium wave seems quite "dull". The CD player is a league above the LS, which always sounded harsh to my ears. 6) Surprisingly, for a 2 tonne car, it's bloody quick - it could easily keep up with the LS. I think I've already embarrassed a few diesel "faster than a Ferrari" Audis... 7) The switchgear around the steering column is much, much nicer than the LS. 8) Fuel economy - I'm getting mid 30s on the motorway. That's a smaller engine with similar performance in a brick-shaped body. Impressive, although the electric gubbins are a big factor. 9) Power boot. Opens and shuts from the key, lovely feature. 10) Folding door mirrors although sadly, not automatic when locking. 11) No external telescopic aerial. 12) Bluetooth and stuff (although not bluetooth audio and no aux input) 13) Better steering, more feedback 14) It's nice that the engine turns off as you approach the lights. And as you cruise around car parks. And when you start it early in the morning, it doesn't wake the neighbours - it just moves off, silently. That's a lovely feeling. What's better on the LS: 1) The LS seats have more leg support and that heavily sprung base is very much missed on the RX. 2) The 4.0 engine is smoother and nicer to the ear than the 3.3 on the RX 3) I miss the coin tray near the ignition barrel (RX has a foldout cupholder there). 4) Audio system and satnav are better integrated 5) Spare wheel is more easily accessible (spare on the RX is under the car) 6) Better ride quality - the RX seems to bob around a little bit more than the LS, which just ploughs through bumps in the road. 7) Better brakes - the RX has regenerative braking and at least once I've had to apply more braking force than normal as it chooses between charging the battery and stopping the wheels. The LS is just "push pedal = slow down". 8) Smoother engine/transmission at low speeds - you can feel the RX's engine turn on and off sometimes, although perhaps mine would benefit from new engine mounts. Not a big deal. The RX is definitely a much more sophisticated and refined car, but it has the benefit of being much newer. I like the higher driving position. The satnav system is hugely complicated though and will take me a long time to learn. It also has voice commands, but I doubt that'll work well. Really though, what I'm most looking forward to is enjoying this marque's reliability. That's very important to someone who has to get up at all kinds of strange hours to go to work.

If you go for a Range Rover the £490 tax will seem nothing to what you will have to pay to keep it running.