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Thanks @Linas.P the jetwash option was my preference as there's one nearby which is usually quite quiet, so I'll have plenty of time to thoroughly pressure was the car. I definitely won't be touching my car with those jetwash brushes though. They're always filthy and full of stones. Appreciate the feedback from everyone, I'll definitely be taking it onboard.

@Linas.P and @Jgtcracer appreciate the detailed responses. Yes, I'm keen to actually start looking after this car and learning some professional cleaning tips to do things properly. I don't have access to a pressure washer at the moment as I live in apartments for the time being. However, I will find a workaround. The car was well looked after when I purchased it and I love the design so much that it's important to me to keep the vehicle looking crisp all year round! So far I've only used prewash and gave it a rinse to remove excess dirt but wanted to deep clean it inside and out over the Easter break. Thanks for the overview of your tools and processes, definitely helpful.

Hi all, been lurking on this forum for a while now and have finally purchased a facelifted Sonic titanium RC recently and am loving the car so far. Just wanted some advice on cleaning the car body and alloys from fellow owners. I've never owned a 'luxury' vehicle before so decided I'll actually try and take good care of this one. Any best practices or specific cleaning products would be much appreciated 😎

Thanks @Linas.P and @NemesisUK, by the sounds of it the RC is perfectly suited to my needs on motorways and in urban traffic. Hopefully I can get a test drive soon after lockdown and spend a bit more time to see what it can do. I appreciate the advice.

@Linas.P Yes I agree, 60-65mph is usually the sweet spot for motorway driving economy I've found. What would you say has been your RC's average mpg using the car in all types of conditions and roads? I'll definitely be sure to take the car out on a few roads where I know I can test the overtaking performance in sports mode.

Thanks guys, more great feedback. It sounds like the cars built to last, I didn't realise LED lights had that great a lifespan on paper. @PRT68 the doors are definitely huge and I think parking in tight city centre car parks is something I'd be wary of. I think I'll have to take one out again (after lockdown) for another test drive and try to hit a motorway, as I couldn't get a feel for overtaking last time and I've heard mixed reviews on that.

Thanks for the reply @Linas.P that's a great insight. Yes its the 2019 facelifted model I'd be looking for as I prefer the headlights and lack of 'fin' design on the rear end but that's just my personal taste. In regards to the headlights I meant how easy are they to change. I've owned some cars that are impossible/awkward to access the area to change lights as the space around the engine is limited without the help of a garage mechanic. I agree the indicators felt a bit weird on the test drive but nothing I couldn't live with. The sound system I experienced was the Mark Levison and to be honest I doubt I could go back to anything else 😎

Hi all, I’m a new member here but have been following the discussions for a while. I’ve flirted with the idea of purchasing a Lexus RC 300h F-Sport (revised model) for the last 6 months. However, with recent news the model is to be cancelled in Europe I‘m hoping to snag a used and approved one in the next 6 months… if the prices drop slightly. Having researched reviews online, I feel most compare this model too harshly against German rivals and what they want it to be (the RC-350/RC-F) and not what it actually is, a luxury hybrid. Why I want this car: Looks - IMO it’s one of the best-looking cars on the market. Functionality - I’m a city guy, always in stop start traffic but hit the motorways regularly. I want a car with good mpg, low emissions and hybrid. Driving style - Although I’d love it to have a faster 0-60 time, racing people at the lights and thrashing a car around isn’t really for me. Its cruise nature suits me. Reliability - My next car I intend to keep for at least 4-5 years minimum. Lexus build quality and hybrid system means less under the bonnet to go wrong... I'd hope. I test drove one recently and loved it. I felt completely at home behind the wheel and the ride was smooth and fast enough for someone coming from a 1.8 Honda. However, I’d love to hear any RC 300h owners negative points only, your bad experiences, or maintenance issues with this model, both minor or major. Even if its something like the headlights being awkward to change manually, or the servicing costs, any feedback to balance and inform my potential purchase would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!