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Hey Guys, 

I hope you are well 🙂 

For the last few weeks my is250 (07 plate, 75k miles) has been sounding noticeably louder and sounds like an old fiesta with a cheap sports kits. Also I have noticed a knocking/shaking noise coming from the front of the car at the same time.

I'm planning to take it into my Indy garage but I thought I would try to get an understanding of what it could be from everyone's experience. Worth mentioning my car makes small journeys for most of its life.

Kind regards,

Mo

I had the same on my rear, turned out to be the calipers.

4 hours ago, leelacey17 said:

I've attached a picture of a ventilated disc so you can check them against your car.

Hi Lee, 

I can't see the picture could you attach it again? 

Kind Regards 

Mo 

Lol very true, I am fortunate to know the owner and his garage is one of the last honest places I know of thus they are not the cheapest. 

I looked at the discs earlier today and found them to be ventilated see pic attached (unless I am mistaken) 

Thank you for your help guys 

40 minutes ago, Farqui said:

Which would negate your need to shell out for replacement calipers, so is definitely worth a look. 

Are you able to check this for yourself?

unfortunately i have no tools and am pretty useless when it comes to car DIY 😓

Thank you guys,

I'll pop out and take a look at some point today.

When I looked at the various websites I was presented two options thus the questions. I called my indie and they said they will call the supplier to see which pads were supplied, I called Lexus Woodford and they confirmed there are two different sizes of rear calipers but the chap on the phone did not have a clue which one for my car (and in doing so he ended up reassuring me of my decision to use an Indie for the last 3 years - 🤣).

Kind Regards,

Mo 

Hi Guys, 

I wondered if you could shed some light on this for me. My Rear Brake Calipers for my IS250 2007 need to be replaced (according to my local independent), I replaced the rear pads last year as they were squealing, then they started squealing again after 6months or so and when it went in for the service in early Jan they said the rear calipers (last changed in 2012) or on the way out.

Im trying to source the calipers myself and found two types...... Solid or Ventilated.

I don't know which ones to buy, could you guys shed some light on this?

Kind Regards,

5 hours ago, aly-g said:

I can't even get a quote for my motorbike , because I live in north London ? What's that all about ?? They are bl---dy con artist , never had a claim 10 years ncb on my bike ? I thought I had beat the system by getting a classic car , yes it is cheaper car insurance but now the great uk gov is going to charge me £ 25. 00 a day to cross the north circular road so I'm going to have to move further north so I can use my car, while they build another runway at Heathrow and pollute the air in and around London with lots more airplanes, I just don't get it, thinking about it life is just one big con, but the insurance company's are the worst conmen of all .yes I am very upset !

Allan

Hey Allan,

Fear not the Is250 is euro 4 so you wont have to pay the charge. I checked with them and they admitted they dont have all the cars listed on their online checking tool.

Kind Regards,

Mo

I use my local independent in North London called Bmerc, they are honest and trustworthy. I usually pay £200 ish for a service. Been using them for 3 years now for my is250. 

My friends car was damaged (dented) by service stop and the scumbag mechanic took out the sd card from the dash cam so he could not be traced. 

They finally payed up after a long time. 

On 10/29/2018 at 12:35 PM, Herbie said:

Hearing water gurgling from inside the cabin could also be the heater matrix on its way out.

Im told that usually a puddle appears in the foot well if it is. In this case its hasnt - ps I been told that costs a fortune to replace.

20 hours ago, is200 Newbie said:

A good 5 or 6 years ago I had this on my first 250 - The noise came from the drivers footwell and at the time I was pointed to the coolant being low and that there could be an airlock in the system as a result. I topped the coolant up and there was never an issue with it after that.

Thank you Is200 Newbie - I breath a sigh of relief (once again your experience has given me piece of mind). 

This is exactly the same noise and location I heard it from. Yesterday I bought the toyota pink coolent from the dealer (signed up to green flag too dreading the worst) and this morning I drove it to and from one my works offices (m25 - 50mile round trip). The noise wasnt there on start up and (didnt occur on the way back either). 

I understand that when the pump goes its usually a high pitched noise from the engine and I made sure the radio was off when driving so I kept an ear out and heard nothing. 

Worth mentioning that my local indy said that if the pump does go dont panic, turn the heating on at full blast for a bit and then drive it. Top with coolent as often as possible (when the engine is cold ofcourse).

What happened on your Is when it went? 

Hi Guys I checked it this morning and the coolent level was below the min line. I noticed some crust on the tank too. Called my indy this morning and they said don't worry just top up coolent for now and bring it later in the week. 

Thank you, I'll check it every morning before departing. 

Thank you Paul. 

I won't be able to do anything until the weekend unfortunately and I have to use the car daily for the next week (for once). 

Do you think it would last the week or am I going to end up on the hard shoulder of the m25? 

Kind Regards, 

Mo 

Thanks guys I had a feeling it was going to be the water pump... Heard they are pretty expensive.. 

Hi Guys, 

I wonder if you could help me, recently whenever I've started my car first thing in the morning I hear a sound of water rushing/pouring through the engine. It's rather like the sound my central heating makes when I turn it on and the radiator pipes start filling up. I have never had this problem before I'm absolutely lost on to what it could potentially be? There is no leaks under the car or any warning lights etc

I'd be really grateful for any ideas? 

I agree, depreciation puts me off buying a new car regardless of make and how good it is.

I agree that the c350e is better than the is300h, the mk3 is300h interior looks ugly and cheap, that put me off it. I think the mk2 is has a better looking interior. Whilst the price of the c350 put me off, I don't have £40 ish grand... 

7 hours ago, jackcramerr said:

I don't think so... C350e has air suspension. Eco mode, comfort, sport, sport +. Comfort is just like being on a boat. No engine or outside noise. I don't want to yap about it on a Lexus forum. One must drive one to know difference.

Does IS300h have air suspension?

I'm referring to the e90 and w204 shape, those shapes would be rivals to the mk2 shape of is250. Compare apples with apples.... 

On 7/15/2018 at 1:31 PM, Texas said:

Yes but ohh the Luxury....

Very true!! Beats a c class or 3 series any day 

Mine is a 07 plate auto, with 73k on the clock. I do short journeys alot and live in London. I still have the original oem exhaust with no issues to date. 

I live in London and I barely get 20mpg, but most of journeys are start stop traffic, even when I drive like a granny... 

I agree, definitely worth a look 🙂

Many moons ago when I was an economics student at university I learned that if you wanted get away with fraud scheme making you millions, you join the goverment and sub contract for local councils.

This was later confirmed when my friend who is a criminal lawyer told me point blanck that the local council's planning committee has a price and that whatever any wanted (providing they are rich) can be achieved and you have to use their sub contractors. 

Transport is the easiet place to pull this off and the UK car driver and commuter rarely kick up a fuss.