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  1. Being a newbie to Lexus - 3 weeks and 1800 miles - I've read the comments on here with interest and wasn't going to post a reply as my views may not be considered as valid as someone who's driven an IS220d for 2 years but I've driven Audi's (A4's & A6's) for the past 9 years and fancied a change to something less mainstream and felt that I had to make my experience of the IS220d known. Is the IS220d as economical as the A4/A6? No, but I've got an average of 39.6mpg (actual) with 70% motorway & 30% London driving which I don't think is bad. Is it as responsive as the A4/A6? In 1st gear it gives a few panic moments but once I'm on the move I've found that it picks up better. Is it better to drive than the A4? Well, I enjoy driving it more than the Audi - the comfort in the cabin is better, it's much quieter, the toys are better and it stands out more in the car park at work, at customers car parks and at home. All in all I'm a happy, contented IS220d driver - sure I could get better responsiveness if I'd bought a BMW and better economy if I'd bought the A4 or the Volvo but that's not why I bought the Lexus - I knew when I signed on the dotted line that it wasn't the best performer in every area but as an overall package I think it takes a lot of beating & I for one would recommend it to someone who wanted a good looking, well engineered, well specified car that they'd enjoy driving. If economy was their overriding criteria when choosing a new car then no, the IS220d isn't for them - but I'd have to ask why they were looking at it in the first place. Guy
  2. I took delivery of my new 220d SE 10 days ago and over the past 1000 miles I've averaged 36.7mpg - 80% motorway - I understand the comments made by others here about Audi & BMW having better fuel economy but in addition to the qualities of the Lexus brand I was rather hoping for an economical diesel too! The whole idea of getting the diesel was to enjoy the best of both worlds - the quality & enjoyment of the Lexus (and I've still got the stupid 'new car' grin) with the added bonus of decent fuel economy - at sub 37mpg I do feel a bit let down by Lexus and their assertions of a 44.8 mpg average.
  3. I've just taken delivery of my shiny new IS220d SE with MM & can't stop smiling! :D Previously I've had Audi's (A4's) but liked the look, feel, drive & quality of the Lexus and can't wait to spend some quality time with her!
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