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I tell those who ask me what the Lexus is like............ "it`s like being on the flight deck of Concorde and the bridge of the USS Enterprise at the same time. An absolute thrill." Regards John

Maybe, maybe not? A future Lexus ? https://ssl.toyota.com/mirai and Regards John

Tongue in cheek Phil......did you consider that your wobble was a message from the ECU saying "please don`t park me up for a while again, please use me?" ;);););) Regards John

Stuart, Consider speaking to the previous owner and ask why he sold the RX and how many previous owners did he have. Look forward to you joining us all on the Forum. Regards John

Sorry that things have not worked out for you Dean.There are other fish in the sea and as one door closes another will open in due course. Bear in mind that sadly you do need to check out any information that is given to you and the members on this Forum will more often than not be able to advise you. Do let us all know how you get on. Regards John

Ah, the magical 50........I`d like to say that I remember it well Paul, but it was 20 years ago! Yes, you are old enough (in my book at least ) to have lost that Boy Racer image (if indeed you ever had it) and have the experience and wisdom that attracts one to Lexus. I do not consider the F Sport models to be anything other than marketing ploys to attract the drivers of modern Audi`s Bmw`s and Merc`s and thereby increase sales. The LS and GS models prior to the introduction of that silly spindle grill are what I refer to as Lexus vehicles. They had presence and quality specifications as standard which I do not see reflected in the latest thinking. I still have my 215,000 miles E Class Diesel Auto Estate which I could not part with as it is a member of the family. It has looked after us and it is my responsibility to look after it. It doesn`t cost much to run,insure and tax, so I will keep it for as long as I can. I think that you are right to keep your GS until such times (if any) as you feel that it should go. Should you buy an RX, then Rayann on this Forum will I am sure have some good sound advice for you. I would just like to offer the following; 1. Try to buy from a Lexus Dealer and receive a decent 12 month warranty 2. If at the end of that warranty the car is less than 10 years old and has covered less than 140,000 miles, then take out a Lexus extended warranty so as to provide peace of mind. 3. Take out a service agreement with the Lexus Dealer. 4. Maintain an excellent relationship with your Lexus Dealer as he will be your first port of call if you need to claim on the extended warrantyand if he`s good ,he will have some clout on your behalf, 5. Try to move away in your mind from the concept of a gearbox. Lexus has CVT transmission and it does not contain gears.What it provides is a seamless and linear surge of silent power. (Remember the Bumping cars a the fareground? )It is not intended to be floored, so accelerate gradually by anticipating your (and others) every move on the road. This will minimise the need for constant acceleration and braking and should therefore provide you with the experience of being in a cacoon!. Good luck and do keep us all informed. Regards John

I agree wholeheartedly. One cannot compare chalk and cheese. The RX is an outstanding machine in its class. And the GS likewise, but it is entirely unsuitable for young Audi, BMW or Mercedes drivers, in my opinion. It is a sublime driving experience which cannot possibly be appreciated by someone below a certain age !. Regards John

A very warm welcome to the Lexus fraternity Paul. THINK HARD, CHOOSE WELL AND ENJOY MANY MILES OF (SMUG AND ) TROUBLE FREE MOTORING. Remember that the minority are the best informed !! Please do keep us all informed about your purchase when it has been made. Regards John

Used to get flashed and waved at in 1969 when I was driving my Chincilla Grey Beetle! Regards John

I leave the cap off mine Keiron,so that I can easily see the Port next time I look. Just an idea. Regards John

Because I have been satisfied with my Kumho Summer Tyres, I have had 4 All Season Kumhos fitted two weeks ago. So far, so good.No difference in noise perceived. Regards John

Tyres should not be mixed. 4 Summer or 4 All Seasons or 4 Winter is ok. Summer tyres are not suited for cold conditions. All Seasons are siutable for Summer and for temperatures down to minus 6c Winter tyres are for temperatures exceeding minus 7c Honest John rates All Season Tyres as follows; 1, Michelin Crossclimates 2. Nokkian All Weather 3. Goodyear 4 Seasons. Regards John

Dean, I do not see how the additional 2 year warranty can be bought as by the time you come to buy it (2017) the car will be more than 10 years old and therefore be excluded as only cars up to 10 years old or 140,000 miles can be included. Or am I missing something ? Regards John

Yes it is good value Dean,but my view is that 12 months warranty should be provided/paid for by the Dealer irrespective of the price paid,unless that price was reduced speifically to compensate for the absence of a Dealer warranty. Regards John

Maybe the buyer could buy 3 years official cover at the point of purchase and the dealership reimburses him for the cost of the third year ? Regards John

I would generally agree with Linas, but.......if the car is 10 years old at time of purchase,it will be 11 years old when the Lexus Extended Warranty is due to come into play and as matters stand currently it will not be eligible. Or am I missing something ? Regards John

This was my purchase Carl https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AC1LLQY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Ask your Lexus Dealer re the position of the OBD11 Port. Regards John

I`ve been doing the same for 3,1/2 years, again without problems. Regards John

Have a good flight and when you return to UK you can start eating beef again ! Regards John

Keiron, Does this help you? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-3rd-gen-2010-2015/649505-tpms-reset-switch-easy-way-to-find-without-looking.html Regards John

You are welcome Rebecca. I was merely trying to suggest a way in which you could be satisfied with the condition of your purchase in a timely manner at little or no cost to you. If you are satisfied with the approach you have outlined, then that is all that matters. I wish you well with the IS 250.Do keep in touch with the Forum. Regards John

Yes Roger.You are correct as the mileages achieved are approaching the distance from Earth to the Moon and return (400,000 plus) ! Regards John

Thanks Rebecca. Think seriously about taking it to your local Lexus Dealership immediately and ask them to cast their eyes over it and ask if they will be prepared to put it on the Lexus Warranty for an agreed annual fee. If they find any fault with the car,ask them to put the details in writing and then go back immediately (not another garage) to the Dealer who sold you the car and tell him that you expect him to correct the faults at his own cost. Do not rely upon the 3 month warranty he gave you as all of the faults identified by Lexus will have been existing at the point of sale to you and cannot therefore be covered by the 3 month warranty. I do not expect your new car to have problems but to be forewarned is to be forearmed. Good luck Regards John

Richard, I have never understood why manufacturers install cup holders or site them adjacent to the gear lever where spillage will cause significant damage. Drinking whilst driving I will never understand. Please enlighten me. Regards John

A new 250 Rebecca, or new to you ? Buying from a Lexus Dealer ? IF YES, WHAT KIND OF WARRANTY HAVE YOU GOT? IF NO,WHY ? Good luck with this acquisition and please do keep us all updated. Regards John