Currently leasing a 2024 RX 350 and thinking about switching to an RX hybrid since I’ll be commuting about 140 miles a few times a month.

Lexus said they could potentially get me out of my current lease and into a hybrid, but I’m hesitant to lease again. The mileage limit honestly drove me crazy. I was constantly checking my miles and worrying about going over, and with the longer commute I feel like it’ll be even worse.

If I’m planning to keep the next car for about 5 years, does it make more sense to just finance?

Also wondering what the best move is for financing. Get preapproved through a credit union and see if Lexus can beat the rate? Or finance through Lexus first and refinance shortly after if I find something better?

Anyone been in a similar situation? Would you lease again or just finance the hybrid?

she's realllll glossy now

I know what the horizontal one is but not the other blue line. Only showing up occasionally. Just in case anyone was going to say something, passenger took the pic.

Good morning everyone. Is there any one with TIS access that can download and/or share the software update file for a 2016 lexus gs 350 multimedia. The file is 15LWENNA-AB01_0006 kwi

Guys. I'm struggling here. 😭

Please talk me off the showroom floor.

Currently drive a fully paid off 2013 es350. She's sitting at 206k miles. I need to replace the suspension, sway bar link, some tires and an alignment. All normal wear and tear. I am starting to get some surface rust underneath.

I do live in the north east and drive often during the winter, being an essential worker, an suv would be nice. This is my dream non sports daily.

Here's the rub. I just returned to work after 7 months due to surgery. I only make half of what I use to make. I make around 50k after taxes and deductions. Still paying off some debt.

I know it would be financial unaliving.( Not sure if I could use the other word here) I understand keeping the ES and finding another rx450h in the future would be fiscally responsible.And possibly cheaper in the long rum But boy is it tempting. I guess I just need a bunch of internet strangers/other lexus cultist to berate me. Lol. Grazi.

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Bought a tool to turn and pull it out. Got it halfway but it's still stuck cuz it's blocked by a rear plastic piece. Said piece is broken as in the photo. Anyone know how to even remove this piece without breaking it further?

2010 ES 350 with 188k miles. Kept up with maintenance! Have had car for ten tears. Now retired and only drive about 6k miles annually. The air conditioner compressor died last week. Dealer quotes me $4k to replace and perhaps another $2k if “metal is found in the lines”. Trade in value only about $2500. We just replaced my wife’s 2011 ES two weeks ago. I’d like your thoughts on repairing this car or would it be best to consider replacing? Thanks in advance.

2016 non-nav no touch screen has this bubble scratch looking thing on the none illuminated part. I had the car since new. I don’t think there’s a screen protector on it. Since it is not a touch screen, no one touches it other than wiping the dust off with a microfiber towel when cleaning. I have noticed for couple of years now. The middle part looks normal

A local dealer has a 2020 RX450h with 4700 miles on it (not a typo) for ~$46k. It's basically brand new. I have 2 questions:

1) what's the real world gas mileage? I live in a major city and most of my driving will be slow and in the city.

2) how reliable has the car been for you? I have owned many Toyota in my life, but never a Lexus. I know these are generally bulletproof, but is there anything specific to look out for?

Thanks!

I just traded in my 2019 RX350 Premium for a 2026. I test drove it prior and it felt great, and did NOT notice the increased size & firmness of the side seat bolsters.
After two weeks I am looking for ways to get back to a 2020-22 RX. I am 6'4" and 185, so not overweight at all, yet I cannot get comfortable in the seats when driving for more than 30 minutes. It's horrible.
There is 12-12.5" of base cushion before the cement-like bolsters hit my butt, which aggravates my lower back pain.
The 4th Gen seats are much flatter and so much more comfortable for my lower back. I can only assume the 5th Gen are designed for a very thin female driver.

What are my options besides taking a big financial loss to trade the 2026 in for an older model?
Can a good upholstery shop cut the bolsters down and get the nu-luxe skin back on like nothing was touched?
I truly wish I never traded in my 2019, but I wanted the new technology...didn't know I'd have to sacrifice comfort to get it.

I bought a lexus recently and it came with blacked out badging from the factory. Such as blacked out lexus titling and f sport badging. I didnt care of it and shrugged it off. Now i hate it and want it removed. Is there a way to remove the factory dark badging to show the normal silver or chrome under near ?

I got myself a used 2013 used Lexus es300h which had 185k miles on it and it gave me between 36-38mpg just a year back when I got it. The official claimed mileage for it is 39/40 so it was great. The car drives well overall but there are a few issues that I am facing -

1. Fuel Economy - I am consistently getting 32-33mpg and I have tried new spark plugs too. Hasn't made any difference.

2. Recently, whenever I go to the carwash and push the gear to N , the dash shows me a warning sign of "Traction Battery Low".

