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I am a regular car washer and always have been. Whilst I haven't cleaned as many cars as a dealer of course I can say that the UX is no worse than any other. Black plastic trim can always be a bit dodgy especially if one like to polish a vehicle but since I have discovered Meguiar's Ultimate Black Plastic & Trim Restorer I haven't looked back! Meguiar's stuff all seems pretty reliable and this polish really does bring most plastic trim back to a near new look. It can't deal with bad interior scratches, (how the hell do they occur) but I find if I fill-in the marks with a sharpie or permanent marker then polish with the Ultimate Black restorer they are almost invisible.

World-wide shortage of Chips apparently, that's why I've just planted my own spuds!

If it has Auto Parking Mirrors then go with the F Sport. If not then go for comfort. That's my opinion - my wife said that I am allowed to have one!

Does anyone out there use a Music Streaming Service with their Android Auto connection? That sounds a bit " well, d'uuh, yes" but I mean one that actually plays the requested track through 'Hey Google'? If I ask for Cranberries Dream - I get U2 - for example! Amazon Music doesn't work well and before I commit to another streamer I thought it worth asking the knowledgeable folk on here!

Ireland?

Not on my 22 plate but it's not a lofty Takumi.

Has anyone found any type of anti-scuff door plates for the UX? Preferably in the UK? Even black rubber ones will be sufficient as long as they fit okay. I can find loads on Ali-Express etc. but nothing yet on a UK site. Thanks in advance ...

A law that should exist here or at least one that states 'If you have an off-road parking space then it must be used'. Far too many houses have an empty drive but cars parked on pavements in our area. And another thing...(I'm really starting-up now), why are there so many vans and commercial vehicles on private housing developments? I'm wiling to bet that they have a covenant in their deeds but who cares about that? And why build a five bed house with two parking spaces? Obvious what's going to happen when the little darlings reach 17! And on and on and on.... I do have a great respect for the Japanese though, apart from WWII of course! Maybe I shouldn't mention the war! Great place to buy low mileage imports from. RHD to start with and well cared for. I had a Mitsubishi FTO when I was younger. Fantastic car imho.

If the darned things were permanently powered, or until one opened the Driver's door, then this would bother me a lot less!

I had a new C-HR for 5 months. Latest infotainment system was excellent and the voice control really worked, unlike my UX that keeps saying "Pardon"!*(see note below). Fuel economy was almost as good as my wife's Yaris - on a warm day but below 6 or 7 degrees then I expected a 25% drop. Heater never warmed up in that bitterly cold spell we went through and I think this was a result of the extreme engine efficiency. I had a GR sport and it literally had everything you can think of except a power tailgate but in the time I had it I never even tried the Park assist and the Lane Assist was darned annoying. It seemed to be built okay although there were a few rattles. The ride was very hard but it was a 'sport' model. The C-HR is a really good crossover vehicle and with the right paint colour they look really impressive. Certainly eye-catching. *Have fitted a Android Auto dongle in the UX and 'Hey Google' works flawlessly. Although Google maps functions well I still use the Lexus Nav as I like the Next Turn Notification in the main panel (behind the steering wheel) and of course this doesn't show with Google Maps.

Watch this (1min 20 secs in). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jtjo3UtL7E&ab_channel=MohammedAbbasi There is literally nothing new these days!

Reading back I fear I have denigrated the C-HR. I shouldn't really - it's just that it didn't suit me. It was comfortable and quiet and constantly returned 60+mpg. Yes the rear cabin is 'gloomy' but was sufficiently spacious for two adults and the boot is/was bigger than the UX by a significant margin. I just think it was a younger person's car and I just didn't feel at ease. Personal taste really.

Don't be sad Navnan2. Had most of those things on various vehicles and they are so seldom used that when you don't have them any more they're not really missed. I would like the tailgate but have managed fine for 47 years and probably will until I have to hand in my license! I bet you do have a CD player though!

Hi all. Apologies if this has been covered - I have searched - The 10th character on my recently acquired UX is a Zero. This makes no sense as the Manufacture Year Code should be there and that's a letter not numerical. Can anyone suggest which character I should be looking at for the manufacture year please?

Like me I see you've changed from an NX. I was stupid enough to by a brand new C-HR but after five months I too own a 2022 UX. First thing to say is that it's great to be back in a vehicle that has some degree of quality about it. Lexus seats are second to none for comfort and even the door closure sounds nice! The UX is obviously a small car compared to the NX but strangely it doesn't feel that way - until you open the boot! Two bad things are definitely the none-auto folding side mirrors - (PM to Fourbanks on way) and the Lane Assist that makes the car feel 'wobbly'. I turn that off. One abysmal thing is why oh why have Lexus put run-flats on this car? Smooth tarmac (10% of most journeys) the car sounds great. The other 90% of my time in the car is on Leicestershire lovely tarmac and granite chip combo roads and the tyres sound like thunder! Car is only 10 months old but I fear that new tyres are the only way to relieve my ears!

My previous two cars had this 'quirk' - one was an NX and that was a stretch to correct whilst driving!

I've bought and am using this in my UX. 22 plate. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BRQ3RWFX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Absolutely flawless, connects my phone for everything I need but simple to return to Radio etc. I recommend it. Best thing is that 'Hey Google' is so receptive and it stops my car saying 'Pardon' constantly! She says it like I'd passed wind or something! I wish I could remove FM and AM options for radio though. Complete waste of time for my listening habits.

But has anyone fitted one of the many 'modules' that are available to achieve this? Looks like rocket science to me.

I have just acquired a Lexus UX and am very happy so far. I had a brief flirtation with a brand new Toyota C-HR and quickly learned my lesson. Expensive lesson too. My one gripe with the UX is the extremely loud tyre rumble that mainly emanates from the front of the vehicle. Depending on tarmac finish this can range from Rolls Royce quiet to old tractor noisy! Mine is currently sporting Bridgestone Run Flats and was first registered June 22 so about 10 months old. Has anyone with a similar age car ditched the Bridgestones and found an answer to my problem please?

Thanks for this. I think I've decided to swap cars in September and remove the need to upgrade but thanks for taking the time to reply.

Thanks Herbs. Cost isn't everything, I may just upgrade my car!

Hi all. Before anyone complains that I should read past comments, I have! Highly confusing. My specific question is has anyone fitted a Android-auto conversion module to a 2016 NX300 please? Thanks for taking time to read this.