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Mar 5, 2018 | 03:52 AM

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route66

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Originally Posted by Byrnew

Hiya, thanks very much for your reply and information it was very interesting to read. I am a little bit afraid to change to a hybrid because it seems more to go wrong with parts in the car and more expensive parts at that. So if the battery needs changing can the car still drive ok by just using the petrol engine ?? Any idea of the cost of a battery like are we talking huge money .

thanks

I'm also Ireland-based and have recently acquired an IS300H. Before purchasing (UK import), I did a whole heap of research. In summary, the IS300H is a very reliable car. It has even won awards. It's hybrid technology is based on the Prius and is pretty bulletproof. You should be very comfortable purchasing one without having to worry about major mechanical problems and most certainly in comparison to diesel competitors.

Needless to say, no car is perfect and you will always find one that has had problems.

What don't I like about the IS300H? Very little:

Transmission slow to respond - the same effect as turbo lag; you put your foot down and nothing happens, the opportunity passes you buy and you get the surge just as you back off.
It's quite compact inside especially in comparison to similar front wheel drive cars taking up a similar footprint.
No spare wheel !!!

Mar 5, 2018 | 03:54 AM

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route66

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Have a look here for a recent thread on this: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...me-advice.html

Also, check out this UK-based forum: https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/fo...-is-200t-club/

Mar 5, 2018 | 02:27 PM

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Byrnew

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Thanks very much for the reply and information its very reassuring. I cant wait to get one ☺

Mar 6, 2018 | 06:13 AM

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route66

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Originally Posted by Byrnew

Thanks very much for the reply and information its very reassuring. I cant wait to get one ☺

You're welcome!

Please let us know how you get on.

Sep 8, 2018 | 11:44 AM

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iddy

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Originally Posted by webra

I have done over 90,000kms on mine over 4 years. I am on my 3rd 12v battery, and 2nd Hybrid battery. I also had one leaking shock absorber replaced. What else would you like to know?

Hi, i have a 2014 is300 h fsport, and i am based in Karachi, Pakistan. I bought the car last week and it has 18K km on the clock. It had a leaking front left shock absorber, which i have ordered a replacement for. My car came with 19" lexus rims and based on the roads here i think the previous owner may have hit a pot hole and thats what caused it. Other then that im loving every second in it!

Sep 9, 2018 | 04:32 PM

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I now have another leaky shock absorber.

Oct 18, 2020 | 10:14 AM

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Nicola75

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5.500€ damages during 1st maintenance @ 15.000 Km

It's been a so bad experience that I no longer want to deal with, I just want to forget.

Last edited by Nicola75; Nov 15, 2020 at 09:58 PM. Reason: It's been a so bad experience that I no longer want to deal with, I just want to forget. Can you delete this topic please?

Oct 18, 2020 | 10:21 AM

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Nicola75

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It's been a so bad experience that I no longer want to deal with, I just want to forget.

Last edited by Nicola75; Nov 15, 2020 at 09:59 PM. Reason: It's been a so bad experience that I no longer want to deal with, I just want to forget. Can you delete this topic please?