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    Dave
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    IS 250C SEL
  • Year of Lexus
    2011
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    Lancashire
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  1. Hi I am of a certain age also but a fan of only fools and horses Its a generation thing . In this episode Trigger boasts about his broom ,has a photo and pronounces it is 20 years old and only had 17 heads and 14 handles ,as part of the comedy he called Del Boy Dave so the conversation continued 20 years is along time Dave well its 2 decades I wouldn't go that far RIP Roger
  2. Just a heads up if you are worried about your battery performance now winter is here .My varta 068 has tested out at 70% after 5 1/2 years so I thought it would be prudent to check prices . Car Parts 4 less has a 25% off cyber week offer at present on most but not all batteries . I have purchased a Bosch replacement at £73.50 which at present is the best price I can find and a good reduction. Hope this helps Dave
  3. Hi goodyears should not give problems ,I am a fan of these myself ; my next move would be a 2 nd opinion on wheel alignment and balance .I have had problems in the past with tyre places not capable of doing a proper job .Look on the Align my Car website to find a specialist close to you ,they usually have Hunter equipment and also know how to use it !! good luck Dave
  4. Hi I have been impressed with Good year asymmetric 5 on the IS 250 and I propose to replace with the same ;I have found the company Black circles prices very competitive ;with regard to alignment ,I use the web site Align my car which will give you specialists in your area. A question for Bob if I may ,my TPMS senders are still original from 2011 so I will look to replacing while the tyres are off but I am led to believe that the Lexus units need to be reset by Lexus ,did you find this or was there a cheaper alternative ? if so what cost was added to the bill ? Regards Dave
  5. HI well done , in my opinion the car should be returned in the same condition after this work as it was when you gave it to lexus ,I hope an acceptable result is reached especially as these dealers are supposed to be top class .In all fairness my recall was carried out by Lexus Bolton and was a first class job and has not presented any problems relating to this work .I had to listen to the usual disbelief that I was capable of DIY maintenance of the car without any main dealer assistance since the 3 year warranty expired .They carried out numerous free checks video inspections etc but could find no problems ,a good result for me including coffee and biscuits FOC Good luck Dave
  6. Hi Dan I have recently fitted new discs and pads to mine ;that does not seem much different to the ones I fitted ,they leave about 9 m/m clear unswept as did the ones I replaced ,what year is the Lexus ,that looks like the later model with vented discs ,same as mine ,I think they are OK but its worth asking the question of the garage for your peace of mind Dave
  7. HI your sat nav system appears to be the same as mine; it is all contained in the hard drive unit ,this means a dealer will have to update it using a computer or memory stick .I tried to have this done a few years ago but the Lexus technician could not get it to work .They have recently informed me that updates are no longer available ,the price originally was £175 so you can do what I have done and put this money towards a new tom tom with the ability for free updates which can now be carried out over the wi fi Regards Dave
  8. Hi I am also a fan of Goodyear Asymmetric ,just replaced worn goodyears with a new set Quieter than most and do not lose grip towards end of life like Dunlops I have had Dave
  9. Interesting comparisons ,my two pennyworth I have run an IS250C and a MX5 for years chalk and cheese ! MX5 is brilliant and is a sports car I have had 4 IS250 is a cruiser in the sunshine with our advancing years my wife wanting more comfort also saw Last Tango in Halifax ,and said we should have one of those.We could not find the Messa red so bought a metallic blue one We have had it almost. 8 years it is well built and reliable ,I carry out all the work and it wants for nothing .The rear seats are small not a true 4 seater .Have a test drive and see what you think compared to the SC 430 which does not float my boat.I now have to make a big decision ;I don't need 2 cars so I must think about selling 1 which one the MX5 or the Lexus ?
  10. Hi I am in agreement with Rowley ,this time of the year is the most expensive to purchase the convertible and this car is well below current dealer level ,there must be a reason ;its shabby and higher mileage as these cars are often 2 nd cars ;I would say keep looking unless you fancy spending quite a lot extra to Bring it up to scratch Dave
  11. Hi I don't wish to be too controversial on this matter ,most people have their own views and feel lights do help .I have spent over 50 years driving cars and riding motor cycles including training motor cyclists ,the only factual figures I have seen was when trials were made in the states on motor cycles some years ago ,when in a few states the accident rate went up reason ? the riders were lulled into a false sense of security assuming their lights would be seen. Have your lights on if you wish but to stay safe remember you can be lit up like a Xmas tree but if the other driver is not looking YOU WILL NOT BE SEEN Stay safe Dave
  12. Hi if you check on E bay ,seat covers for the 250c seem to be available from Richmond Auto upholstery Texas E bay item number 325203654895 is one. It might be worth contacting them ref UK drivers side as their drivers side option will be LHD £205 plus postage Regards Dave
  13. If you are happy with everything you have assembled then it could be a faulty calliper, which is why I asked if callipers were reconditioned .I have seen this with reconditioned calliper but not a new one Dave
  14. O K only thing I would now suggest is foot brake seized or sticking ,In my experience if the brake is never used it can stick ,Try backing off the adjustment and operating it 30-40 times see if it is any better Dave
  15. Strange one when new parts have been used .Are the callipers new or refurbished ? could be a faulty calliper . Ideas. I would remove pads ,check for excess paint or burrs on back plates where they fit into the calliper , re bleed calliper ,push piston fully back with clamp or retraction tool a couple of times to ensure it is free ( use a block of wood to prevent piston popping out ) check the handbrake action is O K and smooth and the shoes are not dragging .If this is all O K I would look to replacing the flexible hose ,as the bore may be restricted Dave
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