First_Lexus

It isn’t the rear headrest. It sounds more mechanical - will see what Lexus technical come back with.

Thanks @rayaans Will try the central headrest and report back. Car still squeaks without the parcel shelf, so it isn't that. Dealer is in touch with Lexus technical who haven't mentioned the suspension, just the design of a rear bulkhead which can cause issues.

I've been spoiled by years with Honda. No cabin creaks or rattles at all, even after thousands of miles. Disappointed that Lexus can't match Honda quality tbh.

Some of you may know that I'm on my second NX in just over a year as the first one had a series of quality failures that led to Lexus doing a deal to replace it. One of the less serious faults was a loud squeak from the (interior) at the rear of the car. Lexus weren't able to resolve it, but I was assured they'd never come across it before...well, I find that hard to believe as my replacement NX is now suffering from the exact same thing. Experience amazing indeed... I know what it ISN'T from what the dealer looked at before - so it's not the rear seat catches, or the number plate, or the rear screen, or the spare wheel holder. They think it's a design fault with a rear bulkhead, but my question is whether anybody else is having / has had the same issue? I can't believe I've got the only two NXs produced with the exact same fault...unless I'm really unlucky. Rest of the car is great, but my experiences so far are leading me to conclude that Lexus QC isn't as good as it's cracked up to be. Answers / suggestions on a postcard please.

I think the one on the right - the white estate - is a Datsun. Maybe a 120Y? Could be a Cressida though...my memory isn't what it was!

My father had a brand new Corona in 1975 followed by a new Cressida Estate in 1978. Happy childhood memories...but I can't see either in those photos. I can see what looks like a lowered Crown and a couple of Celicas though...

A few years ago, my sister had her broken down Skoda Octavia recovered to the local Indy garage which had been servicing it. They diagnosed a major issue with the ECU and declared it uneconomic to repair. They advised her to scrap it. My brother-in-law decided to get a second opinion, so had the car taken to the nearest Skoda main dealer. I never found out exactly what the issue was but it took them only 30 minutes to diagnose and fix it, then another 30 minutes to wash it! They didn't even charge...and quite rightly then got the servicing business for the next few years.

Happy to report that I have no issues with the nav in my June registered NX. I've also now got the full manual for it (free from Lexus UK customer services) and there are seemingly a lot of functions I didn't know about from the basic guides. I'll be trying to get the most out of the system - especially the Google Street View - and will report back.

Very few down here, although there is a current generation GS300h that I see around Malmesbury, and I was followed yesterday by an Italian registered NX. Naturally, since I've had my Mesa red NX somebody in a nearby village has got one exactly the same - including the side-steps(!) - have seen it around a few times. I do see quite a few in Bristol, especially CTs. Hardly ever see an RX - when I've had them as courtesy cars they've really stood out as unusual. ^^ I'm just going to leave this here re: Audi drivers...😋 https://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/business/audi-yet-again-voted-top-car-by-dentists-and-serial-killers-20180323146311

My understanding is that most of the recognised ceramic coatings are much of a muchness...the major differences are in the preparation and application. My first NX had the Williams coating applied by the dealer, but not very well. Top surfaces were ok but the lower doors hadn't been done (!) and neither had a strip in the centre of the roof. I didn't pay for it but even so... My new NX had a Gtechniq Crystal Serum coating applied (after correction) by a detailer I've now used on three cars and trust implicitly - I trusted him with my 14 year old show MINI anyway, and he's only the second person to touch it except me! He charged £600 for the whole job including protection of the leather with colour block. IMHO if you're planning to keep the car long term or you are particular about how it looks, then it's worth the cost. If you'll change the car every 2-5 years then just use off the shelf products and don't worry about ceramics.

Personally - and especially on a black car - I like a (small) amount of chrome.

Should add that I've received an email from Lexus this afternoon to check that the manual had arrived ok, and to say that a full navigation manual will follow shortly. These guys are really good!

A couple of weeks ago, I was having issues connecting the navigation on my new NX to my "MyLexus" account. I got a prompt reply to an e-mail from the multimedia team, and everything was resolved very quickly. As part of that discussion, I had noted I hadn't got a detailed owners manual and didn't much like having to use the online version. Today I got a parcel - at no cost - with the full owners manual. I doubt many other manufacturers would have done that. Great stuff, and worthy of public praise.

Good choice @C Mclean I had an F-Sport RX a few months ago, and couldn't get on with it - too noisy, and with an uncomfortable and hard ride. My standard NX Sport was both quieter and more comfortable. However, having had an RX Sport just a couple of weeks ago, it was a much softer drive - quiet and with a great ride. A totally different car, and much more in keeping with my requirements. An RX is no good for me as a bit too big for the lanes where I live - and too high to get in and out of easily with my disability - but a great car all the same.

Back in the day I had a Maestro and a Montego. Great cars from memory...but my memory isn't what it was!

