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Sorry, this is not correct. The Mark Levinsion system that came with the Multimedia system was available as a option across the entire range from launch until the MY 2011 facelift and was not standard on any grade. So it is possible to buy an SE-L without the ML system. MY 2011 cars and onwards were only available with the Full Map option which is essentially the Multimedia system minus the Mark Levinsion stereo

I’m guess the DAB module on the 2IS were dealer or port fitted options. Our 2012 RX & GSF both have integrated aerials.

Sounds like a GSF would be perfect if you have / or are considering kids. We have two young kids and there is plenty space in the back and the boot of our F. We had a 2011 IS250 before and that was a real struggle with the car seats in the back, let alone getting the pram in the boot without fully dismantling it.

I can confirm that the passenger side mirror should be able to be adjusted in all planes by the drivers side remote.

I can’t recommend PPF highly enough. I paid around £1800 for the front bumper, headlights, badge wings and wing mirrors to be protected with PPF on our GSF, a year ago from Topaz and it still looks like new. So far any blemishes from bird poo etc has been removed with a bit of heat. I would be very wary of using the local Lexus body shop without seeing their work. I’ve had two Arctic Pearl cars painted by the Bristol ‘approved centre’ via Bristol Lexus and the match wasn’t very good at all. Our IS had the bonnet resprayed and the wings blended, and the blend wasn’t good. I sent it back but there wasn’t much improvement. I had the front bumper resprayed and the carbon trim re lacquered on our GSF (5 layer Sonic Titanium) by Topaz’s approved body shop, before the PPF was placed and the match was perfect. So I would find a good body shop and not assume that Lexus would necessarily be a good place for a respray.

Congratulations on your new car OP. The IS 250 is a great car. 2. In the 8 years that I owned our IS250, the blind got stuck on one side once and never again. Very random. 7. I had both a 2007 and 2011 SE-L. Both had the auto dimming function but neither had a compass. This wasn’t available for the UK market even as an option.

Are you referring to the front spoiler fitted to the MY11 F Sport cars which also fitted around the fog lights? If so then I had this fitted to my MY11 SE-L by Nottingham Lexus when I purchased the car, so it is available. I don’t think they were ridiculously expensive as the dealer fitted them as part of the deal.

Wouldn’t the front callipers be a problem with fitting smaller wheels ?

As above really, it’s the noise and sense of occasion and not just the performance for me. Mine averages about 16-18 mpg for my daily commute but it can easily do over 30mpg on a run. However it’s not really the right car if MPG is a concern. Id say go for it. As you have noted, there isn’t much time left to own a V8. You can worry about economy when we are all driving BEVs.

Sounds like it might have been @hockeyedwards

The carbon is delaminating on the drivers door and on the passenger side of the dash. They must have used that abrasive cleaner or an air freshener must have dropped on it also 😤. Clearly looks to be another rare occurrence 😤😡

3 on AT? That must be a recent record

I will take a look. Thanks again Herbie.

Thanks for your message and advice. My car was booked in for the dealer to investigate this problem, as the car is still under warranty. Fortunately in the meantime it started working again during, another motorway journey and has been fine ever since. I will keep an eye on it and get it book back it should the message reappear. Unfortunately my ODB2 reader arrived shortly after the car fixed itself so I was unable to check for any error codes.

Congratulations. Great car and good value for money.

There is a ‘67 plate with 22k miles on AT for £42750 at an independent. No photos yet.

The question was intended for @RustyB. Remote start is a popular feature in America. It allows you the option to heat or cool the car before you get in, which I would find useful. If the system also recognised your phone in your pocket and would allow you to open and start your car ( with the Pandora app open in the background) then it would replace the Lexus fob, which would be one less thing to have in my pocket. I think these features may be available on certain Pandora systems and I was just wondering if Rustyb had these options on his new system.

Can you use the app to open and start the car instead of the fob?

Thanks @Herbie. Appreciate the advice.

Thanks for the reply Herbie. Unfortunately I don’t have an ODB2 tool to look for an error code. What do people recommend ?

I completed a 250 round trip in the F last weekend (great fun of course) and used the Radar Cruise on a couple of occasions through the average speed zones, without any issues. On Monday I tried the engage the Radar Cruise again but an error message flashed up on the dash stating ‘Radar Cruise Control Unavailable’, along with the yellow triangle. I just assumed it was because the front of my car was covered in flies and thought nothing of it. I washed the car last night and just attempted to use the Radar Cruise again but the same error message appears. Normal cruise works fine. Everything looks spotless at front so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas before I bothered the dealer tomorrow?

I haven’t but it maybe something to consider when it gets worse. Thanks for the advice

That is true about Tesla but it’s not one of its known strong points. Built quality and customer support are is Lexus’ but I’m not overly impressed from recent experience considering this is a 4 year old car that was their flagship F model.

Thanks @mrfunex for the suggestions. I will look in to them when things get worse. We tend to keep our cars for a long time so I don’t think I will be changing the GSF anytime soon. But yes, I have the same dilemma as you. I imagine we will keep the GSF and change our RX450h for something fully electric when the time comes and take advantage of buying it under our LTD company, if that loop hole is still open. If that time was now then we would definitely be going elsewhere as Lexus doesn’t current offer anything that would accommodate our family. I might even consider Tesla now seeing as Lexus build quality has let us down 😂🙄

Bristol Lexus have come back to me on this. To replace the dash trims and also the trim on the drivers door card, it will be £2300. Bristol did the best they could to get the price down from around £3600 but it’s still a ridiculous price. I am going to leave it for now as it’s very minor at the moment but to say that I am extremely disappointed in Lexus built quality and Lexus GB customer support ( Bristol Lexus have been great) is an understatement. Obviously I still love the car but It has somewhat tainted the brand for me and whereas I wouldn’t even consider another manufacturer before this, I’m certainly not as loyal anymore. Lexus GB customer support / relations are absolutely horrendous. They speak to you like you are a complete idiot and flat out denied that there were any other reported cases of this. I’m glad that these cars are generally reliable and dealers are able to solve issues most of the time, as I would hate to have to deal with them on other matters.