Is 220d Sport - Check Sonar

nidgemo · October 24, 2008

Hi all again

Was test driving an IS220D sport todar - everything perfect in it with the exception that when I turn the park sensor on, i get the message on the dash "Check Sonar" with a graphic showing sonar all round the car (not in one particular area) anyone know what would be causing this problem, or how easy (and costly) it is to fix?

Car is 2006 if that helps!

Parthiban · October 24, 2008

Parking sensor problem?

giorgoXXI · October 24, 2008

Hi all again
Was test driving an IS220D sport todar - everything perfect in it with the exception that when I turn the park sensor on, i get the message on the dash "Check Sonar" with a graphic showing sonar all round the car (not in one particular area) anyone know what would be causing this problem, or how easy (and costly) it is to fix?

Car is 2006 if that helps!

It's hard to tell, anything could have gone wrong with the parking sensors. If sensors need to be replaced then it could be quite pricey because of labour costs.

By the way, what's your opinion of the car after the test drive?

nidgemo · October 24, 2008

Hi all again
Was test driving an IS220D sport todar - everything perfect in it with the exception that when I turn the park sensor on, i get the message on the dash "Check Sonar" with a graphic showing sonar all round the car (not in one particular area) anyone know what would be causing this problem, or how easy (and costly) it is to fix?

Car is 2006 if that helps!

It's hard to tell, anything could have gone wrong with the parking sensors. If sensors need to be replaced then it could be quite pricey because of labour costs.

By the way, what's your opinion of the car after the test drive?

My opinion is...

I bought it.

Dealer is going to put a full years tax on it, a full valet, full service, fix parking sensors, 4 new tyres, new rear brake pads.

It's July 2006, 23k miles, and I got, I think, a great deal on it.

Traded in my 2001 3 series, and paid £9500

According to parkers price guide, I should have been paying £12,335! (at least - my BMW actually had 93k on it)

Does that sound like a good deal to everyone?

Northern Boys Luv Gravy · October 24, 2008

Sonar?? What is it a submarine?

giorgoXXI · October 24, 2008

Hi all again
Was test driving an IS220D sport todar - everything perfect in it with the exception that when I turn the park sensor on, i get the message on the dash "Check Sonar" with a graphic showing sonar all round the car (not in one particular area) anyone know what would be causing this problem, or how easy (and costly) it is to fix?

Car is 2006 if that helps!

It's hard to tell, anything could have gone wrong with the parking sensors. If sensors need to be replaced then it could be quite pricey because of labour costs.

By the way, what's your opinion of the car after the test drive?

My opinion is...

I bought it.

Dealer is going to put a full years tax on it, a full valet, full service, fix parking sensors, 4 new tyres, new rear brake pads.

It's July 2006, 23k miles, and I got, I think, a great deal on it.

Traded in my 2001 3 series, and paid £9500

According to parkers price guide, I should have been paying £12,335! (at least - my BMW actually had 93k on it)

Does that sound like a good deal to everyone?

Looks like a good deal to me. Congratulations on your new car! I'm sure you will love it.

nidgemo · October 24, 2008

Hi all again
Was test driving an IS220D sport todar - everything perfect in it with the exception that when I turn the park sensor on, i get the message on the dash "Check Sonar" with a graphic showing sonar all round the car (not in one particular area) anyone know what would be causing this problem, or how easy (and costly) it is to fix?

Car is 2006 if that helps!

It's hard to tell, anything could have gone wrong with the parking sensors. If sensors need to be replaced then it could be quite pricey because of labour costs.

By the way, what's your opinion of the car after the test drive?

My opinion is...

I bought it.

Dealer is going to put a full years tax on it, a full valet, full service, fix parking sensors, 4 new tyres, new rear brake pads.

It's July 2006, 23k miles, and I got, I think, a great deal on it.

Traded in my 2001 3 series, and paid £9500

According to parkers price guide, I should have been paying £12,335! (at least - my BMW actually had 93k on it)

Does that sound like a good deal to everyone?

Looks like a good deal to me. Congratulations on your new car! I'm sure you will love it.

I hope so! Had 3 good test drives in it, including a 100 mile run today which was a good mix of tight country roads, A roads, dual carriageway and a bit of motorway.

No problems with slow take off, or with 6th gear - I assume the problems I was reading about are fixed with the different gearing in the sport?

There WAS a crazy bit of vibration at one point, for about 10 seconds, which then stopped again, but I take it this is common and lexus will fix under warranty if it happens again or too often and gets annoying?

giorgoXXI · October 24, 2008

I hope so! Had 3 good test drives in it, including a 100 mile run today which was a good mix of tight country roads, A roads, dual carriageway and a bit of motorway.
No problems with slow take off, or with 6th gear - I assume the problems I was reading about are fixed with the different gearing in the sport?

There WAS a crazy bit of vibration at one point, for about 10 seconds, which then stopped again, but I take it this is common and lexus will fix under warranty if it happens again or too often and gets annoying?

Never had that vibration problem. Did this happen while the engine was warming up (i.e. when it's idling above the 1K mark)?

You have 8 months of manufacturers warranty left, so I suggest you make the most of it. Manufacturers warranty will cover just about everything, especially when it comes to a problem related with the engine. If you ever get the vibration note down the conditions (weather, temp, driving speed etc) and then take it to the Lexus dealer so they can take a look.

nidgemo · October 24, 2008

I hope so! Had 3 good test drives in it, including a 100 mile run today which was a good mix of tight country roads, A roads, dual carriageway and a bit of motorway.
No problems with slow take off, or with 6th gear - I assume the problems I was reading about are fixed with the different gearing in the sport?

There WAS a crazy bit of vibration at one point, for about 10 seconds, which then stopped again, but I take it this is common and lexus will fix under warranty if it happens again or too often and gets annoying?

Never had that vibration problem. Did this happen while the engine was warming up (i.e. when it's idling above the 1K mark)?

You have 8 months of manufacturers warranty left, so I suggest you make the most of it. Manufacturers warranty will cover just about everything, especially when it comes to a problem related with the engine. If you ever get the vibration note down the conditions (weather, temp, driving speed etc) and then take it to the Lexus dealer so they can take a look.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking!

Parthiban · October 25, 2008

Congratulations mate, sounds like you got a decent deal there :)

To be honest, in the current market climate, stuff like Parkers doesn't really mean anything as dealers are slashing prices as they're simply not selling anything.

As you've still got manufacturers warranty left, I'd make sure to get that "check sonar" - I'm guessing the parking sensors aren't working at the mo?

javadude · October 25, 2008

Traded in my 2001 3 series, and paid £9500
According to parkers price guide, I should have been paying £12,335! (at least - my BMW actually had 93k on it)

Does that sound like a good deal to everyone?

:o sounds good to me. Two years ago I paid 24k for mine at 3 months old and I've still got 14k to pay...