Linas.P

That is bu*****, my car was always serviced at lexus and they managed to change auto-gearbox oil twice (at 80k and 120k) - that is qute short "life-time". As per changing it yourself - it is impossible or at least impossible without proper equipment and original service "run-book". It has to be changed at certain temperature and rev's, otherwise you either overfill or underfill... I not even talking about lifting a car etc. - definitely not something you can do on your driveway. That doesn't apply to manual thought.

Yes they are RT with MFS, but mine's are R17 These are the ones I got: http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=32363804.110.9778&sowigan=So&Breite=225&Quer=45&Felge=17&Speed=&Load=&kategorie=6&Marke=Dunlop&ranzahl=4&tyre_for=&x_tyre_for=&Herst=Dunlop&m_s=3&rsmFahrzeugart=ALL&filter_preis_bis=&filter_preis_von=&homologation=&search_tool=standard&Label=C-B-67-1&details=Ordern&typ=D-119940 However, they do list R18 with MFS as well: http://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=32363804.110.9778&sowigan=Sao&Breite=225&Quer=40&Felge=18&Speed=&Load=&kategorie=6&Marke=Dunlop&ranzahl=4&tyre_for=&x_tyre_for=&Herst=Dunlop&m_s=3&rsmFahrzeugart=ALL&filter_preis_bis=&filter_preis_von=&homologation=&search_tool=standard&Label=C-A-68-1&details=Ordern&typ=R-248032 Cannot confirm if that is right or not. As per Dunlop itself these tyres are only available with MFS (maximum flange shield). So you should be be fine with either TTs or RTs. Not sure why it is different from the site but Dunlop.eu has these 3 listed: http://www.dunlop.eu/dunlop_uk/tires/passenger/sp-sport-maxx-rt/?ean=3188649817429&from=browse http://www.dunlop.eu/dunlop_uk/tires/passenger/sp-sport-maxx-rt/?ean=5452000463531&from=browse http://www.dunlop.eu/dunlop_uk/tires/passenger/sp-sport-maxx-rt/?ean=5452000564207&from=browse Regarding MFS itself, Dunlop claims - "protects from kerbing". My personal experience - it can protect rim from pot holes in extreme circumstances, but by far not from kerbing. There is not enough edge to protect rim from scratching.. however, same would apply for both TTs and RTs again. P.S. I am currently looking for decent place to refurbish the wheels...

You talking here about rears or fronts? I just fitted fronts RT with MFS (rim protection), but mine are B, C, 67db (225/45/17). £61.5 per tire from mytyres.co.uk +£10 each for fitting, balancing, nitrogen inflation. It seems like TT better on dry grip e.g. sporty summer driving and RT better on wet and on fuel economy - I guess preference thing.

That is what I thought as well.Sent from my Galaxy S6 Edge using Tapatalk

Mine was replaced at 114k.

Choice is yours, if you want diesel and you feel that is right car for you.. go for it. Few things to consider: Obviously, XE20 (that is IS 2gen. as a whole) is really good value overall and comprehensive equipment by default. When considering used MB's and BMW's with same equipment they are at least 2x as much. Even XE30 has less cool stuff in "base trim" (e.g. keyless entry or what lexus calls "Smart entry" is an option for a lot of £££). I am still amazed with all gizmos I have in SE-L and that is third IS (XE20) I own. Few more things to consider: ALE20 (200d/220d) has no auto option. For me that was main issue and manual for this model is not great e.g. maintenance costs are actually higher and it is less reliable e.g. clutches likes to wear and slip. While on the other hand v6+auto is one of the best sorted options (at least for relaxing driving). Diesel engine is as well not the best ever (especially 220d), many reliability issues. 200d seems to have addressed majority of 220d issues, but still far from perfect. Finally, driving style and location - XE20 is motorway car, especially ALE20. In city you will get DPF problems very quickly, as well as clutch (might depend on person's "manual" skill). In other hand there is nothing better than autopilot on motorway (especially if you have radar one... which correct me if I am wrong was never an option with manual?!), unless you have a diesel and need to change gears down when going uphill. If you are really in need for a city car then why not CT (A10).. it is by far the best looking hatch for me.. maybe only new mb a-series with amg pack comes close in terms of looks. In conclusion IS 250 (or otherwise GSE20) auto is much better option. It is still quite efficient - sitting in London traffics all day my long term AVG MPG is 25.2, but you can easily get this car to 30-35 on mixed cycle. Other thing as mentioned here - http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/72447-increase-your-mileage-in-few-steps/ - IS is heavy car and that is something you shoudl use to get good fuel economy, what is applicable for 220d is aplicable 250 as well. Basically, you will save little bit with ALE20 at the pump, but will spend just as much on maintenance, while at the same time it will never be as wonderful to drive as GSE20. As well it doesn't seems like SE-L's cost much more than SE's hence it is all about being little lucky and patient until there is car in the colour option you looking for. Sent from my Galaxy S6 edge using Tapatalk

