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It's all about how relaxing the IS300h is to drive. Yes, I agree it's very quick in mid-range but will not match a high torque diesel. But we cannot compare the two as they are too different, so let’s leave it at that. I love my car, have driven it for 5 years from new and it never ever felt stressed out even in situations where I would need to react quick in traffic. The electric traction gives good torque added to the engine power. It's flows great with traffic and is very frugal so what more does one want. These are the best cars in their class! And would anyone agree that (off topic I know) the mileage a hybrid does is far less stressful on the engine then a regular petrol car. Mine has done 60k miles which is more likely to be 30k for the engine and brakes.

A6 is about a second quicker to 60 mph it also has a lot more torque but is about 300KG heavier. I would say our cars are not very quick, just adequate. But it's all about driver skill and fear threshold.. I've done that been there. Sometimes it's fun to let off a little steam. And yes in sport mode it feel faster but as Jeremy Clarkson always says; it isn't...

A good lesson then, never mess with firmware. Let the dealer do it, then they are responsible.

I'm used to using the foot brake and think it's better for the transmission as it takes out the car movement if on an incline. You're better of using it if you plan to keep the car longer, this prefents it from rusting and thus seizing up.

No worries! Ask away, that's where this forum is for. Have you made a choice yet on a car?

Hi Phooey, The IS300h does not have an electronic parking brake, instead it has a foot brake. Never had a problem with it, as long as you use it regularly otherwise it could seize up.

Hi Phooey, Welcome to the club. a) I've had my 2015 since new and only had some little stuff like the ML grill on the back shelf coming loose. Also some small creaks around the lower part of the center stack of the dashboard. Very solid and reliable and plan to drive at least another 5 years. b) That depends on the previous owner and whether it was owned privately or by a lease company. Just have to be lucky I guess. Mine is in great condition (privately owned) with just some stone chips on the front bumper which is very normal. Good luck with your search.

It's only fault! In 5 years of ownership from new. The car has been perfect. Yes, in the maybe 5 times I've parked rearward in all that time it ended up a little crooked in the parking slot. Big deal! Oh well, it's really hard to find anything wrong with this car so when they do find something they blow it way out of proportion. Get a life.

The light it gives off is really appalling though. Even after upgrading with led! Last week reversing into a dark driveway and could not see anything, even with the rear camera. This is a definite fail for Lexus as they otherwise make an excellent car! Is there any way to modify to a brighter and 2nd light? Thanks!

This should help: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-3rd-gen-2014-present/741909-wiring-diagram-for-rearview-mirror.html You could have blown a fuse and could be the reason for the warning lights.

Best car Ive ever owned. Even the odd rattle turned out to be door seals that needed to be cleaned. Other than the door seals there is some brake noise when almost coming to a halt (seems to be normal) and the main ML speaker grill coming loose behind the rear seat which the dealer fixed. All small stuf. This is such a smooth and quit car, I'm not longing for anything else after 3 year of ownership from new.

I had the same with my 2015 IS300h. Drove me nuts. After 2 years found out it's the rubber rear door seals that are the culprit. Strangely enough they emit a mechanical sound! Clean them with a damp microfiber cloth or use (as I did) silicon spray. Works a charm. Car is now dead silent. Something the dealer was not able to fix.

Well, that looks like a lot of 'fun', and a matter of taste. I would prefer either chrome (as is) or black chrome. Sent from my SM-G935F with Tapatalk

Very happy with the door seals suggestion! This was driving me nuts and yes, it does sound like the seat belt mechanism! My solution is to just apply silicon spray on a rag and apply. I do not want to add any substance that could start to build up. Works a treat, very Lexus quiet again! It is only the right-rear door that was doing it. It happens to be the door that stays closed most of the time. The dealer looked for the rattle many times and was not able to fix. it. As a Lexus dealer you would think that noisy door seals could be common. Anyway, this is really a great forum and happy to have joined. It's also for guys like Darren sharing his experience so others can benefit. Thanks Darren! Happy Lexus IS300h driver