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Really, just 2 litre, I always assumed there must be much more. Well I'm about to become a 64 year old chav so you beat me to it. The thing is, the LS is about as un-chavy as you can get, so I don't think the title will stick.

Are us Brits still allowed on the continent? (Always fly, given I live on the doorstep of Manchester airport.)

If we get a few of us de-badgers together we could be called a "Chavalanche" Enjoy the car pal

The CT uses the same system as the Prius. The braking above 7 mph under normal circumstances is all regen. In an emergency situation or if an of the wheels slip on the road surface the brakes immediately return to the friction brakes. The small downside to this is that the rear brakes often go rusty due to lack of use. To overcome this once or twice a month going down a hill select neutral and gently brake. Doing this forces the use of the friction brakes and keeps the rust at bay. On the Prius it is not unusual for the brake pads to last 200,000 miles with good driving practice. John.

They all look fabulous to me irrespective of colour, they just look "right" .

I'll keep an eye out for you :)

Just changed from 15 plate IS300h Executive for a 65 plate GS300h Executive for a very good price from main dealer - ex demonstrator. On the facelift models there is stacks of extra kit considering it is the entry level GS:- Adaptive cruise control, Lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, Lexus premium Navigation system as standard, reversing camera, 10-way electrically adjustable, heated leather seats (memory function on drivers seat) Auto high beam space saver spare wheel instead of repair kit ...etc. About 4 - 5 mpg down on my regular 25 mile commute compared to the IS on 17" wheels, but the GS has been fitted with 18" wheels. My insurance company also gave me a refund , on annual premium so cheaper to insure as well (at least for me!) Only minus point - rear seats do not fold down. No regrets so far loving the extra comfort and features, good luck on your search!

Hi John 1. I will check the rubbers, thanks. This is interesting. 2, 3. Front - Bridgestone Turanza GR90 ... Brand new. Rated as very quiet tyres for luxury cars. Rears - One is a Dunlop and the other is a Hankook - again both almost new with less than 1000 miles. 4. Thing is that noise has not changed even a bit since I got the fronts replaced so I suspect that the tyres are not the issue. I will do this anyway at some point. Malc - I hope the windshield is not the issue! Any more suggestions are most welcome. Thanks

It has sensors and a reversing camera for both auditory and visual cues. It is a big help practically as sometimes you can just not pay attention and keep reversing regardless of seeing how close the car is behind you on the screen but its the change of beeping that makes people stop!

As mentioned, it does indeed have a navigation unit and therefore a reversing camera. Plus it has metallic paint, so its about as loaded as an F-Sport gets. The only other option available was DAB radio. I'm on my 2nd F-Sport and find the ride quality perfectly acceptable, great even. They might have 18" wheels but the rear sidewall is still quite substantial and soaks up bumps very well. The last one I had was a 2010 and my current car is the newer 2011MY example like the one at Lexus Sidcup. I actually think my current car rides and feels a little better to drive but that is probably down to better quality tyres (Hankook S1 Evo2, vs. Dunlop Sportmaxx GT). I wasn't aware that the anti-roll bars were any different on these cars, but the springs (slightly stiffer) and dampers (Tokico) definitely are. Overall, an F-Sport sits around 20mm lower than standard and the suspension is the only real mechanical difference between it and any other IS trim level. The rest of the "F-Sport" package (spoilers, alloys, seats, pedals, steering wheel) is largely cosmetic. Definitely have a test drive. I don't think you'll be in for too many surprises in terms of ride comfort.

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=9774

Ahh just had enough of it now. Ive had to extend my vw insurance, contact lexus finance to delay the start date for payments as they believed i had the car and contact roadside assistance who also thought i had the car and started the cover. I dont think anyone communicates. Nothing should start until the vehicle has been delivered and accepted. Currently awaiting notification from dealer when car will be ready for collection. Although a conversation earlier today informed me they had no idea!!!

