Rogerss99

Hi guys,

I've had an IS220d Sport for about 3 months now. The car has done 16k miles but the gearbox is what I can only describe as 'horrible'. Ive come from a Mondeo ST TDCi which I really enjoyed driving. I absolutely love the look of the IS and definitely prefer it to the Mondeo but I just wish I could say the same for the driving experience. 1st to 2nd gear can only be described as a real 'effort' as sometimes it just doesnt want to go in. Also, I can physically feel the lumps and bumps when I'm changing up. Does everyone have the same opinion of the gearbox or is it just me? Your views would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hello, I have had this problem from new and my gearbox, has been adjusted twice, don't know how and Lexus have made modifications to the selectors twice. I'm now on about 33,000 miles and it probably won't get any better. It is better than it was but not good. 1st to 2nd is the worst and at times is very stiff and clunks in. I find that if I change gear slowly then it is mpostly better.

I have repeatedly had a go at Lexus for not offering an auto option on the deisel and about the quality of the gearbox. To be honest, this is the single thing that may stop me buying another Lexus.

My partner drives a new Seat and her gear change is fantastically smooth, as I constantly remind my dealer, so why can't the Lexus one perform as well.

Hello, I'm intrigued by previous posts across the range of a corrosion problem on Lexus wheels. I've had my IS220d for just over 2 years now from new and had a set of wheels replaced just over a year ago. Believe it or not, the replacement wheels are just starting to show signs of corrosion as well.

I'm amazed that a car of this (supposed) quality should have problems of this nature. I guess I have driven alloys on all of my cars for about 18 years now and have never experienced a corrosion problem before.

some of the previous posts I read were over 2 years old, I'm about to speak to my delaer about the problem again and wondered if anyone else was getting the same issue?

Also, as an aside the drivers side wipper arm is heavily bubbled under the paint which I also assume is corrosion, so hopefully they will resolve that as well!

Hello, My car has gone in for the recall and I have seen a noticeable difference in fuel consumption. On average I now seem to be getting 5 - 8 mpg more than previously.

The drop in economy was something I had noticed, but never got around to speaking to the dealer about.