Winter Driving & SaltBuild journalCommunity Starter Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. Trying to dia…
GarageBuyer29Community StarterSep 4, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful Leasing & Lease TransfersBuying adviceCommunity Starter I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
PistonRider44Community StarterAug 31, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hCharlotte26 replies0 helpful I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
NorthCommuterCommunity StarterAug 22, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hOrange County2 replies0 helpful Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? Apprecia…
MileageBuilder65Community StarterFeb 5, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hCharlotte0 replies0 helpful Financing, APR & RefinancingBuying adviceCommunity Starter I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on paper. What compromises have actually ma…
EcoPilot86Community StarterAug 13, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hAtlanta4 replies0 helpful Picked up a classic that was converted from 6V to 12V by several previous owners. It works, but the harness has splices everywhere. Would you repair sections or start over with a modern fuse panel an…
EuroNomad49Community StarterJul 27, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hNashville25 replies0 helpful Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What controls do you absolutely want to remain physical? I'd rather test this logically th…
CleanHunterCommunity StarterJul 27, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hDetroit38 replies0 helpful Detailing & Paint CorrectionOwner reportCommunity Starter 2025 Lexus NX 350h, about 151,000 miles. Coating looks glossy and beads well, but I still picked up light marring over time. I think my wash/dry process is the problem. What part of the routine cause…
OldSchoolCommuter50Community StarterJul 8, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hFlorida0 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDiscussionCommunity Starter Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step or is there something simpler I should inspect f…
RoadMiles27Community StarterJul 27, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hBay Area2 replies0 helpful 2025 Lexus NX 350h, about 14,500 miles. A manufacturer cutting MSRP or adding huge incentives is great if you're buying now, but painful for recent buyers. How much do you factor future price cuts in…
PixelDriver28Community StarterJul 9, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hMichigan5 replies0 helpful TransmissionNewsCommunity Starter 2025 Lexus NX 350h, about 4,800 miles. Manual says the transmission fluid is lifetime under normal use, but the car is approaching 80k miles and I plan to keep it a long time. Curious what owners are…
ApexGuy71Community StarterJul 8, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hConnecticut4 replies0 helpful 2025 Lexus NX 350h, about 118,000 miles. The car is mostly original but I actually want to use it. I'm torn between period-correct repairs and upgrades like better brakes, cooling and charging. Where…
HybridMechanicishCommunity StarterJul 7, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hPennsylvania7 replies0 helpful Garage, Tools & DIY SetupBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2025 Lexus NX 350h, about 8,200 miles. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and door tracks. What measurements would you collect…
TurboBuilder93Community StarterJul 5, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hChicago15 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDeal checkCommunity Starter There is a single clunk from the front over small potholes and driveway edges. Big smooth bumps don't reproduce it. End links look intact. Any good way to isolate strut mount vs sway-bar link vs cont…
CanyonMom18Community StarterJul 1, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hBay Area3 replies0 helpful Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? If I fix…
CanyonGuy38Community StarterJun 8, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hNationwide8 replies0 helpful Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather than replacing everything early.
HybridShopper45Community StarterMay 30, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hNew Jersey1 reply0 helpful Winter Driving & SaltQuestionCommunity Starter Car sees salted roads all winter. I'm considering an annual oil/wax style treatment rather than a hard undercoat. Any areas people commonly miss or places you would specifically avoid spraying? I'd r…
ColdStartTunerCommunity StarterJan 19, 20262025 Lexus NX 350hNorth Jersey14 replies0 helpful Car CultureDIYCommunity Starter 2025 Lexus NX 350h, about 22,000 miles. Not asking for magazine picks. Which car you've personally owned was best for long-distance driving once you factor seats, range, noise, cargo, driver assists…
TrackDriverCommunity StarterDec 31, 20252025 Lexus NX 350hFlorida3 replies0 helpful Winter Driving & SaltBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2025 Lexus NX 350h, about 14,500 miles. Car sees salted roads all winter. I'm considering an annual oil/wax style treatment rather than a hard undercoat. Any areas people commonly miss or places you…
TireDad23Community StarterNov 16, 20252025 Lexus NX 350hSeattle5 replies0 helpful