Is300H Review After 1500 Miles

[nickb2015]

Hi everyone. I've had my IS300h for 1500 miles and wanted to provide some feedback. I think it's worth comparing with my previous car which was an Audi A4 2.0 TDie technik.

I am very pleased with the car and in comparison with my Audi, the Lexus is a better car in every category. There are a few niggles already elsewhere in this forum, but I will mention them again. My car is the Advance model, so quite high spec. After 1500 miles the engine has loosened up considerably and the car glides now when driving in urban areas. The Audi developed several annoying rattles after 500 miles and I spent 3 years trying to fix them. I am happy to report the Lexus is rattle free. For everyday driving the Lexus wins. The Audi was only any good on long haul drives.

The main niggle I have is the indicator stalks are way too sensitive when using them for land changes. My friend has a GS450h and has the same issue. I wish Lexus could fix these retrospectively as its a major pain and makes you look silly on motorways when changing lanes.

I have also adapted to driving an auto after many years of driving a manual car. The transition had been easy.

Finally, if anyone is in doubt about this car as the next company car, I wouldnt hesitate. It really is a civilised and fine way to travel.

[rayaans]

You'll get used to the indicator stalk. For motorways you can just give the indicator a slight tap and itll indicate 3 times and go off automatically.

I assume you're pushing it too far causing it to lock and then having problems getting it to cancel

[nickb2015]

Hi there, yes that's true...but it's still over sensitive. Thanks for the advice.

I really like the car and managed 50+ MPG on a 140 round trip today.

[lordlen21]

Hi there, yes that's true...but it's still over sensitive. Thanks for the advice.

I really like the car and managed 50+ MPG on a 140 round trip today.

Hi Nick,

I echo what Rayaan said, you get used to it after a few weeks.

[daylight1]

Yep, the indicator stalk does take a little getting used to but I actually now prefer it to the one I had on my previous IS 250.

Robert

[pbarrett]

I agree. I too did a 350 mile journey yesterday and I think I only twice had to manually switch them off again. 

Hopefully, You'll  get used to them. I thought they were a pain in the ar*e for the first few weeks.

 

[Ian J. Parsley]

I'm now at the stage where I just never lock them on, even to turn! Life has become much sweeter since I decided on that...