Realitycheck77

I really like what you have done to the dails (lighting) and also the Blue light on the inside door. Can you please advise how much that all cost and how long it takes ( how long do they keep the car) any sort of garuntee and which company does it, I can't seem to find them on the net? Thanks.

First of all congratulations and hope all goes well with new arrival in September. Good review, I have also seen one and sat in one and it's truly amazing, my only critisism is not being able to buy the Ultrasonic Blue colour in the UK, yes, I will not stop going on about this until they release the blue in the UK. When I'm in a position to buy one that would be my colour choice.

Why?

Make that 298, as mine is the Aero as well.

Damm, I forgot to ask that. I will get back to you on that.

If it’s a 'pocket rocket' you are looking for and really not bothered about handling and want to have fun, I believe within your budget you could go for a 94 Fiat Uno Turbo i.e. and the cash you have left over you could spend on doing some performance mods to it. I know someone who modified his and used to race Ferrari’s around the streets and dual carriageways they are a seriously fast (and depending on how you drive) dangerous car.

I'm Number 3

I have been informed from a official source they only released a Total of 750 IS 300's for the UK. And the one's with the 18" Alloys with the Aero kit a even more rare with only 300 in total for UK

Does anyone know if and when the IS F will be on Top Gear?

I've seen this for sale, and would be intereted in buying, is the owner on LOC?

Does anyonme have any idea how many IS 300's were released in the UK (IN TOTAL) I was speaking to someione and he said there are only approx 850 relaesed in the UK, I thought that can't be right, I know they are very rare but not 850 rare. Any ideas?

Thanks DJ, It's a full Lexus extended warranty and the problem is build up of condensation?

I still have warranty on my car, just wanted to know is replacing the Head lamp covered under warranty?

I saw you with your sunglasses on and a BIG smile on your face when approaching the roundabout beforw turing left on to the road where Lexus Wolverhampton is. You may have seen an IS get out of the way to let you by, you were the silver IS F? What was it like to drive? From the smile your face you seemed impressed, and would you agree its a very good looking car?

The book price of a loaded version is £52,990. there's a brand new one available at Lexus Cheltenham with that price on it that I can get for less...they're not selling as well as was hoped.... When you say loaded version, I presume you mean fully loaded? Well to my knowlegde EVERYTHING is standard apart from the Sunroof which will cost an extra £800.00 so a loaded version is £51,800 I'm not sure where you are getting your sales figure from, when I asked the guy who was with the IS F he said if you want to order one it would be for the next plate as we have pretty much sold all 150, the purpose for his visit with the IS F was not for avdertisment, but the people who had put deposists down to have a final run before they sign on the dotted line and part with their cash. So I get the feeling you are anti IS F?

I was at Lexus Wolverhampton on Saturday, I went to pick up some touch up paint. As I was walking back to my car I noticed a couple of guys gathered round a silver car and after about 2 seconds I noticed the front bumper was different to the IS 250 and then to my surprise and excitement I new I was making my way up to an IS F. As I approached the car there was a guy there with an F shirt on and I simply said “so that’s the F then” he said oh yes. First of all It looks amazing everything about it is spot on, the best thing was the way it just sits there, the stance is really mean, you know it means business. I sat inside and revved it and the sound is awesome, I asked the guy about the unconnected tail pipes and he said one of the new Ferrari’s have the same unconnected tail pipes, it’s by design and then he mentioned something about vortex? I really liked it a lot and after having seen one in person I think it looks and sounds amazing, plus with the rare factor the guy assured me they will really hold their value. Evidence of that is one that is for sale by a trader who is getting £53,000 for it.

I've voted YES to both.

IF the Lexus IS 350 was made available in the UK who believes it be a success? I know alot depends on price but I just want gather general opinion would it have been a good move for the Lexus brand? Please vote.

Now why would anyone want to do that?

I created a topic on here yesterday, IT Managers, Head of IT etc, but it's now gone???????????????

I've only slightly revised my opinion :) as I cannot justify the price difference over my IS250. To be honest it doesn't look that much different and the difference in cost is all in the engine and transmission. If I get one it's going to have to go on the track to use it to full potential, or risk being banned within the first week of ownership. No, it's just not practical, no wonder they're not selling well in the UK. Your right its certainly not practical, however it does work as normal round the streets road car. But it's like any car which such speed and power none of them are practical. To my knowlegde the UK Sales figures are not bad at all, when I was at couple of Lexus dealerships recently, I spoke to one guy who had a white BMW M3 with 700 miles on the clock, he was there to px it for a white IS F, I asked why are you swapping when you've only had your BMW for such a short time, his response was when you drive an IS F you'll know, he also said the 'rare' factor also appeals to him.

As they don't appear to have published the results I'm guessing it's disappointing, as they're not shy of saying the LF-A did it in 7 mins 24secs. All I can find is are these comparitive times of the IS-F on other circuits http://www.fastestlaps.com/car4742e0c8d2ba3.html Doesn't look too good...I'd have an RS4 2007 model over it any day, and I haven't changed my mind since I saw the two together in the Houston Autoshow early in 2007. Doesn't happen very often but I may have to eat a little bit of humble pie as I had a good look around the new IS-F in Lexus Cheltenham today. I notice it's had a few subtle design changes since I first saw it nearly two years ago at the Houston Autoshow, the bonnet doesn't look quite so bulbous (may be the colour) but the side vents behind the front wheels have now been blended in to the front wings and side skirts, whereas the electric blue early show version looked as if they were a bolt on afterthought. The advertised on the road price of £54,990 is a bit of a downer considering I could buy one in the States for what I paid for my IS250 SE-L in the UK. Also noticed those quad exhaust tips are still not connected to the exhaust pipes, despite some recent statements to the contrary. How does it taste? .... the humble pie that is. The exhaust tips are not that bad considering Lamborghini have done the same on one of their recent models.

Brilliant!

Thanks guys.

I told the dealer about the Service and lack of MOT and he said that's fine, we will keep the Service Book of the car I want to buy and once the MOT is done we will send the Service Book that to you in the post. He also said he wants me to pay for the MOT and any additional expenses which they produce a budget of £300. So my concern is how do I know that if I'm getting stung and they couls easliy so yes they've done the MOT and you have to pay us xyz and then once you've done that we will send you the Service Book. What are your thoughs