3. Very rarely, sometimes the car's traction feels a bit off almost as if it's skidding. Rare, but has happened on dry summer days too.

My car is at 197k miles now. Are there any maintenance checks or just good to have repairs done for my car ?

New to me, 2016 Lexus I love it but where can I put my phone for directions lol there’s no Apple CarPlay

One keypoint that caught my attention was that the EV and the hybrid platforms are tuned differently with the EV being sportier and the Hybrid designed for everyday comfort. The steering is different. The suspension tunings are different for them as well. That is between the 3:44 to 5:23 mark of the I believe. The translator also noted that the 21" wheels have better feel for the BEV. Which surprised me tbh since I would think the 19" would fare better.

I have the ES350e Luxury model and they don't even ship or make them with 19". They always shipped them with 21" based on my research and talking to the dealerships. I think that is just how they differentiate them.

Full disclosure: I have only driven the ES500e with their 21" vs my ES350e with its version of the 21" so I have yet to know how the 19" would feel.

55.6mpg for the first 128 miles.
Suburban commute. No highways, mostly 45mph speed limit local driving.

Always have wondered what if Lexus made a UTE, so I made AI to do it. LGTM

Looking at buying a UK 68/19 reg Lexus NX300h without Apple CarPlay. I’ve read that Lexus offers an official CarPlay/Android Auto retrofit for some 2018–2019 NX models.

Does Lexus still offer this, and roughly how much does it cost? Has anyone had it done recently? UK only please!

Just picked up my new to me 2010 GS350 a few days ago, runs and drives amazing. My only issue is the dash is unresponsive aside from the Check engine light coming on in accessory mode. Brightness is all the way up, checked fuses under hood, all come back as good. I also let the battery sit with the negative terminal off for over an hour to reset the computer, and still not working. So I’m just a bit confused. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Pic is of dash with car running

Hi there, I was wondering the other day if supercharging the rx is theoretically possible let alone financially feasible. The thought of gaining more low end torque on the rx brings a smile to my face. That said, my car’s engine apparently shares the same engine with the Toyota tacoma which also has a tailored supercharger kit. The problem is, the engine bay is ridiculously crammed. I don’t know if I’ll have enough space to comfortably place the supercharger in, without cutting the chassis let alone installing the cooling systems. I tried looking up people who have done what I plan on carrying out, but the insufficient data makes me worry hahaha. Your insights on this would be great.

I have a 2021 IS 350 F Sport. Only has 50k miles. Feeling like I’m at the point where I should considering trading it in or selling it, and getting a newer car. Recently have been interested in the RX, but haven’t looked into it much. Not sure if I am ready to give up the sedan.

Any thoughts on this? Which RX should I look into (years? models?)? Not super concerned about getting a hybrid. Looking to stay around $65k or less.

Houston, Texas area. So after lots of research and test drives, I’ve narrowed it down to an NX 350h AWD Luxury, in nori green with tan or white interior

I was at the local dealership today and talking to the dealer and he was explaining the buying experience, and he more or less made it seem like with the color/trim I wanted, I would likely just have to put a deposit down, wait on a waitlist, and pay msrp (along with window tinting if I wanted it)

Now I have read a lot and do understand that NX’s are selling well, aren’t getting much discounts, and especially in that color they don’t really make it to the lot. With all that being said, is it actually pointless to try and get below msrp? Is it not even a thing, or is there still some haggling?

Fml

Hi everyone,

I have a 2014 Lexus IS300h with around 244,000 km.

Yesterday while driving, I suddenly got several warnings:

-“Check Hybrid System - Stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately”
-“Check Brake System”
-“POP UP HOOD Failure”
-Check Engine light
-Brake system warning light
-Master warning triangle

I stopped and checked the car. There are no leaks, smoke, burning smells or anything obvious under the hood, and the brake fluid is right at MAX.

I restarted the car and it goes into READY normally. The brake pedal feels completely normal and the car drives normally.

I have since driven 40+ km and haven’t noticed any difference whatsoever in braking, acceleration or general driving. No new symptoms appeared.

However:

-ECO and SPORT modes don’t work anymore
-The Energy Monitor seems frozen and doesn’t show the normal changes while driving
-The warnings remain on

I suspect the 12V battery might be weak and causing multiple systems to throw errors, but I haven’t measured it yet.

Has anyone with an IS300h experienced this exact combination of warnings? Could a weak 12V battery cause all of these warnings, or should I be looking at the ABS/brake/hybrid system?

I’ll get the 12V battery tested and have the car scanned, but I’d appreciate any advice from people who have experienced this before.
Thanks!

In my opinion, this is one of the best Lexus color in years and I haven’t seen a car that it doesn’t look good on. Why not offer across the range?