Lexus ISF reliability and average MPG?

[MissChief]

I've been looking for a new car, £12-£15k with a bit of poke and idly browsing AT when an ISF popped up. 105k miles (more than I'd like generally) for a 2008 ISF priced up at £14,995 which has really caught my interest. Some minor trouble for it's MOT's but little stuff like a headlight alignment and Brake discs wearing thin. Looking online issues with Water pumps were common on early cars but should have been resolved under warranty and some issues with the Heat Transfer Plate although I'm unsure what this actually is or does?

Can any owners, especially ones with higher mileages chime in? What sort of MPG do you get? Mostly short runs and will likely be WFH 2 days out of 5 and even the office is only a ten minute drive away. Any issues? Brakes take a beating apparently due to weight but other than that, what has your ownership experience been like?

[MissChief]

Martyn76 said:

Look here: https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/forum/134-...

I'm looking for a new(to me) car too and want something with a bit "poke" so the ISF was top of my list, I believe aside from the water bottle issue, the only stand out issues are cracked manifolds (not really a problem, causes a noise on start up and when cold) and more recently an issue with pipes from the radiator\cooler for the gearbox perishing which has lead to at least one gearbox failure I beileve.

Very knowledgeable guys on the forum and they will be able to tell you if the car in question belonged to anyone on their previously so a great way to get a feel for a car,

Thanks will have a look. Reliability generally seems good. As you said radiators and water pumps are issues but mostly sorted previously.

[MissChief]

Thanks all. Looking at a couple of YouTube reviews the rear leg room isn’t great? I’m 6ft.

[MissChief]

I never responded to this. I ended up passing on the ISF and picking up a 428i Gran Coupe in M Sport trim. A nice place to be but nowhere near the noise or drama that a 5.0 V8 would give.