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    Jamie
  • Lexus Model
    IS 220D se
  • Year of Lexus
    2007
  • UK/Ireland Location
    Sussex

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  1. JamieD
    Also! What sort of trouble free mileage could I expect from the engine? 140k? 160k? 200k?!
  2. JamieD
    Hi, Thanks again to all of you that gave your constructive feedback. I now have a test drive next week and other than a full service history, tyres, hp clear, electrics, VIN matching paperwork, what else should I be looking for on a car this age? Many thanks, Jamie
  3. JamieD
    Thanks for the insight. Philip, your detailed breakdown is really appreciated. Being self employed, those figures really help me to budget going forward.
  4. JamieD
    That's not too bad. Thanks for the heads up!
  5. JamieD
    Hi, Thanks to you that gave me the constructive feedback on my previous post. Carrying on from there, the 250 looks like the car for me and my budget, but realistically, what MPG could I expect ? Also how much would the car tax be as I've seen it priced at anything from mid £200's up to almost £500....?! Thanks, Jamie
  6. JamieD
    Many thanks for all your feedback. I'll do further research, but for my circumstances it sounds like the 250 is the one to go for. is250 Newbie - with regards to the forums is there one in particular that you're thinking of? Thanks, Jamie
  7. JamieD
    Zoran, thanks for the heads up and that's my dilemma. I live on the south coast so I would say 20% urban, 30% on dual carriage ways with (too many!) roundabouts with the remaining 50% on motorways. I've read about the filter getting clogged up if you don't give the engine a good run, but at what motorway % is it classed as a good run against the rest of your driving? The Tax is a killer, but am I right in thinking that a diesel engine can be mega expensive to fix compared to the 250's petrol so is the extra tax a gamble worth taking? J
  8. JamieD
    Hi, May I ask for your experienced advise? I am looking to purchase an IS 220D before the end of this month (Jan2015), however as I'm brand new to the Lexus family, I'm hoping you could point me in the right direction to make the right decision as to which one? We have a family car for the Mrs and kids so this is purely for me to work and weekends. My budget ideally is @£4750 for a 2006/7/8 if poss. Preferred spec would be 2 owners, as much of a Lexus service history as possible, 2 keys etc... As for the car itself, dark body, leather interior, Sat Nav, rear camera, sun roof (There don't seem to be many with a sunroof is that because there have been issues in the past?) and as long as there's a full service history, not too worried about relatively high mileage. I expect to do anywhere between 8-11k a year, but as the specs are high anyway is the SE-L that much better than the SE? As my miles aren't huge, are there advantages with opting for the 250? If you take the time to read this and leave feedback it would be appreciated. Kind regards, Jamie
  9. Steve

    Welcome to the Lexus forums JamieD :)

    If you need help posting a question on the forum then please check out our guide videos: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum-124/announcement-27-how-to-use-our-forums-video-guide/

    1. JamieD

      JamieD

      Thanks for the heads up, Steve.

      I've just made my first post so if you can see it that's a result and if you've any comments that's even better!

      Kind regards,

      Jamie

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