Hi All From Wiltshire

[Jamalaya]

I just got my used lexus IS 220D and i already love it, very refined and well composed and in very very good condition from 1 previous owner.

Today however, I noticed that the rear view mirror vibrates a bit.Is this normal?

Also, while it has 174 BHP, I don't feel it though. I mean I never drover anything but a Golf GTI since Mark II and this is my first non VW car. Previously, I had golf GTI mark 4 turbo 150 bHP and you can feel the power on that car. Admittedly still getting used to driving the Lexus and getting the feel of it. there is a lag when taking off. I am not sure if this normal or it is me. I am just used to quickly zip into a gap on roundabouts :-) .

Either way I love my Lexus and it looks great and I can see the envy (and challenges) from BMW drivers :-)

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC.

From what I have read from other 220d owners the engine, unusually for a diesel, has little low rev torque and they have to be worked through the rev range to get a decent performance.

It will I imagine with moving from high performance petrol engines to a diesel take some getting used to but as you say you now have prestige,refinement and excellent reliability.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Hi, and Welcome to LOC.

Everything sounds normal in regards to your Lexus. My brother in law has a 220D so ive driven it many times. It is a sluggish machine low down but so are most Lex's Ive found. My IS200 doesnt go anywhere till you hit 4000RPM... Ill ask him about your vibrating mirror, i didnt notice that to be honest.

Yes you will def feel a difference in power between a Golf GTi and a lexus Diesel. Your lex is fitted with a lot of heavy components and all the electrics etc.. Its a ton and half of car! its not built for speed but for refinement and luxury, whereas a GTi Golf is all about performance! Its designed to get you from A to B in comfort not get you there quick! lol.....

Enjoy your Lex,

Chris

[kevinsgs300]

welcome to the club

[Jamalaya]

thanks all. Yeah I guess I need time to get used to it. As mentioned it has a lot of electronics/operations and I think I need to read the manual :-) . as for comfort,it is superb.I did drive briefly a passat which I think it is superb for comfort and I think the Lexus matches that. time for more drive about I think :-).Yeah if you can find out if the rear view mirror vibrates would be cool.It is not a problem, but it is visible, otherwise everything is perfect.

[bluenose1940]

I just got my used lexus IS 220D and i already love it, very refined and well composed and in very very good condition from 1 previous owner.

Today however, I noticed that the rear view mirror vibrates a bit.Is this normal?

Also, while it has 174 BHP, I don't feel it though. I mean I never drover anything but a Golf GTI since Mark II and this is my first non VW car. Previously, I had golf GTI mark 4 turbo 150 bHP and you can feel the power on that car. Admittedly still getting used to driving the Lexus and getting the feel of it. there is a lag when taking off. I am not sure if this normal or it is me. I am just used to quickly zip into a gap on roundabouts :-) .

Either way I love my Lexus and it looks great and I can see the envy (and challenges) from BMW drivers :-)

Hiya and welcome to the LOC. Have a look at this link and in particular, posts numbers 10 and 27, this may be of help to you.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=75516&hl= vibrating interior mirror&st=0

[Jamalaya]

I just got my used lexus IS 220D and i already love it, very refined and well composed and in very very good condition from 1 previous owner.

Today however, I noticed that the rear view mirror vibrates a bit.Is this normal?

Also, while it has 174 BHP, I don't feel it though. I mean I never drover anything but a Golf GTI since Mark II and this is my first non VW car. Previously, I had golf GTI mark 4 turbo 150 bHP and you can feel the power on that car. Admittedly still getting used to driving the Lexus and getting the feel of it. there is a lag when taking off. I am not sure if this normal or it is me. I am just used to quickly zip into a gap on roundabouts :-) .

Either way I love my Lexus and it looks great and I can see the envy (and challenges) from BMW drivers :-)

Hiya and welcome to the LOC. Have a look at this link and in particular, posts numbers 10 and 27, this may be of help to you.

http://www.lexusowne...wtopic=75516= vibrating interior mirror&st=0

thanks for the link Geoff, it makes a very horrific reading looks like 220d is much hated. The mention of the vibrating mirror is fine. I might check that, but today I took it out for a very good spin - swindon-highworth-swindon-cirencester. I must say a very enjoyable ride, as good as my golf and my wife's passat. Not a single rattle or sound and it is not noisy as the other posters make it. Then again I never drive with windows open. slightly noisier than a passat engine wise. The mirror vibration wasn't that bad at high speed I guess. It need to be revved at low gears but once you get it up to 3rd gear, I don't know, it just flies and super steady. So far I am happy with it. Next week will test the mpg as I have few trips to Bristol and London. we'll see how it goes.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

The vibrating rear view mirror is a recall apparently. Lexus Cardiff who sold him the car called him to bring it in and get sorted about 6 months ago. Completely free and it took about 45 mins.

I drove it today and can confirm the rear view mirror doesn't vibrate one but :)

[Jamalaya]

The vibrating rear view mirror is a recall apparently. Lexus Cardiff who sold him the car called him to bring it in and get sorted about 6 months ago. Completely free and it took about 45 mins.

I drove it today and can confirm the rear view mirror doesn't vibrate one but :)

thanks for the tip. I'll be checking my local dealer. still under guarantee from the seller anyway, and I'll be seeing them on Saturday to pick up some papers.