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Shahpor

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  1. That wouldn't be @Flytvr, would it? £6500 is ridiculous, no matter how you look at it. You could probably have someone hand weld a new one for less than that. The ISF seat is probably more expensive then the standard IS one, but it is still no doubt going to be some silly amount. Thanks for the info though, interesting to know.
  2. It is a good point regarding the 'Italian tune up'. I think most people assume that the gentler they drive a car, the better. I know my mum had a related problem with hers. After plodding around London for years, her car wouldn't idle from the amount of carbon build up in the throttle body. In case you need any motivation, this is what one Audi TT engine looked like after no oil changes for 84k miles!
  3. Really? This is the first I have heard of this. This is interesting since I have just seen this in the T&C's: Up until now I have just seen this as 10 years/140k miles, but now I see it says 'first' warranty? That does imply that they will continue to cover it if you were inside the period when you first take it out. Has anyone actually tried doing this?
  4. Fair enough chaps. I admit I have never come across this situation personally, but then I am quite strict with my oil changes, and I see I am not the only one here that is!
  5. Not that I am doubting what you suggest John, which is a good idea, but I was wondering if there might be a chance of a bit of sludge breaking off and getting caught in a oil passage? I have seen it before, and depending on other factors (such as, as you say, frequency of oil changes), it can be very sludged up in there. Unfortunately, it seems the only real way to ascertain how bad it is would be to take off the rocker covers and sump and have a look. However, considering the car in this case has only done 67k miles, I doubt this is the case here. One last thing though; if using a flush additive, isn't it recommended to do another oil change after ~500-1000 miles?
  6. Yep, this is the last warranty my car will be eligible for. Although, since I purchased the warranty this year, it will still be valid until July 2019, so the car will be 11 years old when the warranty expires. It will also probably be over the 140,000 mile limit as well.
  7. Definitely new alloys if they are anything but perfect, but I can't imagine the dealership being that careless.
  8. While I appreciate what you say @dazed, one of the points mentioned is that it is quite easy to exceed the cost of the warranty in repairs over a 2 year period. From personal experience, had I put the £795 aside instead of buying the warranty, I would have been quite a bit worse off then I ended up being. As an example, a couple of months after getting mine, I needed a dual mass flywheel. Now, I understand that this is not something that many owners would experience, but what happened next makes it a good example. The main problem I had was juddering when pulling away. The dealer diagnosed a flywheel and the warranty company agreed to replace it without issue (very good in itself consider it had 109k miles on it). The problem was, the judder didn't disappear after it was changed. To cut a long story short, I actually needed new engine mounts. Finding this out involved a lot of investigation, including removing the flywheel and replacing it, for which I wasn't liable. I also had a courtesy car the entire time, including once having a brand new CT for over a week. Now, I can imagine the amount of hassle I would have had if I had taken it to a indy garage. I am not saying that wouldn't have been an option, but the main dealer made the process so much easier. They really were so helpful the entire time. In addition to replacing the flywheel, they removed and remounted my entire exhaust system, checked and test the entire drivetrain and even rebalanced my wheels after going for an extended test drive and discovering a vibration at motorway speeds. So, you could argue that this is a rare occurrence, but even the cost of the flywheel alone would have exceed the cost of the warranty. Since renewing my warranty in July, I have had a new seat frame fitted (for which I am dying to know the cost of since I expect it would be very expensive), which again has probably covered the cost of the warranty, so anything else that happens in the next 2 years is just a bonus. For me, the biggest problem of owning a Lexus is that a lot of parts are OEM only and the dealer usually charge ludicrous amounts for them. The warranty largely negates this problem, making the ownership prospect a much more pleasant experience.
  9. Why do I get the feeling this is going to be a long week for you? I generally prefer darker colours for my cars, but that yellow is just muted enough that it may qualify
  10. For the car posted, Shaun, for once I agree with you.
  11. When you getting it Paul? You must be a tad excited. Oddly, I rather like that shade of yellow.
  12. You are probably going to have to drive it. If I remember correctly, you need to get the DPF exhaust temperature over 640C to burn off the excess carbon.
  13. So true John. When I moved I lost access to a garage and driveway to work on my cars and now live in a 2nd story flat. Otherwise, I am quite happy to have a go at the simpler jobs required to maintain my car. Although my back might disagree with me. Well, you can't argue with the fact that the warranty costs £100 more for the 220d as opposed to the 250. No doubt there will be some people getting EGR valves and DPF's replaced who don't look after them properly. Having said that, my last two warranty claims have been for 2 calipers and a seat frame, so not diesel specific. I would love to know how much a seat frame and associated motors cost from a main dealer.
