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IS 250 exhaust
mk_lon replied to KenMavor's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
I'm not an expert but I'd recommend going on Ebay and getting hold of a second hand exhaust as I've been told in the past that stainless does not suit the cars character (too loud). -
v.s.c light
mk_lon replied to cidersteve's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Hi cidersteve, Buy an OBD reader off eBay, its pretty cheap. It will tell you the problem and allow you to reset the warning. My hunch is that it could be an oxygen sensor. -
Hi Guys, I thought it would be useful to share my experience. I bought an IS250 SEL auto 57 plate with 63k on the clock in 2015 from a dodgy independent but it had a full Lexus SH with invoices etc. I serviced it at a local Indy who I know and trust (funnily enough they are merc & Bmw specialist). I had a choice between warranty wise and Lexus warranty (roughly the same price), in the end I went with warranty wise. Approximately 9 months later my front calipers went and warranty wise paid for the labor and parts. Lexus quoted over £800 for the same job and not covered by the lex warranty. The indy garage told me that its all about the wording the mechanic or technician uses in the report. In two years of ownership I have replaced; Wipers, oxygen sensor, battery, Tyres, discs, calipers, headlight bulbs and filters. Other than that the car has not given me any issues.
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Id recommend the angel eyes headlights, looks stunning on black is250's, check the link; https://www.bonanzamarket.co.uk/listings/Oracle-Lighting-2006-2010-Lexus-Is-White-Led-Ccfl-Headlight-Halo-Rings-Set/305129685?goog_pla=1&gpid=18283950120&keyword=&goog_pla=1&pos=1o1&ad_type=pla&gclid=Cj0KEQjww7zHBRCToPSj_c_WjZIBEiQAj8il5BlgpmKSCt-TsqtEt_HwfcnDbfBR71R5oYXKBD26C1UaAss-8P8HAQ
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Good News
mk_lon replied to madasahatter's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
I thought so too, worth mentioning that I spoke to a engineer -
Good News
mk_lon replied to madasahatter's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
I spoke to Lexus Edgeware Rd last year and they said its highly unlikely it will ever happen.... please do keep us updated, they may well have to eat their words -
It's the smoothest in its category, beats a 3series, class, a4 etc (I haven't driven a X type yet). Tip stay away from the sport and buy an auto and you won't regret it. I live near speed humps so it was very important to me when I was looking at the time. Ultimately it can't beat a 4x4 or an S class with air suspension but those cars are a different category and a lot more expensive.
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I was planning to sign up to the Lexus warranty in Oct 15 for my 07 plate is250, then my local independent (who I trust) highly recommended warrantywise as one of the better ones (but far from perfect). At first I regretted coughing up almost £380 then about 9 months later my front calipers went, It would have cost me £850 from Lexus or £700 from local inc labour. Warrantywise paid for the labour and parts, thus it paid for itself. I have heard of horror stories for both.
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IS250 head gasket
mk_lon replied to RNUK's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Sorry to hear about your head gasket, I found this recon engine on ebay for £700, perhaps this could help; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/222330931368?lpid=122&chn=ps&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=aud-295856144804%3Apla-75952154106&adtype=pla&poi=&googleloc=9045988&device=c&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0 -
Steering
mk_lon replied to is200 Newbie's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
I had a similar experience, replaced the back tyres as told they were wearing down to 2mm on the Mot a few weeks ago. Whilst there was a difference I didn't notice a dramatic difference. -
Congestion charge
mk_lon replied to is200 Newbie's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
I totally understand, I used to work in central London, when I told my colleagues that I was going to buy a car they all looked at me as if there was something wrong with me and said "why do you want to do that? what a waste of money!!" -
Congestion charge
mk_lon replied to is200 Newbie's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
It's so true, unfortunately not much one can do :(, -
Congestion charge
mk_lon replied to is200 Newbie's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Hey guys, A little while ago I spoke to a local businesses who is well connected with the council and is in the property game for the last 30 years. He said head of traffic departments in London councils are usually run by people who don't drive and hate cars. Thus instead of spending money on schools, social services and local policing they would rather waste it on road schemes to get rid of parking, narrow roads, enforce 20mph zones, install more humps and traffic lights. Currently most new builds in London are being built without parking. A recent development near me of a few 100 flats said that there are only 10 parking spaces and they are for car clubs only because a car club vehicle can serve 30 households...... (I just gave up at that point) I am forced to use the train to go to work daily and I can assure you its not a viable alternative, esp at rush hour. -
Hi Dave, O2 sensors going are pretty common at that age, mine went too. How much does Lexus charge? You can buy the HAS branded ones from eurocarparts for around £55 or Denso OEM spec for about £100 from a UK supplier http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts-info?id=11426&cat=2070&sub=2080&sec=2083&var=0&dc=&gen=&searchKey=&searchPart= 'm not sure about the circuit heating up but im sure one of the members on this forum can be of help.
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Cleaning leather
mk_lon replied to Shahpor's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Thanks Shahpor for putting this topic up, I have the same interior and its getting pretty dirty. I was thinking about cleaning it for the last few months but did'nt know what to use and never got round to putting up a post -
Stalling all of a sudden
mk_lon replied to mk_lon's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Thanks guys, Ill give it a shot too and update you all on the progress. -
Stalling all of a sudden
mk_lon replied to mk_lon's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Thanks Normski, I have noticed the responsiveness and mpg drop in the last few months. Even when I drive like a granny around town I only manage at best to get 22mpg Just waiting on the Catclean to arrive then I plan to do the MAF clean asap, hopefully it might cure the above. -
Recall
mk_lon replied to is200 Newbie's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Good point, I don't know :( -
Recall
mk_lon replied to is200 Newbie's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
My local lexus garage told me that it's highly unlikely to happen as they have heard nothing from HQ instructing them to do it -
Stalling all of a sudden
mk_lon replied to mk_lon's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
Thanks John and Newbie, Makes sense, I'll definitely get some cat clean and give it a trip. I remember there was a recall on the fuel pressure sensor a few months ago (mine had it done too). Do you reckon that has something to do with it? Thanks once again for shedding some light on this.