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Sep 20th, 2020, 14:44 | #41 | |
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Sep 20th, 2020, 20:24 | #42 | |
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It's just a bit of data, compiled from their own readily available stats, for the express purpose of publicising the Warranty Company. I'm not sure why you're so exercised by it? |
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Sep 21st, 2020, 19:18 | #43 |
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I like Lexus, but not the IS220 Diesel. Awful engine and gearbox, turbo lag and head gasket went at 187,000 miles. Got 18 months out of it.
I like the GS 450h and the RX400H. They, like all cars have issues, like the air suspension, Y piece on exhaust rotting out around 12 years on the IS250. Sticking sliders on brakes. The nice thing though, like an older Volvo, aftermarket parts available. The build quality is fabulous and even a 2006 IS220D has driver and passenger knee airbags, side, curtain and front. Traction Control and Vehicle stability Control. Yes, I would buy another Lexus, probably a GS450h or RX400h. I have a 2015 Toyota Auris Hybrid, Good car. It does make a noise only when accelerating hard while up to the Motorway speed limit, then back to normal. Now I don't even notice. The AC has stopped working, had to wait 2 months as condenser on back order, but thankfully being replaced under Toyota warranty next week. Would love a Toyota Corolla 2 litre hybrid, Estate in Denim Blue or Scarlet Flare! The 2 litre apparently less roar when revved and more diesel like in driveability. James. Last edited by volvo always; Sep 21st, 2020 at 19:29. |
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The IS220D should never of had a Lexus badge! The LS 600H as you say is lovely, especially with the Rear Relaxation package with reclining seats. I also like the older LS430. Prefer the more modern looks of the LS460 though. James. |
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I haven't driven an LS600H, but I've had a spin in two GS300's (A 2005 & a 2007). The newer GS300 CVT sounds like a roaring moped under acceleration, so I can only assume the LS is more refined in terms of insulation etc being the pinnacle of the Lexus range. A chap who lives a few doors down from me had a Mercedes S600 with the limo body (I think that was a 2002 plate), but he swapped that for an LS460 (not a hybrid, 2008 plate if I recall correctly). He said he's lucky to get 12mpg out of the LS around town, but I suppose that's to be expected on a car that size (Just over 5 metres long) with a massive 4.6 litre petrol engine. Then again, he said the Merc was around the same & it was actually a bigger car. The newer LS600 hybrid's (2013 onwards) are surprisingly economical considering they still have 5.0 litre petrol engines. That's where the hybrid aspect comes into action I suppose, but to get 25-26mpg** around town out of a car that has a 5.0 litre petrol engine & is around 5.2 metres long is decent (Newer models are longer than the older ones). **Quoted figures, probably much less than this in real world. Quote:
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As long as I've known, he's always had big saloons with big engines, loaded to the hilt with accessories (Nice choices ). Prior to the LS460, he had a Mercedes S600L... That was a very big car, the 460 looks small in comparison.
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My wife is on her second Honda Jazz. She got another last year, as the previous model to her, was so reliable and only needed bits and bobs done, so cheap to run. She did circa 10,000 miles per yer.
My Volvo XC70 since purchase in January 2019, so far spent £1,370 on maintenance. That includes servicing, MOTs, and parts for replacement. Most expensive part so far was the recent trail arm bushings. In the next year or so, that cost curve should drop/level off (touch wood). So far averaging £685 annually.
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