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Hey Blacky, don't feel bad coz someone I know bought a LS460h and he didn't even get an invite to the GP (not that he was expecting/asking) so it's not that u missed out.

you have a better chance getting free tickets to the Melbourne MotorShow then F1 GP.

Just wondering if anyone get an invite by Lexus Australia or their dealer?

Seeing as those who have purchased an ISF have purchased Lexus's only performance car below $700K and within the normal persons affordability and Lexus is a big sponsor of the F! we might have got an invite, NOT!

Myself, I didn't get an invite!

I even emailed Lexus to ask if they were inviting people and they couldn't even get back to me and got my Dealer to call me with a whole load of BS.

Just wondering if anyone, maybe a long term customer of Lexus got an invite?

Sad but true...buying an ISF doesn't make you an instant VIP. :)

We test drove a CT200h this week and loved it. My wife has ordered a White Sports Luxury (trading he IS250). It is due in about a week.

Congrats. keep us posted on your new ride. The one thing I do like about the CT is that you can change the tachometer gauge to power gauge which is cool.

Good luck Satz. It's unusual for a fairly new set of tyres to rumble. Are you getting any vibrations in your steering? Please let us know your findings.

The Yoko Parada Spec-X is what I was going to replace my bridgestone with since it is ranked one of the best on tirerack. I'm not so sure now that I heard about your issues. I got a quote from my local Yoko tyre store for $315/each.

I saw one on the road yesterday. Besides the 'Look At Me' DRL which is interupted by the HID headlights and fatty rear end, the front/side profile has a resemblance to the Corolla. There is a review on youtube and the 0-60MPH is clocked at 10.2s and that was in Performance Mode.

I didn't think interior LEDs are so much brighter than standard globes. I've seen them on ebays alot. Did you bought them from ebay or elsewhere?

Very nice. the new shape is starting to grow on me. I need to start looking at 'personalise' my pride and joy too. I do like the window visors and the pedals but being lexus genuine parts, they are probably too pricey to get finance approved by my "financial controller".

Here are some nice photos from clublexus...

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-third-generation/464674-weathertech-window-deflectors-for-2010-rx-2.html

Do they have a website that I can check out? I'm interested to see if they have a similar set for my 400h. There is a a seller in QLD on ebay selling a set for $65+$15 post but from the photos, it doesn't look as flat like your set. Also, how much was it for the pedals?

If Im not mistaken I think around $400, but I went there and pick it up so if posted maybe another $70

That's pricey...

That is a limitation on the screen hardware and not something you can fix with software/firmware.

You should be able to put 255 on stock rims without going the expense of aftermarket wheels if you don't want to go wider..

I'm afraid you're not going to be able to fit tyres as wide as in the X5 because the RX rims are narrower. There are 2 issues when fitting wider tyres - rubbing and speedo error. Use the link below to experiment your options.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

According to today's press release, pricing starts from $39,990 (+ delivery and statutory costs):

http://lexus.pressroom.com.au/press_release_detail.asp?clientID=3&prID=4312&navSectionID=2

While this is a great price for a Lexus, this will no doubt draw comparisons between the CT and the VW Golf (probably GTD) in popular press blogs ... despite the fact that they are very different vehicles with rather different market positioning.

This is great price. Who could have predicted one can now buy a brand new lexus badge for 40K!!. Maybe I should downgrade to this....Just kidding!...:)

Look at her left hand...lols.

One last question for you to ponder on; If you had $35,000 to spend on a car, and you couldn't get an IS250 - what else would you get?

Toyota Aurion.

You're right!. Looks like this instruction no longer works on the updated 2010 RX350/450h and needs to be done by the dealer. Just give your dealer a call and they'll happily do it without charge.

How was your ownership experience with the X5? ie, Likes & Dislikes.

Last and not least, Welcome to Lexus Club :)

Do a google on how to disable seat belt chime on the Lexus and you'll find plenty of info on this. Give this a try and see if it works on yours.

1. turn the key to the ON position (press Start 2 times), foot off the brake

2. cycle the odometer with the trip reset button until the ODO is displayed (not trip A or B )

3. turn the ignition to the LOCK (OFF) position

4. unbuckle the driver's seatbelt if it was buckled.

5. turn the key to the ON position (Press Start 2 times). when the dash lights have come on, press and hold the trip reset button and count a slow 12 seconds. (editor's note, hold it more like 30 sec)

6. while still holding the trip reset button, buckle the driver's side seatbelt.

7. the odometer display should read "b ON" or "b OFF". toggle the beep OFF with the trip reset.

8. the process should be completed when you unbuckle or turn the key off

Thanks Mate. I've sent my info to them so will see how much the quote comes to. I'm looking to get a set 4 or 5 (incl. spare tyre) of Yokohama Parada Spec-X. Their web price is $159/tyre. Was thinking to getting the Continental Extreme Contact DWS but I read it has a softer sidewalls which may not suit the RX.

so if the total cost is below $1K, no customs/duties/taxes are payable?

Hi WellersHill123,

I'm also thinking of buying a set of tyres from tirerack given the dollar parity and how cheap you can get them compare for. Can you please tell me how you organise shippings to Australia? I click on Shipping Quote but there's no option to ship to Australia.

Thanks in advance...

My bad. Thanks for the correction Dis-lex-sic.

Cheers...

This recall now affects our local models - IS250/350/GS350/RX350.

http://news.theage.com.au/drive/motor-news/toyota-to-recall-17-million-vehicles-worldwide-20110126-1a5hj.html

That looks really nice. I've thinking about getting these DRLs from Ebay. Was it simple to install for you?

Thanks for the responses. Just Cars are after $900 for comprehensive with a 25k cap on it. I may have no choice but to go with them. I do also agree that the 90% of cars are Aussie compliance, but as part of the import my car is also. A mate at one of the bigger insurers actually said to me just today that its because the insurers don’t want to take the risk that overseas parts will be hard to obtains/ expensive in the case of an accident. That makes sense to me I guess, the irony is my car is identical to a Lexus aside from name. Cannot convince them of that though unfortunately.

Sorry, dont have a picture of it, but its identical o the one half way down the page on this link: http://soarer.tv/Service/

I've owned a grey import car some years ago and the insurance premium was so high that I got rid of it. You may find that the insurance premium in year one is acceptable (kinda like a bait to get you signed up) and then it sky rocketed in year 2. To be frank, I wouldn't import it if I was you coz it's so difficult to insure let alone trying to sell it later on.

Looking at the pic, your car is equivalent to the Lexus RX330. Just curious if yours comes with a 3.3l V6 or is it a smaller engine?

Any other Harrier owners out there in Oz that can tell me who you insured through. The big players put it in the “too hard box” as its not made here, but nor are 90% of the cars on the road.

The 90% of cars you are referring to are Australian complianced. YOur Harrier falls into the Low volume/personal import category and thus the big brand insurers are not interested. As per the above reply, try Shannons and Just Cars Insurance as they specialise in these unique vehicles, or you could enlist a car insurance broker to do the leg work for you. Be prepare to pay a hefty premiums for comprehensive covers.