I still think best way to get discount is to be there in person, because they can commit anything on the phone, same as buyer can say any price on the phone without even considering to buy the car. I still think they are more rejected the bargaining over the phone than particular offer. For 2IS - reversing camera was part of Sat-Nav package, so it is definitely there. They as well say "16 inch Alloy Wheels: Tyre Size 205/55R16" which I am sure is not the case. Seems like standard dealer template for 2IS, which they didn't bother to tailor to particular car.

Yes the cars has parking sensors all around and a reversing camera (take a look in the middle above the rear number plate, its the black box) TBF sometimes if you keep nagging them for a week, they'll take more off if they realise there's no other customers for that particular car. The rims are knackered in the pictures but they've probably been redone already so dont expect a discount for those.

Yes anti-roll bars are definitely different - and that is the best thing about F-Sport, they won't affect comfort, but will improve steering/cornering. You can achieve same handling in SE/SE-L by retrofitting F-Sport anti-roll bars - something what is dubbed in US forums as "best mod for the buck for IS250/350" As well I had a good look at the particular example you referring to and it has latest bumpers (introduced together with 2011 advance model) which I believe looks great and DLR. As well the "sport" seats looks exactly as I had on mine, except the middle part is Alcantara rather than leather - the point they are great seats. The price... well being Lexus dealership I believe it is OK, but you can find similar examples for 10.5k as you mentioned. My opinion you need to settle the price somewhere between asking 10.5k and 12k, as well I believe you have been rejected mainly because it was over the phone, I can hardly imagine them rejecting the offer if you would be standing in dealership with money in your hands. One thing I noticed is that O/S/F rim is badly scratched and will need to be refurbished - good place to start price negotiation.

£1000 excess!? Had a brand new RX450h Premier for a couple of days while my own was at the dealers and the excess was £250! I think you should ask for some accessories - mats, cargo nets - as compensation for the hassle...

It depends what you mean by "ride comfort". I used to have 2012 F-Sport and it was harder ride mainly due to 18" rims compared to my current SE-L on 17" rims. Except of that F-Sport has anti-roll bars which gives more control and reduces roll in corners. I would say comfort is the same as SE/SE-L and mainly depends on the size of the rims 18" being harder, 17" obviously more comfortable. Now the ride in my opinion is better in F-Sport, due to the mentioned anti-roll bars, less roll and steering is more accurate. Now the difference is that mine had F-Sport "comfort seats", which are kind of hybrid between SE-L comfort and IS-F. They are full-leather with bigger side support cushions - this option is not available in UK and all F-Sports in UK has half-leather "sport" seats. So I cannot comment on seat comfort in UK version. P.S. let me know if you getting rid of your car - I would be quite interested in IS-F rims.

Yep, it will take, typically up to 15-20 mins to get up to temperature. It is a drawback of the diesel engine on the Lexus. My petrol will be warming in about 5 mins or so.

Turn it to full, then lower when your at a comfy temp.

If you have an iPhone and can get a picture of the back of your car, download an app called "Retouch" it allows you to remove details on photos. Used correctly you can remove a badge from the car to show you how it will look before taking the plunge. Below is one I did for my RCZ before getting it de-badged. Note: the black logo was done with Plastidip spray which I'm sure all know of.

Check Engine light. The orange diagnostic symbol.

It was around 6pm at the roundabout next to B&Q. Not seen another ISF on the road :) I was returning my CT200h courtesy car.

My dirty ISF

I think we used to be in this thing called the EU, and everything went metric!!!! 35Kw is 50HP. I assume capacity is not the measure, as fitting a supercharger to a moped would make that 50cc beast a lot of horsepower (or kw if you like). This must mean that the LS400 is a 200Kw motor, but the romance of 200 electric fires is not the same as 300 healthy four legged mustangs under the bonnet.

I saw a black one today near Lexus Stockport. Was chatting to one of the sales guys there and he said they have sold a total of 3 RCF since launch!..

I like it. Besides, it should be great for catching pheasants and pigeons.

Yay! 61mpg is more like it! But I challenge you to go better. Go on! I dare ya!