Hello All, Bit Of Help Needed Please

[GaryD1975]

Hello everyone, Im new here and new to Lexus although I have always like them. Anyway i am eager to go out and spend £6,000 on a Lexus IS220D.

I was just wondering if anyone can offer any advice in the models, economy, pros and cons etc etc. I really do want a Lexus and I do a lot of motorway miles regular.

My other Option is the Volvo S40 but to be honest you dont get half as much. I like as many gadgets as possible.

Anyway any help, guidance or advice would be great.

Thanks in advance

Gary (a very excited soon to be Lexus owner)

[IHgs300]

Hello Gary, Good choice and sure some of the IS220 guys will be along to help you shortly.

Just taking the opportunity to welcome you to the LOC, enjoy your stay.

[GaryD1975]

Thank you IanS200

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Hi Gary and welcome to LOC

Make sure it has full Lexus service history but for £6k I'd expect it has and it's prob a later/newer model? Head gasket can go on these but with a FLSH and mileage below 111k I think, Lexus will build you a new engine free of charge should the worst happen :)

[GaryD1975]

Been looking at around 08 plate. Most on Autotrader and eBay tend to be over 100k on the clock. Is this something to think about with these motors?

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

It needs the mileage to be below 111k I think and full have a full service history to be covered by the head gasket warranty. Yes it is the main thing to consider in my opinion when getting a 220d. It might have already had the rebuild if it's at 100k mark as well, need to check the history of the car very carefully.

Have a look around the forum, there are many threads relating to 220d and head gasket issues.

Saying all that however it is a lovely car to drive if all is well :)