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Hi All, Finally had all 4 tyres changed on my F Sport at 60k miles and 14 months from new. Very surprised at the life of the original Bridgestones. Now have Pirelli P Zero fitted. Have noticed a reduction in tyre noise at motorway speeds. Have also been looking round at alternatives as coming up to changing the car. Haven't found anything that really matches the overall 'package' the Lexus IS300h F Sport offers. Have therefore ordered another F Sport - this time in sonic titanium rather than the ultra blue I have now. Delivery in August.

Hi Marcus, I'm 4 weeks in and have now covered 4,500 in my ultra blue F sport! Newness definitely a thing of the past! I too am impressed with the comfort over long distance. In my view it's not only the supportive seats that contribute to the comfort, but also the quietness of the cabin. It seems a much more 'hushed' environment than my Audi A5 diesel. According to the trip computer I'm still averaging around 47mpg for most of my motorway miles. I've had no issues with the infotainment system. My iPod nano, connected via USB works fine, although it's a little slow when skipping from track to track. I have a Samsung galaxy S3 phone and that connects fine via Bluetooth and I've experienced none of the 'drop outs' that others seem to have encountered. I personally have no issues with the mouse style controller and operate it when mobile with no problems. Unfortunately my car too has been 'scarred!' I have a nice chip low down on the N/S/R door which is through the paint and exposed the primer. Not sure if it's possible to get 'touch up' - does anyone know? Still love the car and look forward every day to driving it!

Hi David, Steve, Yes I'm sure that there will be more converts to the is300h. It is an excellent car and as a company vehicle has good tax advantages. Will be interesting to see how the market share of Lexus develops. Regarding the fuel consumption, I've just quoted figures from the trip computer. I will make a tank to tank calculation and post my findings. As far as my driving style goes, I would say that I'm trying to follow the tips on hybrid driving that are available on the Lexus website. I'm also using the cruise control quite a lot which I didn't have on my Audi. To be honest, I would say the car 'promotes' a more relaxed driving style which translates into improved economy.

Hi David, I average pretty much 1,000 miles per week. Mostly motorway, with some town driving at weekends. I've driven Audi's for the last 15 years. In that time I've had two A4's, an A6 estate, a TT and the last was an A5 sportback S line 2.0 Diesel. Before I chose the is300h I test drove a Volvo S60, a Jaguar XF and a Mercedes CLA. All good cars, but each flawed in some way. Some might say what about the BMW 320D, but I'm just not comfortable with the brand image. To be honest, I found the is300h was a breath of fresh air. In the world of very similar '2.0 diesels'. I love the look and design of the Lexus. With car design driven by drag coefficients in the wind tunnel, which pushes many manufacturers to have similar looking cars, the Lexus manages to achieve a unique look coupled with the lowest drag coefficient in its class I believe. I also love the interior of the car, the supportive sports seats, the dash design, the way it envelops the driver, the little touches like the cushioned pad on the centre console for your knee and of course the central dial! I admit the cup holder position could be better and some of the plastics may not be Audi quality, but the cabin is a lovely place to spend my 1,000 miles per week. I think the Mercedes style foot operated parking brake is a bit archaic in such a modern car, but I hardly use it anyway. As far as the drive is concerned, I have no issue with the CVT gearbox. Once you adjust to the hybrid driving style then you realise it's the correct drivetrain for this type of vehicle. Yes, it might not have the mid range 'punch' of a 2.0 diesel, but put it in sport mode and push it and it's certainly no slouch! I find the overall handling and ride much better than the A5. The audi ride was hard and unforgiving - particularly the S line suspension, and the handling had no real 'feel'. I find the Lexus to be much more supple in its ride and the steering is more responsive and gives more feedback to the driver. As far as fuel consumption is concerned, I'm currently averaging around 47mpg. My best is 51.2mpg. In the Audi I was achieving similar figures but obviously the diesel was more expensive than the petrol I'm using now. Now to equipment levels. This is where the Lexus really scores compared to Audi. The F sport has an extensive list of standard features which would add thousands of pounds to the price of an Audi. These standard features such as DAB radio, heated seats, auto lights and wipers, auto box etc. all add to the overall appeal of the car. When I moved away from Audi, after fifteen years of driving nothing else, I must admit I was a little concerned that I might regret that decision. However, after 3 weeks and 3,000 miles, I have nothing but admiration for the Lexus and I am totally happy with my decision.

Hi there, congrats on the new car! I picked up my ultra blue f sport on 1st March and have now covered almost 3,000 miles. I have to say I'm very pleased with the car and I'm averaging around 47mpg on what is mainly motorway driving. The car itself looks particularly nice, especially in the sun - when it actually shines! However, it's not an easy colour to keep clean! Enjoy!

I was torn between the white and the ultra blue. I do a lot of miles and I just thought the white would be harder to keep clean. I've spent 2 hours this afternoon cleaning the car and applying wolf shine and seal followed by wolfs hard body. The car looks great now!

Sorry guys the picture just doesn't do it justice! It looked superb today In the sunshine. It's a fantastic colour. Really suits the shape of the car.

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Hi all, ultra blue F Sport collected today in lovely sunshine and the car looked great. Drove home from Stoke and averaged 47.8mpg with many turning heads! The car is a real delight! Thumbnail attached.

Thanks to all who replied to my post about cleaning the F sport alloys. Well the delivery day is almost here. I'll be picking up my ultra blue F sport tomorrow from Lexus Stoke. Many thanks to Rob at Lexus Stoke for all the help. Can't wait to get mobile in the new car!

Hi All, due to pick up my F sport on 1st March having ordered back in October. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to keep those gorgeous smoke grey alloys clean or what products are best suited for cleaning them? Are there any protective products that prevent build up of brake dust etc?

Ok David, will do!

Hi Mark, I too am waiting for an ultra blue. F sport. I ordered mine back in October which seems an age ago now. I'm due to take delivery on 1st March so not long left now. My Audi A5 sportback 2.0 diesel has now covered 147,000 miles in just over 3 years and has been a great car - one of 5 Audi's that I've driven over the last 15 years. However, having been attracted by the design, tech and standard kit of the is300h, not to mention the low BIK, I had a 5 day test drive in an F sport and ordered one immediately, I was so impressed by the overall package that other members have described in the pages of this forum! I'm really looking forward now to my Lexus experience and a new driving 'chapter'.

I've got just 4 weeks left to wait now! Ordered my ultra blue F sport back in October. Seems a long time ago now! Really looking forward to taking delivery on 1st March.

Hi Haf, I think I'm the other Audi driver that's recently joined the club that DJP refers to! I recently had an extended test drive over 5 days in an is300h F sport demonstrator and loved it. I currently drive an Audi A5 2.0D sport back. I'm a company car driver and have covered over 100k miles over the last 3 years. The audi has been an excellent vehicle, but it does look better than it drives and it is relatively uninspiring. I also find the S line ride very firm and the seats are not the most comfortable on long journeys. I found the Lexus to be a breath of fresh air. I loved the combination of performance, refinement, comfort, equipment and economy. I had no problems with the CVT transmission that many of the motoring press seem to criticise and I averaged over 42mpg with a combination of fast motorway driving and around town during the 5 day test drive. Following the test drive I placed an order for an F sport with nav in ultra blue with black interior. This will be delivered on 1st March 2014 and I can't wait! Perhaps I should also mention that my company will save money on employers NIC and I will also save money on tax on the F sport lease compared to the Audi. It really is a 'no brainer'!