IS300KK

Hello there Just my two-pence worth: My boyfriend has a BMW 325 coupe and I have an IS300, so we are constantly having this 3-series versus IS argument!! The BM has more low speed grunt, but the Lex has better top-range acceleration. I honestly think that the build quality of the IS300 is better than that of the BMW. I agree that there are more and more IS on the road now, but there is a certain satisfaction in driving something that is still relatively unusual. I really love my IS, wouldn't hesitate to recommend one! What matters most is that you get the right car for you, happy hunting! All the best Amanda

P.S. I'll put some piccies of my 'girly' colour combo up when I get the chance!

Hi again Thanks for your messages. Lexus Guildford did indeed contact my local dealer (Cardiff) about the problem, and Cardiff called me at work to ask about it. Guildford then called me to check that Cardiff had been in touch, so all in all I was pleased with the service. The service department reckon it's a mat problem, even thought I couldn't see anything wrong, but I have taken them out, and bought new Lexus mats, and it hasn't happened since, so keep your fingers crossed for me!!!! I'm really pleased with the 300. I wanted it mainly because of the automanual gearbox (and the engine, of course), and I haven't been disappointed. I can't wait to drive it every day, and it never fails to make me smile when I see it parked up. It must be love! Take care guys All the best Amanda

I think it was jammed for about thirty seconds, then just un-jammed itself. I just slammed on the brakes and kept the steering going - thank *** that didn't lock up! I dread to think what would have happened if my mum or boyfriend had been driving. The more I think about it, the more I realise how lucky I was, not just to walk away, but to walk away from an undamaged car.

Thanks for the tip! If it happens again (and I really, really hope it doesn't) I'll stick it in N. I was about to shift it today, when the car decided to be completely normal and behave as though nothing had happened! It's quite amazing how quickly it picked up speed - well, my last car had a 1.3 under the bonnet, so you can appreciate why this 'little episode' scared me witless! Amanda

Hello again Thanks for the replies. It's such a shame this has happened, as I absolutely love the car. It took almost a year to find the colour combo I wanted (Plat Ice, Oakham leather - a bit girly, but I think it looks fantastic!), so it's not like I can just get another one if it crashes. Amanda

Hello there I've been lurking on these forums for a while, and finally got my IS300 two weeks ago - 02 plate, plat ice, like new. I've had a fantastic two weeks with the car, it's so much fun to drive on the twisty roads around where I live. However, today, the throttle jammed when I was doing 60mph + on the aforementioned twisty roads, sending me hurtling towards 80mph, with hardly any effect on braking. I really thought my number was up - to make it worse, my boyfriend was following behind (trying to keep up in his B*W) and it just crossed my mind that it would be horrible for him to watch me hit a tree! Has anything like this happened to anyone else? I checked my carpet mats, and they don't seem to be interfering with the pedals. I have emailed the dealer where I bought it (Lexus Guildford, who up until now have been great) so wish me luck. All the best Amanda