It is but if the screen fails the whole thing needs to be replaced.

 

Mine had scratches too. Lexus replaced the plastic lens for free through warranty.

 

This actually physically moves? It's not an LCD screen?

 

Yes, the ring physically moves via a small electric motor.

 

Wow. I think an unnecessary and complicated design with a motor that could burn out if used a lot especially if it resets itself every time your turn off the car. My X3 has analog gauges but in the very bottom of the RPM gauge it becomes electronic so in effect, a major part of the gauge is analog and the bottom part of that same gauge is an electronic display. I'd prefer an electronic display. I'm sure it will eventually be redesigned.

 

I wouldn't worry about it. It's not complicated at all (simple motor and a few gears) and it's been out for over 3 years and I'm yet to hear of any issues with it. Electric motors in power windows, mirrors, etc. are not failing, so I don't see how this simple design would be worse.

 

Looks real nice though.

 

Indeed it does.

 

I wouldn't worry about it. People said the same thing about the electro-lumincent gauges back in the 90's, that it was going to cost $9,000 to fix them when they broke. The aftermarket has stepped up, there are now several companies that will do a refurb on your old 90's Lexus gauges for a few hundred dollars, much cheaper than buying new parts from the dealer.

 

What is the "whole thing" ? The entire dash? If the screen fails, logic says they have to just replace the LCD/LED screen in almost a plug and play fashion.

 

Whole car? Yes.

Of course the whole screen, it's LCD screen just like MB E/S class.

 

That was the whole point of sliding dash because it looks really cool in LFA. Non F-sport IS has traditional analog and some digital gauges.

 

Many cars are going away from the analog gauges. Digital is becoming more and more used.

Look at the new Honda Civic, the whole instrument panel is digital.

 

Then it should only be 1 piece with LCD with a video output and power source. In theory, it should be cheaper (in both parts and labor) than the Lexus dash - which is the point I'm debating. But knowing Audi, they will probably gouge harder than Lexus

 

Seriously? Mines got them from who knows where. I only ever use a micro fiber cloth and distilled water to wipe it down. Same goes for the darn nav screen that looks like crap.