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  1. I think they are having a laugh at your expense, have a look at the likes of F1 autocentres, they are about £103 fitted for Dunlops.
  2. I'm looking to do the same, but cannot find the interior fuse box cover, can you help with more details of location, I have looked under the glovebox, but can't find anything?
  3. I've got the premier, on "rubber bands" and find the ride is quite poor, I think if ride quality is important, then 16's will probably be preferable, I can't compare with anything similar as for the last 8 years I have driven a 4x4 with 235/60/18's and the ride comfort is far better.
  4. Is300h, despite being under warranty, will be getting the 40k service done independently, have been quoted £179 by independent I have used for a long time, as opposed to £445 by the dealer, who will then charge me for a loan car, and leave dirty marks on my light leather. I will though probably pay for the hybrid check. For what is such a simple service, with no turbo's dpf's etc like a diesel, the costs are ridiculous, I am sure this is probably the biggest block for high mileage users, and the corporate market, especially as service intervals are so short.
  5. Quote for repair today...........just over £1,000.
  6. The car was parked at the side of the road in Wanstead, London, whilst visiting a client, so I suspect it was somebody who thinks they own the road outside their house.
  7. Well, I returned to my car last night to find some ******* had keyed my car, both left side doors, and front wing! Not impressed! what is wrong with people! Won't do anygood, but reported to police, so hopefully helping to increase crime rates in their area, which will increase their insurance costs, and reduce their house prices, although I suspect the scum who did this neither pay insurance or own a property.
  8. Looks ok from the front wheels back, the front being like a cheap aftermarket body kit, it looks too "shouty" previously it looked smart and professional, now it is toö fussy and angular, a bit like the NX, but more over the top.
  9. A Chinese "ditch finder " and a top brand will have the same specs but will have totally different handling characteristics, surely having different tyres will have an impact on handling?
  10. Agree with ganzoom here, we had looked at mercedes and audi, but they were bland and rattly, we just happened to pass a lexus dealer, not really interested in an is but took one out and were sold, it was after all a posh toyota, so reliability was guaranteed (so why can't they give a five year Warranty?) After a few days of ownership, I would now never buy another diesel or petrol car, the next car will be full electric, that is the future, I think the turning point will be when a reasonably priced car is available with 200+ range, at that point they become viable as company cars, which drive the market. Tesla are the new Apple, and for that reason I will probably not buy one, there is too much "emporers new clothes about it" it seems they can do no wrong, personally I find it bland and badly packaged, with a low rent interior, but I do love what they have done in terms of changing market perceptions of eV.
  11. I had the same issue on mine last year, and again the battery was on back order, but they managed to source one in 4-5 days, under warranty.
  12. Fuel economy is good, motorways are not best for economy, at 70 mph in warm weather you will get about 55mpg, at 80 mph about 45-50, refinement and comfort is very good (no rattly diesel ) but servicing will hit you hard, probably about £1,600 for the first 4 services.
  13. I've got the ivory leather there is no noticeable wear, but the base bolsters are creasing badly, it seems the leathers is to loose, I have taken it took the dealers and they "ironed " the leather! Which has helped the appearance initially but is now creasing again. Apparently this is tsb issue! ! Anyone else suffering from this?
  14. Be interested to see how you get on, I have an is, and the wheel is slightly offset to the right, but the steering seems very twitchy, initially I thought it was tramlining badly but I think because it is off centre it lacks the normal play at dead centre which would normally make it more stable. I have taken it back 4 times for tracking, as well as having it checked at the service when they rebalanced the wheels to no effect.
  15. F1 autocentres currently have the uniroyals at great prices.
  16. Can't speak about the gs, but ib the is it is great, incredibly smoothe and always instant power, under hard acceleration the engine revs hard but only for a few seconds until speed builds up, then the revs instantly drop back.
  17. The seats can be set not to decrease. I don't understand why they are so pathetic, last week I had a ct loan car and had to turn the seats down, they were so hot.
  18. Same here, presumably style is more important than safety? I see a lot of cars with illegal tints and normally then spot other offences, people seem to think having heavy tints means you can't be seen using hand held mobiles or not wearing seat belts, if I spot this I'm sure plod do as well, why advertise yourself. As an ex motorcyclist I am aware how important visibility is, and tinted windows only make it worse, that is why there is a maximum level.
  19. I have to say that as an autobox hater, I have to agree the CVT gearbox is perfect for the car, being incredibly smooth, high geared when crusing for economy and refinement, but always being in the "right" gear for acceleration. I occasionally play with the paddles, but normally get bored after about 30 seconds and leave the car to do its own thing. Yes, if you drive like you stole it, you do get a bit of whine, but only for a few seconds until the speed catches up with the gearbox - which is deceptively quick!
  20. you probably have 30% already, so an extra 5% would probably not make any difference to appearance, which is presumably what you are looking for?
  21. I think you need to go and have a close look at your cars!
  22. ?? mine are tinted? Usually manufacturers will tint up to the legal maximum, don't do it, you'll look like a chav!
  23. Why would you need to disconnect the battery to fit a piggy back fuse? You wouldn't do so just yo change a fuse, presumably just have the ignition off as you would fit it to a circuit which is ignition controlled.
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