Lexus Newby

[Dromara1974]

Hi All,

I've just collected my first Lexus (57 Plate IS220d SE) today, having had BMWs for over 10 years and thought I ought to join a decent forum in order to gain some knowledge.

First impressions of the car are mostly good, as it is very smooth, very quiet, has a taut/quiet ride, feels solid and has a fantastic spec. However, the gear ratios are (almost) ridiculously high geared, the fuel consumption is abysmal and in my opinion it doesn't quite feel as quick as 175 bhp/295 ft.lb should.

I travelled 110 miles home and achieved 37.7 MPG despite driving with a very light foot!! My wife did 34.8 in a MK6 Golf GTI and that pulls about 2600 RPM at 75MPH.

I look forward to being part of the forum.

David

[steve2006]

Hello and welcome to the LOC and congratulations on your IS purchase.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Hi and welcome :)

Agreed the gear ratios are ridiculous on the 220d! 6th gear is purely only for illegal speeds!

Look up some threads on here for poor MPG from the 220. There's lots of info about cleaning EGR valve etc that should help improve your MPG :)