New Lexus Is250 Se Owner

[bobbyc]

Good Afternoon All,

I have recently purchased a IS250 SE 06 plate with Sat Nav, Mark Levinson, Sunroof and Leather Interior. My previous car was a Mazda 6 sport which I loved, but I must admit the Lexus is in a whole different playing field. It drives beatuifully and is very smooth. It is not the best for petrol but I was more than aware of that when I brought it and I will happily pay the extra for such a refined car.

Bobby

[Spike99]

Bobby I am surprised you are a little disappointed with the petrol performance. I have owned many 2.5 V6 engined cars and have found that I am returning 45mpg on long runs which can not be sniffed at, certainly better than the BMW and Audi V6s. Glad your enjoying your IS as much as me and the sound system is just fantastic.

[bobbyc]

Hi Spike,

Thanks for the reply, I am not surprised about the petrol consumption as you say it is a 2.5 V6 and I have not really had a chance to have a long run in it. If I could get over 40 mpg I too would be over the moon. Yes you are correct the Mark Levinson system is excellent. My previous Mazda had a Bose system which was not bad (if not a little heavy on the bass). However the ML system is crystal clear and given how quiet the car is it is a joy.

No I must admit first impressions of the Lexus have not been disappointing and it is so much better to look at that BMW and Audi.