Bounce75

Good evening ladies/gents, Just had my IS300h serviced yesterday, 2 years old & covered 6,800 miles. It was it's 2 year/24,000miles service & I have a 3 year service plan with them. I checked the service bill & there was no mention of changing the differential oil even though my Lexus manual mentions it should be changed every 2 years/24,000 miles. I spoke with the service dept today & they told me it is model specific & mine does not need changing until 60,000 miles. I am not too concerned as my mileage is so low, but are they just missing it out as I have a service plan & it is money in their pocket by not changing it?

Good luck, hope it is perfect for you. What year & mileage was this one?

I always start off with autoglym super resin polish, this can remove slight marks, if this does not work I use Meguirs scratch X which is harsher, but should still not damage your paint. I am not a great fan of T-Cut, I think it is too harsh.

I used to own a black Volvo C30 & it was a nightmare. I found Meguires quick wax was my friend & I still use it now.👍

I purchased an IS300h about 18 months ago for a similar price that you are talking about, it was 3 month old with 6 miles on the clock. I have loved every minute of owning & driving it & intend to keep it for quite a while.I went for the comfort package with protection pack & it has everything I want on a car. The stereo sounds good to me, but I only listen to Virgin radio on DAB.I am getting between 50 & 60 mpg, but again I am not a speed freak.😀 I would say go & test drive one & make up your own mind, I came from a Volvo.

I moved from Volvo to Lexus & love everything about the Is300h other than having to pay road tax.😀 Mine is a 2020 model so unfortunately costs about £140 a year, but I can live with that as it is such a lovely, relaxing, comfortable car to drive. I quite like the eCVT personally, but understand some people don't. I would say test drive one yourself & see.

Welcome, can't help with questions, but I hope you enjoy it.

My 2020 IS300h Comfort pack is £155, I believe it changed around 2018/19.

Very nice, enjoy.

I bought mine through the AA after getting a ridiculous renewal from Saga, I managed to get it for £265 with protected NCB. I also think it could be postcode area & maybe age?

I would definitely ask about a service contract, I bought one for my IS300h & they gave me a discount, plus you know exactly what your service cost are going to be over the next 3 years, so well worth it. I turned down Supaguard, gap insurance etc. I would ask if you can get the winter pack added for a reasonable price, well worth it in my opinion, rubber mats, boot liner, mud flaps & bumper protector.

Congratulations great choice. I have read that the Cat on an IS300h is quite awkward to get to, so that maybe a deterrent o its own. Gracenote is to do with music recognition I believe, track names, albums etc & how it is read. Never used a faraday case, I believe you can turn the auto unlocking off though if you wish.

My renewal is £350 Fully Comp, protected 20years NCB, 60 years old, overnight in garage, 8,000 mile a year. I have been on comparison sites & had a quote for £250 with the AA, similar excess & courtesy car.

Hope this helps.

Just a thought, as it is less than 12 months old does it not come with breakdown cover from new?

My Lexus 2 part touch up paint says do not shake before use?

From memory, you just go online to the DVLA website & put the plate on retention, they then issue a new plate or the old plate if it hasn't been used already. The retention certificate should then come in your name, for you to do what you wish with.

Yes, I agree it is a shame because I really like the size of the IS, the ES is to big for my needs & the UX too small so I may have to keep this for a long time.😃

As the title says I have owned this for exactly a year now & it looks as good as new after nearly 5,000 miles. The mpg has dropped to low 40's at the moment, but I have had a few shorter runs lately & the weather has been colder, so expected. It is a very comfortable car & soaks up miles effortlessly. I have found it has just the right amount of oomph away from the lights & surprises some other drivers. Looking forward to many more years of ownership.

Hello & welcome, glad you are enjoying it.

Welcome, that is a stunning looking car, enjoy.

Very nice, really stands out in white.

Very nice, enjoy.

Well done, what did spec did you get? Don't forget pics when you pick it up.😃

Don't know much about the 200t, but bought the IS300h last year & love it. I am averaging about 50mpg on runs to work & back mainly A & B roads. The car is very comfortable & has enough power if you need it, but I rarely floor the pedal since owning the IS as it is such a relaxing car to drive. I really can't recommend it enough.