Since having my IS250 just over a week I've had loads of comments saying how smart the motor is, lucky sod etc etc.

Earlier today my boss at work was stood nearby and someone else came up to my desk to say nice motor.

My boss chirped in "it's an old man's car". He's got a Vectra. He has never once mentioned my new car.

So I was wondering what the average age of an IS250/IS220d driver is....

well when the DVLA sort themselves out and i get mine 220d
I still hope to be 37 but who knows i could be 38 by July

Lexus is definately an old mans car. Just look at me 56 !!!

40 - BTW - the fact that your Boss drivs a Vectra and hasn't mentioned it once says quite alot about the kind of bloke he is...his IQ will be smaller than his

I've got the info now. I went through 9 profiles and looked at the ages.

Average age 39 years old. I'm 41 so I'm driving a young man's car then !!!

i'm 48 and above average at last

Your boss drives a Vectra, nuff said.

Doesn't he know that a Lexus is a quality motor?

I'm 36 at the moment but i'll be 37 when I get mine.

Most round my war r knockin on a bit

I recon it cos u can only afford 1 wen u get old lol

Cool there r a few young 1`s about

Young pup over here

I'm 35 and the misses 34, and she's the main driver........

I wouldn't call a Lexus an old mans car, I would say a vectra is an old mans car.

Anyway my Lexus my be a 2001 model but I still get comments on how nice it looks.

I am 46, well, yes I am that old.

i'd say the New gen IS probabally is more of an older mans car, simply becuase to be able to afford one the chances are that your going to be slightly older. When i say old i mean mid 30's onwards, im 22 so your all ancient in comparison to me

the first gen IS probabally now appeals to a younger age group as it is now more affordable, gort back 5 + years though, and i'd say that the 1st gen IS would be in the same positiion the new IS is now.

Does this mean that, at 56 I'm the oldest on here? Oh well. Mind you I still feel like a 20 year old. Just wished I could get one. The old ones are the best!

In 2001 I had an IS200 as a courtesy car when my GS300 was in for service. I thought it was great. Smooth and quiet.

57 next month...I've seen some threads where some owners have been called 'Geriatric Drivers'...so they, the young speed merchants were right all along...shucks!!!

Its probably best described as a middle-aged persons car. This car would not have been practical whilst our 4 children were growing up...nor had I €53,000 to spend on a car until they had grown up and flew the coup (Previously owned two E Class but had purchased them as 3 year olds...great family car)

Some of my economy has to be put down to the fact that 75% of the miles only has me in the car...then of course the other 25% there's only my wife along with me...no big loads in other words.

The fact that this car ...220D may be a fleet car for some companies may well account for the younger ownership (driver) whereas the price is achieveable by the middle-aged because they have worked much longer and have the readies...paid off their mortgage, have an aversion to paying intrest etc.

So yes its makes sense...that the ownership age group would tend to be on the high side. Happy next birthday everyone especially if its your 50th.

Had my IS200 at 24 now 26 and have a 220D possibly one of the youngest 220 drivers?

The Mk I had a lot of younger drivers when new (i've had mine since 20, and a few others at 18/19 6/7 years ago), I dont think the Mk II appeals as much to younger drivers, its a lot bigger than the MK I.

Not really. I've got a son who's nearly as old as you . . . . .

Oh dear good job I didn't include you in the stats then

Jealousy yet again !

I have had it all in the office
Especially old mans car

Until they have been in it

Can't fault the sound of "SILENCE" afterwards

51 by the way

Interesting post !

I have been into Mercedes for years, driving CLK's to the new SLK, all of them meaning something to me at that time. Now that i am 44 years old and have my own company as well as being in the armed forces, i really wanted something that represented quality, reliability and class, without going over the top. Hence me asking Mercedes about the new C Class and then looking at Lexus. More than happy to say that I ended up getting a Lexus because it means quality, reliability and class. I honestly dont think it has got to do with age at all. It just represents where you are in life and what you value most. Me well its Liverpool winning the Prem League and Eruo Cup again and a mini....

Now is that going to happen ?

