David - in response to your question - 'is there anything that would tempt me away from the Lexus?' Answer is probably not right now. I'm still having a look, but I don't really see anything that offers the overall package offered by the is300h. When you consider the level of spec for the price, coupled with the low company car tax, I don't see anything that really comes close. Apparently the new C class Merc is getting good reviews, but personally I'm not keen on the overall package. I know the BMW 3 series always rates highly in reviews, but again, to spec a BMW to the level of the is300h would take the price way up. I have to say that I've been impressed with the is300h over the last year and 51k miles. It's been a pleasure to drive - bearing in mind I'm in it around 4 hours per day! I was a committed Audi driver prior to having the Lexus. I drove Audis for the past 15 years, so it was quite decision to move away to something else. I've looked at Audi once more, but again, can't really see anything that offers the overall package of the Lexus.
Michael - you said Sonic Titanium looks awful on a Lexus. Looking at David's pics it looks great! I saw one in the showroom at my local dealer recently and thought it looked pretty good. My Ultra Blue colour is stunning, but keeping it looking stunning is hard work, and when you're driving 200+ miles per day up and down the motorway, it soon looks dirty! I also like F Sport white, but I'm thinking that could be even more hard work!
