Sportster200

Can anyone tell me if this normal for an Is200? When starting from cold I get a fast idle of say 1500 rpm for a few minutes. If I drive off straightway the car is not smooth to drive(discounting the clunk from 1st to 2nd) it does not seem right to me... My old Audi never did this, always same idle speed even when cold. I thought fast idles went out with carbs?

Hi Guys Only 426 miles and my first problem has appeared today, I started off cold from work and as I was driving the first few yards the engine jerked several times and it seemed like it was going to stall, it then ran normally for the rest of journey. Then it stood at my parents for about 90 mins , when I came out it was difficult to start, not the usual almost immediate, then it jerked again for a few yards then seemed to be ok for the rest of journey. Anyone have any ideas? I'm surprised of such a problem.... I know its under warranty but I'm on a long weekend away so I can't take it to the dealer until next wednesday.

Me again... Different Topic, I would like more bass than the std audio system gives... Has anyone fitted a subwoofer to a IS200, where would it go? I'd perefer it to be hidden if possible... And can it be done without affecting the Warranty? Also can the Amp be upgraded or be supplimented...again without affecting warranty.

Hello Simon Ah yes not too far from me, just up the road... I've still not driven it very far(Ive not had it a week yet!) and I think the comment that I may be trying too hard to get a smooth change may be valid.. I will be talking to the dealer about this and arrange to get it looked at. When I come back from a long weekend away, my Lex will be in my garage while I'm away. If the oil change will improve it then that is worth having done. I don't have any problems with reverse except the firm push to the left is different to any other car I have owned, I'm getting used to that now. It has still done less than 500 miles though. It does conncern me though that even after a good run in period like your 19k that its no better. If Lexus uk will extend the warranty for the CD Player then why not the Gearbox, your milage is low even though you are out of warranty.

I will contact my local dealer and see what they say about it, maybe this oil change will be a help. if there is a solution then I don't see why it should still exist on new cars... I don't think I could stand it for 33k.... it would just get annoying and I would not want to drive the car anymore. I do a lot of town driving so smooth gear changes are important to me, and an auto is not an option for me. Strong words I know and I do really like everything else about the car.

thanks MichealH I had a Audi Quattro(91) before and the gearchange was quite loose but never ever clunked. Now my other car a MX5 is also rear wheel drive and 1st to 2nd in that is poor when cold. Thanks for the encouragement, I need that right now as I am hoping I had made the right decision to buy a IS200....

Hi there Thanks for the info, I have only been driving the car for a few days so I guess I'm not used to it yet, I am hoping I will adjust my driving so it becomes less noticable. I hope so anyway I'm quite fussy about my cars though so it will have a few weeks or else... Surely if enough owners complained to Lexus UK then something would get done about it? I mean this is not a cheap car its meant to be a Luxury car. Otherwise the car is great I like the quality and finish and the good reports about the dealers is encouraging.

Hi Guys Just bought a IS200 Sport with Sat Nav only 24 Miles on the clock! I've read that some people get a clunk whjen changing from 1st to 2nd My car has now done 300 miles and I get a clunk from 1st to 2nd but not say from 3rd to 2nd, why is this, I thought a Lexus was a Quality car, better than say a B*W well even they can change gear smoothly.... Norwich dealer where I got this car said when I called today was that its a close ratio box and then he mentioned that it will clunk from say 6th to 4th. Norwich is not local to me though so my local dealer is Nottingham, anyone any experience with them? Any Help on this one...will it get better?