CT's worst feature
#16
Having said that, I don't think I like the joy-stick, mouse button interface in the CT. It seems that would take your attention away from driving for more time. I like the touch-screen and physical buttons on the LS and IS nav systems better. But I would be curious to know what CT (or HS) owners think of the joy stick approach.
Also, when the rear seats are folded down flat, can the driver's seat be set all the way back or will the top of the folded-down rear seat get in the way (like on Volvos)?
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
Also, when the rear seats are folded down flat, can the driver's seat be set all the way back or will the top of the folded-down rear seat get in the way (like on Volvos)?
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
Take Care,
MidCow3
P.S. - Haven't named my CT but my iRobot's name is Ralph
#17
Thanks for the response. Good to know. I was sitting in some at a dealer recently and at 6' 3" can only sit in the driver's seat if it's all the way back.
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
#18
Well if she talks to you, she needs a name. And tell Ralph that Siri (on my iPhone) says hi.
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
#19
Pole Position
iTrader: (5)
I've seen people tape their vehicle's registration paper from the DMV to the side of the window to block the sun......
Keep in mind people, these "little things" also rack up to $$$ for the car. I'm sure you can buy aftermarket gas-struts for your hood... no? If not, I think we might have a market for them.
Keep in mind people, these "little things" also rack up to $$$ for the car. I'm sure you can buy aftermarket gas-struts for your hood... no? If not, I think we might have a market for them.
#20
Having said that, I don't think I like the joy-stick, mouse button interface in the CT. It seems that would take your attention away from driving for more time. I like the touch-screen and physical buttons on the LS and IS nav systems better. But I would be curious to know what CT (or HS) owners think of the joy stick approach.
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
Terry in Sunnyvale
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2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
The main reason I chose that IS300 was for the 2JZ engine they got and the only reason I chose to part with it several years later was to buy a 1998 Twin-Turbo 6-Speed Supra instead.
Seems everybody has some beef about the ct200h faults. My beef is the fact it doesn’t have gas hood-lifts. A Lexus that uses a hood prop on a relatively heavy hood seems cheap on a high-end vehicle. Some might say only mechanics get under the hood but not me. Anyone know of any after-market lifts?
Both of those IS300's had an oil level warning light (which never even came on) and my LS400 also has a coolant level warning light so unless you do your own maintenance or like staring at plastic engine cover panels there's not much need for opening the hood anyway...
Plus try opening an LS400 hood when one of the original hood shocks gets tired... Now THAT is a heavy hood!
#21
Gas hood struts last about 5-6 yrs in the cold weather in all my cars. The start to lose their ability to keep the hood open. I have replaced many of them. Especially hatch struts on Celicas. I see no benefit when the hoods are so light now. Weight savings......
My biggest complaint are the side mirrors they are a weird shape and don't give a very good view. The trunk was shrunk because of the batteries that would be second.
I had my windows tinted and that helps tremendously with glare. Night time driving is 100% better as far as headlight glare too.
I still love the little buggy......looking forward to the CT300H. The CT500h.......300hp/300tq coming in 2018.
My biggest complaint are the side mirrors they are a weird shape and don't give a very good view. The trunk was shrunk because of the batteries that would be second.
I had my windows tinted and that helps tremendously with glare. Night time driving is 100% better as far as headlight glare too.
I still love the little buggy......looking forward to the CT300H. The CT500h.......300hp/300tq coming in 2018.
#22
Lexus Test Driver
#23
Well it took me since March to finally find something I actually hate on the CT, the visor.
The visor is to short and when the sun is on the side it is useless as it's about, at least, 6 inches to short of blocking the sun on the drivers side, unless your real short and have the seat all the way forward. From the the front there is a wide gap that with no extensions allows the sun in your eyes also. Surprised that Lexus didn't think that out better or it wasn't discovered in their testing.
But I guess that's not that bad if that's all I can complain about.
The visor is to short and when the sun is on the side it is useless as it's about, at least, 6 inches to short of blocking the sun on the drivers side, unless your real short and have the seat all the way forward. From the the front there is a wide gap that with no extensions allows the sun in your eyes also. Surprised that Lexus didn't think that out better or it wasn't discovered in their testing.
But I guess that's not that bad if that's all I can complain about.
#24
NO, tint on the windshield that is illegal here. The glare is from cars behind you and your side mirror glare... not oncoming traffic. I think rear glare is the worst , for me anyway. Side glare from the sun is much improved too.
#26
Moderator
For myself it's not having any cupholders in the rear seating area...what's up with that Lexus?
#30
Terry, if you're considering one with the NAV, don't be concerned. While you can always find some folk that will be less than happy with new designs, the over all acceptance of the new systems is speaking for itself. On my RX 450h, it's a great improvement over the old 'reach out and touch the screen' mode that 'did' take your eyes off the road. Any system can be distracting but using the 'remote' with haptic feedback is a joy over the old. The function process is new and different (something to learn), but it's logic actually makes sense when you do. I can't imagine going back to the old way.
You can imagine a drawback or improvement to any system, I wish a few features were different, but overall I love it.
You can imagine a drawback or improvement to any system, I wish a few features were different, but overall I love it.
Having said that, I don't think I like the joy-stick, mouse button interface in the CT. It seems that would take your attention away from driving for more time. I like the touch-screen and physical buttons on the LS and IS nav systems better. But I would be curious to know what CT (or HS) owners think of the joy stick approach.
Also, when the rear seats are folded down flat, can the driver's seat be set all the way back or will the top of the folded-down rear seat get in the way (like on Volvos)?
Terry in Sunnyvale
___________________________________________________
2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)
Also, when the rear seats are folded down flat, can the driver's seat be set all the way back or will the top of the folded-down rear seat get in the way (like on Volvos)?
Terry in Sunnyvale
___________________________________________________
2003 LS430 UL (aka Betty)
2011 IS F ML (aka Jail Bait)