Dust in Lexus

Hi Doug,
That one is always good for a chuckle.

If you're on the towbar of the vehicle in front you are going to eat dust.

You might be right on the lost front or it's an insecurity thing!

Geoff

they have dust in toorak ???


Boc

Doug

I was in the unfortunate position some years back when I happened to be part of a promotion for what was then the new twin Turbo charged diesal Volkswagen Touareq.

Have to say it’s a magnificent car, and given our conditions at the time, I was amazed by its bush ability particularly with standard tyres.

The bloody thing would go anywhere we took it, and made the Prado look like a sloth in the bush.

But giving verse to your comment, everything is set up, and I’ll never be part of that circus again.

Regards

Kim

Just watching it now - WA Daylight saving - we love it

Yep, had a good chuckle myself.....I must say that its been pretty good seeing 4wd on there...even if they are really 'soft roaders'....

I couldnt believe how close they were to sniffy each others exhaust fumes! Now wonder there was dust!

and.....I wonder what hte cars suspension etc was like afterwards?? and the rock dings?? and the tyres??? there was no follow up except their opinions!

We had a 200 accompany us over the Donahue and Plenty Highways that seemed to have big dust issues. I saw that shot with one trying to swallow the dust of the car in front though.

I don't know how much longer I will bother with the Aussie Top Gear though. Half of it could have been edited out. No need to have the ablution shot in the background.Toilet jokes seem to be new to them.

I've never driven in those sort of conditions,but my 11 year old son said 'that looks like a dangerous way to see the outback...if you could see it at all from the back cars'.
Imagine the carnage if the lead vehicle suddenly broke something important and it stopped very quickly.
4+ tonnes of vehilcles in your boot! and then out the windscreen.

But, But ----------

"They did have all the windows closed and the air on circulation and it still leaked". rough quote.

Friend with a Lexus wonders why I don't trade in the old pajero on one. :o) 1st issue for me is the cost, now I can show him a good 2nd reason. :o))

Horrors, maybe he drives that close too? Remind me not to take him on a trip out west.

Didn't see them tackle any water crossings?
Last trip we did to the NT had a few medium depth crossings (500 to 700 deep) in Litchfield and friends new Prado leaked through the floor. Wonder if the Lexus does? Too many holes in the floor for snap fastening down bits of plastic trim and carpet.

How they drove wass incidental, inasmuch as they were all driving in the same manner, the fact was that the Lexus let in much more dust than the Audi or the Range Rover.

I'm starting to warm to this show, my son likes it so I watch it.
I thought they seemed a bit close but no doubt it was setup for the camera man parked ahead.
You would reckon all cars had a go at driving in the dust.
Dean

I think they admit not to being 4WD experts (and it shows) but then they have to also be able to take a supercar around a race track, different set of skills.
I must admit I would like to see a bit more on the vehicle, whether it be a 4WD or a Merc.
Bit of a worry that a car manufacturer would provide these guys with a vehicle that is not up to scratch, but I guess not too many Lexus see that sort of driving.

Lexus was the first in this country to have the dust/smog sensing air con (as well as many other automotive firsts). As a long time Lexus Salesman, now retired, I can assure you all, that this is a set up and is simply another case of tall poppy syndrome. RR is wonderful, yeah yeah, yeah - heard it all before. Why then are the Lexus' so much more refined and reliable? Not enough space on the entire "www" to start talking about the knockers. Green eyed monsters are real mongrels to carry around.
That whole show is a waste of resources - and time - don't watch it - go out for a drive - your time will have been better spent.

P.S - didn't see the program - tried watching the first 2 - gave up really fast.

P.P.S - would rather look at "knockers" than listen to knockers.

I am guessing the Lexus is identical in door seals etc to the 200 series. Are there any reports of the 200 series being prone to dust ingress? Frankly, I wouldn't waste my time watching this show. The content to crap ratio is about 1:10.