Something I'm never likely to bother doing again, but I filled up my new NX today so am able to do an accurate mpg calculation. I've done 415 careful miles, almost all on B-Roads and lanes at 30-50 mph. There was one motorway trip of 50 miles or so, but as the M5 was busy I barely got above 60mph. Anyway, the 415 miles used 42 litres of unleaded, which the online calculator says is 44.9mpg. That's really excellent, and better than I expected, especially as the trip computer says 43.1 (and I zeroed it after I fuelled the car straight after collecting it from the dealer). Warm weather and low speeds really does the job. In the Winter when I go back to using the M4 I'll be lucky to get 40mpg, but even so I'm pleased with this result right now.

All facelift NX (2018 onwards) have the Premium navigation with the touchpad. As @EssexGonzosays above, if you control the nav with a small dial instead then that is standard nav (and it also has a smaller screen). A 2014 NX could have either as I understand it, although I think Premium nav was an upgrade option on the Luxury.

Nice to see some amazing sparkle in the sun too. This photo hasn't been doctored in any way - it is simply a close up of the front wing in direct sun. I've never had paintwork like it before...

Having had my new NX for just over two weeks, I had to resist the temptation to give it a thorough clean before a) the side protection strips were fitted and b) I already had it booked in with Chris at Summit Detailing in Weston-Super-Mare. Chris had it for two days, and I collected yesterday. As supplied by Lexus Swindon the paintwork looked superficially ok, but I could see quite a few swirls and holograms on the bonnet, roof and door tops. Nothing too serious, but worth sorting properly when still new. So, after a machine defect removal and application of Gtechniq Crystal Serum to body and wheels, it now looks like this... https://www.instagram.com/summit_detailing/ The interior leather surfaces were also protected with colour block. Going forward maintenance will be simple with Gtechniq C2v3 applied after washing and Gyeon 'wet coat' in the Winter months for speed. The coating applied should last 3-4 years at least.

I finally gave up on Eco mode, and now use normal instead without any evident impact on economy. On my regular 15 mile commute on lanes and B roads - mostly at 40-50 maximum as that is what the conditions allow (rural and very narrow!) - I get an indicated 38-44. While (sort of) running in my new Luxury NX I did manage one trip at an indicated 48mpg with real concentration on how I was driving but it was unrealistic and I couldn't drive like that every day! Any motorway time really hammers economy though, down into the mid-30s at 70mph.

Very pleased to report that the Lexus Multimedia team messaged me quickly, and once I'd sent them a couple of photos of my screen and menus they sent detailed instructions to resolve my problem while making sure my account was properly linked. Everything worked faultlessly, and I'm now fully linked up to my 'My Lexus' account in the car, and able to send navigation instructions to the car as well as downloading updates. As an extra nice touch, they're going to send me hard copies of the detailed manuals in the post free of charge. Really excellent service all round. Well done Lexus!

The latest RX is 489cms long. The NX is only 464cms. Where I really struggle around here is width - the RX may only be 5 1/2 cms wider than the NX but on single track lanes that makes a surprisingly big difference. I have a minimum of 2 miles to the nearest B road from my village, and the RX makes that just a little bit too nerve racking for me. And as my first wife used to say, just a little bit of extra width makes a big difference. I'm still not totally sure what she meant...🤣

Humbłe pie from me too. I had a 2018 F-Sport a few months ago as a courtesy car and wasn't impressed, finding it too noisy, with a hard ride and seats which were also hard and very uncomfortable. I didn't understand the love for the RX at all. However, this weekend I've had a new RX Sport while my NX was having the side protection strips fitted and...wow! So quiet, a nicer ride and a general sense of extreme calm. Very different to how I remember the F-Sport I had previously, but in line with comments I've read on this forum from others. As a vehicle for me it is still far too big...but I finally 'get it.' It's an amazing thing.

@kirby76 Don't worry about your English, we're all here to try and help one another! I do believe that the cruise control doesn't operate below a certain speed, and also that's you shouldn't be relying on it in city traffic. The auto anti-collision isn't a feature I've had a chance to test out yet either and hope I never will... Based on previous Hondas with similar systems, I've not seen one on which you should rely in heavy traffic. I think that type of functionality is for the self-driving future rather than right now.

I (and I'm sure many others) generally insure based on price. I only go for a company I've heard of, but I haven't really thought about 'how' companies will deal with me should I need to claim, assuming that they're all pretty similar. Reading this thread has been a wake-up call for me. I'm with Admiral, but next time will look at service ratings as well as price. NFU will be on my list. Renewing my home insurance this morning I did look at the various feedback sites and ended up going for Direct Line. Upside was they were also one of the cheapest, and the simplest in terms of the questions they ask. I was with More Than last year, but when their renewal quote went up by 50% based on the price paid last year (and they wouldn't reduce it, saying it was their best price) I decided to look elsewhere.