I am buying a Lexus 220D diesel 2.2 2006.2008

[SparkyMc]

I am buying a Lexus 220D Diesel 2.2 L 2006/2008 what folts do I need to look out for thank you all 

Mark 

[Shahpor]

First things first, prepare yourself for a torrent of replies telling you that it is madness to buy one

If you make it though and are still determined, then read this thread:

It is for the petrol version, but a lot of it still applies.

Other than that, a few things to look out for:

Make sure there isn't coolant sprayed over the engine bay as this is one of the signed of the head gasket issue that is well documented.

If the car doesn't boost cleanly from about 1600rpm, then it has a possible EGR blockage.  Also, although you can't tell by looking, DPF on these (as well as most diesel cars) tend to block up if you do too many short journeys.

If there is a judder when moving off, it is most likely the dual mass flywheel that is knackered.  Not a cheap fix.

It's late, so perhaps I have forgotten something, but I think that is most of the major things to look out for.

 

[SparkyMc]

I have my heart set on the 220 D .. I just hope I get a good one . thank you for your help I will look for all the thing.s you said