DanD

I don't think that the "mouse pad" is as bad a some people make it out to be. It's like everything else that is new, it takes some time to get used to it and eventually becomes second nature. Having said that, I still maintain that you have to trawl through far too many menus to complete the simplest tasks at times.

Onboard tutorial? - How do you access it? - Or is it only available on the facelifted version?

May I ask which Thinkware model you chose and why you chose it over the others? - Their range seems comprehensive...

I agree: you have to drive an EV to really understand what it is like and what it's about. I had the opportunity to drive a Renault Zoe for 2 days and I absolutely loved it. The instance response combined with the lack of noise... messes with your head and resets all that you thought you knew about driving a car. Very relaxing, and a lot of fun when you want it to be. I am seriously considering adding a Zoe to our collection, especially now that the recent battery pack upgrade seems to address range anxiety issues.

Ditto. The Cross Climates transform the car.

Be open-minded about the CVT: it has its pros and cons, but I think that to make the most of it, 1) you have to be prepared to adapt your driving style to it and 2) You should not try and compare it to a conventional auto box... which most motoring journalists do.

When our 1st RX went to the dealer for some repair work some years ago, the dealer postponed handing it back because they felt that the work was "below the standard expected of the Lexus brand". And it looked perfectly fine to me! You should definitely contest this, and escalate to Lexus UK if you are not satisfied.

Looking at the list provided by the OP... it would seem that headlights are not covered. Can anyone confirm one way or other?

For me, yes it does, and it forces you to drive the car conservatively, rather than sportily. Similarly, while I have got used to the track pad (this is not my first Lexus), I continue to swear at the convoluted infotainment system... you always have to go through a series of what appears to be unnecessary steps to do anything. Having said this, I feel the positives far outweigh the negatives, in particular: gorgeous looks inside and out, excellent build quality, peerless reliability and class-leading customer service. You have to access that no car is perfect, and you have to decide what matters most to you, what is / is not acceptable. Let us know what you decide to do!...

I have driven several Disco Sports and Jag F-Paces and they do not feel as premium as the NX. Even fully loaded, their interiors feel basic and bland, and never as plush as in a Lexus. With regards to the NX suspension, I for one prefer the F-Sport set up: I prefer the firmer ride and the better road holding that it offers. Noise (and come to that comfort) is dependent on the tyres fitted (as per previous posts, I also recommend the Michelin Cross Climates), but also on your driving style. It takes a little while to adapt to the CVT transmission and to balance performance vs noise. The CVT can be noisy under pressure, but on the other hand offers linear progress without any of the jerkiness of standard automatics.

Have you considered downloading the manuals to your mobile phone? - You then have all your manuals to hand (with search functionality!), freeing space in your glovebox while saving a few trees! I very much recommend the Michelin Cross Climates. I find them much quieter, the ride is more compliant than the original tyres, and they are brilliant in the rain and snow. A good compromise.

Thanks all for your comments. Sounds like it's a reasonable alternative. I had noticed that Japanese cars very rarely have leather in them, but never realised why. Now I know! Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

I'd be interested to hear the views of owners with regards to the Tahara upholstery. I believe that the CT was the first car in which this type of upholstery was fitted, although it appears that it is now fitted to newer models such as the ES. - How does it compare to leather? - Is it comfortable? (what is it like in the heat of summer and in cold weather?) - Is it easy to maintain? - Any issues with stretching and tearing? Thanks!

Interesting indeed, but you can't help but be cautious when they can't even get the most basic information right... like external dimensions. 4.35m length? Really?

I don't get it. It sounds to me that some of you may have bought the wrong cars!? What is the point of spending thousands on a car full of gadgets if you don't like them or switch them off? Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/detroit-motor-show/behold-rather-lovely-lexus-lc-convertible Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

Have you noticed that Sonic Titanium and Azure Blue are now £920 options as opposed to £670 for other metallic colours!?

I seem to remember my 400h doing the same. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

I switched from the standard Yokohamas to the cross climates on my NX some months ago and found them much quieter. The ride is also more compliant, and the road holding much better. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

I used to know an old gentleman who replaced his Rolls Royce every two years with a new one of the same interior and exterior colours. Because he had private plates, no one ever realised. He liked driving a new car, but felt a bit guilty about doing so and did not want to upset relatives and neighbours... Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

The lineup on the website is rather disappointing. ES, F-Sport and Takumi, which I guess is the equivalent to Premier on other models. ES and F-Sport have Tahara rather than real leather, do not have the 3x3 LED headlights that look so good and are so efficient and have to make do with a 8 inch display rather than the 12.3 inch display of the Takumi. What a missed opportunity!

Looking forward to your first report. Enjoy your new car! Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

No. It works fairly well at low speed, but as soon as you get to motorway speed, it becomes confused by the background noise. The main thing for me is that they're too many steps to perform the simplest tasks. It's much quicker to manually work though the menus and less prone to errors. Besides, you can't dictate text messages etc. Sent from my LG-H930 using Tapatalk

I am not sure I understand what the issue is. Is this not the case with all cars?

I am not sure I would ever buy a car from eBay.