D BUK

Just wondering if someone has upgraded their IS250-SEL's factory fitted HID blubs to more powerful bulbs and if so did you go for the 6000 or 8000K?

Where would be a good place to buy them as I don't want to buy from eBay.

Thanks,

Hello does anyone use a smartphone ie blackberry through the

Multimedia system on the is220d/250

as my Nokia N95 syncs well

and i dont want to go and get one then find out it dont work hands free

through the bluetooth connection

regs

Matt

Hi Matt,

I have a Blackberry 8900 Curve and it works fine with the Bluetooth handsfree in my IS250 SE-L

Thanks,

Dan

When my IS250 was dropped into Lexus Reading for an extended stay to have its 2nd engine rebuild (rattle on startup), I was offered the chance to drive a 400H for a month, partly as a goodwill gesture for having the engine knock problem recur. A far more expensive motor and more powerful too so I thought I'd be really reluctant to hand it back. One month of driving the RX400H and I can safely say that I'm so pleased to be back in my IS250.

Not that the 400H is a bad car. Far from it. Bags more space inside. Some nice gadgets like automatic rear boot opener, dipping wing mirrors on reverse. Powerful too and a nice high ride height. So why do I prefer the IS250?

Well, handling for one. Laying down that power on a motor with a high centre of gravity and tyres as big as tractor tyres meant that the 400H 'wriggled' and swayed slightly on accelerating hard and never felt quite as taught on cornering. Then theres the engine noise. A big engine which seems to have a variable gearbox , it never sounds as if it is changing gear. Just one of those things I couldnt get used to after a month of driving it. Like a beefy, grunty milkfloat engine - thats the only way I can describe it.

And with all the usual Lexus gadgets, where were the cooled seats when I needed them on an uncharacteristically hot British day? And how anyone could put up with the car auto-locking after a few seconds, expecially when the 400H is key-operated, I dont know - yes I could have taken it back to Lexus to have this option over-ridden, but hardly seemed worth it. I certainly didnt appreciate how much I enjoy the keyless entry of the IS250 until I had to go back to using a key. Small thing, maybe, but its these small things that add up to a relaxing driving experience.

And thats why I and glad to return back to the IS250 - relaxation. Such a quiet car to drive, with power there when you need it and handling thats just right for my style of laid-back driving. This is all very subjective and personal taste plays a massive part. The RX400H is not a bad car at all. But having driven one for a month, I'm now reminded why I bought my IS250 in the first place.

Maybe next time, they'll lend me an IS-F? Well, how can I compare it with my IS250 if they dont let me have one for a month? :-)

We have a 09 plate Rx400h in the family and TBH it feels like a boat, You put your foot down and your hear something that sounds like a growl but it doesn't go anywhere. Its got most of the toys but not as much fun as my IS 250 SEL to drive.

will they clay out?? or t-cut/scratch x out??

I would use Autoglym Super Resin Polish. Was the are you want to clean dry it and then put about 10p coin size amount on a cotton cloth or bit of old towel and work you way onto the area and it will remove it. T-cut is to strong for that. Good luck.

Has anyone bought their IS from one of the online dealers, dealdrivers.co.uk, drivethedeal.com or their ilk?

Hi I bought my IS 250 SE-L AUTO MM from dealdrivers.co.uk. I got it £2500 cheaper than my local dealer.

All you do is tell them your model and specs and they look around and get back to you with a price and when you agree to the price they will ask the Lexus dealer to call you and you pay the Lexus dealer the deposit and deal with them from there on.

That's interesting D BUK, I've spoken to dealdrivers who were a bit vague, can't blame them for that, they have to be. I was told that the cars could be supplied from a dealership on the M5 corridor or was it the M4 corridor, you may know being from London, either way it's too far for me, or the NE of England which would be better.

Thanks for feedback.

As I am in London I was told my car would be from a dealer on the M4 corridor (Lexus reading) it was slightly out of the way but a train ticket cost me £25 which is nothing compared to what I saved using them. My brother in law bought a Rx400h with metalic paint, 2 years free servicing and boot liner from them for £31700 brand new and picked it up from Lexus Park Lane brand new on a 09 plate.

When I got the quote from dealdrivers I took it to my local Lexus dealer (Lexus Edgware Road) and they would not except it as it was an internet quote and they dont match it, however that was 2 years ago things may of changed. Good Luck

Has anyone bought their IS from one of the online dealers, dealdrivers.co.uk, drivethedeal.com or their ilk?

Hi I bought my IS 250 SE-L AUTO MM from dealdrivers.co.uk. I got it £2500 cheaper than my local dealer.

All you do is tell them your model and specs and they look around and get back to you with a price and when you agree to the price they will ask the Lexus dealer to call you and you pay the Lexus dealer the deposit and deal with them from there on.