I’ve always loved the design, ergonomics of BMW and currently own a 2011 3 series with low miles. However my first car ever was my mother’s white 2005 Lexus ES330 and that car was like butter - dare I say Bentley-like. I’m not sure Lexus still feels that same way….

As I’m in my 30s, sometimes I long for that smooth-vault like experience which I know could get in a 5 series but sometimes you just worry about maintenance and have to plan for it. Did anyone go from BMW to Lexus and just forgo the driving dynamics for the peace of mind in a Lexus hybrid or something? And did you regret the purchase and or want to go back to BMW?

Hi everyone! I’m going to look at a 2016 RX 450h luxury with ~90k miles tomorrow. It’s a two owner vehicle that’s been serviced at the same Lexus in Northern California its whole life. It’s been serviced about every 5k miles. They’re asking ~$25k.

Any flags I should be looking out for? Any concern with age?

Can’t wait to see what the Stage 2 D3 tune can really do without that thicccc summer air choking my engine!

Hi everyone, I need help diagnosing my 2016 Lexus IS 300.
The engine cranks but won’t start.
My OBD2 scanner cannot communicate with the vehicle.
The Check Engine light comes on with the ignition ON.
Starting fluid makes the engine attempt to start slightly, but it won’t run.
I disconnected the fuel line and confirmed that fuel comes out when attempting to start.
The original key is being used, but the remote lock/unlock functions no longer work.
Some people suspect a bad ECM, but I want to confirm the cause before replacing it.
I have a multimeter and test light available.
Could this be an ECM power/ground issue, EFI relay, immobilizer, or CAN bus problem? Has anyone experienced these symptoms and found the actual cause?
Any diagnostic advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Anyone had it ? dose it coverage MORE than what's in the maintenacne guide (i.e. every 5k, 10k) ? How long is the period ?

We own a 2025 TX 350 premium with 26,000 miles. I was considering going from the dark blue with black/brown interior that I’m not quite a fan of, to the 2026 luxury black exterior with the light gray interior. The dealership noted this and said it was from us using a car wash and they have consistently been seen it on other cars. We live in the Midwest where the winter weather can be brutal and you definitely need to have your car washed with all the salt that is put on the roads. Has anybody else had this issue? I’m thinking this is a factory defect since it’s nowhere else on the undercarriage of our car.

I currently have a 2018 Lexus RX F Sport with around 100k miles on it. It’s fully loaded with pretty much every feature, including the panoramic roof, Mark Levinson sound system, heated seats, heads-up display, etc. I average around 20 MPG and expect to spend about $400 a month on gas. I’ve been thinking about trading it in for a 2026 Camry XLE Hybrid, but I’m wondering how much of a downgrade it would be in terms of comfort, driving experience, and overall feel. Would the Camry feel significantly worse coming from the Lexus?

I'm looking at buying a new 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury AWD tomorrow in Los Angeles.

Vehicle:

- Exterior: Eminent White Pearl

- Interior: Macadamia

- MSRP: $77,695

- Selling price: $72,623

- Dealer discount: $5,072 (6.53% off MSRP)

Options included:

- Convenience Package with Panoramic View Monitor and Traffic Jam Assist

- Mark Levinson Premium Audio

- Advanced Park with Remote Park

- Power rear door with kick sensor

- Technology Package with Digital Rearview Mirror and Digital Key

- Premium paint

Dealer's estimated out-the-door breakdown:

- Selling price: $72,623

- Documentation fee: $85

- Sales tax: $5,998.41

- Electronic filing: $37

- License/registration and other fees: $866.75

- Estimated dealer OTD: $79,610.16

I'm also using a broker who charges a separate $599 fee, bringing my estimated total to $80,209.16.

I'm paying cash, and the dealer quote has no dealer add-ons. I'm considering asking them to include genuine Lexus carpet floor mats and a carpet cargo mat at no charge cause I don't think they are included.

Is 6.53% off MSRP a good discount for this model in California right now? Has anyone recently purchased an RX 450h+ Luxury and done better? Would you push for another $500–$1,000 off, or take this deal given the specific color and options?

I got a bash light the yellow one that says rear tail light is off I replace all three third light and the braking lights because as soon as I press the brakes it comes on and then I just found out with lights off I press the brake lights only left side comes on… they all work when I turn the lights on.

Just a little eye candy for the weekend. Our RR Racing prototype 2UR-GSE short runner intake manifold is ready to test! More updates soon!

So this guy brings his ES in for 5k service and gets it back with these scuff marks on the steering wheel. We were gonna get our detail guy to buff it out and send him on his way. Doesn’t seem like a huge deal to me but he’s demanding we replace the cover “because he just bought a $60k car and expects it to be returned to him the same way he brought it in”. He says that as if HIS $60k car is special—we sell at least 3-4 of these a day.

As the service manager, what would you do? You can barely see the marks and I think he’s just being a whiney lil bish…

Just a quick visual review until they're allowed to drive it pretty much like the earlier European reviews. He mentions they'll be able to talk about the engines, specs, etc. in an October 20th video.

https://youtu.be/HZjBOKEAq2s

After seeing the Tesla roadster and the Porsche mission s yesterday. If the LFA is in fact an EV it will fail horrendously. IMO The LFA should be a hybrid assist v10. Thoughts?

I have a 2009 Lexus ES 350 my car alarm keeps going off randomly. When I was driving the other day I saw a hood open message pop up when my hood was closed. I read online that might be the cause that it’s something with the hood latch. Does anyone have any experience with this. And would you know any quick or temporary fixes. Is there anyway I can disable the alarm.

Hey everyone, curious if anyone who recently picked up an UX or NX had the Acura ADX on their shortlist.

If you test-drove or looked closely at the ADX before pulling the trigger on your car:

• What made your car the winner over the ADX?
• Where did the ADX actually do well?
• What would Acura have to change on the ADX for it to have won you over?

Appreciate any insight from folks who compared them back-to-back!

I was walking down the street and saw this Lexus and fell in love. Never seen one like this before and I need it. Can anyone identify the model and year of this car if possible. There was also a spare tire on the back but I didn’t wanna take too many pictures of somebody else’s car.

Thanks.

This came on when I was on a red light suddenly lost about 70% of braking power.

I am planning to get the 2027 Lexus IS F Sport. As a female U40 daily-driving it, I am completely obsessed with the two-tone red interior—it looks incredible and gives the car so much personality.
That said, I have a couple of questions for anyone who has lived with a bold interior color long-term:

Durability & Boredom: Does the red wear well over time, or does the novelty wear off and become visually fatiguing after a couple of years?

Exterior Pairings: Which exterior color pulls off the red interior best?

Would love to hear your thoughts. TIA

I love my lexus. Maybe too small for someone but is a prince's palace for me.

Okay, I can’t find a clear answer anywhere. Do I put 87 or 91 in my 2017 Lexus RX350? (My owners manual says 87 but 91 can be used for towing) I’m seeing conflicting answers everywhere, I live in montana if that changes anything. Please just real answers & experience, no myths please.

Details:

- 2021 GX 460

- Lexus L/Certified

~22,000 miles

White exterior, ecru interior

Out the door after all taxes and fees: about $50,900
Is this a good deal, or should I push for a lower price?

Thanks in advance!

I just got the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ which is the plug in hybrid. it is advertised to have an estimated 38-mile all-electric driving range rating on a full charge. However, I just fully charged my battery for the first time and I’m only seeing 30 miles. Is that normal?