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But Genesis compete with the German 3 on price, segment positioning etc. I’d expect the Genesis product to be comparable and better than the main stream Hyundai stuff, particularly in mechanical make up, materials used to build the car and driving performance and refinement. I’d be happy to have one. A G90 - yes please. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Premium - in another time not having a transverse mounted 4 clyinder engine but a north south mounted 6, 8, 10 or 12 cylinder engine would be reason enough to say you have a premium product. That theory is still almost true but it’s getting tested by the Volvo range and Lexus ES when it comes and certain 4 clyinder engined cars. I’d argue in the Volvo range the s60 up is a premium car but that’s not down to the mass market style power train but due to the seats (premium cars have seats that adjust in six plus ways) refinement (premium cars tend to have better sound deadening) etc A premium car cannot have any paint inside the cabin visible. Check the door frames of your car sat inside. If you can see paint on the door metal frame inside you’re more than likely not in a premium car. It’s a remarkably effective test unless you’re in something that’s very biased towards light weight and high performance. The obvious ones are big expensive cars like 5/7 series cars and fast expensive cars like Porsche’s and Maserati which are obviously premium as they are expensive and have brand value - but they also do what they are meant to do extremely well. Mass market makers like Ford don’t do premium cars but you could argue the Mustang is due to its engine, performance and size. I’d argue Hyundai/Kia don’t make premium cars but then there is the Stinger which is due to size, north south engine and upmarket cabin/styling is a premium product. My expectation is a premium car should last longer, be more comfortable and refined and/or perform better than a mass market car. Eg a BMW 1 series to have a longer service life than a Ford Focus, be nicer to drive, break down less, be quieter and have less NVH. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Been putting off working on this shot for a while - it's not my best of the summer from there. The light never really came through and this glimmer the only light of the day - shame really as the sky was epic and had it come through it would have been one of the all time great mornings. _DSC3477 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr The same could be said actually of this one. Some nice cloud about - but it was also too thick behind me when the sun dipped to do anything meaningful. It was on a 121 workshop and whilst the client enjoyed it which was the main thing. _DSC3844 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Lochan Na Fola - this was one of the best mornings out...like ever... _DSC3732 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Summer at the Torren Lochan - just sat here in the heat made my day. Not long after this the water levels dropped leaving a slightly unsightly muddy line between the water and the grasses. A few more clouds would have been nice perhaps but just being out in the nice weather was joy enough _DSC3762 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Buachaille Etive Mor - probably posted some shots from this series in another thread but not this one. Been back countless times but none have panned out as well as this night. _DSC3409 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr May Bank holiday at Lochan na Stainge _DSC2469 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Two of the best of the summer from Torren Lochan _DSC3781 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr _DSC3810 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Not much compared to what you pay for it. Cannot fathom the speech recognition in the GS but the parking camera is imho the best thing ever Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My non hybrid Lexus will be off to helensburgh Toyota on Monday £198 is the cost of an oil change, oil and air filter. It looked to be £275 at Lexus in Glasgow. Not cheap but I’d rather have the £77 It’s sad they can’t do the hybrid health check as it’s the same battery etc as used in Toyota vehicles Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My albeit older but far lower miles gs250 was £14k in the same colour way. Why do people pay such a premium for cars with less doors. An RC should be cheaper than an IS - not more expensive Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Trotternish ridge _DSC2642 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Agree. I don’t like black interiors but they’re easily sold on. I’d have liked the rose for my GS but black it was. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s xenons and nowhere in the manual does it mention adjusting the lights for driving on the right as opposed to the left. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there an option or control in the car to change the beam angle for driving abroad. In my last Mercedes there was an option in the menu settings to set the angle of the beam for driving on the right as opposed to the left like we do here. I’m off to France soon and it dawned on me I haven’t a scooby about this in the car. I’m no stranger to fitting beam deflectors but not sure if it’s required on this car? Ps - anyone got an idea of how to get the speed displayed in km’s in the digital display. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On the plus side it’s a desirable colour in the most desirable spec (F sport) It’s also new, not even 3yrs old. The miles would put me off and I don’t care much for the “barely run in” talk that is prolific on internet car fora regarding cars with intergalactic miles on them. The engine, gearbox and in this case hybrid battery might be proven and reliable but the suspension, steering, and body work have all covered significant miles which has bound to have taken some toll. All I know is once my cars have got to 80k miles some fairly significant bills have presented themselves. I agree it’s priced too high and is really a 15-18k car and I’d take one that’s a year older with 40k less on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

