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10 hours ago, Texas said:

So it may work out to be a bit ‘Russian Roulette “ when it comes to the head gasket failure but that is not the only major fault that this car seems to present regularly when used‘normally’ ie egr probs / excessive smoke / low mpg & limp mode all that coupled with a manual box only option. So for me wanting to be the owner/driver of a Lexus it is not a car I would choose, 

Thanks for the input Guys.

In reality this car chose me, I bought it as sales stock and as nothing is moving at the moment I've decided to keep it.. even if its just for the ML sound system lol

Cheers

Steve 

N615 PYP MOT Expired 2013 and the car they worked on J375 BWB MOT Expired 2010.. didnt last long lol.

Ok.. so I acquired a 220d a couple of weeks ago, the car has 110k on the clock and its fine at the moment, doesnt loose coolant and drives fine (not been on a run yet) is it a matter of when not if that the HG will fail?

Does servicing make a difference? Is there a particular mileage that it becomes more vulnerable? any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks 

Steve 

Hi Andy, just bought an 07 IS220D myself, absolutely love it. The lag apparently is part of the package but you get used to getting the gear change right. Happy driving 🙂

Steve 

Wash, dry, clay bar, wash, dry, Meguiars. Not a serial cleaner really 😁

Dont scrub up to bad for a 13 year old tub!

Absolutely brilliant thread! 😃

29 minutes ago, Sled Driver said:

 

Hi Steve, I'm in Birmingham. How's about you?

Cosford is a cracking place to go and get that aviation fix!

I'm in Walsall, once this lock down is over I'm hoping to join in with the local meets that I think happen.

 

 

Hello Kish, I'm a new boy here too 🙂 Where in the West Mids are you? As far as the airplanes go my Daughter is an engineer at the RAF Museum Cosford in the Michael Beetham Conservation Centre so gets to work on some interesting machines.

Welcome..

Steve

1 hour ago, JamesIS220 said:

Looks really nice.

I bought myself a 2006 IS 220D with high miles and had it for 19 months until the head gasket went at 187,000.

I loved the build quality, safety, and the Lexus brand but not engine and poor 32- 40mpg economy. Mine was a basic spec. Loved the style and colour and comfort. Not turbo lag.

I have now bought a Toyota Auris Hybrid estate

I hope yours serves you much better than mine did.

James.

 

This has 110k miles on it but has been well serviced, its giving me about 29mpg just tatting around but not taken it on a run yet. Yes the lag can catch you out but got used to picking the gears at the right time. The sound system is amazing in it.

Steve

16 minutes ago, Steve-O said:

I’ve thought about this too and my wife says The Lexus is an old mans car because They aren’t usually in a bright colour or “cute” but nothing I seem to like is bright or cute, silver is bright I guess.

still, horses got horses and I’m the one who will be driving it.

your car looks great and with a good service history I guess you’re in for happy motoring!! 👍🏻
 

Damn right! 👍

1 hour ago, scudney said:

Congratulations and welcome to the LOC Steve,hoping you find the forum educational and informative,Lexus cars tend to be rather unrated and don't seem to get the credit they deserve,probably a good thing as I prefer being different and wouldn't want to be seen dead in a merc,bm,or audi,although that is beginning to gradually change with more people beginning to realise how good they are 🙂👍

LOL.. I'll try not to use our BM or Audi. Seriously I know exactly what you mean, the quality of the Lexus are superior to both and considering this is 13 years old its amazing 😃

42 minutes ago, Malc said:

hahahahahahaha,..................  you may keep it for a very long time then

My first Ls400 I acquired in exactly the same position as you, but some 20 years ago now

took it in as a stock car to my then car sales business and with silly petrol prices and no money around it just wouldn't sell .....  so i just kept it for myself and have had a Ls400 as my main car every day since .......  now on my third at 229k miles and having travelled in blissful comfort and with sublime power .,.................. maybe covering some 250k miles in that time

Malc

TBH Lexus had never appealed to me but then again I had never looked properly before this came in. Always knew they were a well built quality Toyota but saw them as an old mans car. But then again I am an old man 🤣🤣

Brilliant! I see that I've chosen the RIGHT Club forum 👍 😃

Hello!

Well as a bit of a car trader I picked up a 2007 IS 220D with all the bells and whistles for my stock, due to the present situation nothings going to sell (my choice) I have been using the Lexus and like it that much I've bought it off myself! Love it 😍. This particular motor has been so well looked after its a keeper.

Look forward to chatting with you Guys.

Thanks Steve😀

Bought a 2007 IS 220D as sales stock, liked it so much I'm keeping. As any car I take too I like to get involve in forums.. google search and here I am :)