Willowwood

Acted up again this afternoon, started on 3rd attempt, tried taking key out and retrying but still no go. Is this a common problem or is it just 3 of us that suffer this fault. I can see one day it will just not fire up.

Over the last week I have been having probs starting. When starting from cold the engine turns over fine but sometimes does'nt fire up, I have to try 2 or 3 times. On other occasions it starts 1st go. When started it runs perfectly. Dont think its battery as it turns engine well and called into Kwik Fit who tested it and say its fine and alternator is charging well. Any ideas gladly welcome.... P.S It is not running on Tesco petrol !!!

I took out a policy with 'warranty direct' last Sept, cost me about £250 and covers everthing that a Lexus warranty would and repairs can be carried out by Lexus dealerships. So far I havent made a claim but independent reviews are good for them. P.S dont accept their 1st quote they will keep phoning/writing to you each time dropping the price. Good luck.. Willowwood is there a maximum £ per claim on the warrenty ? Thanks Claim limit is £5000 with £25 excess, this policy includes recovery, hire car and hotel accommodation if needed.

I took out a policy with 'warranty direct' last Sept, cost me about £250 and covers everthing that a Lexus warranty would and repairs can be carried out by Lexus dealerships. So far I havent made a claim but independent reviews are good for them. P.S dont accept their 1st quote they will keep phoning/writing to you each time dropping the price. Good luck..

Looks like the seal around the glass is made in 2 sections, mine has a 2" split between the two and seems to getting bigger. Fortunatly not leaking inside yet though. Does anyone know if it can be repaired, resealed or is it a new glass assy. Hope its not the latter as I cant imagine there cheep to replace. Any comments gladly welcome

Lots of varying opinions but it seems like the Eagle F1 has the most votes. Do they last as long and do they have the rim protection like the Lexus standard Dunlops ?? Sorry forgot to ask, is it the Eagle F1 GSD2 or GSD3 that we seem to prefer.

I am getting ready for some new boots, done 21k on original Dunlops which I think is OK. Has anyone got any advise on a better tyre, I dont thrash it and do approx 8k per year. Have found 'Dunlop sp9000 mfs Lexus' for £97 each fully fitted from www.valyetyres.co.uk which again I think is OK.

I have been advised by Lexus that when alloys are replaced for corrosion they come with another 12 month warranty. They will keep replacing them indefinatly as long as it is within the 12 months of replacement.

I am on my 2nd set of alloys, these have been on for 10 months and are showing early signs of corrosion (milky white marks). I will be taking them back for replacement before 12 months is up, just wondering about asking if I could upgrade to the later 2004 alloys. Does anyone know if these corrode as quickly as the originals or have they got it right on these.

Thanks mate, Looks a nice neat job, I have been qouted £750 by lexus or £390 by local towbar fitting specialist so think will go with the specialist. PS. what do you tow? We are wanting to tow a 1200kg caravan which I believe is within the limits but I have'nt come across anyone who does tow a caravan. So I would be interested to know how it performes.

Am wanting a Brink detatchable towbar fitting. Does anyone know if the rear skirt needs cutting or not. Any photos would be great.

I would have said exactly the same as you a couple of years ago, but having a young familyand seeing new caravans I have become enlightned. I would still like to hear from anyone who has towed a caravan or even seen one being towed by a Is200

Sorry forgot to mention it is a manual so as I understand an oil cooler is not needed.

I am considering getting a caravan. (Yes I know this will make me very unpopular to many !!) Does anyone out there have any experience of towing with a IS200 SE ? Is it a good tow car or should I forget it. I see Lexus state it can pull 1200kg's but I would like as much feedback as poss before I take the plunge and get an ugly towbar fitted.

I was in the same position as you with a 3 year old, but have gone for 'warranty direct' policy costing me £260 using Lexus main dealers as opposed to their network repair agents. Having examined the policy it looks good, they also cover many wear and tear faults and also come out well in independant reviews. PS dont accept there first quote, I was quoted £350+ when I did online qoute but they wrote to me twice reducing the cost each time..