KenMavor

It is a 2007 model. Does not have all the bells and whistles that I would have liked but can live without those whilst I see if I like the Lexus lifestyle....lol It has 65000 miles. Full non Lexus service history and spoke with the old gentleman who traded it in to buy his wife a new car. He bought himself a 350h and admitted he was torn about selling the IS250 but his wife wanted a new car. I have been on the hunt for a petrol automatic to replace an old Toyota Avensis verso MPV. Died at 137k miles but just kept on going through a snapped drive belt, cylinder head gasket finally went and not economical to repair. Agree with many of the comments. Happy to do the basic work myself but just found out that there is a friends and family code (have a good friend who is a salesman in the same chain from where I bought the car) which should get me 50% off the warranty and service plan so will try and see if that works. Otherwise will probably leave the warranty for now but will get Lexus to do a check over of the car and see what they say. Once I get the car will get some piccies up and other details. Thanks

Just put a deposit down on an IS250 petrol automatic. Need some guidance as to whether to take the garage's warranty cover..would be £700 for two years or use Lexus warranty for £895...do u really have to take their AA coverage as well?? I already have RAC coverage. ...or none at all and just save money for any faults that appear. What about lexus service plan? Any good or just do the usual at independent garage. Happy to do my own oil and filter changes, spark plugs etc but want to do this one right from day one. Car has full service history but not Lexus garage. Will probably get Lexus to do their free check and see what they say. Drove the car yesterday and very impressed. Would have liked one with all bells and whistles but this is fine for time being. Will see how we get on and maybe upgrade in a couple of years time either to new and fancier IS250 or maybe 350h/400h.