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Great topic this as i am thinking of changing tryres on my is300h 2015 ....which budget ones are good mine came with nexen a bit noisy those 

quick qusetion does one have to do an MOT with lexus or any garage will do 

Great advice guys 

On 3/31/2023 at 3:45 PM, Spock66 said:

Even if outside the Relax scheme if you continue to service through Lexus you will benefit from the free Hybrid Health Check which includes the hybrid battery warranty up to 15-years.

Also you could consider the Lexus extended warranty scheme for vehicles over 10-years, there is a thread for this somewhere on the forum.

Yep he was adviced by lexus that it will outside the lexus relax warranty ...but the extended warranty was £500 a year i told him to get it serviced with lexus ...Next due date will be january next year 

1 hour ago, Herbie said:

There's no doubt that he could get the car serviced at any reputable garage (doesn't even have to be a Lexus specialist) for a lot less money, but the service plan does have its benefits, the biggest one being the 'free' Relax Warranty. However, given the age of the car, I'm not sure if it would qualify for Relax.

One thing about a service plan is that you pay it monthly, so you don't have to find a big wodge of cash when it needs doing. Also, it locks you in to today's prices, so you're shielded from any rise that may happen during the term of the plan.

If it were me, I'd do it.

Yep thats what i was thinking the car is old but it is has only 56k miles on the clock only and full service history from lexus ...i will advice him to ask if relax warranty is included cheers 

Asking for a friend he just bought a 13 plate IS300H this year the service plan he was quoted was £1695 it includes 3 services 2 full  and 1 intermediate  service  and 3 MOTs till 2025 is it any good? .....

Considering he bought the car from a Lexus dealership  January .what do you guys think is it worth getting 

Just checked it was serviced in January so next service is due January 24 next year he thinks

On 1/16/2023 at 12:21 PM, Bounce75 said:

Post some pictures when you get time.

Will do very soon..... great cars lexus i am surprised i  have not driven one since all these years 

21 hours ago, immotek said:

Congratulations. 

I recently got an IS300h too and been thrilled with it, a bit older and more miles (2014, 85k) but also FSH.  

On the infotainment point, I've installed the Carplay system (there's a thread in this forum on it) and can highly recommend it for bringing the the system into the modern world. 

It will cost you around £300-350 and around an hour or two of your time to setup, but it's worth it if you value the ability to link seamlessly with Android or iOS. 

That sounds great would love to do something like that ...will be keeping my car for a while the sound system is very good,  Android or IOS will make it even better 

just an update i am now the proud owner of a Is300h 17 plate 55,000 on the clock with full service history .. I have had it for a few days now and i am happy with it so far ...What i have noticed is how quiet it is inside and i am already noticing the fuel efficiency it gives, only slight complaint is the info-entertainment screen not the greatest resolution and it looks a bit dated ...sound quality is fantastic though as i have the mark levison sound system in my car    

Very good mpg i am well impressed, i have  settled on a IS300h i think that more than enough for me for now although the ES was very tempting maybe in the future

Just an update I test drove the ES 300H today it was a car very comfortable and a lot more bigger than I thought ..I test drove a lovely blue colour takumi trim ES with the HUD display ..

  The mark Levison stereo system is a revelation I need that in my car that for sure, and I was surprised how quiet the car was inside ..some sort of noise dampening I was told ..the car also handles beautifully with the feather weight steering 

Still undecided as I have not driven the IS 300h will be doing that at another dealership next week …but for now the ES is the top dog 

1 hour ago, PaulWhitt20 said:

So far I don’t think anyone has mentioned that the IS is rear wheel drive and the ES front wheel drive. But don’t let that put you off the IS I have never managed to loosed the back end even on snow. With its 50/50 weight distribution it performs well in slippery conditions. I have not driven an ES so cant offer an opinion on that. 
My other comment, the Top spec IS with Mark Levinson will have bigger wheels that will make the ride harder. Good luck in your search, either will be a great car. 

cheers for that tip

4 minutes ago, Notamech said:

