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I forgot to add that it says EML Light on p0430 cat system below eff b2 possibly caused by slight exhaust blow near ox sensor

Took car in for MOT and got given a bill of over £3000! Failed MOT because of rear suspension leaking badly which I'll have to get done at a cost of £564. Exhaust front pipe leaking will cost £2319 to fix. How much cheaper can this be done at a non lexus dealer or is it better to do it at Lexus?

Thank you John. Do you know of any reason why the car would have windows down though? A battery low somewhere?

Shocked Just been to the local Sainsburys, parked up and went inside to buy some groceries. Came back, got in the car and noticed the passenger side window was half way down 😱 I thought let me start the car and wind in up and I was greeted by a message saying moon roof is open 😱😱 After starting the car, I tried to wind up the windows and it won't work 😱😱😱. I realised the window lock switch was on, I switched it off and everything worked as normal. I was still concerned, so I went into the Sainsburys and spoke to security so I can view the CCTV. They tried but I was parked away from view. The gentleman said and I quote "catalytic converters gets stolen in this car park every other day, especially on Japanese cars". He proceeded to say they might have tried to steal the catalytic converter but were unsuccessful as it only takes 2 minutes. The car started and I drove home okay. I am now planning to take it to the garage at some point soon to raise it up and just check underneath. Any similar experiences? Could it have been something else and no one tried to steal anything? Am I overreacting?

Thanks for the feedback! Sounds like a good deal even at £130. I'll be taking the Mrs' car soon too.

Interesting, let's hope the overall experience is positive. I was planning on taking the wife's car there too.

Up to 8 times in any 2 year period and still cheaper than the £144 I paid at Lexus, WOW!!! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks John for the additional insight! Nothing wrong with using this fuel till the fuel light comes on, then trying the Shell V Power.

Overall, I've had some more opportunity to enjoy the car and my thoughts and views remain positive. I've been using the sport mode most of the time as it feels more manoeuvrable around town in this setting. Yet to use the power button though as the willingness to launch into crazy speed with ease feels remarkable on its own. I'll be testing the power button soon though... Lexus advised to use fuel with minimum octane rating of 91 and the regular unleaded fuel has 95 with super having 97. What fuel are you all using?

I agree. I'm definitely not taking this off road and it rides fine to me. Although, in the absence of any local person who is experienced at working on these cars; for peace of mind and the sake of looking after the car, I might just change it once it needs new set of tyres.

Yes, I have the prefacelift car with no aux. I have been using a cassette to aux for music and I have to say that I find the music quality very good. Only downside is the presence of a little creaking noise from the movement of the cassette player which is inaudible once the volume is around 18. Also, I bought a cheap one of the cassette to aux adapter which was temperamental but a qood quality Philips branded one works flawlessly - at least for now.

Took the car in this morning. Very good social distancing observed by staff and the usual Lexus customer service that is usually talked about. Aftter the Lexus check, there was a list of recommended work as per the picture - 4 tyres, aircon, rear suspension, wheel alignment and fuel system flush. I've gone for fuel system flush and wheel alignment. Considering that the previous owner recently did alignment - my guess is that other shop may not have done a good enough job. My intention was to change the tyres but as the car has Goodyear tyres all round with good thread, I've decided to leave this alone for a while. Also, I already found Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 Tyres with 69db, A rated grip and C rated efficiency that I was planning on purchasing from tyreshopper and I wasn't sure what Dunlop Lexus will put on. When I change the tyres, I'll do the NSR suspension. Total cost is £924, not bad.

It's got the original ones but it passed the Lexus check this morning. I'll post their findings

I can imagine. I have been surprised a few times by the car speed when I look at the speedometer...

It is this kinda comments that makes me look forward to enjoying this car. Thank you

Thanks. I'll stick to Lexus too. I'm sure they'll inform me if anything else needs doing after service. I just need an excuse to go on a long drive now

Thanks. I have the service booklet which has Lexus service up until 2019 but the most recent owner has had it serviced else where. Thanks for the specialists.

I'm afraid, I bought from a private sales. I noticed lexus was selling similar age and condition for around 10k with less equipments. I really wanted the ACC. Having said that, it has had most services done by Lexus until a year ago. So I figured I can take it back to Lexus for a service and just maintain it. I bought it for comfort cruising and the occasional speed.

Thank you for your post. Not only reassuring but helpful. I'll definitely have a look at the GROM audio. If I may ask, did you sort the shocks out at an independent's or Lexus? Also, how have you managed the maintenance, servicing etc for the last years?

ACC - Adaptive cruise control. I picked it up for £6200, although there are slightly cheaper ones online. This doesn't have the wood pack.

Are you looking for one of this too or you've been there and done that?

Yes you are right...

After trawling this forum for ages. Watching youtube videos and reading about this car, I decided to get one but have struggled to find one to my liking. They either are not SEL model, SEL model without the ACC, very high mileage, no FLSH or in poor condition. All this changed when I found this 07 beauty with factory tinted windows (mildly), FLSH up until a year ago, ACC and in good condition. I rang Lexus to verify the mileage and all checked out so I purchased it with 80k miles on the clock. The drive home made me feel like a little kid and I couldn't stop smiling. I rang Lexus to book a service and I was advised to do a £750 service which includes spark plug changes etc. I have agreed to do this and I'm taking her in this week. After this service, I am planning to get 4 new tyres, get the car professionally detailed and alloy refurbished etc. However, I thought I'll ask from the experienced people out here: 1. Aside from this £750 major service and before I start spending on aesthetics, what are the other things I should do first to keep it running and purring... 2. As I have no experience with this car, how do I know if and when the shockabsorbers need replacement. 3. Is there any local garage in and around Essex who would know about this car 4. What have people done for music as it unfortunately as no aux cable or bluetooth for music? Thank you all and I am still smiling lol