MarkChrisian

So I have to accept the fact that this piece of kaku of a car is the worst diesel in comparison to others and I should expect to have a better fuel economy than a V6 petrol. Who build this car? Morons? And what all of the users accept this fact? I don't get it. Why even bother to buy a diesel then? Can't believe that I just bought it and I already want to get rid of it.

Hey beautiful people. Another question from a fresh new Lex owner.

I'm getting 32MPG average and 29.5 MPG on each tank. Now comparing to other diesel cars (like my friends Honda CRV 2.2d BMW 320d Accord 2.2d) it's not very economical. How is it? I'm driving normally. Got 5 mile's in town and 30 on motorway each day. I usually don't drive casually on short distances. Can other diesel users tell me their experience. I work with Japanese car's and those 3 liter V6 Vans have a 35 MPG. Don't get it. Thank you for answers.

Ok let me sum this piece ok kaku of a car. I thought I'm buying a reliable diesel car that will help me reduce some cost of driving and I will not have to worry about too many things. Now this car is not an economical one to start with and then you have to drive it in such a way that it doesn't help with the mpg and then it's going to clog once in a while and you can't do anything about it other then send it to specialist pay loads of money for something that will happen again. Now I drive this kaku and I'm worried every time if any working light will pop on. Who designed this? Someone who hated driving and cars? Is this an accurate description?

So I cannot ask any more questions because I asked about something I have no idea about? How was I supposed to know what is legal and not. I have no idea about mapping and ECU and any electronic stuff. This was just a question about something I was told about. Sorry that I don't know the law in this country regarding modifications. All you could say is "mate is not legal and not recommended". I think this topic is closed.

Just an update. Cleaned DPF £340 and it's fine. For now. Was told that the best option was to mapp the damn thing and I'm thinking about it. What's you thoughts? Any opinions on mapping the ECU?

Two things mate. Firstly as long as I don't have to spend as much as for my scooby I'll be happy. Secondly I never heard any car to be reliable. I had VW's Mazda's Honda's BMW's and I always had to invest in it. The only issue I have with the Lex is that when it comes to fixing the fails that I have I can't do it by myself as with other cars I owned.

Nope private purchase. I wanted a diesel and to be fair I haven't checked that those 220d are not the most economical. But previously I had Subaru Impreza WRX so the difference is visible 🙂. Besides my friend has the exact same model and no issues. So I thought it would be a good deal. Anyway I'm going to take it to some specialist and hopefully the issue will be resolved.

Wow. This is too much for a simple guy like me. Basically without a professional help it's not something you can do in your spare time. 

Don't you think that the Battery would make an error on dash at the start not during the drive? And why is it always engine with traction and vsc? O wanted to buy a new EGR valve but since I checked my friends one who's supposed to be ok it's the same issue. What else is there to check if it comes to exhaust system?

Hi guys I'm new around here. Just bought a 2006 IS 220 D with 103000 on the clock and I already have problems. It started with engine light on and check vsc plus traction off. My friend who owns a same car cleaned my Erg valve and we erased the error. After few days I had another error. Something  about a 5th injector issue but after erasing it it never came back. Now I have a p2002 code and another engine light on with both check vsc and traction off. It comes up even if I'm stationary just reving up to 2000-3000. I even took my friends egr valve and put it in mine (since he has no issues) and after erasing all the errors they still come in. I'm so tired looking through the net. Any help would be appreciated.