Has anyone fitted Lexus Roof Bars themselves to their NX300h using the instruction booklet?
The instructions are all visual and, I feel, do not fully cover the correct fitting of the bars.
I agree, it is the width rather than the length that is more of an issue. The fuel consumption in urban driving can be eye watering. On a good run (over 20 miles) on motorways or A roads it is very acceptable for a 4 litre V8 in my opinion. You need to compare the LS400 with and XJ Jag of similar vintage to appreciate the difference in quality and economy..
Look at what bells and whistles you already have and see if you can find a similar spec. My NX does not have memory seats like my old RX but it really does not bother me. Fuel economy may not be quite as good as your IS 300h but around 40 mpg is good as far as I am concerned. Not sure you would get a decent part exchange as they would be unlikely to sell your car, it will probably go to auction. Use WBAC to get a ball park figure and see a Lexus dealer can get near it. Had my NX 6 months and agree with previous contributors. You will enjoy the extra space.
This can be annoying, as when it detects a 20 mph zone it will stay there until it "sees" another sign. They do not put 30mph signs after a 20mph zone.
Very difficult to put a value on these cars. Trade wise they are not worth much but to those "in the know" they can attain decent money - depending on condition.
Consider your valuation of the car and then look on AutoTrader to see what you ca.n buy for that money (other makes not just Lexus). I was somewhat surprised of how little you get for £4,000
I would bite the financial bullet and buy from a Lexus Dealer, one with a full service history.
Provided you have the car serviced at a main Lexus dealer, you get a 10 year Relax Warranty. Servicing is not cheap but you will get peace of mind knowing that non-consumable repairs should be covered.
I had a 1974 Carina, like the white one. A fantastically reliable car. I saw it do 100,000 miles, then my friend bought it for his wife to learn to drive. It died of rust - the engine was still good.
I am going to use Lanoguard. I have used Waxoyl in the past. By all accounts Lanoguard is easy to apply but needs doing every 12 months. I feel it is worth the effort. Another member on here is doing the same and will hopefully post photos.
If the tyres are the correct specification for that vehicle I would not be too concerned. They are budget tyres - depends how you drive. The dealer put those on because they were cheap! £53
If you were unhappy with them, then you will need to budget for a complete change and possibly sell the Black Arrows ?
Please take some photos if you can - I am interested in doing this myself. Just keep the Lanoguard away from the brake assembly. I understand you can put it on the exhaust but not the manifold.
Blocked nozzles? Go to a petrol station and blast some air down the holes. Have you checked underneath to see if the pipe has come loose? There will be water on the floor. I believe there is only one pump.