Is250 Auto For Me

[saracen]

I definitely think given the amount of kit for £2100 you get great value for money.

[RobNorm]

Hopefully going on a test drive tomorrow pm

[saracen]

Nice one!

Let us know how you get on...

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

If it's your own cash (not company car), ask yourself what bits you need. It'll be even less cash to get back at resale time...assumig it's your own hard earnt cash!!

[RobNorm]

Went out for a test drive today.IS250SE auto brought to my house and I drove it round familiar country and local A roads.

Very smooth gearbox,quiet engine,road noise at 60 mph was acceptably low and little wind noise.Enough space for me (6') to sit in rear for moderate length journeys I think.Ride was firm but I prefer this,my father has an RX300 2004 which is alot softer and sometimes feels alittle 'bouncy'.Steering light but not overly so.Rear view was better than I expected but not great.

One slight gripe was that I thought there would be more leg room in the front with the seats fairly well back.

I think I will go for one,just trying to decide whether to go for the SE-L instead.

BTW it's my own money that I will be spending.

[saracen]

Glad you liked it, I knew you would! :winky:

For me it was a no-brainer - SE-L all the way! Now you know that you like the SE go and see an SE-L and see if you really need those toys. I loved the memory seats and the wood finish. And now I don't have them I really miss the auto wipers - especially with all the rain we have been having.

[RobNorm]

Definitely goin to go for an SE-L

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

Either one - you won't regret it. The wood is really cool - better than that silver plaggy stuff!!!

[saracen]

Definitely goin to go for an SE-L

Good choice - go for the best - you're worth it! :winky:

Just out of interest what made you go for the SE-L over the SE?

[RobNorm]

Good choice - go for the best - you're worth it! :winky:

Just out of interest what made you go for the SE-L over the SE?

Rain sensing wipers

HID headlamps

Electric steering wheel

Memory for front seats,mirrors,steering wheel

Parking sensors

[saracen]

Good choice - go for the best - you're worth it! :winky:

Just out of interest what made you go for the SE-L over the SE?

Rain sensing wipers

HID headlamps

Electric steering wheel

Memory for front seats,mirrors,steering wheel

Parking sensors

Yes all these really make it a luxury car. So when does it arrive then??

[RobNorm]

I will actually be ordering tomorrow.I was quoted 2 wks for the Brechin slate SE but I don't know availability on the SE-L

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

Well done mate - just make sure you bargain hard and use www.drivethedeal.co.uk (registration is free and typo's allowed when prompted) to get the best deal. Insist the dealer matches it...

[RobNorm]

When I went on the test drive I found that the top of the steering wheel was blocking my view of the top of the speedo and rev counter.I didn’t adjus the steering wheel.I tend to sit fairly upright when driving.I’m 6’ tall.

I presume the steering wheel will go up higher?

Anyone else experience this?

[RobNorm]

Have ordered an SE-L Auto

Brechin Slate was not readily available on an SE-L so I went for Cadoxtan Slate/grey interior.I'm not particularly bothered about colours (didn't want green or red though)

[saracen]

Have ordered an SE-L Auto

Brechin Slate was not readily available on an SE-L so I went for Cadoxtan Slate/grey interior.I'm not particularly bothered about colours (didn't want green or red though)

Did you order the MultiMedia system and did you get a good deal??

[Scarlet Pimpernell]

..and how long have you got to wait? Bet you can't wait to get your paws on it...well done...

I would suggest you check out and search this forum for the best way to keep it looking Mint, especially with that dark colour, it'll look grubby quickly, especially when the Grit flies come winter...

[RobNorm]

My Dad's current RX300 is adark colour and is okay to keep looking clean

I got another £600 off the price from the original quote

[mack]

My Dad's current RX300 is adark colour and is okay to keep looking clean

I got another £600 off the price from the original quote

Congratulations mate enjoy the car,when it arrives.My colleague has got the cadoxton slate but its the 220d looks very

classy, hope to have an auto myself November time. :)

[Abbo07]

Hi,

Having just retired decided I needed to treat myself. Spent many weeks trying out the usual list of Mercs, beamers etc The 220d came up good but no contest when compared with the 250 Auto. My son took it out for a afternoon returning to say he wants to trade his TVR & SAAb in part exchange for one.

[mack]

The IS250 Auto is the one to go for,fuel consumption not much less than the diesel.

Is this your first Lexus ?

[swager]

Just about to order IS 250 se-l auto as company car - have owned our Is 250 se-l auto for some 15 months and very please with performance and mpg and all the extras - had to get another one as the wife always has the keys !!!!!!!!

cheers

swager

[saracen]

Just about to order IS 250 se-l auto as company car - have owned our Is 250 se-l auto for some 15 months and very please with performance and mpg and all the extras - had to get another one as the wife always has the keys !!!!!!!!

cheers

swager

Good choice! :winky:

[RobNorm]

Should be getting mine Wednesday or Thursday next week

[RobNorm]

And I got it today!!