Travelling Through France In The Is220

[Carl911]

Currently on my holidays travelling through a bit of France. Had to decide whether to take the is220 or 250 but in the end decided to take the only so slightly more economical 220d, plus it will be up for sale next month so may as will add a little more mileage to it.

All said and done, it's still a lovely drive, particularly cruising along the French motorways. It's also quite apparent that it's a little different to the general choice of motors here. The French are quite loyal to there own brands with the exception to some Mercedes and BMW but I only saw one Lexus parked outside the Lexus dealer in paris.

Despite many rather negative criticism of the diesel mine has given me 4.5 years of trouble free motoring and the thought of ever breaking down never crosses my mind. The car drives as well if not better than when I first purchased it with 49k on the clock.

I have kept the car fully serviced and it now has just passed the 100k.

I would also say I still think the Lexus looks very modern and up to date for an eight year old car.

Anyway, a bit more travelling tomorrow, hope she's partial to the French fuel-lol

Carl

[normski2]

Ooo you lucky bugger!

Where are you headed?

Have a great time, enjoy some lovely meals and sample some lovely wine.

Oh and the diesel is cheaper in France.

Bon vacances

[Carl911]

Hi Normski, not going too far in, just around east of paris, Compiegne, Reims etc. it's our first trip abroad with the three year old so didn't want long flights just nice easy driving with stops in between. Staying at a couple of campsites and popping into Paris and of course Euro Disney, just for the young one of course.

Weather has been a bit mixed though, rain then scorching sun, one extreme to the other, but a nice change from the work routine.

[normski2]

Ah splendid, have a great time. Reims eh...better check out the champers then...just the right area...Epernay too!