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After months of deliberation, I have decided to treat myself to a GS450h. On Monday, I will be viewing one at a Lexus dealer with the intention of replacing my ever-rugged IS200. The GS450h in question was first registered on January 2007, is an SE-L spec, finished in Windsor Blue, and looks like this: This car has travelled 67k miles, has full Lexus service history, and one previous owner. I was also told that the valve-spring recall has been carried out on this car. Apart from the usual inspections for used cars, I gather that the following two points are of specific interest to the 3rd-gen GS: - creaks and rattles from the interior - seizing rear brake calipers I will insist on a (suitably) long test drive to look out for these points. Apart from that, is there anything else that I should be aware of? Hopefully it all goes well - Monday couldn't come sooner :)

Yup. They can be used in: Side lights x 2 Front dome light x 3 Vanity lights x 2

please read the thread. The statement about the IS F was answering a question is to whether the IS F Sport has a 6 speed transmission or an 8 speed one. To answer to to the question about the F Sport engine/gearbox, there are no differences between it and the other IS 250 autos in terms of the drivetrain. The F Sport has a lowered suspension set up and styling differences, inside and out.

that is fine but its a bit jump from a is250 to a 5.0 petrol....! the bottom line is the i250 is a great petrol car, I got a manual and that is good too, the manual box takes some getting used to but get a se-l spec and you wont go wrong.

Free 16th so if it falls on that day im in.

Haven’t got my work schedule for that week yet,.

Took it to WIM today to get their blessing :P Handles like a champ now.

Keen for the 16th or 17th (Sat/Sun) :)

So... three years later and my trusty IS200 Sport has been swapped for a GS450h SE-L. Wise move? Only time will tell :) I've only had the car for about two days, but everything that I've read about it appears to be true so far; it's fast, smooth, and very relaxing to drive. The brisk acceleration from any speed is certainly its party piece, and watching the hybrid system in action is very interesting. Average consumption has been 35 mpg (according to the computer). A totally different animal to the IS200 then, to put it another way. That said, I do feel that the GS450h lacks the overall solidness of the IS200. What used to be a reassuring "thud" in the IS (when shutting the boot, closing the doors, etc) feels more like a "clunk" in the GS. And its interior certainly creaks a lot more than the IS. Now for some pics: I also just realised one more thing: the IS200 had a silver exterior with a black interior, which made it easier to keep it looking spotless for longer. The GS450h on the other hand has a dark exterior with a bright interior... happy days :P

Leave it you could be back. Mike