F.A.

It’s happening in the UK as well as America so it’s a general manufacturing defect. Both interior and exterior parts.

I think you have dodged a potential bullet with the carbon roof, given that a lot of the carbon on the GSFs are delaminating.

Yes you are right. It was the fuel pump. Replaced under warranty without any hassle by Bristol Lexus.

I think the lower tax cars are RCF’s and GSF’s registered after 1st April 2017. I don’t think it’s to do the the addition of a GPF though.

I think you might find that the GS460 sold in lower numbers than the GSF 😂

I wasn’t a fan of your 3IS conversion but this is stunning. Fantastic work and as mentioned above, the lights finish it off nicely. Out of interest, how well do these lights perform in the dark, compared to the OEM DRL lights ?

I like the idea of this, but can never find an installer that I trust around our area. I also find that no one (including some car enthusiasts) seems to know what the GSF is. Most think it’s a normal Lexus Hybrid, so with that in mind, is it that desirable to thieves?

Oh that’s what I didn’t want to hear, the gear surround going. I have seen it on the US forums but was being optimistic that only the dash and door trims were affected. I guess it’s going to happen to all of us at some point. Hopefully someone can become an expert at resorting these pieces in the future. Complete rubbish from Lexus, clearly a manufacturing defect. Damn ‘inappropriate cleaners’ and air freshers 🤦🏽‍♂️🙄

Just seen this. Not sure I have the skill or nerve to do this! Carbon DIY repair

We have had our ‘12 plate RX450 for 8 years and find the seats very comfortable.

We have a 2017 model with AVS. Very happy with the ride, it’s used as a daily driver and family car and I find it very comfortable. Much better than our RX450h F Sport.

Yes as above, this is typical Lexus being lazy with their literature. A copy and paste from the Toyota warranty page.

Only facelift models from MY09 had connectivity to make phone calls. If it is a model without the Multimedia option fitted , then it is a little more complicated to connect your phone as there isn’t a large touchscreen. Facelift models mentioned above also came with the ability to stream music via bluetooth around the MY09 year. As mentioned above, only SE-L models came with the illuminated sills. Even the IS F wasn’t fitted with this option. Our MY11 SEL with DRLs didn’t come with the follow me home light option.

Lexus has never offered a 5 year warranty in this country. As mentioned above, that was Toyota. It sounds like the previous owner purchased the Lexus extended warranty, which was available prior to the introduction, and has transferred it over to you. Again, as mentioned above, the Extended Warranty is closer to first 3 year Manufacturers warranty and more comprehensive than the Relax version.

Lexus updated their cruise control around MY18 to allow it to be used at all speeds. The adaptive cruise will also bring the car to a stop, unlike the pre MY18 cars which just cut off below ~30mph.

Even though this is probably just a bit of programming I doubt this is possible. Lexus cars don't seem to be as configurable as European cars. It seems to be available on Lexus models from MY18.

Yes I’ve had these fitted by Lexus and experienced the same problem. They were very cheap compared to the proper versions. Threw them away after a couple of days and replaced them with the correct version. They are made to fit a range of Lexus vehicles also so maybe that’s one of the reasons they are rubbish, as they don’t actually adapt to all shapes of windscreens. Both these and the original versions were available from Lexus Parts Direct as OEM replacements. I found the same Original DENSO wipers can also be purchased from Euro Car Parts (in DENSO not Lexus Branded packaging) for a cheaper price when ECPs have a discount going, which was quite often.

I don’t think so, £40k for a 2016 model still looks pretty strong to me. Whether or not they sell at that price is a different matter.

I’m out. @toffee_pie, your reasoning is complete shambles. I’m not wasting anymore time debating with someone who makes no sense whatsoever and constantly contradicts himself.

How often, if ever, do we get weather like that in the UK?

If that is the case then why is the Tesla Model Y the 9th best selling car in 2022? https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/best-selling-cars-uk

Again a huge generalisation. Its great that your Subaru is the best car for you. However its not the best car for everyone, or everyone would be driving a Subaru. We get barely any snow in most parts of England, so for me a Subaru, as great as it is in the snow, would be very low on my list. I prefer a big rare V8 with a luxurious interior. That’s what I have in the GSF. I don’t particular care that it does low MPG and that there are faster cars out there which are better in different environments . For me it is the perfect car. For my wife who mainly drives around town, ferrying around our kids, a luxurious EV is the perfect car for us. I understand it’s not for everyone and I sure as hell won’t make a generalised statement implying a whole motoring sector is rubbish and a scam because it doesn’t suit my circumstances.

Yes clearly it’s not for you, but there are people in this country that don’t have a Subaru and who have access to a company car scheme that’s of benefit for them. I’m sure these people exist otherwise company car schemes wouldn’t be around. Then the equivalent BEV is more enticing than an ICE car from a BIK point of view.

Yes I am fully aware that a V8 can go further on a tank of fuel than a full recharge on an EV, we have a V8 which I daily drive, but even with the current electric prices, if you have the right tariff, then the EV will still be cheaper to run then a V8, per mile. I am not saying that EVs are for everyone but that there are people, I.e company directors, that benefit from EVs if purchased via their business and I imagine that a lot of EVs are purchased this way. There is a bigger advantage here (that I won’t go in to) than an employee opting in to their company car scheme at work.

Yes, that’s my point. I’m a petrolhead but we couldn’t ignore the business benefits of an EV. It wouldn’t surprise me if a high percentage of EV owners have purchased an EV for this reason. The majority of people I know with an EV certainly have.