Kopman

I used a full tank of BP ultimate the other day and got 338 miles on a full tank (the most i have had is 367) . That cost me a pound a litre for the privelidge. I then re-filled with normal BP diesel and in the last couple of days I have done 470 miles with about 50 left in the tank. I have also been averaging 40-43mpg. I am really confused by this as my car has been so crap since i got it. However, i have found that since i have had the "Current MPG" gauge constantly displayed, i have noticed that my mpg has improved because i have been tryng to drive nd get the most mpg out of the gear i am in. On the downside, i have a rattle in the drivers airvent and the car is so sluggish through the gears. It is so bad that i have no power in any gear under under 2000 revs. 6th is still an impossibility in anything under 85 without the car rattling to the point of giving me a head ache. I am also having to change gear so much on the motorway that it is beyond a joke. I am waiting to have my injectors changed so hopefully it will improve the slugginess.

Picked my car up last night from Lexus Hatfield. They have fixed my rattle and told me that the key problem can stem from anything sending out an electrical signal ie alarm boxes, sky etc. About the fuel, Dave said that he has been onto a few forums and spoken to a couple of dealers and he has been told about the injector problem so he has ordered me some new injectors, so i will let you all know about that when it happens. By the way, BP Ultimate is anything but, as i am getting 27mpg as opposed to the 33mpg i was getting from the normal stuff.

Over the weekend, i put a full tank of BP Ultimate fuel in my 220d se and I am averaging about 27mpg round town driving. Before anyone thinks of saying that i am driving it too hard, it is worth noting that i always have my current mpg display on and try to drive it gently. I am so p*****d off that i am seriously thinking of returnng the car on account of merchantabilty issues. I work in finance and as well as financing everything with a serial number, we also finance cars. If there is a serious issue of merchantability (ie, the vehicle doesnt do what it was sold to you to do) and it is proven, you have serious grounds to kick up a stink and return the vehicle. I am in the process of writing a serious letter of complaint to Lexus GB, stating that the fuel economy figures they are quoting on their brochures etc is nothing short of fraudulent because those figures are no way achievable. Even if they give me a load of old b******s about the engine needing to open up before it delivers the kind of performance it is claiming, where is that written on the brochure? A dealer even told me not to take too much notice of the mpg advertised because the way thy test their cars isnt comparable to road use.!!??! Lexus, the pursuit of perfection? What a load of tosh!

Thanks for your support Jamboo Just really gutted because i was so looking forward to getting the car. The car is going back Lexus on Tuesday so i will post an update

I took delivery of my 220d se in December 2006. I have previously driven both Mercedes and Audi diesels and have to say that the 220, although a beautiful car, is totally useless on fuel economy. I get an average of 33mpg on motorway runs and about 29mpg round town. I have even permanently left my current mpg display on to make sure i am driving as economically as possible and it i still useless. It was delivered with scratches all over the centre console display screens, which Lexus Leicester have now replaced. It also had to be checked because i have a rattle on the drivers door and dash and i keep getting a warning that my key is not detected. Leics put right all of the problems and my car was delivered back to me this week, albeit with a dent in the back wing, scratches on the bumper and a chipped alloy,which is being currently being sorted out. The rattle is still there and i still cant get into my car on occassions because it wont recognise the key, even when i hold it within 2 feet of the car. i am now getting the major hump about it all because for the money you pay for a Lexus Is220d Se, i think you get a very poor return. I tested the german equivelents but opted for this vehicle on the basis that in terms of quality, "it was right up there wiht the germans", fuel economy was supposed to be "industry leading" and the fact that i have always driven German. Maybe, it is just mine but i am seriously beginning to regret buying this vehicle and when one dealer said that it was probably due the way i drove it, i seriously thought about running him over!! I also pointed out to him that i had to break the speed limit to get any sort a response for my sixth gear, to which he agreed and told him that the MPG being quoted on this vehicle is near as close to being a massiver represention of the truth if ever there was one. I can honestly say that, if the vehicle is not returned before the hire agreement finishes, after my three years is up, I will be going German again. Sorry to all of you who love your lexus's but i feel i have well and truly been done.

no offence, mate

Not that i am ungrateful for the loan car, but i have been given a 250 SE-L with all the trimmings but in a horrible green with cream leather. Not my cup of tea but looking forward to driving it though

Lexus Leicester are picking it up this morning and replacing it with a 250 SE-L until i get mine back. Once i get it back i shall take some piccies and post them on. Is there a specific place on the site to put them or do i just come back to this forum?

Yes, I am so no funny comments as i am a bit sensitive at the mo :)

The three small screens on the console were all scratched so they are replacing the whole lot and i am having trouble with my key as it, sometimes, wont detect the key, which means I cant get in the car. Alos have a couple of ratles in the drivers door and it is being put on a diagnostic machine as the fuel consumption is awful apart from the above, i love the car. it turns so many heads and it looks much sleeker than the german rivals

:D Hello all, Just signing into the world of Lexus Took delivery of my IS220d SE just before christmas.. Just for the record, it is black with black leather and the 18" Hoshi Wheels. Love the car to bits but had a few probs and it is going back to the dealers tomorrow Look forward to speaking to you all soon