Farqui

What's going on with AF, they used to be the go-to broker but recently their prices seem to have shot up. Not just on this forum either

Looks like you had a busy weekend, well done. I'd have rather been spannerin' but alas I was decorating.

My last car had cruise but didnt show what it was set to, so the GS isn't that unusual. I see your point about resuming cruise without knowing what it's set to. I'm already in the habit of resetting it most times it's enabled, so it's not an issue.

Well done. It's a shame that the tool didn't fit so well but thankfully it seated sufficiently to get enough purchase. I ordered one the other day, will see how that fits mine. What filter did you use? Does anyone know if Lexus are fickle and prefer a particular make?

Why would you want to see a duplication of what the speedo reads? Have you seen this 'feature' somewhere else? What makes you wonder why the Lexus doesn't have it?

Very nice Mark, very nice indeed. A great colour too

Well done and enjoy getting familiar with your new to you steed. The battery meter can be topped out braking lightly down a long steep hill or too. I get a full battery shown when over in Yorkshire or Derbyshire but rarely around here. When showing a full charge my car has a good bit more oomph off the line and runs for longer on battery. My line stays on battery power longer if you have it set on Normal. Sport or PWR will rarely see battery only motion. Also keep in mind that the battery meter isnt a true representation of the actual battery bank, it shows something like 40 to 80% actual battery charge. In reality you don't need to worry about it.

Did you decide to get a filter drain?

Hi John. Yes, I have the same car and that's how we occasionally use the AUX input socket within the armrest. Well that's what mrsF does whilst I drive, I get the fun job Cheers, Lee

Good shout Robert as I nearly bought a filter tool last week, then noticed the option of the filter drain and subsequently got distracted with something else. Interweb threads recommend getting a tool that doesn't just pickup on the flats but also to the locating teeth deeper down the housing. The tool is 14 flats at 64.5mm right?

So you can maintain quite a high/steady lick on battery alone, impressive. That's not just coasting or going downhill then? Excited for you Malcolm, you lucky lucky so and so.

Looks very smart, thanks for sharing.

Hehe, I had to look it up; is the permanent indentation of a hard surface https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brinellinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brinelling

I recall that the Toyota's v12 was a one off and exclusive to the JDM limo. Wasn't it even the only Japanese v12 ever made?

Hi Robert, I tried Purity X polymer sealant a few weeks back and it sheds water pretty well. My side windows cleared pretty easily the other day, just needed a bit of air flow. I'm still experimenting and haven't put it through a few washes yet but it seemed to do a good job after the detailers used it earlier this year. After washing it was applied all over the car via a lance and rinsed straight off, so it's really easy to apply to paint/glass/etc. It needs topping up every 3-4 weeks but only uses a small amount so I hope the teeny bottle lasts a good while.

I should have know really shouldn't I, duh! Did I miss the How To guide somewhere? [emoji6] How's space in the engine bay for plumbing in the bottle? I really must get a good look around mine at some point. If only the household DIY would let up #sigh On a related yet somewhat off topic note, I've always fancied fitted an engine pre heater. I worked through a few Swedish winters and loved their warm car tech. Although we don't tend to get too many really cold days over here to warrant fitting them, I've still got the itch.It wouldn't surprise me if John has already cooked up a whiz bang kit for his GS

John@Britprius, which pre lube system did you use? I had a very quick scan yesterday and mainly found suppliers in the US.

Haha, that gear knob could take your eye out! It does look sad in the pic's, almost looks like it crying for help...

Welcome to the forum Sandro. It looks like you've acquired a very low mileage steed. When do you pick it up?

Yes, the gen3 Hybrid GS has a smaller trunk than the non Hybrid but we've been able to work around that without any major hassle, there are just the two of us. We've made a few trips to the continent, last week we were away in north Yorkshire and easily get a couple of cases/etc in the boot. This summer we took more than enough clobber for 2 weeks (we always seem to take too much gear) and just put a few bits on the back seat. We weren't packed to the roof line either! I too was a little worried about storage and bought a roof rack early on but other than trial fitting it hasn't been brought into use. If you have kids or are more than 2 up then I suspect you might need additional stowage space and I may to get/rent a roof box at some point.

Welcome to the forum Dougie. I had a similar decision earlier this year and opted to 'take the plunge' and purchase my GS 450H. I have had no regrets and enjoy the car every time we use it. The cars are pretty well made and I think the hybrid, large engine and CVT all contribute to an unstressed and generally reliable steed. The cars are packed full of tech tho so you are wise to be prepared for the possibility of a big bill. The likelihood of an expensive repair are pretty low tho compared to other marks. Don't worry too much about the Hybrid element, Toyota/Lexus have had years to make the system pretty robust. Lexis dealers can provide an annual warranty on the Hybrid components on cars up to 10 years old. This is done as part of the service or can be purchased separately for around £70 if you service the vehicle elsewhere. Battery's can also be repaired by established independents e.g. check Hybrid Battery Solutions. The dampers are prone to leak and the exhausts rot at the rear most Y section (visible from the rear bumper) and/or rear mufflers. Hunt around for a well looked after car and I would hope that you would enjoy many miles of happy motoring. Good luck.

Under your seat, is one of the cables yellow? I suspect it is as it's for the air bags.

I always found the Golf boot small, especially when compared to my old Civic - that gobbled up everything and more. The lack of a spare wheel was a winner for daily lugging duties. Fortunately we never missed the spare. Anyhoo it's good to hear how the NX compares to others as my Mrs may be on the hunt for a replacement soon.

A stove in the garage! - crumbs i'm jealous

Spooky but mrsF and I have just compared the CT boot size to her mk5 Golf and the CT is larger. I had the CT as a loaner and didn't find it any smaller inside than our V-dub. I'd say it was on par but we didn't have the CT for long.