welshman

Collonite 456 all the way this time of the year(2 coats) just for long term durability.

Rachels detailing snow foam for pre wash, zymol autowash using zymol fine cell sponge and 2 bucket method, rinse with filtered water, zymol hd cleanse, colonite and Mequires ultra detailing spray for quick spritzing .

Thanks to all who have taken the time and trouble to respond. After one week I am more than happy with the car, some reservations regarding the gear ratios (sixth gear seems superfluous) the car is totally different to the VXR, but I have to grow up sometime. I am planning to fit MOMO V10S wheels and Eibach pro springs soon, simply to enhance the stance of the car.

Thanks to all of the responses - I should be picking up the car on Saturday. And you are correct, I will definitely miss the performance. the VXRPC Stage 2 and Remus exhaust is a heady combination. way to addictive. The Lexus is a totally different drive.

Anyway, I have made my decision and I do not regret it.

I like fact that it isn't a beemer and the lines and shut gaps are nice and clean. I will put 18" Momo V10's on it as soon as funds allow

Old and New

Thanks for the replies, my mind is a little more at ease. My first impression was better than that after driving my bosses BMW 3 series diesel. I found tat quite noisey when driving compared to the Lexus.

I have just put a deposit on a new IS220d - but looking at the reports in this forum, I'm not sure if I have dropped an almighty clanger. Are there any satisfied Lexus IS owners out there?

I have p/x my Astra VXR in an effort to reduce running costs.

The IS offers at the moment simply appaer to be very good

Just a quick hello to introduce my self - I have just put a deposit on a new 220d. getting too old for my Astra VXR.

I hope this forum wil prove to be as good my experiance with www.vxronline.co.uk who have really been good friends over the past two years.

We have ordered Mesa Red or Black which ever becomes avaiable first. Either one will do

I have only to save for a set of 18" MOMO V10 in silver