On the plus side it’s a desirable colour in the most desirable spec (F sport) It’s also new, not even 3yrs old. The miles would put me off and I don’t care much for the “barely run in” talk that is prolific on internet car fora regarding cars with intergalactic miles on them. The engine, gearbox and in this case hybrid battery might be proven and reliable but the suspension, steering, and body work have all covered significant miles which has bound to have taken some toll. All I know is once my cars have got to 80k miles some fairly significant bills have presented themselves. I agree it’s priced too high and is really a 15-18k car and I’d take one that’s a year older with 40k less on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Neither will I and as a local Toyota dealer is 1mi from where I live. Tbh I bought the GS because Lexus IS Toyota. If the Camry is pretty much as quiet and comfy as my GS I’ll be ok. Sure I’ll miss six clyinders, the handling but saving £10k plus has its pluses. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Best ever mpg. I’m visiting my mother in Pitlochry - filled up at Perth and got this up the A9 - speeds were tempered due to average speed cameras that now cover the whole route. My car is normally driven on hillier routes so to see it so nearly 50mpg is amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Only if it’s clear though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The weather has been incredible over the last couple of weeks. Here are a few shots taken during what has been the best spell of weather since May which was also pretty awesome. This summer has to the best one I can recall and such a treat after such a long, horrible and drawn out winter. Torren Lochan (taken from the little island) _DSC3658 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr The very last of the light at the banks of the Torren Lochan _DSC3689 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Sunset on the River Coe (taken this a few times this year but this is the one I am happiest with) _DSC3701 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Buachaille Etive Mor (one from last Tuesdays workshop where it was exceptionally still :D) _DSC3752 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Sunrise at Lochan na Fola _DSC3722 (1) by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr Just before the harsh light at Lochan na Fola _DSC3741 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

2x Nikon D810's and a battered old D800 Lens wise I have the best. The Nikkor 20mm F2.8, Sigma ART 24, 35 & 50mm F1.4 primes, Nikkor 24-70 F2.8, Nikkor 70-200F2.8 and many many lee filters and the 24mm Tilt shift as my "work" lens as I do a fair bit of work for some local estate agents.

I like the one with the huts. Lovely colours Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looks like a manual. Google Aisin A960E transmission issues. A manual transmission would be a big draw given the age and milage of the car.

I am enjoying the summer at the moment. Here was a particularly pleasant morning in Glencoe last month I know this spot well, so it was a case of just setting up, taking a few shots as the light changed and just enjoying my favourite time of year :D _DSC3566 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr _DSC3582 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr _DSC3587 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr[/QUOTE]

Lovely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not replaced as to engineer a whole new longitudinal mounted rwd platform for a smallish car that wasn’t a big seller won’t make much sense. Particularly as the GS won’t be replaced. They’ll stick with longitudinal engines rear drive probably only for the LS/LC and transverse/FWD for everything else. Grab these rear drivers whilst you can. There’s a few IS200t and rc200ts on low miles kicking around Expect more transverse mounted fwd cars and SUVs. That’s what people seem to buy and it’s cheaper to engineer one platform then spin off a variety of models off it. It’s working for Volvo. Imho unless you got big bucks you’re better off in the Camry than ES and the money bin your pocket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Plug in Prius exists. That battery I bet will see it’s way into a Camry and Lexus at some stage. Me, I’m a dinosaur I just want petrol powered rwd saloons with a nice north south mounted engine and reliability inbuilt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

No but people make bad choices. Hence why the roads are full of 520ds not 540is Toyota uk should have cashed in on this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I imagine if it was sold with 2 and 3 litre diesels and the 2.0t and 3.5 petrol engines with the 8spd auto it would have done a lot better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk