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1 hour ago, rayaans said:

Fair enough, has it arrived yet?

It arrived this morning and its simply the quick quide....I give up and will carry on with the pdf on the phone which is a right pain. Still It's nice of Lexus to think of the environment, perhaps they could have used recycled material in their manuals or something.

Its odd, Mini ditched the leather folders but you still get a stonking great handbook, Lexus do the complete opposite. I know what I would rather have !

I can't really help. Mine had 1800 miles on it and was 10 months old on collection, although it was given a first year service - oil change etc.

Just don't drive it like you stole it 

20 hours ago, rayaans said:

Does it really make much of a difference if an IS300h one turns up?

Yes, you might not be able to rely on the technical bits to do with the engine but all the tech and functionality of the car will be exactly the same

Not at all the first thing I did was ask them to send it to me.  

23 hours ago, barryb said:

Thanks guys, I'm a techie but I prefer my car manual to be old school too lol, looking at a PDF on a smartphone is, well, rubbish!

 

The sales rep is off that I dealt with bought my other 2 Lexus off him too, so will ask him on his return from his holiday :),

I had an e mail from the dealer today that its online only for the IS200t ..(.an IS300h one turned up when they attempted to get one.)

This was the e mail from Lexus.....I presumed the last sentence meant they were available but seemingly not !

I have the same problem. I contacted Lexus UK who confirmed it was digital but a hard copy could be ordered by the dealer. 

I've asked the dealer to do this and am awaiting it. I'm old school.

I downloaded the digital version but its bloody difficult to use.....a step back if you ask me but at least the car still has a dip stick 

16 hours ago, ganzoom said:

 

Looking at product I would be very very careful about putting it on my own car. All it appears to do is highjack the sensor inputs into the ECU to 'fool' the ECU of the car to change the engine map. I highly doubt its got any built in knock detection, data logging(which will let you see if under wide open throttle runs there are any issues with heat/misfires), or the ability to control fuel flow/throttle directly. Worst of all it's an genetic box for lots of cars, so it cannot possibly have been developed/tested in detail on a 200t. 

 

Personally I would leave well alone and let others take the risk. 

It seemed far too easy :-)

Don't worry, I lack the expertise to mess with this stuff...I've also just come from a 135i so have got the daft numbers out of the system. I also prefer my cars unmolested.

2 hours ago, floggit said:

Yeah , well, interior should be ok. Wheels im hoping will hide brake dust better and ive been researching washing, drying and protecting black body on detailing world so im hoping to keep on top of it.

Currently have a vw up which is being traded in and a mk2 golf g60  supercharger im selling so the theory is it will be easier to clean one car than two!. Says hoping lol. Will get a few hours attention inside n out each week hopefully. 

My IS200t is Celestial black with black wheels....Just getting used to the black wheels. I didn't learn my lesson from my last car buy hey ho when black is detailed it looks the business.

The wheels seem to dull to a matt black when dirty,haven't noticed a brown tinge yet but I guess I haven't left it long enough..

Interesting

When I bought my IS200t a few weeks back I was told (by a main dealer employee) there was an after market option to tune it to 300 bhp...I guess this is it?..

https://www.tdi-tuning.co.uk/car_and_van_petrol_tuning_boxes/lexus/is_/200t_241_bhp__244_ps__179_kw_/lexus_is_200t_241_bhp_244_ps_179_kw_crtd4_multichannel_petrol_tuning_box_chip_P11342.html

43 minutes ago, Shepherd said:

Could be a sticking caliper or warped rotter.

 

Might be a build up of rust on the outer edge of the disc rubbing against the disc plate. You will be surprised how this is mistaken for brake issues and even bearings - cost nothing to fix and worth discounting.

If its a sticky caliper you will feel the heat transferred onto the alloy wheel after a short run. You would expect the disc to be warm but not the alloy - worth a go.  

It could be a sticky brake caliper (the pulling) or a build up of rust on the rear discs (outer circumference) rubbing against the back plate causing the noise.

Drive the car for 20 minutes then feel the alloys...if the alloy itself is warm/ hot it may be a caliper.

Surely 'light misting' is an indication of the unit failing in its own right. Although the shocks may continue to function and can pass an MOT they have technically failed from the moment the misting has occurred or been identified.

If a water pump was to develop a leak it would be replaced under warranty as mentioned above. You don't wait until the pump actually gives up and strands you in the middle of nowhere.

The fact the advisory was noted on an MOT is actually decent evidence. If they want to argue over the use of the word unexpected then surely it was unexpected when it was noted on the MOT.  

3 hours ago, floggit said:

Yep 3yrs complimentary, thankyou very much. Was in dealers this morning just didnt want to ask silly questions lol

Apologies believe it or not I've just had a letter arrive today to confirm...in my case 2 years running concurrent with the rest of the warranty. 

I believe there is a fee after 12 months according to my handbook  (a very reasonable rate) it states. 

