Arkanoid

Me, as an owner, don't care whos issue it is, I just care, that citroen C5 for half money has autolocking and my lexus doesn't - but it is possible in the US, so it's just software problem. I don't get the point, I see just stupidity from Lexus Europe. Another reason not to buy another one! Possibly BMW next for me. The car itself is great apart from the rattles, the annoying nanny features and the lack of ability to control things like auto locking etc. The so called Excellent Customer service doesn't really exist!

Is that a scratch or a crack? The whole under lip comes off by removing six self tapping screws, and yes it's in two halves...I have a complete one in a box in my garage, but it's in Cadoxton Slate. Looks as if it's dragged the one half forward. The lip also has several locating tongues which fit in the front sill and undertray. It's a crack. I had to force it back. Did you buy the one you have? How much did it cost?

Parked to far over a curb and lip under bumper got caught on the way off. Didn't hear any scraping when I drove over it but obviously got caught on the way off Any ideas of the cost of repairs? Hopefully just the lower lip can be replaced. Also looks like it is in two halves. I bet they wont sell just one half.

I really like the IS250 as a car and the main reason I went with it over the BMW 3 is the dash styling. However I don't think I'll be buying another Lexus. This will be my first and last. The interior build quality is just mickey mouse. Some parts creak if you lean your leg against them. Some switches are now slightly loose. I have been back to the dealers 4 times and can't be bothered any more. I'm getting more and more rattles/creaks over potholes as the car gets older. Went for a ride in a freinds 1yr old 3 series the other day and it was a silent as a mouse. All the loan IS's i've had have also had creak/rattle problems. This shouldn't be the case on a 30k car.

Jamboo What about when driving over potholes/very rough roads etc. Is it still quiet as a mouse? Mine isnt. Am i being to picky? PS - I thought you weren't going to waste any more time on these forums :P :P

My last car was a pug. Never again. Was in the garage every three months with Anitpollution fault etc on the dash. Warranty ended and they wanted £800 to replace piston valve tappets.Among various other costly repairs Car had only done 15k. Complete joke. Obvoiusly a manufacturing fault. Will never buy a French car again.

Finally got my IS250 today, heres a picture of the boot and petrol opening buttons. When speaking to the dealer the Traction Control Button is different, I can post an image if you want to see. Scott Whats happened to the rattle button :winky: :winky:

I would have thought you've got a good many years before the IS250 was too small :duh:

Same here SE-L with MM and no problems like you describe

I would have thought wind and road surface will also have an impact

I've also got a clicking from the drivers window, started yesterday. It's actually the plastic trim at the back of the drivers window. If you press on it it goes away but comes back as soon as you release. Another annoying rattle/creak! I'm getting fed up with the poor interior build! My car has already been back three times and I've given up, although this one is really annoying and I think i'll be paying another visit. It's such a waste of time! How does the IS250 compare to other makes in this respect.

7 months 5,800 miles.

Here what I do. Park, Press wing mirror Switch (Mirrors fold in) Turn off ignition, press wing mirror switch. Then when I start the car next time wing mirrors fold out. I must admit though it would be better if all this stuff was automatic and configurable on a menu. It's obviously possible as all controlled by computer.

Welcome to the Club. Apart from my moans The lexus is still a great car! I have also experienced the Mercedes Service. They broke the windscreen seal on an SLK while doing a respray of a small area for stone chips. I found out when rain water poured in. I took it back and they filled the gap with clear silicone sealer which was plainly visible from the outside. As you can imagine I was fuming.

Write to Lexus GB. They need to know about this so they can find fixes. 'gill.want@lgb.lexus.co.uk' 'steve.settle@lgb.lexus.co.uk'

I emailed Lexus GB (Gill Want) yesterday and am awaiting a response. I said I was reluctant to ever take my car back to Lexus TW again. Funnilly enough car was a lot quiter last night. Typical. It seems that when the interior of the car is hot it is a lot worse. Apart from the creaks around the centre console most of the rattling appears to come from: 1) Above the pedals - there is a loose flappy plastic cover there. 2) sometimes the rear of the car - sunshade possibly?? 3) the passenger headrest.

It was the dealer principle who I spoke to this first time. I didn't even get a response until LExus GB contacted them. My other worry is that I have bought a pre paid service plan from these guys.

Collected my car from Lexus Tunbridge Wells last Saturday it having been with them for a week since the last debacle. There was a small mark on the passenger side rear door which I pointed out to my Wife. I rubbed it with my finger and it appeared to go away so didn't think any more of it. Later on from a different angle I noticed a small dent in the same spot. Rattles seemed to have been mostly cured but gradually over the week they have got worse again and depending on the temperature inside the car it groans and creaks and rattles when on rough roads or going over pot holes. It seems worse when the inside of the car is hot. I have also yesterday noticed a large tear out of the seal on the door sill under the drivers door. I am 100% certain this wasn't there when they collected the car. There is also no way this could have been done by me as 1. I dont put my foot on the door sill and 2. Judging by the other seals they wouldnt even rip if i did. I am also not enitrely happy a couple of minor things on the dash. It seems every time it goes in it comes back worse. Am I being overly fussy? I thought I was buying a luxury car. Please let me know what kind of rattles should bve expected and what shouldn't. i.e. is it normal for the car to rattle on a rough road. I know I have been in BMW's that are dead silent even at 3 years old. Possibly thats what you pay the extra £4k for. Lexus Tunbridge Wells or Lexus GB have not even contacted me since I collected the car to see if I am happy or mentioned the compensation they promised. I don't seem to be getting the so called Lexus service. I don't know what to do now. A car that I was really proud to own and thought to be the best car I have ever had is now winding me up. just under 5,000 miles on the clock. Purchased at list price £32,700. in January. This will probably be my first and last Lexus and I won't be recommending them to anyone else.

Most of these hacks don't appear to work for the UK models. there was another one opsted on the US Forums that disabled the SatNav Nanny until next engin restart. This along with the seatbelt chime hack I have tried on mine but to no avail.

I had this once around March. Kept getting musty smells from the aircon then next day it was gone. Not had it since.

B)--> QUOTE(Carlos B @ Jun 21 2006, 07:45 PM) ← Yep......Buy the petrol V6 :winky: Then whack up the ML volume and let the sub shake it instead :winky:

Andy has called me this afternoon. They will pick up the car on Saturday and leave me with a loan car. He wants to inspect the car first before anything is done. Fingers crossed, however, I have lost a lot of faith.

Still no call from Lexus Tunbridge Wells and no response from Lexus GB. How long should I expect to wait until Lexus GB get back to me. I emailed gill.want@lgb.lexus.co.uk and steve.settle@lgb.lexus.co.uk

Well no one from Tunbridge Wells has called me back today so I have emailed Lexus GB and am awaiting a response. Perhaps this is what happens if you don't lose your rag.

Twells dealer principal is Mike Barter. Have spoken to Mike. He sold me the car. It was late last night. He said he would get andy to call meback this morning. I am going to follow up with a mail to Lexus GB. I have spent 32K+ on a car. I shouldn't have to put up with rattles/ bad repairs.