Matthewj1268
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Hi Please help, I tried to jump start my IS250 and I seem to have fried something. I now have a check VSC warning, the car is in limp mode and will not go above 2000 rpm, I have had it towed to Lexus Birmingham in preparation for a big bill, are there any independent garages in Birmingham that could potentially fix this problem more cheaply than Lexus. I did the disconnect battery trick, it didn't fix the problem, a friend with a code reader told me its a throttle motor fault. Thanks
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It has been on my mind but I have since found some seats, black leather for £200.
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Does anyone know what is involved in swapping out my seats for higher spec ones. I have a 250SR - I love everything about the car except the seats. They are really quite bad. I have sourced used leather seats but really want alcantara which I have only ever seen is an is220d. Will the wiring be in place in my car or will it be a big job to swap to the heated and cooled leathers ? Thanks
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I have also just had this experience, going to book her in for alignment. Something we should keep an eye on I suppose.
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Hi Thanks for the responses, this is rather belated myself. I have found that using super fuel improves engine responsiveness emphatically and improves consumption. I now average about 32mpg which is fin really. I would like a filter and exhaust modification one day to make more of the lovely v6 sound. In my opinion as lovely as this car is, its 5% too refined given as its F Sport spec is making promises it doesn't quite deliver on. Still a lovely car, I just want to massage a bit more attitude out of it.
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BMW's outgoing 325i which was a 3.0 had 218hp and was a lot more frugal. The lexus 2,5 is very down on torque compared to modern turbos too. There is more to the picture, I know I have a 250, but I understand how after looking at the numbers many people decide that the IS250 is not the car for them,
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Hi, I have recently moved from IS200 to IS250. While I love the 250, it doesnt have quite the grunt I hoped it would. Has anyone got any expereince in getting a bit more power out of the 250? More than just power, some improved response would be nice. I am also only averaging 28mpg. What is the average MPG for most members? Thanks
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Is250 Tips
Matthewj1268 replied to Matthewj1268's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Thanks Ishaq, I will look into the lighting mod. Fortunately my car is garaged during the day so I seldom need to fold in the mirrors. Mine is an automatic. It is my first automatic car. It does make commuting less taxing but I do miss the control of the manual. -
Hi All, I have just graduated from IS200 to IS250. :) I am delighted with my new car, a 2008 IS250 SR. I have wanted one of these for a few years and read up on them extensively. I just wanted to know if there are any hints and tips that you can offer from the group's collective experience. I understand the mechanicals are pretty bulletproof but what mods and additional maintenance works well with these cars?
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Hello!
Matthewj1268 replied to mjrmuppet's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
I love those Alloys, best get them cleaned up. -
Cheers for that advice, I am having my independent garage look at it. I just wanted to be well informed if he comes back with a silly price.
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Hi, My IS200 ignition key is sticking badly, I have read about this as widely as I can but I have found conflicting opinion. It jammed very badly yesterday but after some wiggling and WD40 I got it to move again. What do you suggest?
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Higer Than Expected Fuel Consumption
Matthewj1268 replied to Matthewj1268's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
Fat rubber is where it is at! -
Higer Than Expected Fuel Consumption
Matthewj1268 replied to Matthewj1268's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
16", the user manual says that for this car on 16" if you are travelling at speed or loaded to run 38psi. That is unless I read it wrong. -
Higer Than Expected Fuel Consumption
Matthewj1268 replied to Matthewj1268's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
Well good news my second tank got me 32mpg, still on supermarket juice. The Snow mode thing seems to work very well on a run but it by my reckoning makes matters worse in stop start. The tyre pressures were also a little low, 30psi, now 38psi. I am very impressed at the difference just driving the car correctly makes. It is a big change from my Mazda 6, 2.0 which got the same economy no matter how you drove.
