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Oh well, car is sold !!

Thanks :-) Yes Normski, Auto Box, with paddle shift. 2005 SE Model. To be honest the multimedia screen is no a huge important one for us. I have multimedia in my car and I find the SatNav system awful. We both use WAZE all the time, as it continually updates traffic, and has saved us on many occasions, especially as we are close to M25 !! My Wife will drive the Lexus, and also my car, a Citroen C-Crosser, which is same a Mitsubishi Outlander, but Citroen has better spec and nicer drive. It's diesel so will alternate to get best MPG over both cars. I don't use one much during the week unless out in studio or playing golf :-) The service book is stamped, but no receipts for anything at all. The service book has got written in interval services, for air & fuel filter, but that's the lot. Drove really well when I drove it Friday and then Wife drove it Saturday with me in passenger seat. I've not got any issues/worries with the car as I found it, but a tiny bit suspect that no paperwork of receipts with the car. I'd think someone owning a car of this marque would keep every receipt for it's history ? Last MOT advisory was nearside front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) offside front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) nearside rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) offside rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Rear tyres tread getting low So looks like new pads all round needed Did I see somewhere an issue with the brake calipers ? Seems it's only been covering 6-7,000 miles a year as per last MOTs and Service schedule. As Petrol not a real issue, as would be with diesel. As with any 2nd hand car, we often will not find any faults in a 30min test drive, so it's always a bit of a risk. This car feels good to me though, and is listed at £3,600

By the time I finished reading all that, the car I was interested in was sold Joking Superb in depth list of things to look out for. I've had 7 IS200s all from new as many years ago my brother was a regional marketing director for Lexus (perks of the job) Lovely cars and looking at getting an 05-07 IS250 for my Wife. Driven an IS220d and gearbox was dreadful. Driven 2 IS250s and both been great. Found one with mid 60k and searches about spark plug change led me here. A trip back to see the car and test as much of the list as I can Thanks

Hi all, I'm looking at an IS250 for my Wife, to replace her Mercedes A170 petrol. she drives from Reigate to Maidstone 4 days per week, and I'm really not a fan of her driving what is not much more than a shoebox with all the articulated lorries going to and from Dover on M25/M26/M20. I had have 7 IS200s over time, as my brother was a regional marketing director for Lexus. Always been a fan of them. Test driven an IS220d and couldn't believe how dreadful the manual gearbox was (sorry to anyone reading this who has one, maybe I just drove a bad one, but owners reviews seem to say the same) The IS200s I had, had a fantastic 6 speed manual box, with short sharp gear changes, the 220d was like stiring porridge, and the gear stick was so loose/wobbly, so that was quickly out of the equation. Now tried two IS250s and both have been great. Found one with around 65k on clock, but I'm a little worried. I've heard they have spark plug issues, or need changing at this mileage with service. Can anyone confirm this? Has anyone continued to use the car without changing? I'm assuming the only thing one would notice would be it running lumpy? I've seen prices quoted around £500- £600 for replacement. Is this correct ? Thanks in advance for any help/tips/advice