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About 3-4 years ago I had prescription long distance glasses made for driving and at the same time sun glasses also for this purpose. The Optician showed me samples of both polarized and normal and I opted for the polarized ones which I thought better. I was then shown several tints and was told the one I chose was the darkest one permitted for driving. In use these worked very well for me. They are definitely polarized as for example you can see the heat/stress marks in windscreens that you don't see with normal shades. These make the graphics on my TomTom more dim but still just readable . However, they have not worked for me with the HUD on my RX so I reverted to a cheap less highly tinted ordinary pair as a temporary arrangement until I can confer with my Optician. (I have passed tests which mean I don't have to wear any distance glasses as none were used during the tests). Polarized glasses are given the thumbs up for driving here https://www.bantonframeworks.co.uk/blogs/sunglasses/best-polarised-sunglasses-for-driving So this may be of interest to Herbie or anybody else with HUD.

I think you will find that all manufacturers advise not to add anything to the oil but just follow their specification which may change with well worn engines. Reports seem to be anecdotal as there is not much evidence of independent tests. Then some engines have a greater tolerance to additives and out of spec oils than others.

There are times when sun glasses can help at any age! I also found the very useful HUD faded away with my normal shades but I overcame this by buying ones with less tint and by increasing the brightness of the display. I have my display low on the screen and before doing the foregoing, toyed with the idea of cutting away a small lower section of the shades so I could raise my head very slightly in order to see the display. This might work with plastic lenses. Polarized shades are particularly less suitable if you want to see the display due to the filtering.

I agree the falling sales point of BEV cars will depend to a large extent on how advanced and numerous the chargers are. Also, battery development may permit greater range, so not having a charger at a property becomes less important, (most people don't have a petrol station outside their front door). Then, there could be a system at some stage where autonomous vehicles are just prebooked and arrive fully charged but divert to a top up charger if this becomes critical. This would not promote new BEV sales but could result in more ICE ones being taken off the road. Meanwhile, look at the growth of PHEV vehicles which formed the majority but have now been overtaken by BEV. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plug-in_electric_vehicles_in_the_United_Kingdom Unlikely to be in power for some time but interesting contribution from Ed Miliband https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/labour-to-outline-plan-to-spark-electric-car-revolution-across-uk/ar-BB1eVG2V?li=BBoPRmx&ocid=mailsignout

If some other manufacturers stop producing ICE cars as Volvo intend relatively soon, buyers are going to have less choice so more likely to go BEV. Sales of BEV may only be 25% of new vehicles in 2030 (who can say with Government support for them and the penalizing of ICE cars plus with the advantages of large scale production and possibly less cost differential between BEV and ICE cars.) Also, car production is a Global business and switch to BEV has been quicker in some other countries than others as detailed in the original report I linked to. World sales are likely to have an effect on what manufacturers sell both within and without the UK. It seems from the link above that Toyota have one BEV model but other manufacturers have already have some on the road with an expanded range in development. So however you cut it, Toyota and some other Japanese manufacturers are late to the party.

Probably best chance of getting 'at cost' an extra or two when buying a new car - good PR for future business. So definitely ask.

Can't answer your question as regards Lexus models but normally where different size wheels are used the larger rear would be to improve stability and particularly traction for rear wheel drive or full all wheel drive; often part of a stiffer set up on more sporting versions or models. The look also appeals more to some. A tyre that may work very well for some models may not be most suited to some others.

One accepts that with some tread designs you are limited to changing tyres between front and rear on each side rather than full rotation round the car.

I have used Varta batteries in cars for many years and rate them highly and yes made along with Bosch as tied up with them now. Varta will show the Blue Dynamic battery if you enter your details. However, this is NOT an AGM battery as Lexus fitted for the RX450 with battery under the rear hatch and therefore within the cabin. The main reason for fitting an AGM battery in this position is that if the the car is involved in an accident, acid remains in the glass matt rather than potentially spewing over occupants if battery case is damaged. Also, the Panasonic battery is a deep cycle one. It is VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid). So you are not getting a like for like battery to the Panasonic. There are other threads on battery replacement on this form that make arguments for using a cheaper non alternative or an AGM one. But car manufacturers and the battery industry in general recommend your replacement 12v battery should be the same type as originally fitted to the car.

Toyota are as we know developing Hydrogen cars and it may be this will be a viable alternative. However, the impetus is with BEV with much money being spent on charging infrastructure, much more in some other countries than in the UK. It is possible that a similar situation could arise as happened with VHS and Betamax. The general feeling was that Betamax was better but VHS had a greater take up and killed it. It will be interesting to see how future developments and take up pan out. Also, as the ICE is phased out by manufactures with carrot and stick from Governments how is this likely to affect depreciation on fairly late ICE vehicles. My feeling is that depreciation will be very steep except on some classic and specialist low volume cars, especially if Government measures are adopted to get these off the road.

