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[Phil_Allan]

Currently have exige s and looking at isf to run as second car.

Drove grey one today and seems great sound is fantastic.

few little stone chips etc and some slight rust/corrosion on one of the wheels. Is this common?

Car is 58 plate and had done 57k

[Stuno1]

Nice. Not on these wheels. No. Maybe some lawyer peeling but not corrosion.

Stu

[Phil_Allan]

Maybe that's what it could be would it be covered under paint warrenty

[steve2006]

Probably not the wheels at 8 years old, Lexus wheels are reknowned for laquer/paint peeling and the subsequent corrosion if not sorted promptly.

Use the point to haggle the price to cover a full set wheel refurb.

[joelfigueira]

Currently have exige s and looking at isf to run as second car.

Drove grey one today and seems great sound is fantastic.

few little stone chips etc and some slight rust/corrosion on one of the wheels. Is this common?

Car is 58 plate and had done 57k

Were you parked earlier on today in a laybuy near the enterprise garage near testo roundabout if so the car looked really nice.

[Phil_Allan]

Yep certainly was would of been 4:30/5ish

[joelfigueira]

Yep certainly was would of been 4:30/5ish

That's about right yeah.

Awesome motor was looking at it on eBay and it looked a clean motor.

Enjoy.

[Phil_Allan]

What are they like day to day, ok in winter with winter tyres?

Many other ISFs around newcastle area then

[Stuno1]

Never use winter tyres. Don't need them in Essex. Day to day... It's a normal car when you want it to be and a weapon when you want it to be. Comfortable, loads of extras, great fun, practical etc etc

People will say 08 model if firm suspension but I have no issue with it. It's a track tested super saloon after all.

Stu

[Phil_Allan]

Going to have a sleep on it tonight and think about it, think the test drive has pretty much convinced me.

[Stuno1]

If you are in no rush just take it easy, mine will be available early next year ;)

They are remarkable cars and a package that can't be beaten. Everyone that owns one looked at the competition and came to that conclusion much like I am sure you are.

Stu

[JonP]

I use Michelin Alpines in winter, as I drive around the country quite a lot. They have worked very well through two winters for me, including a number of trips p to the North East......

[Phil_Allan]

If you are in no rush just take it easy, mine will be available early next year ;)

They are remarkable cars and a package that can't be beaten. Everyone that owns one looked at the competition and came to that conclusion much like I am sure you are.

Stu

What type/colour you got?

[Womble72]

I'm on my 4th Lexus, only one IS-F, had the 200, 300, 250 and now the F, I've only ever had to out lay for tyres, pads, discs and yearly service, never had any issues at all. I wouldn't have any other car than a jap.

There fantastic cars, like a wolf in sheeps clothing.

[Stuno1]

If you are in no rush just take it easy, mine will be available early next year ;)

They are remarkable cars and a package that can't be beaten. Everyone that owns one looked at the competition and came to that conclusion much like I am sure you are.

Stu

What type/colour you got?

Sent you a PM fella.

[Phil_Allan]

What are typical running costs, how much is full tank how many miles do you get etc

[Stuno1]

Running costs are very good for a car like this mainly due to its reliability so no random repairs to worry about.

Major service is 800 ish

Normal service 350 ish

Minor service 200 ish

Tax is 500 ish

Around 65-70 ish to fill a tank.

I have ad as much as 34MPG and as little as 18MPG

Tyres depends on what you buy. The ones I use (vredestien ultrac sessanta) are 180 ish per corner.

Stu

[Lexmanic]

That's a lot of 'ishes' Stuart sorry couldn't help it

[Stuno1]

Ha....nice ;)

[Phil_Allan]

Tyres are cheaper than lotus was expecting them to be more

[Stuno1]

Tyres are cheaper than lotus was expecting them to be more

Depends. You can spend more. You don't need to if you do your research.

[Phil_Allan]

I've used the vredestein tyres when I had focus st several years back and they were pretty good

[Stuno1]

I've used the vredestein tyres when I had focus st several years back and they were pretty good

I think so. On the main tyre review site they perform very well agains the competitors on all fronts and put perform in some areas.

[Phil_Allan]

So how come your thinking of selling yours next year then

[Stuno1]

Bought mine when we were a single car household. My wife has since learned to drive and I don't need such a big car. I am looking to buy a evora s to replace the Lexus :)