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wright, sorry mate. I'll post it in the right section.

Hi guys, I'm back with a couple of questions :) I'm about to sell my accord next week, so I have to decide between another Accord CU2 (AT 2.4 petrol) vs. BMW 325i/330i AT vs. Lexus IS250 2009 AT (the bad thing is that my budget is around 8500£) Now, I'm more into Lexus so can you please tell me: - how reliable is this model? - how's the navi system? updates from time to time? Is it touchscreen (as I couldn't see any buttons dedicated for navi), it can be replaced if you want? - how's the sound system? Does it have build in subwoofer? - technically speaking, what kind of issues does this model have in particular? - any issues during time? If it's old, let's say about 100.000 miles, what should I expect in terms of problems? - how about some tuning? I saw that it can be added a K&N CAI, which is good, but how about catback, manifold, etc? I was thinking about this model: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611220001656?make=LEXUS&year-from=2009&postcode=b187ja&transmission=Automatic&sort=price-asc&onesearchad=New&model=IS 250&maximum-mileage=90000&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&page=2 or http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611229983896?year-from=2009&maximum-mileage=90000&transmission=Automatic&make=LEXUS&onesearchad=New&model=IS 250&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=b187ja&page=1 Thanks in advance P.S. if you know someone who's selling a Lexus IS250 2008/2009/2010 cream leather, AT, around 8000£?

Cheers mate! I didn't knew that takes 8mpg! And servicing so often? No way! That's not for me then :). Thanks mate, it worth a lot! And I totally agree. It looks so f**** good! I'm in love about the design of the new lexus, and if you want any other car (beside sport cars) to look like these, you have to spend few quids to get it properly. Until now, beside lexus (either is250 or is200t) is bmw 330i (but it's just an idea). So, stay tuned guys, I'll be in your family soon!

I prefer AT.

cheers for the link mate!

I was thinking about BMW 330 at least, but the main issue for me about bmw, audi, vw is the reliability: too expensive, and it crashes in the worst moments. the FD2 would be a very good option, but I can't find something good for sale here. That's one of the reasons for which I want to stick with Asian cars: reliability and performance. They are so f*** good!

thanks @ganzoom for all the info. I'm basically looking for something like CU2 but a bit more sportive. I don't want to start an endless topic about Audi, Bmw or other cars, and I will reconsider for IS300h like I said. I'm quite new with all paperworks here (driver license changed from romanian to UK, and it will be no bonus) and everything will finalize through a high cost car if I choose STI, or too sportive (as I understand as sportive it is, as much you're gonna pay - road tax, insurance, maintenance of the car and so on). But, for the moment, I want something at least similar with my CU2, and if I can a bit sportive, that's even better; if not, IS300h was a nice feeling, and I saw that they are around 14-15k.

so you mean that my CU2 is quite similar to IS300h? That would be a very easy situation for the moment. Cheers mate! @ganzoom by Scooby you mean STI? If that's so, then I went to a test drive and I was in love. Of course you can't compare it with Lexus or Honda, but for me it's a good thing for a couple of years (especially that I'm planning to go on tracks as well, if I'll choose a sport car). Focus RS or Golf I don't like so much, but Type R definitely. As a matter of fact I was thinking to take a Civic Type R 2007-2008 and modify it through a Mugen pack (including turbo-charger, etc). I will reconsider IS300h, since it's just a small price difference for it.

Oh, I didn't know that. I thought that's max 100£. In this case yes, I will definitely re-consider. What about Mitsubishi Evo X ? Does anyone have any info about road tax/insurance, etc? Thanks a lot guys for your quick replies!

If I'm going to take another CU2 UK model, it needs to be like mine (sort of white leather interior, 2.4, AT) which I couldn't find so far. I don't like black interior (except sport cars). H Legend I don't really like, except the fact that's a Honda :). Thank you so much for so much details. Another car which can be brought in discussion, is the new Civic Type R which is sort of a beast (but I think the price exceeds the reality). L.E. by the way, why are you so concerned about tax road? That's so small comparing with insurance (or at least that's what I've understood).

cheers guys. I'm still oscillate between Lexus 200T and WRX STI. I'll get back on you as soon as I made my acquisition.

IS250 as far as I know has already around 245HP (or was it 200T) ? Which is enough for me. I'm considering an hybrid as well, maybe that short test drive didn't do the trick :). I'm booking it again for 24h.

But can you ad CAI to them? or any technical mods?

I've already took a test drive with is300h, and I didn't like it. I prefer CU2 instead of IS300h. That hybrid is not for me. It was quite fast, but with no feeling about speeding up. I know about the prices of IS250 vs 200T, but I'm asking you guys which one worth more (and here I'm thinking about mods as well); if IS200T is the best one, I will try to increase my budget. Thanks @rayaans

Hi guys, In order not to start another topic (please tell me if that's needed), I'm going to write few bits here. I'm quite new around here (don't throw with stones yet :D ), I'm currently having an Accord CU2 2.4 2009 205 HP. Since it's a left hand drive, I have to change it. So, after few researches, I've decided to stick with Lexus (until I'll get a 2nd car, my dream, WRX STI); but since this needs to be for me and my partner, I guess would be the best option. I'm currently looking for something similar (I really love my car), and when I went through few options (BMW 4 Series, Mazda 6, and few others) I've decided, like I said, to stay with Lexus (my partner loves Lexus so it's a win-win). So, since I'm a sportive driver (I'm around 33), I'm looking for something fast, but decent in the same time. So, I guess IS250 or IS200T are the best for the moment (my budget will be around 20-22k). My questions for you would be: - what's the difference (except engine size and HP) between IS250 vs IS200T? - what should I expect as problems/issues? with my Honda I need to replace the oil (as I have K&N filters) and that's pretty much all :) - any suggestions why I shouldn't buy one of these models? I would go with IS250, but if I'll find any positive things for IS200T which will deflect IS250, then maybe I'll reconsider. But, I'm quite settled in my mind about one of these, as I love how it looks like. Unfortunately I hadn't had a change to drive it, as they had IS300h only for test drive at that moment when I took the test drive. Thanks for the moment!

Cheers guys, I'm Ady, living in Birmingham with my wife. I'm an white collar (IT) and I'm here since 2014 (I'm from Romania as origin). I really love this city, and the country itself, so no plans of leaving :D I'm currently driving an Accord 2.4 CU2 2009 201HP, but since it's a left hand drive, I have to change it. I hope I'm going to find a friendly and helpful community here (the Honda community from Romania is awesome), and I'll do my best to keep up with you :D