Interesting thoughts on delayed development of BEV vehicles by Japanese with particular reference to Toyota. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/why-japans-carmaking-heavyweights-could-be-facing-an-electric-shock/ar-BB1eGH3B?ocid=mailsignout

I thought tyre rotation was recommended by Lexus. On the RX there is going to be more wear with front wheel drive and it makes sense that all tyres are eventually renewed as a set. Another happy owner with CCs which transformed my car from the Dunlops it came with.

Yes, major changes in autos already starting and difficult to know how this will impact older tech ones so I am sitting on fence but won't speculate here and deviate from Herbs thread.

Lexus Parts Direct must have increased the price of this item then, since I bought mine from them as they were well under the shipped price asked by Lexus (Snows) Exeter which is still £354.99. If interested I would ask Lexus Parts Direct if they could do better as they normally beat other dealers significantly. I am pretty sure that the diagram that came with mine showed as suitable from cars from 2008 - (to last of the 3rd Generation.)

Good luck as used availability for these is exceeded by demand. I got new ones in the end from Lexus Direct who were doing them at a discount - may still do. New ones come with new gaskets and required longer fixing bolts etc. Care needs to be taken to obtain the securing parts and to fit them correctly as this is a known area for ingress of water into the car.

You and your good lady are happy with your purchase and that's all that matters and I am sure everybody here is pleased for you. No doubt in due course you will give your opinion on the 4th gen compared to the 3rd gen.

Shows how light and angle can give very different impression at seen by comparing these two shots. I did take a look at a 4RX whilst at Lexus Cheltenham quite some time ago and it did look brighter and lighter in the open than these pics of the 3rd series. You have to see a car outside in good daylight to really appreciate the colour rather than pictures. PS. Not thinking of changing your 3rd gen for the 4th gen Herbs or just academic interest?

Genesis will be to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota or come to that what Infiniti is or perhaps has been to Nissan as I understand Infiniti are pulling out of the UK. It shows what a mammoth task a newish venture is faced with. Maybe Tesla are the exception as they broke new ground, set up their own charging etc and have concentrated in a more narrow market with advanced technology.

Link worked for me. Note that Kia are right up there. It will be interesting to see how their new Genesis models do in the UK when expected to be launched soon. They will be in a similar position to what Lexus were when they started, trying to raise their image to that of premium marques. Their models will not only have to be very good but competitively priced to succeed against the best in Europe. I understand that the Genesis cars will not be sold and serviced by normal Hyundai/Kia dealers but a small number of select dealers so this will be another hurdle.

Slamming doors is certainly a possibility. I have seen cars being abused in this way. Many years ago I was told how to close doors without damaging them. I was told to close a door gently until about 4 or 5 inches from it being closed, then stop followed by giving it a firm push. I don't think painting (papering) over cracks will resolve the situation. I would contact a local Lexus Dealership and ask them who is their approved repairer and get their views on the situation and best way to resolve it. It would be interesting to know whether this problem had been seen before on the RX, also whether the doors on the affected car here had been previously repaired.

OK, I will reply on your other thread but you only have to ring your nearest dealership and ask them who is there recommended repairer and then contact them directly as they should be more familiar with Lexus bodywork. When I was tail ended, Lexus Exeter (Snows), referred my car to their very large repair centre at Southampton but usually they have an approved repair centre much nearer to their sales/service branch.

Good idea! This certainly warrants further investigation. I wonder whether this could have resulted from previous accident damage. Maybe take it to a Lexus approved repairer for an opinion if possible.

I wonder whether these are the same quality. For my BMW there are two grades one of which is white and the other grey with quite a price difference. However you cut it £59.99 seems exorbitant for such a simple mass produced item. Have you checked price with Lexus Direct?

I think a lot depends on the perception of the driver and how familiar you are with various models/versions. I have only tried two of the 3rd Gen Premier cars, and I think they provided a very similar experience. I wish I had driven cars without Air suspension before buying although that may not necessarily have changed my choice. I did read road tests which said the RX 450h 3rd Gen was a bit bouncy on the open road generally and did not handle it too well. I have not found this to be the case on both counts considering it is a heavy high riding vehicle but I don't expect it to go round corners like my BMW5 salon. However, I do agree with Mo that that the air suspended car is a bit over trashy over uneven roads and road humps, even when driven quite slowly (but maybe the steel sprung version may be too. I did read another report where the front seats were stated as being uncomfortable over long distance but I find the seats to be the most comfortable that I have experienced in any car and I have been in many over the years. I can only repeat my advice to drive different models before purchasing, as different drivers can have different priorities and rate the cars differently in certain respects that affects their overall choice.

Mine same as Herbs - increase/decrease depends on how long lever held if not momentarily flicked.