Lexus IS, is it worth going derv?
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I've currently got a Porsche Boxster S that I'm looking to sell when the sun starts rising it's head.
I'm looking to replace it with something a little less flash and more comfortable. Since I bought the Boxster my milage has grown from 6k pa to somewhere in the region of 18k this year. I'd like a respectable brand but something less flash than my Porsche. This took me away from the BMW E90 and towards the IS
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I'm going to have about £10k to spend and it needs it to be reliable. I'd ratter an auto and would only be interested in a car with MM.
My question is, given my budget and milage what would you go for? Doing 18k pa the obvious choice is the IS220d but from what I've read on here the economy wouldn't be brilliant and it would be a manual. What sort of MPG would you expect to get from the 250 auto? From what I've read I'd be lucky to get high 30s from the 220d with mixed driving, correct?
Given that the 250 could be an auto, looks nicer and is probably cheaper to buy it comes down to economy. Also would you expect the 250 petrol to be significantly more reliable? Most modern petrols are!
Help!
I'm looking to replace it with something a little less flash and more comfortable. Since I bought the Boxster my milage has grown from 6k pa to somewhere in the region of 18k this year. I'd like a respectable brand but something less flash than my Porsche. This took me away from the BMW E90 and towards the IS
.I'm going to have about £10k to spend and it needs it to be reliable. I'd ratter an auto and would only be interested in a car with MM.
My question is, given my budget and milage what would you go for? Doing 18k pa the obvious choice is the IS220d but from what I've read on here the economy wouldn't be brilliant and it would be a manual. What sort of MPG would you expect to get from the 250 auto? From what I've read I'd be lucky to get high 30s from the 220d with mixed driving, correct?
Given that the 250 could be an auto, looks nicer and is probably cheaper to buy it comes down to economy. Also would you expect the 250 petrol to be significantly more reliable? Most modern petrols are!
Help!
consider an LS and convert to LPG or even the GS. I have done 45k in 20 months in my LS430 averaged 42mpg equivalent. Car cost me 6k + £1800 for the conversion.
By far the best car I have ever owned - not exciting but who cares - complete waftamatic it drives like a new car even with 150k on the clock now.
The IS diesels are ok I think except the early ones, but your budget is beyond the early ones.
I must say diesels these days unless you are buying new seem to be potential money pits with fuel pumps, DPFs and turbo's potentially being multi thousand pound bills.
By far the best car I have ever owned - not exciting but who cares - complete waftamatic it drives like a new car even with 150k on the clock now.
The IS diesels are ok I think except the early ones, but your budget is beyond the early ones.
I must say diesels these days unless you are buying new seem to be potential money pits with fuel pumps, DPFs and turbo's potentially being multi thousand pound bills.
Edited by sparkyhx on Saturday 26th February 22:25
rvttim said:
I have the RAV 4 2006 which has the 2.2D engine. Seeing as its a 4 wheel drive and a brick shape I regularly get 48 to 50mpg on the trip computer ( when tested 48 mpg in reality is 44mpg) and aroundtown averages true 40 mpg
avoid the T180 version though (2.2 D4D), my old one (also 2006) would average low 30 mpg. great motors and spec though, drive more like a car than a 4x4Gassing Station | Japanese Chat | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff