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For the past week or so, my car had been struggling to start after sitting more than a couple of hours. I would press the start button as per normal, and the dash would lit up but I would not get the READY prompt. The READY prompt would only appear after repeating the procedure a couple of times. Two days ago, I got the car booked in for next Tuesday, as no courtesy car is available until then. This morning, it took no less than 5 attempts to start the car, which suggested that a breakdown might be imminent. I therefore made a detour via my local dealer on my way to work, and expressed my concerns, worried that I have to leave at 5am tomorrow for North London and also that I have a very busy weekend ahead. Without any argument, my keys were taken off me, and I was offered a cup of coffee, a newspaper and a comfy seat, all with a smile and a kind word, while a technician took the car in for diagnostics. The general manager walked past, enquired as to what I was waiting for and spontaneously offered to borrow a demonstrator/staff car, should they need to keep mine in. Within half an hour, my keys were returned to me with the confirmation that the battery was at fault - as suspected - and that it had been replaced free of charge, under instructions of the general manager. This is the type of service I consistently receive from Lexus Southampton / Hedge End. This is why I have bought two cars from them, and will be buying my next one from them also. The cynics amongst you will no doubt point out that I have most probably paid for the battery through inflated service costs etc., but I don't agree and to some extent don't care. I am happy to pay that little bit extra knowing that in times of need, I will be looked after. To all at Lexus Southampton / Hedge End, thank you. Again. Top quality service. Again.

Cheap ebay blades still going strong after 18 months no judder,clear really well ,slight mod to drivers blade to fit but no bother with it.

The recent cold weather has affected the mpg somewhat. I am averaging 35.8 overall per fill. It still beats the competition according to fuelly.com.... and no diesel clatter. By no means is the NX brilliant but, it's ticking most of the boxes and I'm content with what it's good at👌

Jason, I haven't even sat in a 460, let alone driven one. But my mechanic has, and he says that although they're fantastic machines they have a very different feel to a 400. Much more modern and high-tech, obviously, but like other modern, high-tech cars and less individual than old Lexuses. I seem to remember he also found the ride harsher and noisier. I guess it's what you're used to - if you've had a 400, you compare everything else to it. In the same way I still miss the ride of my Xantia (though not the rest of the car).

Hi Jason and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. We recommend you spend a couple of mins looking over the rules of the LOC, we will be asking questions later. http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/terms-conditions/ Regards Mike.

@ C McLean. You wouldn't be a bother to the tax man on that salary.

Welcome Jason......lovely motor ! You did pretty well with the picture, considering you didn't know where to start ?

Welcome to the forum. Keep us updated with the search. Take one for a test drive and that will be you fully sold!