Northern_Si

The issue is that most people want an SUV. Let’s be honest, the CT is now getting a little old and the natural replacement is the UX. The new NX will come next year and hopefully the 450h+ version will come as the engine 2.5L PHEV is already available in the RAV4 in the states and the model name has been copyrighted in Europe. The ES is a nice car but IMO underpowered but if they add a 450h+ version it will be attractive to GS450h owners. The RX needs a refresh so will be interesting what they do with that.

So you don’t need one with a sealant etc? I haven’t got around to doing the water test.

I really should take a picture. I've grabbed one off the internet to try to show the problem. (my seats are black) Basically the black dye has worn off on the side of the seat

So being a bit of a lardy arse, the side of driver seat is starting you be a little worn. Any advice on the easiest solution to fix it?

Then I would have to fit them. I'm afraid DIY isn't one of my strengths.

These are my first replacement discs and pads at 80K miles.

Interesting my local dealer has just come back to me with a discounted price of £305... normal price being £360.

Cheers.

So after 83K miles it is finally time to get some new discs and pads on the rear of the car. To be honest, it has been an amber on the Lexus Visual Inspection Report for the past 30K miles due to corrosion and on the 5th birthday MOT it was both listed as something to get fixed and now red on the inspection report. So the question... how much are Lexus charging these days? I'm sure all these prices use to be listed on the website.

Good motorway run .... Manchester to London... I will see around 50 MPG. Road trips across Europe, I'm getting about 42MPG. With a new job, my commute has changed to a 11 mile, 11 MPG average hour drive each way. I'm averaging just over 30MPG a day.

About 10 miles going down the St Bernard’s Pass a few months back. Usually about 1.5 miles ... longer if downhill.

If you look on Autotrader, it is easier to find a Ferrari post 2016 than a GS450h.

My understanding is that the 12v battery on the hybrid does little more than turn on the computers.

On a good run, I’m getting 600+ miles to a tank, although I tend not to play fuel tank bingo these days. If I’m doing a lot of mixed driving, i get about 540 miles.

With a bit of practice you should be able to get that up a little. Last few weeks I'm been travelling from Bolton to Stoke-on-Trent down the M6 and managing 50+MPG door to door. I guess with the M61 and M6 being 50MPH zones does help things a little.