What Courtesy Car Did You Choose?

[Kazi]

In the not to distant future my car will need its next service, the first of which under my ownership and I was just wondering what car to choose when offered a courtesy car.

I own a IS 200 but fancied a change. :D

[Brettster]

ive had a manual IS200 an auto Is200 and IS300 and an RX300, next time the car goes in I'll go for the RX300 unless a new style GS will be on offer :)

[Kremmen]

I got the middle chair with regular coffee refills from the receptionist whilst reading their Top Gear magazines.

(Went while you wait ) :)

[Anees]

What about the SC430?

Knowing my luck there is probably some restriction on the car offered due to age. I'll probably be offered a Toyota Yaris from "the back"!

[Matthew_McNally]

the courtesy car you get depends on what cars the dealership uses.

they have to buy the cars to use, and so many simply buy IS200's as they are the cheapest option.

I am pretty sure no dealer buys an SC or LS to let people use when then bring their car in for a couple of hundred pounds worth of service

[javadude]

I once asked if the SC430 outside was for me. Guess what. Hmmm. Always had IS200s.

[Kazi]

I really fancy the LS, proper pimp style!! Although the new GS would be nice, but id settle for the RX300......decisions decisions!!

It would however be interesting to see what the ride quality is like on an IS with fewer miles.

[Matthew_McNally]

I really fancy the LS, proper pimp style!! Although the new GS would be nice, but id settle for the RX300......decisions decisions!!

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enjoy your auto IS200 :D

[Kazi]

I wouldn't mind trying an auto, im a virgin in that sense. Not 100% sure how to drive them to be honest

[SHAHZ]

I really fancy the LS, proper pimp style!! Although the new GS would be nice, but id settle for the RX300......decisions decisions!!

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enjoy your auto IS200 :D

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you never know you may get a manual

[Mr Morse]

I wouldn't mind trying an auto, im a virgin in that sense. Not 100% sure how to drive them to be honest 

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I'm a total convert to the auto box on the IS300, found the six speed manual on my previous IS200 Sport far too notchy and a real pain driving in town.

For Scooby baiting there's always the option of putting it into manual mode...

[Matthew_McNally]

I wouldn't mind trying an auto, im a virgin in that sense. Not 100% sure how to drive them to be honest 

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start in P

foor on the brake

move selector to D

drive

stop

foot on brake

apply handbrake

move selector to P

remove key

about all there is to it mate - you wont have a problem

[SteveL]

I wouldn't mind trying an auto, im a virgin in that sense. Not 100% sure how to drive them to be honest 

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I was the same mate until i got an auto IS200 when mine went in for service.

As Matt say, they are a doddle, you'll have no probs

[SHAHZ]

Easy mate, just like a go kart :) ......becareful you might like it ...and soon you will be one of us auto drivers :zee:

[COLD]

My car is in for some work tomorrow taking it to a Lexus service center only! I have ordered a courtesy car but aint to sure what I'm getting???

[Brettster]

I wouldn't mind trying an auto, im a virgin in that sense. Not 100% sure how to drive them to be honest 

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There's usually an instruction book in the glove box

[Kazi]

I wouldn't mind trying an auto, im a virgin in that sense. Not 100% sure how to drive them to be honest 

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start in P

foor on the brake

move selector to D

drive

stop

foot on brake

apply handbrake

move selector to P

remove key

about all there is to it mate - you wont have a problem

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Make it sound easy... :P

[Anees]

I recently drove an automatic for the first time on the BMW track day I went to. It was an X5. Like everyone says I was amazed how easy it was. Plan on getting my mum and dad automatics in the future! My left leg was bored however!

I wouldn't want to drive an auto for long however - I'd probably like it too much!! :o

[gib]

Lexus Edinburgh gave me thier RX300 whilst my car got serviced and one or two bits n pieces resolved. Had it for 5 days and it was nice. Be prepared to go to the fuel pump quite often though

[Brettster]

automatics and luxuary is what its all about :)

[ChrisH]

First ime the car was in the dealer for a wheel alignment got an RX300 for the day. No choice was just given it.

It's back in on Monday for 2 alloys to be sorted out and I've got a car booked for me but no idea as to what it's going to be yet. Since it's the managers car I am getting for the day could be almost anything.

[chib1177]

my cars in for its 2year service on friday and i get a choice of is200 auto or manual, i dont want to be tempted by getting an is300 or rx300 for the day, ill oly end up buying one if i do.

[Parthiban]

my cars in for its 2year service on friday and i get a choice of is200 auto or manual, i dont want to be tempted by getting an is300 or rx300 for the day, ill oly end up buying one if i do.

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Do you guys get a choice? I've never had that privilege, guess they don't do it down in London.

I agree, as much as I'd love it, I'd hate it more to be given a brand new IS300 and then have to give it back at the end of the day!

[dlayen]

never had a choice

but ive always had is200's

[MrADeveci]

automatics and luxuary is what its all about :)

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I would have to agree with you on that one ........ :P