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I have Lexus satnav in mine. I use Sygic on my phone....far superior !

Door mirrors from LH and RH drive cars do not interchange. It's not to do with the extent of movement of the mirror glass, it's the angle of the housing to the door. On a RHD car, the passenger mirror housing is roughly 45 degrees to the door as a 90 degree viewpoint is required from the driver's seat to see rearwards. It is the opposite way around on a LHD car. The driver side mirror housing is not far off 90 degrees to the door. Can't help with the folding in bit.

Welcome Jason......lovely motor ! You did pretty well with the picture, considering you didn't know where to start ?

Thank you for your reply John. Yes, I've been following the main manual so the doors have been closed. I've just tried clearing the fob and it just performs the unlock function with no beep. Tried after to assign, but again no beep and just unlock function performed. Anyone else with ideas please ? It may be that the fob is faulty of course, if so we'll just live with it.

Had my IS250C for just 3 weeks. I have successfully set memory buttons PS1 and PS2 to myself and my wife respectively. I have assigned my key fob to PS1, but the other key fob won't assign to PS2. Following the manual, when I press PS2 and "unlock" on the fob it doesn't beep and set, it just performs the unlock door function. I have replaced both batteries in the fobs. Any ideas why one performs perfectly, and the other fob doesn't want to know ?

Sounds like incompetence to me. From your location, I guess it may be Lexus, Cardiff ? I have only had positive experiences with them.

Just got a loan from my bank for my new (to me) IS250C at 3.6% apr.

That's a bargain !!!

I drive a VW Golf pool car in work about once a week. Keeps my hand (left leg) in !

Looks lovely......beautiful colour combination.....enjoy ! Welcome to LOC.

My punctuation doesn't appear to come through on the echo !! :)

That was a cheap motor at £6k, was never going to be around for long. Where was it advertised at that price ? I'd have bought it myself if I'd spotted it !

I'd advise being a bit more forceful in your mission to purchase Tim. Ask the vendor for a totally accurate description, "warts and all". A dealer will always be as honest as possible in my experience. Based upon the description, decide whether you think the car is right for you and make an appointment to view at your earliest opportunity. Offer a refundable holding deposit of say £250 to show good faith so that you have first refusal. I did this just a fortnight ago on my IS250C. My old car was for sale on eBay and a guy contacted me over the weekend arrange to see it on the Tuesday, with a view to driving away on the day if he wanted it. I was confident I had described my vehicle accurately so expected a sale. I contacted the dealer with the 250C on the Monday morning and after discussing condition etc. he accepted a holding deposit from me. On the Tuesday lunchtime, after a successful sale, I was able to agree a purchase in principle based on description. I travelled on the Friday to view and finalise the deal. Even at that point I was able to walk away with my deposit refunded if I didn't like the car. My previous four car purchases have been concluded in a similar fashion. It's about trust and asking very relevant questions of the seller. Don't see why similar circumstances can exist with a private seller. It's all about achieving first refusal status for yourself. Good luck and let us know what you get please.

Get mine all the time Michael. Had five or six today !! Hope you get it sorted.

I found it interesting that VW Group positively encourage the use of 98 octane. Maybe their emissions testing software works better with the higher octane ? :D

Up to a week ago I had an IS250 with ML music system. I've just changed to an IS250C with the Pioneer unit and 11 speakers (I think ?). I only listen to CDs or Radio 4, so the DAB vs FM doesn't really affect me. I don't detect a difference of enjoyment between the old ML system and this one. More than adequate for the noisy environment of a car. I must add that I'm a little fussy where music playback is concerned as I have a dedicated listening room at home with a very competent HiFi system. In summary, I wouldn't pay the extra for the ML system in a heavily compromised car environment.

oooops......meant 220D threads to read !

Hello Syed and welcome to LOC. Have a thorough read of threads about the IS200D. I'd recommend an IS250 as a better alternative, not too thirsty, 30+mpg. Good luck and let us know what you get please.

Hello Ray and welcome. Another guy in South Wales here. Enjoy your Lexus. Just this weekend I've been up to Southport to collect my new (to me) IS250C. Not had chance to evaluate it fully yet.

Mine had a service last month at 73k. The safety inspection mentioned "some wear" to the water pump. But not sufficient apparently to make a claim on the Lexus used car warranty ??

IS250 sold this morning. Collecting 250C on Friday.

Thanks for the reply Ray.....I'm encouraged ! I've put a deposit on an IS250C today pending the sale of my IS250 tomorrow. My proposed new one is the SE-L so has memory seats, I think we'd struggle without those now. We rarely have anyone riding in the back, they should feel privileged to be having a lift in a Lexus and put up with the space available ! I'll post more details if my sale and purchase goes ahead.

I'm keen to know your reasons too as I'm actively seeking to purchase a 250C . Before the IS250 we had a Saab 93 Aero convertible and we miss the summer days out that the convertible encouraged. Like Normski, I don't need blistering performance, a comfortable and luxurious place to be is more important.

"There is a difference with the servicing. The £159 minor service refers to an Essential Care Service. This service does not include a stamp in the book and has fewer checks. With regards to MOT, the pricing is that when an essential care service is taken. However going forward we would be happy to offer MOT’S to you at £49 regardless of which service you chose." The above is part of the response I got to my email. You guys are correct. However, I can't see reference on the website to a service stamp not being given. My car is under Lexus warranty, other than that, I cannot see a reason for going to Lexus for an essential care service.....rather go to an independent and get a full service, probably for the same price and a stamp in the book to boot ! It's really big of them to offer future MOTs at £49 !! Think they've just successfully steered me towards finding a good independent to look after my Lexus in the future. Know anyone good in South Wales ?

No :)