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• Paint work warranty - worth nothing! 16 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Unless I keep the car in a sealed bubble, its exposed to external influences! My father in law rarely washes his Lexus, and it is always peppered with droppings, but when it gets washed there is never a mark on the paintwork! Obviously comparing a Renault to a Lexus is like comparing a Lada to a Jaguar, but paint is paint, and if Lexus (Toyota) can get it right, why can't Renault?
• That is the question.... - So the kids have left home......... 23 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Audi...mmm....common as muck and dull and boring unless S series and bone jarring ride and potentially expensive upkeep. BMW....nuff said. Cars I like the look of....Honda Legend, Mazda 6 or 3 MPS, Lexus IS250, Lexus GS300, Mazda 6 high spec Zugara or similar with 2.3l engines. I want something different...I have 3 other cars I can drive...Peugeot 207GTI, Corolla T Sport. They give me the fun factor.
• Any - Narrowing down new car options 14 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I intend to keep the car for at least 3 years Options so far include: Honda Civic EX - 1.8 Petrol     (Manual) Honda Accord - 2.2 Diesel     (Manual/auto) VW Golf - 2.0 Diesel     (Manual) Lexus IS220 - 2.2 Diesel     (Manual) Lexus IS250 - 2.5 Petrol     (Automatic)  
• Small luxury cars? 11 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  If BMW produced a more space efficient 1-series. If the MINI had four doors, a better ride and better engines. If Lexus simply produced a 'mini' IS250. Considering the number of retired people coming out of large executive saloons, I would have thought that a manufacturer could clean up a car with the attributes noted above.
• Opinions sought 23 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Currently driving lovely but ageing 98 Lexus GS. Bored now. Do I spend 14-16k on: 1999-2000 Audi A8 4.2 Quattro, solid, goes like a rocket 2000 - 2001 Jaguar S-type, nicer inside (to me), bit more staid As new as possible Nissan Primera T-spec As new as possible Honda Accord Executive Wait til Lexus LS430 is in price bracket (about six months now) Some kind of Merc about which I know nothing but there seem to be a few S-class about at that money.
• BMW 1 Series - Goes even more ugly 6 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/bmw-/new-bmw-1-series-revealed/257506/pictures/new-bmw-1-series-revealed.aspx  Seems BMW's stylists have been influenced by the by Lexus. I doubt most BMW drivers will notice. Apparently most think their 1 series is fwd!
• All - Perception of brand desirability 19 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    What order would you put the following brands (I've put them in my perceived order from Highest to Lowest) : BMW (Highest) Audi Mercedes Jaguar Lexus Toyota VW Honda Mazda Ford Renault Vauxhall Citroen Peugeot Seat Skoda (Lowest)   Feel free to add other marques into the list...
• Honda Accord UK (2008 - ) - An alternative to the German Autos 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I don't suppose now is a good time to try selling any car but at least now there is a viable and reliable alternative to a German auto diesel. Hopefully it will sell well and persuade Toyota/Lexus and Subaru to do the same.
• Anger on Autotrader! 29 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  1999 LEXUS IS 2.0 SE 4dr Saloon THIS CAR HAS BEEN RE ADVATSED DUE TO THE BIGEST TIME WASTER ON THE PLANT. auto with swichabal sports box Air conditioning,full black Leather seats, Sunroof, ABS,18" Alloy wheels, Anti theft system....
• A Fair Swap?? 18 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  In due course I am going to replace my much loved 1998 Audi A6 saloon. Lexus are doing very competitive deals on the IS 200 & 300 range, and offered a high part-ex price for the A6. I won't need anything as big as the A6 any more, so does the IS200/300 seem like a good bet?
• The new 5 series 3 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Not surprised; when the car was launched I had it on the authority of a very well-known BMW dealer that it was a good car...for a Lexus! Wonder how soon they'll redo the 5. Any guesses, HJ?
• This or that car 17 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  My priorities are safety,comfort and of course reliability with reasonably good performance. I prefer an automatic and I have reduced my list to a choice between a Lexus IS200 and a VolvoS60 both 2 litre. I would appreciate your opinion on which would be the best investment. Many thanks D.Chambers
• This or that 16 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  My priorities are safety,comfort and of course reliability with reasonably good performance. I prefer an automatic and I have reduced my list to a choice between a Lexus IS200 and a VolvoS60 both 2 litre. I would appreciate your opinion on which would be the best investment. Many thanks D.Chambers
• Bentley Bentayga - Pride in what you do 20 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  You would never see that in a Honda factory (who mandate white overalls to show the dirt and enforce a change) let a lone something like a Lexus factory. Are the Bentley workers and managers not proud of what they do ?
• VAG component quality 2 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Of the premium manufacturers, I'm trying to figure out who has the best component quality between BMW, Audi and Mercedes. I'm sure Lexus would be superior but they don't have a car/engine that suits me.  
• Thanks Honest John 3 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  After months of getting wet riding my Triumph on my 50 mile commute and much deliberation about what car to buy after handing back my company Golf Match TSI I managed to get myself a full spec 2010 Lexus IS250 auto. As the man says probably the only car you wil even need, I do hope he is right. Will keep you posted on our relationship.
• Shock Horror - No more Corollas 8 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I understand that when Toyota launch their new model Corolla segment car at the Paris motor show in autumn (UK sales spring 2007) it will not be called the Corolla anymore. Apparently it will be more spoty & Lexus like in terms of quality etc and the new name will reflect this. I understand they had a bit of a scare when Honda launched the Civic and delayed launch whilst they made some changes. Hopefully they will fix the rattles that seem to plague Toyotas and Lexussesiii.
• police cross boundary jurisdiction 17 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  An "I wonder" thread. I went to London yesterday and passed a Wiltshire police Lexus by Membury services, which is in Berkshire. Presumably Wiltshire plod were policing the bit of the M4 in Wiltshire, but had to carry on to J14 to turn around. In general, would they police the bit in Berkshire up to the next junction, or do they have no powers on that bit?
• X Type Jag. 24 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone got any personal views/preferences on the Jaguar X-type? After drawing up a shortlist of cars in this class, I originally thought an IS Lexus would be a good idea. However, due to fidgety ride and the fact that an all new model arrives in 2005 thought I ought to consider the small Jag. Thoughts on reliability etc. much appreciated. I think the 2.5 SE Auto would be the best all-rounder for my needs.
• Toyota Prius - toyota prius - brake actuator fault 16 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  HJ also mentions this as a common fault on the Lexus GS 300 (1998 - 2005) "23-1-2012:  Combined brake master cylinder and ABS/ESP module prone to failure after 10 - 12 years and costs £3,000 from Lexus UK or £1,800 sourced from Japan, effectively making the car an economic write-off."