F Sport Marcus

I guess powder coating would be an option too, but that would require all 4 to be done for a match I guess. I didn't really consider this and will try to be careful as my mileage it's inevitable I'll clout something..

What happens if the key is removed from the vehicle and a new driver takes the car away? So if my wife/son drop me off and I keep the key in my pocket (I'm good at things like that!) they then go somewhere and will the car run/stop/lock/restart etc??

Not that it's going to make a difference as my car's ordered, but is the rear camera standard on the F Sport??

OK - That's about in line with my 2.0 diesel today then, depending on my right foot!

Painted wheels - will need to be careful with these then when manoeuvering around then.. I tend to use Muc Off on everything as I have it for cleaning motorcycles and it works a treat. It's an alkaline cleaner but I'll check with Lexus what they recommend before I burn off the paint as maybe some Wonder Wheels or Autoglym product would be better..

Thanks for the updates as they give me confidence in my move to the 300 as i cover >30k a year. What sort of tank range do you get? Thanks

I'm at the mercy of the lease company but you're right that Cambridge is my local dealer if I was able to use them. You're also right that by changing to SonicTitanium I should be back on schedule so will sort this tomorrow as I'm far too impatient to wait any longer than I have to. For sure Cambridge folk seem great.

Very little I'm afraid. It sets the car off in 2nd rather than 1st, to use a manual analogy. I'm sure it's more technical than that, but it is intended to help stop rear wheel spin. Nowt to do with the traction control. Unfortunately a combination of auto and real wheel drive equals useless snow and ice control, unless you do the really sensible thing and put on winter tyres. What with all that trickery on board too.. Last winter I was pushing my friends M Sport in the snow as Golfs were driving by wondering what the fuss was all about - I took the rise then and guess he may get his own back then!!

45p is good - Inland revenue allow me 26p but I guess you may own yours? Exclusivity is good while it lasts, but I reckon these are going to prove popular as folk switch on... Just been advised the lead time has gone out by 6 weeks, so I'll see what other colours may be available in time - bugger it!

I hadn't even considered a Lexus until two weeks ago as my Audi order was delayed, so I had another look at cars with the CT 200 first - the sales guy pointed me to the IS and that was that. It makes such economic sense I'd be mad not to. The fact that the F Sport came in budget (just) was a bonus although Lexus are offering free nav upgrade on the SE and Luxury models - shame not on the F Sport as I wouldn't spend 2k on one otherwise. Now I'm looking forward to the IS and becoming an eco warrior!!

What does the 'Snow' button do? I presume this is connected to the car's traction control..

I've just ordered the Ultra Blue (never seen one in the flesh) and cover around 30k per annum. I doubt I'll do anything other than wash it occasionally and would assume the Lexus isn't any different really to all my previous cars with similar mileage on. The finish on the wheels does look a bit trick, so perhaps some magic fluid from Halfords will appear on my expenses - any recommendations? Mine arrives on 3rd Feb, so not quite the 1st March!

I'm lucky enough to be able to choose my company car and have just ordered the IS300h F Sport. Whilst I've not driven the F Sport yet I have driven the Luxury which was quite impressive. I expect the F Sport to be a firmer ride and rather cool to drive with that funky dash.. Coming from an estate car no doubt I'll be cursing the boot, but with the tax and inland revenue approved mileage rates what they are for a 2.5 hybrid I'll soon forget any compromise and will settle back into those sports seats quite quickly! Any F Sport owners out there already as I have not seen a single IS 300h on the road yet? Delivery is not for a couple of months so no doubt they'll be everywhere by the time I'm out there..