MikeTW,
Welcome. Vlad and David have given sound sensible contributions as usual.
I would ask you if you are ready for a Lexus ?
It is a world away from any German car and possesses characteristics that are welcomed by some and despised by others. You really must test drive several models and decide for yourself.
My GS 450h is now 11 years old and been mine for nearly 9. It has covered 63,000 miles and averaged 35 mpg according to the on board computer. It will do 0-60 in 5.9 secs and is Limited to 155mph. If that is the sort of performance you require, I advise you to buy another BMW. Lexus owner`s behaviour is influenced by the car!
I have a Service Plan which costs £34 per month. If you have yours serviced by Lexus, they will then give you 12 months warranty cover on both the car and its Hybrid Battery. The warranty on the car will/can last until 100,000 miles or 10 years since first registration. The warranty on the car can last for 15 years.
Is Lexus reliable? Yes it is
Does it have the sort of performance you are used to ? No it won`t.
Do I really want an automatic that`s unlike any other automatic ? Take a Test Drive and find out.
Please do report back and let us all know what you decide.
Thanks for reading.