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  1. matt8
    F Sport comes with memory seats so maybe that'll suffice. When I loaned a more basic model, I really missed the memory seats. If you haven't experienced it, you may not miss it, but if you have, you may really want them back. £16K for a Premier seems a fair price if it's the age you say it is. More than that, I'd say it's not worth it. It's coming up to the end of Q2. Perhaps there's room for a steep discount if you can promise them you'll pay and collect before end of June.
  2. matt8
    Nope. Face lift came out 2017 with larger screen. 66 Vs 15 would be the same. Get the Premier. I had an exec on loan whilst my F Sport was being worked on. Going backwards, it felt lacking. But if you've never experienced a Premier, perhaps you won't know what you're missing out on.
  3. matt8
    I'd choose the premier personally.
  4. matt8
    News to me. Does it affect just the F Sport variant? Thanks!
  5. matt8
    Good outcome. Which dealership?
  6. matt8
    Small notch on the front only door handles. Touch notch once to lock. Touch twice to dead lock (internal locks disable)
  7. matt8
    There is a setting in the menus to configure when a service was done, so it can count down the miles till next.
  8. matt8
    Interesting, just had a look. Sadly I see they have a fuel efficiency rating of E (versus C on the 3's) and a sound noise rating of 71 (versus a 68 on the 3's) On paper, they are a step backwards. The 5s may not be as quiet as the 3s.
  9. matt8
    Do they have rim protection, @rayaans?
  10. matt8
    What is the sorcery? Transparent looking bonnet. Photoshop?
  11. matt8
    I'd have thought removal of the sensor would cause the need for rebalancing? Perhaps for just a short while, it'd be OK? Is this TPMS battery swap job is risky? I like to take care of things proactively, but if you damaged the sensors during a precautionary battery swap, you might be kicking yourself for messing with them.
  12. matt8
    What are the logistics of getting all four sensors out, so you can do DIY on your TPMS Sensor? Surely you'll need a cooperative tyre fitter who will let you have the sensors (for a few hours perhaps) between removal and refitting of the tyres? Aren't tyres damaged during removal, usually?
  13. matt8
    Great idea. What bracket did you use shine?
  14. matt8
    Mine looks similar to yours Jay. 2013 F Sport. What treatment can we apply? What type of oil or grease should we put on these sorts of things to prevent future issues?
  15. matt8
    Missed that, my apologies. Thanks for your input! Glad to hear 12 months good experience. Was referencing something else another member had told to them. I was suspicious / didn't feel it was plausible, but there's always more insight and something one can learn!
  16. matt8
    Any possible issues with these? Could they cause any bugs in the electrics? Could they blow / damage anything? I seem to recall some dealer telling a member here that use of LEDs in the system caused significant damage to some electronic part of the car.
  17. matt8
    Are they safe? Any issues / potential damage to the car and its electronics?
  18. matt8
    Where are you taking these photos? Right side of the engine?
  19. matt8
    Isn't OP a taxi driver? I'd have thought the running of engine at such lengths would have taken care of any moisture through evaporation... Maybe washing of engine bay prior to ownership...
  20. matt8
    That's a great call... 12 year anti-corrosion, but only 3 years for surface rust. This is more than just surface rust! https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/warranty/
  21. matt8
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019. Lots of short journeys, occasional long runs. Averaged 38 MPG across 6000 miles (measured brim to brim every time, recording miles travelled and calculating). I've a 2013 F-Sport. Doesn't seem that high. Have I got a problem with my car would you think?
  22. matt8
    Hi Jay I am interested in knowing how a 12v battery in poor condition can affect the MPG. Thanks!
  23. matt8
    May be able to get a picture tomorrow. Your avatar / picture is a great view of the rear of your car! 😉
  24. matt8
    Gutted! A trick someone showed me in checking respray job quality is to observe the car from an angle, in sufficient lighting, to see reflections of whatever is on the floor / near the car. A good job should show no ripples, the reflection should be without distortion / waves. Sadly I found out our Honda had had some respray job done on it. It had no recorded accident history so I was disappointed to learn two door respray had taken place, by observing the ripples. To the untrained eye, it looks fine though.
  25. matt8
    Found two options in the car settings. Interior light time and exterior light time. 7.5, 15 or 30 seconds. Nothing in menu called welcome lights. Haven't checked Techstream. Personally, 30 seconds not long enough if I've stumbled onto the right option. 60 or even 120 would be good I think.
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