SAD

I've come from a rear wheel drive mazda rx-8 and that felt glued to the road (apart from in snow!) How do you find the Lexus then? - I have never driven such a dog in the winter (25 year driving history and advanced driver)

This happens with my 2007 IS220 and I have winter tyres on it!! Watch out for the ice and snow (that's if you can get it to move :megaangry: ). Being rear wheel drive its not too good - I have two large bags of builders sand in my boot to give it some weight in the back. I have had my car for nearly 3 years but am seriously thinking of getting rid of it - will not have a rear wheel drive again dgman - also had this done when I had my winter tyres put on

This happens with my 2007 IS220 and I have winter tyres on it!! Watch out for the ice and snow (that's if you can get it to move :megaangry: ). Being rear wheel drive its not too good - I have two large bags of builders sand in my boot to give it some weight in the back. I have had my car for nearly 3 years but am seriously thinking of getting rid of it - will not have a rear wheel drive again

When this happened to me in June, I was asked by Lexus Bolton if I lived anywhere near some one with electronic gates or doors - the answer was no. They couldnt give any other explaination but said it was a common fault. I was also told not to keep my fob near to my mobile phone. I was told by Lexus how to reset it (although it is on something like page 352 of the manual!!)and that I had to drive around for at least 6 minutes?? to allow the radio codes to reset themselves?. I was also advised to change the batteries in my fob (I bought 3 batteries just in case!!) I must admit since June I have had no issues with the key fob and getting in/started (I have had issues- getting up an icy incline with the dreaded rear wheel drive!! despite having winter tyres on - pants!!). Perhaps your car will just sort itself out like mine!!

You might want to look at this :- http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=73129&pid=770238&st=0entry770238

Thanks for your post - its interesting for me, a) because I learn such a lot, B) opinions help me to form some idea of what to look for (I have been looking at Hondas!!) All my knowledge re winter tyres (fitted to the Lexus on 8th October) mostly came from this forum

Shirley, you need two builders in there as well :) Steve - That was really funny and made me laugh out loud - I am pretty stressed with the Lexus and that cheered me up!! Anyone know where can I buy a "couple of builders" ??!!

itarumaa - thats very interesting information - I think I had the wrong weather for my european winter tyres, too much ice = the road really was like glass - I wonder if they will be better on snow?? Will have to wait and see. Thank you for the post it makes a lot of sense

They are big bags and I didnt put them in the boot because I couldn't lift them - I actually saw the suspension lower!!

This sounds a little suspect, I hope you don't mind me asking. Are the tyres winter tyres, do they have the sipes across the tread and show the snow flake symbol? Also are the tyres fitted the correct way around? Winter tyres should enable you to drive on almost anything in winter. Knitware - thanks for the post I dont mind your questions atall On the way to my "Phd in tyres", I have been out to check the tyres and they all have the snow flake symbol (so they have passed the nationally agreed standard for Winter Tyres) and having researched "sipes" have checked them all (and against my neighbours tyres)and they are across the tread. I am not sure how I check whether the tyres have been fitted the correct way round?? but they were put on my National Tyres so I blinkin hope they are I now have two bags of building sand in the boot!! Currently researcing which fwd I will swap the Lexus for!!

Now have two bags of builders sand in the boot!! - dont know what that will do to my MPG!! anyway will try anything - Thanks for the tip - I was told to put weight in the boot by the tyre people too!!

Got winter tyres on my car (IS200) and its still absolutely useless - I am gutted, having spent over £600 on proper winter tyres (I ordered in August so got a good price before the prices started going up as it got colder!!) My side road is on a slight incline to the main road- couldnt get up the road this morning slipping all over the place (it was however pure sheet ice - no chance of any grip as it had just rained on already present ice) volvo and VW passed me with apparent ease as did a mini, only one car had to slide back and I couldnt see what that was!!. I am selling the Lexus and before anyone comments, I am a female advanced driver and my other vehicle is a 7 and a half ton Ford Iveco!

That statement is complete and utter nonsense. I can only assume you're trolling this thread. DAZED - Couldn't agree more with your comment - I am not the only one that Allan1 seems to have upset. I hope the MODERATOR takes note!!

Allan1 - I take great offence to your post which is not only ignorant but based on NO FACTS 1) I was giving an opinion as asked by the original OP which I am entitled to do as I actually drive and own the model in question 2) I am an ADVANCED DRIVER - so wind your neck in 3) My winter tyres are PIRELLI SOTOZEROS - wind your neck in further. 4) I have driven for more than 25 years! DON'T POST IF YOU CAN'T DO SO IN A GENTLEMANLY MANNER WITHOUT INSULTS

I only woke up to the idea of winter tyres because the IS220 is useless!!!!!!