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So, coming up shortly to 7yrs ownership of an IS-F and having toyed with selling last year (resolved when kids moved out 🙂 leaving me with drive space free), I've decided now is the time to give it a little spruce up and care (not that it's been abused) Just working out the budget but things I'm looking at include the following Wheel refurb (not terrible but would benefit) - like for like Proper detail in/out Stone chips and minor scratches sorted Possible radiator replacement (pre-emptive - not an issue currently) Suspension updates (coilovers? - providing non-stupid insurance impact) Toyed with exhaust update but ruled that out for the immediate future. Reason for post - partly to request recommendations for people to do the above (I'm not mechanically minded and wouldn't wish to do any myself) and partly to get some comments on what suspension updates might help. I personally like reasonably hard suspension but the other half isn't as keen (and given the current state of the roads!) so looking to get something to soften things up (not interested in track work or extreme road holding). Based in Nuneaton (Midlands) so local(ish) would be useful. If anyone knows a good independent garage for Lexus servicing (all existing servicing Lexus based) then also let me know. Recommendations welcome. Additionally, just thought I'd put out some fag packet costings for longish-term IS-F ownership. Currently 7yrs and no reason to change currently (have other main car) so looking to get past 10 or more. Original cost £20K, assuming 1.5K (ish) per year tax/insurance/servicing average - cost spread over 10yrs, and excluding fuel, will be roughly 35K or 3.5K per year, roughly £300 per month (figures assuming a zero valuation at the end - which (government excepted) won't be the case) Not too bad I don't think, probably the lease price of a fairly basic car these days. Need to enjoy these things before they are priced out of existence.

If anyone's looking, just putting mine up for sale this weekend. Not advertised yet. 2011 (11), 111K, new MOT, new tyres (P-Zero), FLSH, new (Lexus std) exhaust 2012 pre-mot. Owned for over 5years. Andy

I've got one I'll be selling. (not on market yet) 11 plate. 110K. Still under Lexus extended warranty (yes really) until Jan 2023. Warwickshire based. Oh, and Pilot 4S 🙂 Cheers. Andy

I'm running Fronts: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 245/35 R19 Y (93) Rears: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 275/30 R19 Y (96) Never noticed any rubbing issues. Pretty compliant ride comfort if on the firm side.

Not got those but got these. Unused - Michelin winter tyres.

So you're the other one :-)

By sheer coincidence and brought forward a few weeks courtesy of a rather large bolt stuck in one of the fronts, I'm just sat waiting whilst 4 spanking new PS4s are being fitted. Ordered from BlackCircles and fitted locally - running 275x30 on rear and 245x35 fronts (on from purchase). Previously ran Conti Sport 6 - will be interesting in seeing the difference. Will update later with any comments.

They do vary. I've been quoted £84+VAT just for battery alone with £66 fitting(seriously!) from Lexus Birmingham. Make unknown but specified for car. Anyhow, may well go for just battery and fit myself - convenience as literally drive past showroom on way home (and I don't have a Costco membership - although I also drive past one of those). Thanks guys - will update on status when I've fitted it (hopefully tonight).

Assuming it is battery (sensible call) are there any recommendations for replacements/suppliers? Cheers Andy

Ok, so getting back into the ISF after the recent snow brought up a good selection of dashboard warning lights. Notably, PCS, ABS, AFS (flashing) and finally Slip Indicator (?). Snow wasn't that bad around us but car was left untouched during that short period. In the process of arranging to get these checked but just checking if anyone has experienced this combo before - I guess some sensor failure (maybe damp)? Drives ok - or at least it did on v.short journey home where I've left it. Andy PS: My other car is a Skoda Citigo, completely the other end of the scale but spending a little time back in it makes me realise what good little runabouts they are.

Here's mine - there is one under there. Guess I should have fitted those winter tyres stacked in the garage a little bit earlier - might be commuting on the train tomorrow. Andy

Just taken over the IS-F mantle from @DT_Racing so thought I'd say 'Hi All'. Must admit was nervous about private purchase having only bought through dealers before and we did have a slight tax hiccup (what was so wrong with the old car tax system?) but all good now. Done a Brum commute but looking to get out on a proper run as soon as possible as difficult to fully extend down the M6 (29mpg apparently this morning). Love the stealth looks which doesn't seem to attract that much attention, sound is glorious, ride is more pleasant than my previous 530d M-Sport, tyres are somehow cheaper than the BMW!, steering great (don't understand what you changed here Dave but it works). I doubt the infotainment system UI was ever up to date even when first released but I guess you could call it reasonably functional - and it streams direct from my iPhone so not so bad. Will update once I've figured out how to drive it properly.