Exactly the same happened to me 2 months ago. It was not even rusted, but simply break-off. Get quote from halford - £660 part + "labour" (that is 2 bolts and 6 rubber holders ~15min when car is raised), didn't even bother to quote dealership. As mentioned "custom-made" ones would cost ~£400 - I got 2 quotes MIJ £354.99 + fitting, Longlife -£699 with fitting, neither would agree to post it and both required visit their workshop somewhere in midlands (that is for sake of "professional fitting"). As my one was not rusted, just got to the local eastern european service to check what is the condition of entire cat-back and end up paying £60 just to weld it back to place. Just chatting with them I find out that if that would happen again or if I want an "upgrade" they can do "end-to-end" titanium for 700eu (emhh.. that is £489 from engine to the end), "IS-F style quadruple tailpipes" included as an option at no cost. Not sure if I trust them (+ it takes 2-4 weeks for it being shipped to UK .. and I guess fabricated), but sounds reasonable upgrade. As for used ones from breakers - there are not many IS250's, majority are IS220d's and you would get no warranty that same won't to happen few miles after fitting. I would say - check whole rear section - if it is rusted then consider changing... if it is like mine just ask to weld it back.

Thanks for replies. Just quick update. I have called to Lexus Woodford (seems to be closest to me) and they said to send an e-mail as they "cannot take an order over the phone" (or the guy was probably busy with more profitable business). So I have sent emails to all Lexus dealerships nearby - will post the prices if they comeback with something. However, still not putting off the option to buy only clips and glue them back. That would become a problem only if I need to change windscreen. But then in any case these would be required anyway. Update 18/11/2015: Got my prices from dealership (that is Croydon service which has replied) and it comes as both good and bad surprise, see below: The moldings themselves are much cheaper than expected, and considering it is directly from dealer I would call that "cheap": So moldings - £87 +VAT (£43.5 each) - expected to be in 3 digits zone. However, the clips are £5.67 + VAT each... and this means each, as 10 are needed simple math it is £56.7 just for clips - this outrageous. My guess - they balanced the cost of moldings with clips so it is not going to end-up as mere 2 digit number. Total ~ £180. To my next question the answer was muddy: "Me: If I do it as part of the my service (4+ year old cars plan) would you be able to fit them, how much would be fitting? Joe: I would imagine there will be some sort of charge for it, but I am unable to tell you how much." Surely that won't come cheap - this is very intense job - no tools needed... just to push clips in... I cannot "imagine" how much that could cost neither. Just for fun: I asked how much are Engine cover Push-Type retainer clips - these are £1.14 + VAT each. Forgotten to mention to Joe, that all of the missing ones were lost by one of his colleagues in Lexus Hedge-End, because nobody else ever worked on car except of Lexus dealership. I guess previous owner was not picky enough to ask them to be replaced for free after service. Some other stuff: On same occasion I asked how much would be: Driver's mat (or rather set), that is expected - £81.33 + VAT Foot rest - £56.33 + VAT ... according to Joe "each" - it is good I only have one in my car.. that saves some money. I will update when I fix my moldings...

Hello All, This is my first post in Lexus forum so sorry if I have missed similar thread. My main question is - where to buy IS (2nd gen.) "Windshield Mouldings". There is thread in US forum how to replace them, but first I need to find where to buy them and it seems there are nothing available in UK. (e.g. http://www.amazon.co.uk/LEXUS-DRIVER-PASSENGER-WINDSHIELD-MOULDING/dp/B00RDLRU5C) Part numbers are (at least US ones, probably EU/UK ones are the same): Right - 75551-53020, Left - 75552-53020, Clips - 75545-53011. There are few in ebay and amazon from US and the shipping costs more than the moldings themselves. Breakers are not a good option either as I assume used moldings not going to be much better than the ones I have. Additionally, it seems they are kind of disposable. For this reason I would prefer to go for a new ones. I guess Lexus meant to design them so blue clips breaks when removing and the moldings can be re-installed, but in reality every second clip of molding breaks as well. If there is anyone in UK who have replaced them please let me know where did you get them from, maybe somebody knows the price from the dealers? I guess my final option is to glue the broken molding pins to the clips and instal the clips as normal. If anyone have any suggestions or have experience with this thing please let me know, thank you in advance, Linas