Well they're cars from different classes. The IS is more a 3 series / C class type car where as the ES is more a mid size - E class / 5 series type car. Other than the sunroof and sound system i think the decision would largely depend on what you use the car for and what your priorities are. I sold my e class due to ulez expansion and was looking for a lexus hybrid. I knew i didn't want an suv so for my budget my options were the IS or the GS (which i think is now replaced by the ES) but overall similar decision. I test drove both and frankly preferred the GS as the interior was roomy and it was more comfortable etc. But similar to the ES the rear seats didn't fold and the boot had an awkward shape which made storing a childs buggy along with any luggage tricky. In the end i went for an IS as that was at a good price + the looks and storage won me over. Overall for what i use the car for (primarily in the city and school runs etc) it is compact had adequate storage that is flexible and it is easier to park is relatively tight spaces than something like the e class or cars of that segment. But it is not without its flaws e.g its designed to be sporty so the seats are super snug doing anything like stretching over and trying to reach anywhere else in the car e.g. The glovebox etc is a nightmare. Sometimes even trying to take things out of the centre console is super difficult and inconvenient. If i had to do it over i sometimes think the GS would be more comfortable. While the IS is adequate as a family car it was designed to be more sporty and is not what you would choose if you prefer wafting along in comfort. Also if you do more highway runs and need the comfort I recommend the more comfortable ES. 

I have a 3 series and selling due to ulez expansion like you  also the ES looks featured packed unlike the IS but the IS looks smaller and more compact ....i will test drive both and decide which one will suit me i do like folding rear seats though of the IS ...it also depends on price lets see ...

   Thanks for your thoughts 

8 minutes ago, Mincey said:

Betsy has the concierge option.

i was wondering who Betsy was until i saw your signature LOL... you have driven quite a few lexus cars what i find with the cars you hardly see them on the road 

1 hour ago, Derant said:

I get 54/55 in the summer 49/50 in the winter. I also have climate concierge which controls all the climate controls including seats and steering wheel, set your temperature and it adjusts everything to suit , I think it’s great. I don’t know if comes across the range or whether it’s a Takumi option 

Great this is going to be my first lexus so looking forward to getting one 

33 minutes ago, Danr said:

Yes it does.   It comes with the Takumi model and I believe the F Sport if the Takumi Pack has been specified

excellent thanks i know what i am looking for now 

41 minutes ago, Danr said:

I was concerned about the  length as i was initially looking at an IS as well but didnt know the new version was not available in the uk.  The ES is the same size as E class Mercedes and Audi A6 although looks longer owing to it's shape.  The dealer told me it was but I was sceptical so I looked up the technical data to confirm.

ok excellent that sounds good i am glad i came on here to ask real owners of the car ..the ES is more for me i love the sunroof and audio...by the way has your ES got the mark levison audio setup 

17 minutes ago, Danr said:

Hi

You won't get certain features with the IS such as car play/android auto and a touchscreen. The infotainment track pad will take some getting used to.

I believe all of the 2022 onwards ES's have a touch screen as well as the track pad which makes life a lot easier if you aren't used to the track pad (I'm not).

I think the newer ES's all come with the 12in display,  the earlier ES's don't have a touch screen and the standard  infotainment screen is smaller except on the Takumis. 

I am a new owner having picked up an ES less than a week ago. I have the Takumi model. 

So far the fuel consumption was an average 54 mpg on motorway (200 mile journey) but its dropped to an to an average of 52mpg as I have been driving around town exclusively since

These are the things i want android play etc ....how is parking as it is a long car ...will be going to a lexus dealership this week so going to make my judgement then ....lexus do hold its value so looking forward to picking one up 

15 minutes ago, Derant said:

I have an ES Takumi previously had an IS300h, the ES is a lot  longer with a larger turning circle but I would take it over an IS any day of the week for the comfort, the IS is a good car but the ES is better, if you can live with rear seats that don’t fold!!!

Thanks the ES seems so much better in my eyes more features etc ....whats fuel consumption like thanks

2 minutes ago, cdmaskell said:

With 40k. If that is the correct amount. You should be looking at a very good ES, top of the range.  IS was a great looking car but not sold in UK any more. Go and test drive both.  You will get a lot of change if you decide on a IS. But the refinement of an ES may sway you. I have owed both.  If I could have an ES in a IS shape. I would. All the best with your purchase.

ok thanks for the reply i have also noticed its hard to find an IS with a sunroof as well

23 minutes ago, Herbie said:

£20k of your money plus the part-ex or £20k total?

yes that is correct 

13 minutes ago, NemesisUK said:

You need to define your budget

Thanks for the reply i am looking at buying a used lexus from the dealer with my car as part exchange ...looking at £20k

hi guys i am a newbie and slightly confused as to which model i want never driven a lexus but joined as i hope to be a proud owner of one very soon ....

  I wish to get a sunroof and mark levison stereo system as minimum ...which model shall i go for thanks all