bobmc

As others have said, check the service history before purchase. If the car has been serviced by Lexus don't be shy about ringing the service department at the dealership where it was serviced, they will usually be quite happy to give details of the cars service history and any work done.

If you're willing to pay Lexus servicing costs, you will normally be able to buy a warranty from Lexus despite the fact that you bought the car from an independent dealer. The warranty also includes AA breakdown cover as well. You can buy the warranty and a service plan and you can have a fixed monthly payment which will cover you for almost everything apart from tyres, brakes and fuel.

Congrats Martin, looks to be in lovely condition

enjoy :)

Check the interior light switch 

also check

Stunning 

Have Lexus come up with any explanation why the Battery was flat? It's not unreasonable to expect the car to start even if has been left unused for several weeks - what if you'd been on away on holiday and come back to the airport carpark at 2 in the morning and found the Battery had gone flat?

I've noticed two problems since the recall. Radio reception is definitely poorer than before (ariel lead not fully inserted?) and my passenger seat heater no longer works.

Mentioned it to Lexus Teesside who didn't seem too interested in taking a look and I've been too busy with work to follow it up. But I will ring them again and be a bit more forceful this time!

I was intending to renew but thought I had missed the Black Friday deal

If it's still available, I'd consider renewing....?

Just noticed that the passenger side heated seats not working any more. The light comes on in the centre console but no heat. 

Does anyone know, do the seats get removed during the recall. Lexus Teesside are denying it's anything to do the recall.......

Had them refurbished earlier this year and painted in Anthracite

Just noticed that Lexus Teesside tidied up my dashcam wiring while they had the dash removed.

When I'd installed the cable, I couldn't manage to run it down the a-pillar on the windscreen side and took the easier route under the rubber trim on the doorside and back into the dash under the side panel where the airbag switch is. This did mean there was a short length of cable visible as it entered the dash but now you can't see the cable at all. 

On 31/10/2017 at 8:06 PM, i_786_i said:

Just received my car back after the airbag recall. All seemed well until I noticed that the heated/cooled seat controls are no longer illuminated. The red and green lights come one when switched on but I am sure that the control should stay illuminated when the head lights are on.

Please can someone confirm or am I just going mad?

Ps, got a CT200h executive as the loan car - still prefer the IS over CT ;)

Thanks,

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They are illuminated on mine

I wish I could chip in with some useful advice or opinion but alas I can't

I'm just in awe of the task you are undertaking and enjoying the updates :)

Just an update, phoned around a couple of Lexus dealerships and Liverpool was the cheapest source.

Have been into an indie and they have serviced the stuck caliper so I will see how that goes for now

Thanks to all that replied

I see lots of 3rd party exhaust options on eBay these days

Would one of these not be suitable for middle section

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-IS250-2-5-05-13-Approved-Petrol-Exhaust-Catalytic-Converter/172856116928?hash=item283f0706c0:g:3KwAAOSwIwhWTtvK

and this as a back section

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-IS250-SALOON-2-5-PETROL-RWD-2005-2008-REAR-EXHAUST-SILENCER/112521866538?epid=2169258537&hash=item1a32d36d2a:g:Q5IAAOSwVbtZjsqD

Sorry my mistake, the PH thread is discussing an LFA and not the LC

That will be the closest most of us get to driving an LC500

I was reading a thread on PH the other day and someone was buying an LC500 "for his supercar collection" and there was a quote that there were only 3 sold in the UK

12 hours ago, Tyre Tread said:

I rang Lexus Cardiff today to book my car in and the earliest they can do is mid December so mine is booked for 27th December as I'm off work

The service advisor said they will need the car all day so I asked about replacing the dashboard clips to cure the rattles. Lady said she'd not heard about this but said she would check and come back to me.

Sounds hopeful :)

Water pumps seem to be cheaper here

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/oem/1610039436

(I've not used them, simply a google search on the part number 16100-39436)

Also, don't be afraid to ring a Lexus dealer and ask for prices, europarts are not always cheaper than Lexus.

If it's not leaking, or you're not seeing high temps, then you should be fine. Mine is a little noisy but has been for about 3 years! 

There's a topic discussing parts options for the IS250 here

@kellogsj Yeah I remember seeing a post you made about replacing calipers where you mentioned Lexus Liverpool. I'm nowhere near but I suppose they would post them.

£79 seems very cheap if they are new, not reconditioned and not an exchange part. Do you think they would still do that price?

@Tyre Tread I would ring them and ask if they have to remove dashboard (some dealers are saying they only need to remove the glove box) - if they confirm then ask nicely and you will probably get a good result.

Good Luck!

5 minutes ago, johnatg said:

I've used Brake Parts (based in Rochdale) frequently - always good stuff - never had any problems - efficient mail order service. (I've sometimes called in to their shop.)

Apec are a reputable company (based in Wrexham) - supply all sorts of brake items inc pads and fitting kits (they don't sell direct).

Note that these are refurb calipers and there's a service charge pending return of your old calipers. But they are refurbed to 'as new' condition - don't be put off by that.

I hadn't spotted that, but you're right they are supplying on an exchange basis.

11 minutes ago, johnatg said:

They no doubt told you that you need a new caliper. You almost certainly don't - just get the pins greased. But check the discs too, especially the inner faces - I reckon they diagnose stuck calipers from rust on the discs - it's only a visual health check after all.

@johnatg Agreed, I'm going to get a second opinion next week. Don't have the skills or drive space to do the work myself.

@joelfigueira No, I got a blue CT200h Sport. Why?

I'm looking to replace the rear brake calipers on my IS250, will probably do both O/S and N/S at the same time.

Anyone know of any cheap deals? I think I'd prefer new over refurbs. 

Part numbers would be useful if anyone has them?

Spotted these non-OEM calipers (Apec / Brake Engineering)

https://brakeparts.co.uk/shop/Lexus/Is250/05-12/Is250 Gse20 2.5 Petrol/Rear - Brake Calipers and Wheel Cylinders

Does anyone have any experience or knowlege of these parts?

Any advice gratefully received.