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My Stereo has stopped working today (was fine yesterday). The display still works I can play CD's but cannot hear them - has anybody experienced the same problem or any ideas what I can do?

The dealer has said they will look at it, but it's a pain to take it in next week!

I think it's the amp as the audio control button does not work when I press it - is there a fuse for the amp I can locate?

Many thanks !

Anyone else had their front pads & discs replace by Lexus?

I've been quoted £300 so far - is this good or bad?

Citroen AX GT - fast car for it's time but soooo unreliable, never forget having to be towed back from Blackpool to Chester when the clutch went !!!!

And the point were all forgetting is that were running on Summer Tyres (Dunlop SP9000 anybody?)

If it's that bad put some flippin snow chains on!

Raz, why should it be dangerous - all it does is reduce the revs in the engine - trust me!

If you have the SNOW button switched on the acceleration is not as rapid as normal.

Has anybody else noticed that the fuel economy gauge is much better when you press the SNOW button?

Try this - when your crusing say 60 / 70 standard pace, check out the MPG gauge usually hovering around 25-30mpg and press the SNOW button and check out the gauge!!!

On the whole I don't think the SNOW button is a bad thing it just reduces the power when you accelerate.

I used to have a 3 series and that was just as bad in the snow if not worse as it didn't have a SNOW button.

When I first had my IS it had Bridgestone potenza's on it and they only lasted 18k which was no good. When the car went in for a service it needed all 4 replacing and Lexus Chester recommended Dunlop SP9000 (not the Lexus version I might add). They charged me £105 per corner.

I changed to the standard SP9000 and they have been fine - not sure about the handling issue over using the Lexus version as mine has been fine, in fact I'm now on my 2nd set of SP9000's and they are fine - it would be interesting to find out what the Lexus version is like - I know the rim is supposed to be harder wearing but to be honest I've got 30k out of the SP9000's so I'm not concerned.

On prices I recently paid £110 for 1 tyre from a local tyre fitter which I'm not going to complain at as they did a really good job.

It's always best to know your tyre fitter even if they're not the cheapest, I had an incident earlier on in the year where another tyre fitter scratched both rear alloys when changing the tyres - be warned!

1) The sound of the 6 pot - absolutely fantastic I think.

2) Leather interior.

3) The stereo & the sound from the speakers.

Hi all,

Merry xmas to you and all that.......

My IS200 will be either hitting 60k by May 05 or the warranty is due to expire (whichever comes first).

Is it worth extending the warranty through Lexus or an independant or is it not worth the extra expense?

Can you please also tell me what is covered is it just the engine or does it cover things like the electrics (seats / CD player etc) & what about the alloy corrosion?

Many thanks for all who can help.

Also, if you've extended how much did you pay for the year?

Cheers!

Have a look at tomtom's website I put a photo of my Lexus IS200 IPAQ installation on there - I've fed the wired behind the stereo - piece of p*** as the instructions are on here somewhere! Go for it !!

Well I've had 4 sets replaced on mine with the originals which makes 25 wheels (incl. the spare).

What you complaining about - you get some nice new alloys everytime - especially even if you've kerbed the old ones (like I did a couple of times!!!!!!!)

Bought mine in July 2003 on an 02 plate and paid £16995 for it (SE S/Blue) and it had 6k on the clock and it was mint (I mean really first class nick). Best thing I ever did.......

Now it's got 50k on it and no problems at all.......

Yes I have done 44k in 18 months - work and all that! I Like driving!

As you IS is an 03 then get them changed under warranty - you should have problems doing this with your dealer. They should change the full set as well.

Good luck...

I've no doubt this will be a contentious issue but having looked around the various LOC forums if I was someone who was thinking of purchasing a Lexus I would probably be put off by all the problems owners seem to have.

For example,  there seem to be faults with :-

Tyres.....can wear out after only 8000 miles - USE Dunlop SP9000 mine are running 20k and still look ok!

Suspension.....knocking from both front and rear - nope NEVER

Engine....poor starting - NOPE NEVER

Air Conditioner.....nasty smells - CHANGED FILTER £20 - SORTED

Alloys.....suffer from corrosion - YES BUT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY

Sun Roof....creaks - NOPE

Brakes....loud noise caused by loose/worn pins - YES BUT REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY

Fuel tank......difficult to fill - NOPE NEVER!

etc,

I'm sure this list can be added to so how come the Lexus marque always does so well in all the surveys? Is it that they are just very lucky owners whose vehicles have never shown any of the symptoms described or are most other vehicles on the road that much worse?

I do have to say that I am very pleased with my Lexus.....maybe I'm just one of the lucky ones (so far)!

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TBH I think we're probably being just a tad bit fussy - but in defence of the Car it is brilliant!

Buy an ipaq and download checkpoint off the net - you get free speed cam updates & you get tomtom on the ipaq all for the same price as a scd!

Ok found it in gold -thx!

If your IS200 is still under warranty then it will be replaced foc (same happened to me last year).

Re: servicing

Might be worth asking how much they charge for labour & ask when you shop around. It's seems a common problem for dealer prices to fluctuate. I'll give you an example Lexus Chester quoted me £300 for my 40k service and Lexus Stockport (where I took it) charged me £140, nuff said.

Don't forget to wear your Burberry Caps lads :D :D :D

You might even be able to buy some Lexus lights while you are there :duh:

I think you need to get out more often :P

They call it "ambience lighting" on the beemer, I had it on my 320d thought it was a nice touch, the idea was to give a sense of warmth in the car....can't say I miss it though, would much rather have cruise control on my IS200!

One thing I also forgot to mention was you need to find an earth when doing it, so one finger in an ear will probably do the trick...

Try resetting the ECU - it worked for me & try putting some Optimax in it for a month and see if that helps!

8k seems excessive!

My first set of tyres lasted 18k on Bridgestone potenza's.

Changed to Dunlop SP9000 and they are still on after 30k!!! My local garage recommended laser alignment every 3 months at a cost of £20

Sorry to hear that mate - did you have a camera phone to take those pics - they do come in handy for evidence.

Just make sure you get the best body shop to do the work - probably best to go through a Lexus dealer - I would insist on that - have you any warranty or extended warranty? If so then you have a case to make sure the car is repaired through the Lexus network and not a back street outfit.

Make sure you have your discs & pads checked as well!

If she owned up to it are you now driving a free hired car ? If I remember right if the accident is your fault (not saying it is) but the insurnace usually only hire a car for a short period of time.

Good luck.........