Lexus Is Invitation

[Stuart Aspey]

On a Wednesday? Hmmmmm.....

[Roger Bill]

Hi Stuart

Just wondered if you were able to attend the Lexus Cardiff event and get a test drive? I've been invited to a similar event by Lexus Cambridge next Friday.

Best regards

Roger

[Stuart Aspey]

Hi Roger. I did indeed and have posted a small review under the reviews section. The car was very nice.

[Roger Bill]

Hi Stuart, Sorry I missed it as I mostly just check this forum. Glad to see you got a test drive and that you liked it. Like you I think I need to start saving the pennies!

[Stuart Aspey]

No need to apologise. If you had the money, would you go for the 6 cylinder IS250? Or the 4 cylinder hybrid IS300h?

The 300h in base spec SE is free road tax and 65.7 MPG. BUT!?! Only if you take the 16" wheels . . . .

[Roger Bill]

Definitely the hybrid. I tend to keep my cars for 5 or 6 years and over that time I think the savings would easily cover the price difference and I'm much taken with the smoothness and quietness of the hybrid system. Also I've a feeling the 2.5 V6 engine will soon be replaced as it's now an old design and I've seen rumours that Lexus are developing a 4 cylinder turbocharged engine.

It's surprising how much effect the tyre size has on fuel and emissions, even bigger jump from 17" to 18" as there is from 16" to 17". Also I fear the ride quality might suffer with the low profile 18" tyres.

[Stuart Aspey]

I think the turbocharged 4 cylinders will be used in the Fsport models. The Lexus cars can have the larger wheels fitted, but if it's done at the dealership, they have to notify VOSA to alter the emissions figures. If you buy the car on 16"'s, then buy the larger wheels and fit them later, you keep the emissions figures of first purchase unless YOU choose to notify VOSA.

Odd!

[Ian J. Parsley]

Road tax is still only £10 on 17-inch tyres, so really not an issue.