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IS300H - how has yours been reliability wise?
MONTIMAR replied to corpjones's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Bought new March 2017 no issues and 100% reliable. I do make sure my 12 volt battery is topped up with a smart charger every month as it can be a weak point. My last car was a Mercedes C class and the Lexus is a much better car. -
A brilliant, reliable stress free car. You will not be disapointed.
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Future of the IS ??
MONTIMAR replied to ghost_killer's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
I think Toyota are waiting for a breakthrough with Solid State Battery Tech which will double the range of electric cars. Tesla are so far advanced with the present Lithium Ion battery tech other brands are struggling to catch up. -
I use a CTeck smart charger. It is the one recommended by Honest John. I connect it to the 12 volt charging point under the bonnet so nice and easy. I just leave it over night for a top up conditioning charge or 3 months during the Winter when I'm away. Never had an issue with the charger or the battery over the past 3 years.
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I live near a long steep hill and even using engine braking the hybrid battery tops out at 100% every time.
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My car is only used every couple of weeks and about 5000 miles a year so to avoid any problems I connect a smart charger every couple of months to keep the battery topped up and never have any issues. I live abroad during the Winter and leave the smart charger connected for 3 months without any problems.
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I agree the H J web site is the best by far. But left foot braking is not for me. I tried it for about 10 days and was a danger to myself and every other road user with 100 meters of my car.
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My car has averaged over 55 MPG during 12000 miles of ownership. BUT. 90% of my driving is on A/B roads and very few short trips from cold. Under certain conditions the car is capable of amazing fuel cons. I often see over 70 MPG in the summer months with slow moving holiday traffic. My driving profile is ideal for a Hybrid as I only do about 10 miles before hitting a 30 limit where I use battery power before hitting the open road to re-charge the battery before the next village. How you drive and your driving profile is the key to good MPG.
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IS 300h E-CVT Gearbox Question
MONTIMAR replied to Sorin's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
I have owned my car for over 2 years and consider the E CVT to be one of the best things about the car. It's a joy to drive. -
Things I love about my IS300h
MONTIMAR replied to ThomasD94's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
A brilliant car and after more than 2 years ownership I can't fault the rock solid reliability. This begs the question. Why not sell the car with a 5 year Toyota Warranty instead of a 3 year Lexus Warranty? -
Updating maps on satnav
MONTIMAR replied to philjory's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
I find the Lexus Sat Nav so bad, any amount of updates would do little to improve it. It's my biggest let down with ownership of this car. However my £100 Tom Tom is far far better and I get free updates. -
The Auto Express Driver Power Survey is about the only honest review you get from this German owned mag. A real survey written by people who actually own the car and run them day after day, year after year. Not someone on a three day jolly staying at a 5 star hotel with hot and cold running maids paid for by BMW. When you read there Lexus reviews I do wander what the guy is smoking.
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2014 IS300h vs 2019 IS300h Fuel Economy
MONTIMAR replied to ThomasD94's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Over 9120 miles my average cons is 54.7 mpg. I have been driving hybrids for the past 5 years so know how to get the best out of them. No winter driving as I move to warmer climes. Mostly A/B roads with very little motorway runs. Very few short runs as we have a town car. -
What's gone wrong with your IS300h?
MONTIMAR replied to Thackeray's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
8000 miles of trouble free motoring. The only alarm was when the cold weather triggered the low tyre pressure sensor. Soon sorted when I put some air in the tyres. -
I have just checked my records and my fuel cons varies from 50 mpg during cooler weather and 57.2 mpg during summer months. Most of my driving consists of long runs on A/B roads in eco mode so fewer cold starts and a light foot. I take the car off the road during the Winter as I move to warmer weather so my driving profile is as good as it gets.
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When you read the road tests written by the Magazine Morons they have a low opinion of the eCVT gearbox. They are so wrong. In the real world it is a superb gearbox and one of the strengths of the car. Very smooth, effortless and reliable.
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Used Car Purchase Advise
MONTIMAR replied to saul01's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Fuel consumption is very dependant on your driving profile and weather conditions. It loves hot weather and long runs on A/B roads. I have just completed 3 x 200 mile found trips so 3 cold starts and 3 warm starts. The computer is showing 63mpg and I will do another 200 mile before re-filling the tank which is still showing more than a 1/4 full so 800 miles from a tank of fuel. Awesome for a 2.5 litre petrol car. -
As a low mileage user I keep a record of every fill up and over the first 4430 miles I used 371 litres of Shell V Power which works out at 54.2 MPG. 60+ is achievable during the summer months but this falls off to the low 50's in the winter. Most of my driving is A/B roads with the odd short trip and short motorway runs.
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New Owner Advice... petrol and updates
MONTIMAR replied to b33rdy's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
I am an avid follower of Honest John and I have always used Shell V Power from new. As a low mileage driver the extra cost is is nothing to bother about. I keep a record of all my fill ups and the car has averaged 55.3 MPG over 4000 miles. -
What would you like to improve to your car?
MONTIMAR replied to dutchie01's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
I don't like the Sat Nav so I have installed a Tom Tom which is far easier to use and I find the ride a little bit harsh even on 17 inch wheels. I will change to Michelin Cross Climate tyres next year. On the plus side it goes around corners as it it's on rails and grips like a demented dentist. -
Lexus IS 300h versus Mercedes C 300h.
MONTIMAR replied to parkman's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
Correct Stevet . It was a typo, the 350h is the petrol version. -
Lexus IS 300h versus Mercedes C 300h.
MONTIMAR replied to parkman's topic in Lexus IS 300h / IS 250 / IS 200t Club
The C300h has a 2000cc turbo petrol engine running on the Otto Cycle compared to the Lexus IS 300h non turbo running on the Atkinson Cycle which has a higher efficiency giving a better MPG.