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Yes, as said there is a massive penalty for being "rich and being able to afford a luxury car at over £40k".

Really annoys me. Lots of "normal cars" are over that price nowadays.

1 hour ago, RXtoNX said:

Just to rectify the view that all the NX’s are the same, the reason I went for the F-Sport was for the AVS, which isn’t available on any other NX.

After experiencing AVS on the RX for 5 years I decided that it was something that I wanted to retain if downsizing to the NX. 

Additionally I deduced that the Takumi only provided me with one option which I would have liked which is “Front cross alert assist,” but I wasn’t willing to shell out a further £4k and give up the AVS just to have front cross alert assist. I decided I could make do with the side view from the front cameras. 

The seats in the F-Sport I find to be very comfortable and hugging, not quite as deep in the cushion as the RX F-Sport seats, but seats I can and have spent the biggest part of a day in.

Good point about AVS.

I certainly find the seats to be very comfortable and "passengers" have been happy too.

I am still a bit new to Lexus but my understanding is that they are all basically the same with slightly different styling.

One of the reasons that I went for the F sport was the 20" wheels. I prefer the look of them although the ride will be slightly more firm (than the 18"). I was actually planning on buying a Takumi in black as I wanted a sunroof but preferred the styling of the F sport and just added a sunroof. I also changed the colour 😀

I like the "F sport" name. It just denotes a different style and I can't really think of a name that I would prefer. A lot of manufacturers have some terrible model names in my opinion (some good cars I would hate to own because of the stupid name 🙈😅).

I agree that the NX is not "sporty". It is an SUV, not a 911 however with 300hp it is not a slow car.

I have an F-sport but unfortunately no experience with the other models.

It will be interesting to see others thoughts.

I can't really even remember my logic when ordering the F-sport 🙈🙈😅

1 hour ago, GMB said:

Thieves steal the car and then you are robbed again by the insurance company.  So sorry.😢

Yes, have to agree 😥😥

It is always a bit of a mystery / surprise trying to discover your car options 😀

1 hour ago, Timbobobcat said:

And if it's like the one for the NX, the Index at the back is completely useless!

The index does seem quite useless. Not sure why. 

1 hour ago, Harry Junior said:

  Manual is always my very last resort - don’t know why! Thanks!

😅

I have seen the options but haven't tried as yet.

I'm still a bit apprehensive operating my car from my phone 🙈 🙈

Maybe an age thing 😅😅

Good to see your NX getting "well used". Perhaps that will help the Battery last longer. "Normal 12v batteries" normally last longer when they are regularly used and charged.

Hopefully you get some good answers.

As said, I would just try all the modes and see what suits.

I am "new to hybrids" and doing the same 😀

14 hours ago, WhiteHart said:

Call the dealer and ask for them back, you have paid enough for it. Good luck and enjoy your car. 

Yes, I agree, call the dealer. Good luck.

Welcome 😀

I am new to Lexus too and still learning.

Hopefully just a "one off".

"Modern complicated cars" can be quite annoying 🙄🙄

As said, the "proper Stanley blades" last a bit longer.

1 minute ago, Bish1402 said:

It is annoying for as fk as 10mins after leaving home I can’t beat a fiesta st off the lights !!! Although I know I should have 300bhp!!!!

I was probably about 10 mins from home too. But at least now I know 😀

This was my original point. I was overtaking but the NX (although fast enough) just didn't feel "300hp fast".

15 hours ago, Bish1402 said:

Don’t forget that if NX450 you will NOT have access to the full 300bhp+ unit the engine is warm , it is restricted until it comes up to temp…..even in sports mode it is restricted…it is a feature first seen in the Yarris GR to protect the engine . It is VERY annoying on short , cold journeys as you don’t have FULL power for maybe 5-10mins of HV driving….

Good point. I wasn't aware of that but it does make sense.

I don't suppose it tells you anywhere. It could make overtaking quite interesting as you don't know how much power you have 🙄🙈

14 minutes ago, Hayzee said:

Over on the RAV4 forum an owner of a 2024 vehicle emailed Toyota CS asking for the protection plates to be installed before he took delivery. Their response was that his vehicle does not need them because it has an encrypted CAN and is not susceptible to the current spate of such attacks.

As far as the NX is concerned it should be the same situation, what we don't know, is from what manufacturing date this would apply. 

I "think" that the current NX is OK. I believe this is why we are having to wait for a second key.

2 hours ago, BonzoSPB said:

I assume people don't get a new NX with Yokohamas then pay £800+ to instantly swap them to Michelin? They may be quieter and have better performance in poor weather but it's surely not that much better to be worth throwing away the factory fitted tyres.

I was thinking this too, but I assume they are just changing brands when tyre replacement is due.

Unless of course they have too much money 🙄😅

13 hours ago, Harry Junior said:

My dealer told me Lexus don’t supply them anymore. Hmph!!!

Yes, me too. 🙄🙄

4 hours ago, malcolmw said:

We had a call from the dealer today. Our second key and WHEEL NUTS are available and will be fitted next Tuesday!

Wheel nuts .....how exciting 😀😀.

All good news.

23 minutes ago, BonzoSPB said:

You wouldn't believe how many new cars there are that have a list price of just over £40k.

I know. Just seems really stupid, but I suppose they are not paying the extra tax 🙄

2 hours ago, Tickedon said:

I tried for ages to find a car under £40k but everything had one compromise too many. This then became my justification for “there’s no point paying it on something just over the £40k limit… make the extra luxury payment worthwhile”. Hence a NX 450h+… 

I do miss the £20/year I used to pay for my Audi, but I don’t regret having to pay the expensive VED at all, as I have a brilliant car I enjoy driving. 

 

I did love the £20/ year too 😀

I am really surprised that most manufacturers don't have a few models at £39,999.

36 minutes ago, RONNIE W HODGEKINSON said:

Tony .. The Lexus NX is also Built in One of Three plants In Ontario Canada Think Its Cambridge..!!! If Its built in Japan Your VIN number starts with a J  Can,t remember of the top of my head what the letter is for Canada...!!!!

Good to know. Thanks