What u think of this is220d?????

[ahmedali44]

On shpock there is is220d sport 2007, does this belong to a loc member from Glasgow, with 10" tablet instead of sat nav, check it out,been modified, looks like facelift model. Pic attached.he some money on it. 

[Shahpor]

Not a fan of the look to be honest.

I am wondering though; how does he operate the climate control with that screen?

[ahmedali44]

I was thinking same thing, no heating controls unless through tablet.looks like twin exhaust system as it's on left, is220d on right side. 

[Shahpor]

You're right, I hadn't noticed that the exhaust is on the wrong side for a diesel.  How strange.

I see you already asked him about the heater controls 

[ahmedali44]

Well just curious  on how he control heating and climate control. Just that can't see any heating controls on front. 

 

[ahmedali44]

Did call today as someone else was interested in buying, did ask about heater controls, he told me there are in glove compartment, had loads of mods done to it. It's been sold today. 

[toffee_pie]

Don't know why people buy 220Ds, I was washing my car last week after this mishap, there was a 220D about 20 feet away from me and the rattle from it was terrible.

I find it odd people buying them as it can only be for cheaper tax reasons, economy vs a petrol are marginal and we know about the reliability.

 

[Shahpor]

3 hours ago, ahmedali44 said:

Did call today as someone else was interested in buying, did ask about heater controls, he told me there are in glove compartment, had loads of mods done to it. It's been sold today. 

Pity there wasn't more pictures. 

Not sure about having the heater controls in the glove compartment, as it seems rather inconvenient.

Did he say what other mods it had by any chance?

[ahmedali44]

That did cross my mind  heater controls in glove compartment, how u use it if ur on ur own.that exhaust being on right hand was only a pipe, exhaust is still on right hand,he said something about getting 2 exhaust but left it. It's only lexus with 10" tablet, he did say it's got Internet too. Could b wrapped.

 

[Shahpor]

Exactly.  Can't imagine having to reach over the change the temp settings.  Maybe he should have gone for a smaller screen and left the rest as it original was.

Sounds a bit like a work in progress car, but he has obviously spent some money on it.  It is 2007 according to the advert, so it appear he retrofitted the later lights.

Also, if it is in good condition, then he is not asking huge money for it considering it has 70,000 miles.

One thing though; if it was me, that rear spoiler would have to go.

[ahmedali44]

Yeh must have spent money  as alloys were £500,with brand new tyres all 4.. 19" Tyres aren't cheap either, was cheap, rear lights were from later model,wing mirrors also from later model,well he was prepared to accept £4000. He said ppl coming from London to view it.might see it in London soon or on loc.

[Shahpor]

Hmm, I wonder why he is selling it after spending so much on it?

Also, does this mean that the newer lights are a direct swap for the pre facelift cars?

[ahmedali44]

He did mention got too many cars, no use for it, just mot 25Feb when already had mot till April. Deal must b done before got new mot at 75k

[Linas.P]

Just my personal opinion - look a bit cheap, as well given the fact is IS220d I would look elsewhere. I personally don't like the rims - it is obvious they are quite cheap (and heavy... and "soft").