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I used to like telephoning home from the call box near work.. Pick up the receiver, systematically select the numbers on the circular dial, and listen to the staccatto chatter of the pulses as it wound back - ready for the next number. And when my parent answered their 'phone, pressing button 'A' to release the two pennies, hear them tumble into the cash box - and then start my conversation Mobiles today just aren't the same 😉

I assume you meant to type 100,000 miles! 😉

Linas, - I do not agree with you that insurance companies are inherently dishonest.....but, that aside - - if you wish to make the very best of the role that insurance companies play in society - - - -- Arrange to have your pension funds invested in insurance companies.. Then at least you will be able to share in any unfair advantages that they may enjoy. (and just hope that there is not any series of natural/unnatural disasters that befall their policyholders

One thing is for certain... As DVLC and insurance companies are continuing to make their data records more accurate, the insurers are increasingly checking their driver applications for accuracy. It is a brave person whom deliberately falsifies (forgets!) to include accurate data on their application - - (however expensive it may be)

Ah! But you will have the greta wealth!

I've not bought a brand new car, (ever!), but although (most) Lexus Dealerships have a great reputation, I would be extremely surprised if they ever offered more than an apology/cup of coffee & biscuit/pot of Lexus sweets. They have no legal obligation to cover petrol/mileage/ancillary costs - - for that would be a legal minefield!

It's even better when you and I pilot Mk3 RX's! They ARE great cars

That's exactly what I would do

I don't know if I could cope with it... . I think it would put the wind up me

What a pretty little motor, Anthony!👍

My 1929 Austin Sixteen (Very similar to the one below) Lovely, drove well, (but no land speed records) (And before anyone asks - I did not buy it brand new!)

There are times when the wonderfully inclusive humour of a forum supersedes all social opinions and stigma - and becomes a real joy in which to participate. Thank you Everyone

I've received that recommendation many, many times over the years, for having the system constantly active maintains and lubricates the system seals most effectively.

It's all a rather subjective subject (with fans v critics) covering every opinion. My experience - for what it's worth, is that my 9-year-old RX ran acceptably well on E10 simply because I thought that was how it was meant to run. It would be a trifle more responsive on Branded E5 (or it was my imagination), but didn't use it too often, just occasionally would maybe clean the engine a little (?) Post Pandemic, the premium attached to E5 locally was anything up to 15p per litre ("Funny - I thought" (in my best Dudley Moore voice)) - - someone was extracting the Michael. And, on one of the many threads on here, I noticed several recommendations for Millers Oils EPS - Multi Shot Ethanol Protection Fuel Additive, which is meant to combat some of the negative effects of E10 upon the fuel system, and also lifts the fuel rating by a point or two. (and allows one to use E10) I'm currently on my fourth tank of petrol (E10) dosed with Millers Oils EPS - and it has made a difference (or I'm imagining it) to the car's performance, being just a little more responsive (though my racing days are over), but it HAS improved my MPG, both city and motorway driving, by, at the moment, 5%. I'm happy with that, and IF it also "takes better care of me fuel system", then I'm very happy. It costs £28 for a litre from Demontweeks via eBay, s0 works out at 3p per dosed litre of fuel.

Now that's what I call a good value tuppence-worth! Thank you 🙂

Good observations Malc.

Rowley: All I can do is sympathise, I'm sorry!

I'm Spartacus

But why would anyone wish to drive in London unless they were forced to!!! 🚄

Just a note to thank everyone on this thread for the informative and helpful (as ever) content. Our car outlives the Relax warranty later this year, and I too shall now have discussions with our Lexus chaps to arrange a Ten Year Plus Warranty. Thanks for all the information - this may well have made my next conversation a deal easier and quicker.

Thank you, Barry - as ever - great advice and information.

No worries, I trip up over even the simplest technical issues sometimes, and the following day forget what I'd forgotten!

Hi Neil, Well, if you're using a laptop/PC (for example) to access LOC, enter www.lexusownersclub.co.uk into the internet address bar, - and it'll open the LOC at the 'home' address. Bookmark the page, (it'll add the LOC icon to your bookmarks) and simply click on that to access the club. (I'm not a 'techie', so I may not have used correct terminology, but does that help)?

Paul, The most effective way of avoiding any risk of power spike when changing your battery is to ensure that there is an alternative 12v supply connected to the car during the changeover. One can either have a spare battery connected by (say) jump start leads to your existing battery leads BEFORE you disconnect them,and leave them on until you've installed and connected the new battery (so in effect - your car isn't aware that the supply is changing), OR, I have a lithium jump starter (Noco) that I plug into my OBD port (during the replacement process) that maintains the 12v supply. Hope this helps

An article in the Guardian rag in June 2023: The Opec+ group of oil-producing countries has reached an agreement to extend output cuts into next year, in the face of flagging prices and a looming supply glut. The oil cartel reportedly agreed to reduce its output by 1.4m barrels a day, at a meeting in Vienna on Sunday of member countries – which include the big producers Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Russia. Opec+ sources told Reuters that the group was likely to agree a “policy rollover” for 2023 and make additional reductions in output in 2024 if new production baselines, from which cuts and quotas are calculated, for members were agreed. Saudi Arabia has agreed to make a voluntary reduction of 500,000 barrels a day in its output, although it is not clear when the cuts will begin. Opec+, which groups the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies led by Russia, produces about 40% of the world’s crude, meaning its policy decisions can have a significant impact on oil prices.