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The current model RC-F does have active suspension, bringing it in line with the RC-F Sport. I believe the RC-F gets a 39 step adjustability, compared with the RC-F Sport's 9 step.

Exactly where I was at with my dealer, he understood my dismay at acquiring a sizable stone chip so early into ownership but the bottom line was he would FOC try and touch-in the chip but couldn't guarantee the finish. If I wanted a "back to factory" finish then it would be £1100 ...

@Rabbers Well said, I really couldn't have put it any better myself

Must admit to thinking that all electrical consumers were supplied from the traction battery, once the hybrid system was Ready. Sure I read that somewhere?

From that report "Toyota Motor Corp.’s Kyushu 2 plant (Japan), which produces the Lexus ES and Lexus RX, receives the Platinum Plant Quality Award for producing models with the fewest defects or malfunctions." "The U.S. Initial Quality Study is based on responses from nearly 80,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2017 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study is based on a 233-question battery organized into eight problem categories designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and drive product improvement. The study was fielded from February through May 2017." It's not the usual survey one associates with JD Power, which typically would be the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS)

And what did you find? Masses of fluff?

Doesn't it draw it's power from the traction battery? The very battery it needs to cool?

Stick with it, those cornflake give-aways become rare collectors items in years to come...

Which version of the survey is this, because the 2017 US JD Power results have Lexus equal 1st with Porsche http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2017-vehicle-dependability-study

Even though the system was designed without such a filter? Would the airflow be restricted, enough to force the fan to run more quickly than otherwise required?

Most German cars? Neither of my Mercs auto lock as you describe. I've never heard of any German marque do as described. One always has to touch the keyless sensor on the door handle to lock, just as one does with Lexus. If you have keyless entry/exit (aka Keyless-Go) one never has to remove the fob from one's pocket/purse...

I feel your pain...

Just came across these, of use to anybody? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Lexus-ISF-2x-rear-Alloy-Wheels-19-2008-2014-42611-53180-/182595829715?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Creaking could be the rubber bushes or could be rusted/worn ball joints. Not sure I'd use WD40, it's primarily a water displacer, not a lubricant. Silicone spay might be better.

Their website promotes the use on automotive weather seals, why do you ask?

Good idea. Seconded

I paid £198 for my CLS55 and a week after renewing my insurance I part-exchanged it for my new RC. Direct Line refunded £20 on the year's premium. It'll be interesting what this year's renewal comes in at. That said I've been with Direct Line almost 20yrs and have never felt the need to change, their renewal quotes have never been far off those I could find on comparison sites..

It's a good thing we are all different and want different things from our cars ..

Not in my RC it doesn't!! The car had been sitting in the full sun for 5hrs, roasting hot inside but within a couple of moments the a/c was blowing ice cold air. Not a sound from thermally tortured air ducts or dash panels. Silent but for the rush of blissfully cold air. Turning on the seat ventilator soon brought a cool sensation to my nether regions and back. Lexus has certainly got the a/c system well sorted, really didn't want to get out at journey's end ....

Is it not something that can be shared openly?

All revealed here https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/connected-car

Yup £29/yr I was part of the trial and was provided free.

I took part in the field trials, over 12 months fitted to my CLS55. The novelty wears off very quickly...... The journey history is interesting, checking out ones cornering, braking and acceleration points. The driving score is amusing, not sure it was calibrated for a high performance car. The vehicle health check would be redundant on a Lexus 😉 The phone app was a bit buggy and sometimes lost journeys but I guess they should have sorted that. I stopped using it when I got my RC and I certainly wouldn't pay to have one. Also be aware you data could be shared with the authorities, e.g Police This from the T&Cs "The AA may also supply Your data to government agencies and local authorities for traffic and highway management purposes"

No it hasn't affected the route guidance

Technically a CAT delete is an MoT fail, if the tester can be bothered to check .... It also renders the car in breach of it's type approval and (again, technically) invalidates insurance.