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Hi All, Wow - thank you all very much for the replies; although they weren't really what I was hoping to hear. :( It's good to know that over half of you would buy another but it concerns me that the level of misery some of you have suffered. I'm looking at 07/57's with a year mfr warranty and was thinking of extending that by a further 2 years. I'm now really unsure that's where my 15/16 grand should be going. Bu99er. ...thinks.....

Hi and Thanks for the replies. I'm beginning to think more and more about the petrol. How accurate would you say their figures were? I guess all the problems with the 220d are solved with a 250 lump..... ....plus there's the twin exhaust bonus ;)

Hi All, Firstly - apologies - I don't actually own an IS 220D SE as yet (I had to say I did to register :) ) but it could be a very imminent purchase. I've been digging and reading through everything here for a couple of weeks now. I love the look and the toys, ride and comfort. MPG is obviously not anywhere near as good as the claimed extra-urban as you've all taught me very well. The number of "Oh I wish I'd found this forum first..." posts scares the pants off me. It's my own money and this will be the most I've ever spent on a car.I know forums are often populated by the disgruntled - anyone really happy with theirs? I drive on the motorway for 95% of my miles. I haven't noticed any extreme vibration or rattles in the two test drives I've done. It obviously doesn't leap like a startled rabbit from stationary but it doesn't feel too bad to me and quick for 3rd lane rush hour runs. I'll be coming out of my 3rd Passat (pd130 sport) so it feels sccchhmmooooove.... Straight forward question: Would you buy another one? My big worry is economy - I'd hope for 45 for 95% motorway - even a tad lower would be OK but, as I'm used to 48-50 nearly every trip, not too much lower. That's MPG but there's also parts - I have memories of stupid money for a Toyota alternator years ago, could anyone possibly offer a general comparison of 'normal' expenses when compared to other cars? Many thanks in advance for any help or opinions.