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Not sure if anyone's into BMW's here but just got this at a very reasonable price,already got the full drivetrain package to swap it into M3 evolution spec with a 43000 mile engine! I'll be working on it most Sundays so can see it being a long project,I've got a thing for fast saloon cars and estates so this fits in with the ISF perfectly.

I was given an ES F-Sport as a courtesy car today whilst my GS was in for a service.The Azure Blue is an awesome colour and even looks great on a wet, miserable day like today. I found that it is noticeably quicker than the GS when accelerating and a bit quieter at full throttle. Whilst I do agree with Linas.P about the coarse sounding engine when it is at full throttle, I don't need full throttle very often on my GS so it doesn't bother me that much. I suspect with the ES being quieter and accelerating quicker, I'd notice it even less. It would really benefit the car if Lexus could develop a smoother engine for it, maybe it is just not possible with a 4 cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine. The ride was definitely more jiggly than my GS, presumably because it is an F-Sport, but I think it is better on the big bumps. I'm not convinced that the road noise is much quieter than the GS though. Also, the suspension felt looser to me, not as controlled as the GS is. Whilst I think I could get used to driving it, my biggest problems are with the interior and equipment levels. If I went with the F-Sport, I'd lose the 12 inch screen and the internet connected functions and, surprisingly, the soft-close boot lid. The smaller display limits the options of what can be displayed on the same screen, including not showing cover art unless you make the media screen the main one. My GS shows it on the side screen too. I know these are small things, but it would make the ES feel like a step backwards unless I got the Takumi pack or model at £6k to £10k more than my GS and another £300 per year in car tax. The main thing though is the reduction in trim quality. The "wood style" trim on the F-Sport looks like cheap textured plastic to me, the window controls look no better than my Skoda Yeti and the volume control looks like it's off a cheap home radio. The hard plastic in front of the infotainment screen feels really cheap, as does the plastic on the door bins. All of these are much better to look at and feel on the GS. There is hard plastic on the centre console too, but this is covered by my leg, so it doesn't bother me too much. They've also changed the stalks so that they stay in position when you move them, I prefer the GS stalks that move back to the centre position when you let go as it feels more premium to me. Overall, I agree with most of what has been said in the reviews and I've been put off buying one. It is what I feared, a lower spec, lower quality model than the GS for a very similar price. I hoped that Lexus would tweak the quality a bit compared to the US version given that it is a new model here, but apparently not. The overall quality feels more higher-end Toyota than Lexus and the loss of some of the equipment I have on my (cheapest model) GS, means I'm very unlikely to change to it. It will be interesting to see how the Camry compares when it's released.

Just about every time I've done something like that I've ended up regretting it, and I'm not going there again! I should never have sold my last LS430, thinking the GS would take its place, it didn't. The low mileage is irrelevant, and 122k is nothing. Keep your money for some future fettling on your current car.

Model: Lexus RC-F Carbon Edition Full Lexus Service history (last serviced Nov 2018) Mileage: 13000 MOT: March 2020 Condition: Excellent (garage queen) Warranty: Lexus transferable warranty until Nov 2020 £35,750 More pics to follow. PM me if interested.

Hey Guys, I noticed a few forums have a video section and the ES300h didn't. I thought I would get the ball rolling with a video I created with Lexus Glasgow on the 2019 ES300h Takumi. Let's get this thread going!!

If you really want to know why you shouldn't go to KwikRip, have a read of Post #1 and #4 ( same person!) here!!!! https://talkford.com/community/topic/390591-front-and-rear-discs-and-pads-change/#entry3112803 paul m.

FYI the automatic gearbox on the IS is pretty much bullet-proof and if a fault occurs then it could easily cost £000's to fix at a dealership. They very rarely give trouble and I don't think I would entertain an automatic car ( Especally a Lexus) at any price with a known fault. As my old nan used to say 'Plenty more fish....." paul m.

Love it!

Hi mate. Thanks for the info! Going with a Lexon font lip on mine (already got it). In body colour. They are loads lower profile and it'll be easier to keep looking fresh.

Are you buying another ISF Dav? 😉

Drove one a while back, honestly just felt the same to be honest. I much prefer the looks of the facelift though compared to the pre-facelift. It looks so much better in person

I love them. They really stand out in a sea of yellow lights. It’s the same with cyclists. If they have flashing front and rear lights they stand out against those cyclists that don’t have them. Cannot see why they’re an issue to some drivers.

It's also standard in the RX450h.

Have had the wheels refurb'd for the new owner. They look superb.

Lexus beats the Germans for reliability and the infotainment is not difficult to use after you’ve altered the sensitivity of the pad and gotten used to it. You have to get used to any car. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Car - I've seen it with SMS as well.

Exactly what I was thinking too. My experience is exactly the opposite. The 'run' of the sequentials immediately grabs my attention because they aren't doing the same as everybody else's indicators.

Had to Google the Cullinan. Eww. That and the Bentley Bo'Selecta are ghastly vehicles.

It was great to get along to the Touchdown Café and meet up with everyone who attended so thanks @Flytvr for arranging. I hope I can hang around a bit longer next time. Your RCF's on show guys mean I need to revisit my savings plan and as @Cezar B demonstrated you can get a full grown adult in the back so there is no good reason not to have one. That's me convinced, just the wife and the bank manager to go then.

As I've remarked elsewhere on the forum I personally find Lexus paint very prone to chipping. My previous Mercury Grey NX and current Mesa Red NX have both suffered at low mileages with sympathetic driving. My driving is mainly on B-roads and below, and I too like to take care of my cars. Lexus paint is the most vulnerable in my experience since I had VWs which are known for hard - and brittle - paintwork. Previous Hondas and my other car, a MINI, just don't suffer in the same way based on my experience.

60 miles a week is the issue. My RX450h which is a lot heavier is averaging between 32 and 36mpg at present BUT I'm driving around 550 miles a week so car is always hot.

Been using Lexus Edinburgh for the last 4 years and they have been very good at all times.