Looking To Buy 220D 2007

[filipek1]

I am looking into buying a Lexus is 220d 2006/2007 model within next month. no more than 55k and will be a standard or se, not sport. currently have a bmw 3 series petrol and also had a audi a3 diesel.

dont fancy going back to audi as prefer a change into unknown. although reading reviews and searching on google, i seem to find problem after problem with these cars by owners.

im a little novice about cars realy and dealers. few questions i have as follows,

Do all lexus owners seem to find same problems with the motor, injectors ad cat problems seem common

What real MPG am i going to find driving to and from school runs and around town, with average motorway use

Did the 06/07 models have recals and how can u check if one buying has been recalled, if not and should have how do i resolve if possible

lastly i hope ther not all struck with same problems as the car looks awesome and drove and think its a pleasure in the driving seat, especialy with all equipment you get.

thanks in advance

anthony

[dazed]

Why are you considering the diesel? If you're currently driving a petrol 3 series you ought to at least consider the IS250.

If your main motivation is economy (I'm guessing here), then you might be somewhat disappointed by the Lexus diesel.

[filipek1]

Iv had the BMW 6 months and little bored and I think ther little common as I see them everywhere. I did prefer Audi diesel tho. What's the mpg realistically on the petrol and are ther faults common with those. Thanks gor the feedback

[dazed]

I opted for Lexus as I wanted something less ubiquitous than a 3 series, so I understand where you're coming from.

I average about 34mpg with my IS250-SE auto. My driving is about 60% dual carriageways, 20% country lanes, 20% town. The IS250 auto is actually slightly more efficient than the manual - and significantly cheaper to tax each year.

The diesel version (manual only) is more efficient, but not by as much as you might expect. When I had one for a few days I averaged about 44-45mpg for my typical runs.

The petrol version doesn't appear to suffer from any significant engine or transmission problems.

The diesels have some issues - search this forum for the full low-down.

I don't want to knock the diesel because I know there are satisfied owners out there. I would just recommend that you fully investigate both cars before deciding which one is right for you.

Good luck.

[Fulcrum]

250 is a better car than a 220d. I have 38 mpg average on my 220d mainly on motorways. I had a 250 advance for a week .This was so much better car to drive. I managed to get 33 mpg. I do regret that I didn't go for a 250.

[bluenose1940]

250 is a better car than a 220d. I have 38 mpg average on my 220d mainly on motorways. I had a 250 advance for a week .This was so much better car to drive. I managed to get 33 mpg. I do regret that I didn't go for a 250.

I am getting a much better return on my mpg than Fulcrum (see my thread "Problems headed off at the pass") and I love the car but, I do also regret not going for the IS250! I should have heeded the advice given to me here on the LOC before i made my purchase. Never mind, if I get a decent win on something I will definitely change mine.