But Remember we all look
through our eyes and think we are still 21
its the Mirror that has to go and spoil it


Matt

would a song help,ferry cross the mersey.......

Look at the poll here http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...mp;#entry521929

Interesting how the age profile has changed, not sure if I was completely wrong, but it always seemed that the owners of the 1st gen IS were much younger, seems like the newer one is now too expensive for the young ones and classy enough to attract the oldies

I have a 220d and im 24

had my is200 @23 and my is250 @ 24 (now)

Got my IS250 when i was 24.

I dont know about the others but the wood finish in the SE-L made it seem more of an old mans car !!

Behave young man !

Nope I am 32 and have a IS220D SE-l and still loving it 2 months in

I'm 43, so no spring chicken.

But, I came from a Honda Accord so I *must* be getting younger!

29 this year

Had an IS200 in 2001 when I was 34, then went to a SAAB Aero which was too fast (9 pts!!) and got my IS250 when I was 40 last year. So I'm about right for your demographic.

is 220d and im 35
also got an escort xr3i cabriolet dont no what that says about me?

Ditto here.

I'm 41

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TAXI FOR CHRIS

Ill get me coat

Im 44 - gulp and in the military. Which means my knees are knackered and i drive like a 65 !!!

My first Lexus, coming from predominately Merecedes CLK and just sold my lovely SLK Even had a stint in Ferrari's.

Mid life crisis springs to mind, well so my kids keep telling me. They reckon the only reason why i bought the Lexus was so i could watch afternoon tv on the dvd player.....

I'm 19 and I drive the IS250

I totally agree there, thats the exact reason why I didnt go for the SE-L. I just went for the 220d for better fuel consumption and no matter how bad people say it is on here im getting more mpg in comparison to my last car (however i do also drive slightly different)

Same as, seems to be too shiney!..

Although, the HIDS would be nice to have along with the lighted door sills and auto rain wipers. ( the only thing i wont like is the wire showing on the rear view mirror!!)

I have had my 55 plate is220d SE since new, i am now 33 years of age. I don't think it is an old mans car, the reason i got it is because i like luxuary. Also i dont want to follow the trend of everybody else on the road and have a BMW, Audi or Mercedes.

I'm 38, wife's 37.........she drives our 250 90% of the time.

Graduated from the 200.

Cant agree with you more.... Nice one..

I was 27 when I had my 57 plate IS220d, I love it and personally think it looks a younger car than the BMW.

The age question is pretty irrelevant really apart from the fact that us oldies in general have more disposable income to buy the newer model and of course the additional benefit of experience gained whilst driving the additional years.
I also have my IS200 Sport and a couple of other toys more expensive than either Lex. The misconceptions of what classifies a car as an 'old mans car' is laughable, from a style standpoint or even driving ability.
The only car I would classify as an 'old mans' car is a hearse, which I trust I will not be a passenger in for quite a while

Agree with Tango,

ATM, the IS250/220d's are probably being bought/driven mostly by the older guys who have a low/no mortgage therefore have a higher disposable income to splash out on a new car, the younger guys who have drive the IS250/IS220d's probably have a large disposable income (no mortgage) or earn large salaries. Other drivers of the IS250/IS220d's may include company car drivers, particularly with the IS220d. I bet the same thing happened with the IS200/300, they were probably first bought by people with a high disposable income, now the IS200/300 has dropped in value it now has a wider market appeal, ie: those whose do not have a large disposable income, but the want a good/better alternative to a BMW/Mercedes or Audi.

Since I don't have a large disposable income to buy a IS250/IS220d, I'm driving a 7.5 year old IS200, had it for 5 years now. Most of my income is taken up by mortgage repayments and bills, i'm 28, married, no kids (yet) and have my own house (3 bed detached). Once I have a larger disposable income, I'll probably buy a newer car, until then, my IS200 stays with me.

I'm 19 and im looking to get a IS220D SE next saturday
I already get called a grandad for having a IS200!!

Tom.

Upgraded from my IS200 for my 27th birthday present to myself... Got the IS200 as a 24th birthday present to myself...

Currently looking like the ISF will have to be my 30th birthday present to myself!

Roll on 30 I say!