Jgtcracer

Interesting list that, RC-F really is quite similar, just with a different engine. Id like to have had the option to have tan leather….

Right, I forget that hybrids have components I’m not familiar with. Certainly with a traditional ICE car, I’d maybe be a bit closer but my experience of hybrids is somewhat lacking…… Consider myself reeducated!

Not much help with the breakdown but love the number plate!! I too would check the simple stuff first and from experience check the 12v battery…….. Good luck

It’s also worth noting that for an RC-F, they recommend a rear diff oil change, I think at 4years…..

It’s a real interesting one this, part of my role involves oil analysis and Tribology generally. Oil degrades over time the Lexus will have had to input a ‘lifetime’ value into the calculations to determine whether they would need to replace. I suggest that have deemed it be be ‘good enough’ in reality. Also worth noting that oils degrade over time, as well as mileage so must have attributed a length of time, along with mileage into their calcs. I think it’s all a risk assessment by them to determine that the benefits of not doing it outweigh the tolerable risk of failure…

Look forward to you being a test case in the UK, I’m looking for S-class levels of comfort!! What happens to the AVS system once it’s disconnected? I don’t think it will show a warning light but the internal computer will recognise the connectors are disconnected and show a fault internally. It won’t effect the car at all, just not sure if there are other options….

I must admit, feeling pretty good about not having a TVD at this point… Got to be something else going on with this example, with my reliability engineer’s hat on id suggest there isn’t a trend of these failing so what’s the root cause. I do wonder sometimes whether manufacturers would like to have old units back even if for no other reason than to carry out root cause analysis and determine whether there is room to improve. I suppose it would be tiresome, but if I was the design engineer on such a low volume part Id be interested! Toyota leads the way with kaisen continuous improvement so I bet they do it with certain warrantied parts…..

Agreed, do what the service requires and don't try to upsell under the pretense that its part of the service. I was in a Halfords Autocentre recently and they almost sold a £40 fuel system cleaner to an elderly lady that wouldn't have known any better. I politely interjected and suggest she not bother. Got a right dirty look from the manager but I think it was worth it!

I personally haven't noticed any issues with carparks.....

Don’t tell me that…. mine is due in the autumn!!

I’m in Rothes with work occasionally, lucky thing about being in the distilling industry! Beautiful area of the world, you’re a lucky gent….

Am I right in thinking they basically have two prices for a major or minor service? Although what’s required at any specific one is different, the prices tend to be the same. For the RCF they alternate major/minor/major etc. sometimes your major will need spark plugs or a diff oil change (for example) but the price will stay the same, meaning sometimes it’s good value, others it seems a bit dear….

I too use the car all year round and run Michelins. Haven’t found it any use whatsoever if there is virgin snow on the road but for slush etc, been fine driving to the conditions. I do also have a 4x4 in the house though so haven’t tried it in particularly snowy conditions.

Hope it helps. As a fellow VTEC owner I fully subscribe to the B/K Series wide open throttle club!!! Not sure the wife appreciated 8,000rpm Tesco runs however!

Tan interior is the sign of a true gentleman! I’m very jealous of those that are able to have it. Was never an option in the RCF, far too brash a car I assume!

Have you considered adding a resonator into the mid section somewhere. Means you can keep the exhaust whilst quietening it down. ISF exhaust is quite muted by comparison so may take it too far if you like the current noise when full throttle. Bet it would be cheaper too…. Is it a full system or just back boxes?

Initially tried just the fronts but looked a bit ‘nose down’. Interestingly it did rub more like that too on occasion. Dropping all 4 corners cured any rubbing so don’t tend to have issues at all… Occasionally a particularly big speed bump or large lump in the road may make a very light rub but I do have spacers also so the offset of the wheel may bring it a tad closer to the arch liner. I wouldn’t consider it an issue so if that’s your only concern just do it. One thing to consider on an AVS car is that the electrical connection to the damper is through the top damper nut and it’s delicate. Need a ring spanner with an offset to tighten properly.

There’s only a few of us in scotland that i’m aware of, can probably count the RCF owners on one hand… Did see an ISF near Rothes last time I was there mind you. Need to make an excuse for us all to meet one day, perhaps a blast around the cairngorms or West coast!

My favourite ‘fun’ button to engage ‘expert mode’

I can’t see it doing particularly well in Europe at all to be honest…. I’d Love to be wrong but If it is for sale in the UK it’s going to be in really small numbers and a few years down the line it will discontinued. Stick to what you know and do it really well. That market is really hard to break into, at that price people are buying a brand/image, not a car…..

I’m seeing Mitsubishi FTO, Aston Martin DB7 and Ferrari California all in one car…. That must have cost a fortune to do first time round!! Nice colour I suppose, wonder if it’s still reliable….

I heard all that too, haven’t yet been in a dealer with an RCF on the forecourt to be honest…. Every time I’m in I’ll look at an LC500 but never get a drive….. can’t quite bring myself to waste a salesman’s time when I’ve got no intention of buying.

I very much like that colour, bet it’s brill with tan leather!!!

This was when I was buying! They were trying to sell me a RC300h

My Mesa Red ISF looked really quite burgundy/flat on a ‘dreek’ Scottish day. Brilliant in the sun however. Sonic red seems a bit lighter/brighter.