That's a great result and I hope it fixes things.

Having just returned from BMW ownership and having read countless threads on failed coil packs / Injectors / Turbos / waste gate rattles / overheating etc its nice to get back to dashboard creaks and not that much else ...oh yeah and the odd caliper sticking. 

Can you update when its done - it will be nice to know the exact cause.

11 hours ago, Chris.S said:

think mine will get better, cars only done 4000 miles upto now so time to loosen up  yet

I was tempted by the sport but didnt like the black wheels and azure blue wasnt an option

aye black wheels and Celestial black.....still getting my head around it  

Looking very nice, would have loved that colour if available within my price range.

I've got 31 mpg on the clock after 250 miles of mixed driving but very early days for me yet.  

On 18/09/2016 at 4:39 PM, Tazzman600 said:

When I bought my 64 plate IS300H from Lexus Leeds they gave me a good discount on a service plan as a thankyou. I'm paying 23.32 over 36 months. Now that to me is dirt cheap. I remember paying near £28 /month from Evans Halsham ford a few years ago and they charged for a curtacy car.

Does anyone know if the price for the plan is fixed for the three years or can Lexus hit me with a low baller should prices go even higher. 

1 hour ago, rayaans said:

I'm not so sure a V6 would have pulled more sales. The IS is in a segment full of diesels. This is the segment that company car buyers like to dwell in most and the 200t can't really compete with the diesels whereas the IS 300h can.  

Youd find it hard looking for a BMW or an Audi with a petrol engine newer than 2014 too

I meant more sales than the 70 this year...there are petrol heads who would naturally gravitate towards a such a motor. A 4 cylinder turbo is simply too mainstream when BMW are still pumping out the N55 engine to great effect. 

1 hour ago, Tazzman600 said:

Thanks doog. Learning that has put a downer on me. I'd have most definitely got one of those if I knew about them. Oh well I'll have to wait a while. What's it like anyway pal?

I love it and I've just come from a 3 litre twin turbo 135i that was probably wasted on me in the performance stakes. That aside its no slouch and is every bit as smooth as both the straight six I had in my old IS200 and the BMW. 

I didn't need the hybrid as my mileage is minimal and this really ticks all the boxes i need. 

I was told they were discontinuing production when in talks with a dealer, however he was pushing me towards a more expensive motor so it might need firming up. I have the sport, it may be the sport is being discontinued. The engine is borrowed from the NX200t and flipped 90 degrees and is still advertised on the main site so perhaps he was talking BS.

Watch this space I guess. 

48 minutes ago, Tazzman600 said:

Excellent post Rayaans. Personally I don't think we'll be getting any of the none hybrid cars here. I'd love either the 2.0 litre turbo or the bigger engine. I think our option would be a more potent hybrid along the lines that Infiniti do and the beemer activehybrid 3. I think the current engine but turbo'd would be very very nice and compliment the gorgeous looks of the 2017 IS.

Come on Lexus. Pull ya finger out.

We have the 2 litre turbo (I've just bought one)  although I was told they were stopping production here ! I think they are missing a trick in not giving us the 3.5.

The 2 litre turbo isnt selling well at all...only 70 registered this year at the last check and I wonder if its because its 4 cylinder.... a gruntier V6 like the US have would pull in more I'm sure.

They pointed out the IS200t service schedule hadn't been published yet but said it was similar to the IS300h...

Having looked at the service schedule / book for my car they are right - no mention of the IS200t....come on Lexus sort it out.

However the major (Full) service includes changing Oil, brake fluid (as expected),Air filter (as required)  coolant and front and rear differential oils, Transmission Oil !!  as well as batteries on the fobs, pollen filter etc. Although expensive the full service does appear to be far more comprehensive than anything the BMW had. 

I've been quoted £1225 for two full services, one Intermediate and two MOT's..payable over 33 months interest free.

This is bang in line with the Lexus fixed servicing costs but charging £45 for both MOT's.

Has anyone negotiated a discount. I didn't buy the car new -its just had its first service early as part of the sale. I do very low miles and have several dealers to play with as such.

Any tips ? 

Decent run back from the dealers in the IS200t..averaged 32mpg, mixture of City traffic and busy stop start rural B roads over a couple of hours.

Great handling, sport mode is bang on the button -very responsive if needed from the 2 litre turbo. 

The cabin is an extremely nice place to be, the quality is evident as usual ...really chuffed to be back in a Lexus after my two year break with BMW.

17 hours ago, Chris.S said:

yey, what model you gone for

Main dealer IS200t Sport -65 plate 1900 miles . Also a decent part ex from someone who knew what they were talking about as well, made the deal very palatable . 

Happy days and worth the drive up there in the end.

I guess I'll need to start looking at service packs etc.  

Finally pulled the trigger on an IS200t Sport in Celestial black

good to be back in the fold