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I joined this forum on the basis I would buy a 220 D in the summer. Like ISwanabee (wish I'd though of that one !) I'm having second doubts. The default was always a diesel would always return higher mpg - I only do 12 k p.a. and have n't done the sums yet. I'm now getting round to thinking of a 250 auto as everyone likes them - others to consider are Mazda 6 and Honda Accord - approx outlay wil be around £ 15 k cash. mazda owners also have the debate on nmpg as they get around late 30's and they were promised late 40 's. A colleage has just replaced his Accord with mpg at early 40's and teh manufacturere says late 40's early 50's. Apprecaite forums tend to log the discontent - just be aware that you are lucky not to own anything French !!!

Like Brighton I planned a second had IS 220 D next year - but reading this site makes me think again. Although, as noted you do't get topic noting satisfied owner has nothing to post. The issues related to the 5 th injector, egr value and 1 & 2 gear, as well as the mpg makes me think I should look at Honda's. My parameter for success is to spend abou £ 15 k cash and keep for 3 years - I expect that my purchase will be trouble free up to at least 50 k miles and I replace the consumables - tyres, exhaust and pads - but not discs. I do 40 miles per day to work, it looks like the mpg of the 220D will be about the same economy as my current pile of French junk. I'm minded of the 220 D Sport as its a better drive acording to this forum. Paradroid - where do you go for servicing locally ?

Its not just Lexus - I've got a Megane with 44 k on the clock. Local Renault Stealership wants £ 300 x 2 for front and back. Tolerances quoted are as f/ rear - manufactured 24 mm/8 mm - replacement levels 21.6 mm and 6.5 mm. Front and rear pads are 50 % worn only. Trip to work is round trip 40 miles - half is crawling on M 6.

I'm having same issue with a Renault Megane - 44 k miles and my local Renault stealership wants £ 300 x2 to replace front and back discs. Car has full service history and its was bought new. I was thinking of getting rid and buying a IS 220 D as the family has now grown up - but reading this forum I'm beggining to think more Audi, which I had pre wife and family !