  14. It is true John that mostly the calipers are just seized and could be easily freed up, like all 3 of mine were. It is somewhat frustrating that even though Lexus themselves supply the parts to fixes these problems, the dealer won't even consider it. Another annoying aspect is the fact that they no longer seem to have actual mechanics anymore. Whenever I have been in for a diagnostic, the 'technician' will plug the car into the computer, or take it for a quick drive, and if the problem isn't obvious then you will get a simple 'I don't know' from the dealer. Having said that, when my car was at Lexus Edgware Road they had quite a lot of difficulty diagnosing a problem and I spoke several times to their master tech who definitely knew his way around the car. In that case, the bill for the investigation landed between the dealer and the warranty company, so I hate to think how much they would have charged me considering how long he spent looking over my car. Probably more than the car was worth at the time. For me, there is another aspect that the warranty affords that is often overlooked; the dealers themselves. Part of the reason I love owning my car so much is the service I have received from Lexus Reading. The practical side of this is that I live in the sticks, so I need a car to get around and I don't have access to another, and my dealer is always willing and able to supply me a loan car for however long I need. Add to all this the fact that I don't have to worry about breakdown cover into the deal and, for me it at least, it is worth its value in peace of mind and hassle factor. Of course, it is easy for me to say this because I have got my moneys worth out of my warranty, but it might be somewhat different had I not made any claims since buying it.
  15. That is strange because this is my second Lexus warranty, so when I got my original 2 years ago I did ask and they told me that calipers would be covered. There is a lot of misinformation amongst dealers regarding the warranty. When I moved, I enquired about the warranty with the local dealer and was told under no uncertain terms that the car required a full Lexus history to be eligible. This is despite the fact that my car didn't have a FLSH and was current covered! I spoke to the dealer and warranty company about it and the warranty people said they would have a word with the service manager at the dealership to set things straight. Oh, and in answer to your question, I use Lexus Reading. I can't really fault them as their service has been very good so far. They managed to get me a new seat frame replaced under warranty recently. I can't imagine many warranties that would cover such a thing on a 9 year old car with over 130k miles on it.
  16. Well, while it looks nice enough, I would avoid the IS you posted based on its MOT history. I can't remember the last time I saw a car fail its MOT so many times. Granted it was mostly for small things, but it doesn't make it sound like a particularly well looked after car. Can't really comment on the Mondeo since I don't know much about them. Ok, so quickness and handling are not the primary focus of the IS, so if those are your primary criteria, then perhaps it is not the car for you. However, if you want a car that you can drive for 7 hours comfortably, then it is certainly good at that. For me, the interior is just a very nice place to be and it makes the motorway journeys I have to make much more pleasant.
  17. Well, perhaps my thinking isn't typical, but I usually consider 4 days a long time to reply to a question.
  18. If you feel like being connected to your car, then I don't think the 220d is for you. The engine is nothing special and the gear change leaves a lot to be desired. Don't get me wrong, I feel the 220d has its place, but I am just not getting the impression from your post that it is the car for you. For example, you ask if there is turbo lag? Well, the simple answer is: Yes, lots. Between idle and 1500-1700rpm pretty much nothing happens. It will then give you quite a good surge in power before running out of puff around 3500rpm. For the sort of driving I do - mainly A roads and motorway - that midrange grunt means it does very well, but I wouldn't want to own it around town. Lastly, if you want reliability, get an automatic IS250. Can't go too far wrong with that.
  19. Not doubting your experience in any way, but 3-4 months ago I had both my front calipers replaced under warranty from Lexus without issue. I have also had one rear caliper replaced last year, again without any hassle. I guess it does depend on which dealer you take it to. Both the dealer and the warranty company have told me that they have a good relationship, so I suppose the warranty people are more likely to believe what the dealer says.
  20. Thanks chaps. The calipers themselves are only 3-4 months old, so I would imagine the boots/pins should be in good condition, but I will of course check to make sure anyway. In fact, my brakes were fine until Lexus decided to change the calipers. Since then it has had to go back to fix a squealing sound - which still occasionally happens - and now this clicking.
  21. Sorry for the late reply - I was unconscious having surgery done to my back when you sent this message. As far as I can tell, nothing seemed any different than before, which in my case is good since I didn't have any issues previously. Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to drive mine for a week or so, so I can't comment on how it is now. And no, no extra's. I was hoping for perhaps some free fuel, but it was returned exactly as it went in. Not that I am that bothered really since I had a loan car to use in the meantime, so the inconvenience was minimal.
  22. I can't really tell you how long it took since they had my car for two days. I was told on the phone that it would take 4-5 hours, which I suppose is plausible considering how much grief it must be to take the dash out.
  23. It is true that I get my car serviced at Lexus, but I suspect that certain dealers are getting parts before others and I got lucky that Lexus Reading was one of them. Unless someone else also has their car serviced there and hasn't had a call?
  24. Well, got the car back today. I have only managed a short journey so far, but all seems good. Due to going into hospital tomorrow I am not going to get much of a chance to drive it for the next week. As for the brakes, the dealer suggested changing the pads support plates. I assume they are referring to these: Of course, the dealer wanted too much money to do the job their, so I have found this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-IS-IS200d-IS220d-IS250-2006-2013-FRONT-Brake-Pad-Disc-Fitting-Hardware-Kit/302416861103?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Unfortunately, due to a hand injury, I am unable to do this simple job myself, but I am sure I can find a friendly garage that can spend half an hour or so fitting them. So, before I go ahead and order the parts, anyone have an comments on the likelihood of this solving my problem? Thanks.
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