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My IS250 Cabrio is up for sale. Please see For Sale Forum for details.

I have also just completed 2 years of my 2010 IS250 Cabrio ownership. Apart from annual servicing & tyres, I have had to replace the battery & one tyre pressure monitor sensor. I have done about 6k miles in those 2 years, only using it for longish trips (minimum 50 miles - I have a Smart car for local journeys). The car has just completed 38,500 miles. I've found it to be very comfortable & a great car to drive. Unfortunately, I'm finding it difficult to justify (to my wife!) ownership, bearing in mind the cost of Road Tax & insurance whilst doing such minimal mileage so under increasing pressure to sell unfortunately. Pleasantly surprised that a 14 year old car has been so reliable.

Hi Dec, Many thanks for that, very helpful. I'll make enquiries with Lexus Exeter. John.

I have a 2010 is250 Cabrio with 34k on the clock. I haven't driven it for a couple of weeks. Yesterday, I found that the battery was flat so had to use the mechanical key to gain entry. I was certain no lights had been left on in the car - that has happened to me before when the boot was left slightly ajar which flattened the battery. I found that the driver's window, which normally closes the extra ½" once the door is closed, wasn't closing because the roof/window seal had become distorted, preventing the window fully closing. This had put a constant drain on the battery (according to the RAC man). Presumably, I will have to go to Lexus to get a new seal fitted. Anyone any idea what this is likely to cost?

I have an unused space saver wheel & tyre for sale which came from my 2014 is300h. It has never been used & is 'as new.' See photo. Size: 125/70/R17. Make: Continental. Price £100.00 plus postage.

I have had a similar problem with my Cabrio. The battery hasn't gone flat, been disconnected or replaced in my 6 months ownership. When I leave the car now I always ensure that the window lock is on & since then, have not had a problem.

The brake pedal has to be pressed quite hard & you will hear a 'beep' as opposed to a buzzer. The slip indicator will flash while the hill start assist is in action, usually for just a couple of seconds. (At least it does on my 2010 IS250C).

Many thanks for your replies. As I always keep the keys in my trouser pocket it could well be that the key fob buttons are being pressed when I sit down, for example. Presumably, the sparrow didn't set off the alarm as the unlock button must have been pressed. Will have to take more care in future (& read the handbook!).

This morning I found that the two front windows on the car were open about a quarter of the way down. Not only that but a sparrow had flown into the car & pooped everywhere (well - all over the dashboard). It was still alive & flew off quite happily when I opened the doors. I had a similar experience about a month ago when I found the car with all the windows wide open. I am absolutely positive that I never left the car with the windows open on either occasion. Is it possible that the remote key fob has at sometime been programmed that by pressing the buttons the windows will open - something that could happen with the keys in my pocket? I am also concerned that the sparrow did not set off the alarm system. Any thoughts on this would be welcome. The car is a 2010 is250C with 32k on the clock. I have owned it since February this year.

Hi Mike, Do I need to purchase all the fittings for that wind deflector i.e. remove the blanking plates & fit the Lexus parts as in this article? Lexus Wind Deflector.pdf

Many thanks Dec, very helpful. Next time I put the lid down I'll be armed with some tape.

I also have a rattle in my 2010 250C (33k miles). It only happens with the roof up when passing over uneven surfaces (of which there are many in this neck of the woods!). I will not be spending £1k with Lexus to sort it!

Thank you. Will try eBay & breakers - its the genuine OEM ones that I want.

Thanks for that. It is only the front mats I'm looking for. Doubt if I'll be carrying anyone in the back. I'll try Lexus parts.

Does anyone know if Lexus still supply rubber floor mats for the IS 250 Cabrio? If not, can anyone recommend some which use the same floor fixings? I hate mats which slide around.