SmellyTofu

The M/L unit can play MP3 burnt onto a DVD. 4.7Gb of MP3 goodness. Also plays movie DVD.. but who uses that feature??? Better off going home and watching it!

Except that HID on the Prestige means that it's:

1) not road legal (then implications that go along with it such as insurance, fines, etc)

2) more than likely increase glare to oncoming traffic.

Just remember the car has to be delivered before June 30 for the lower LCT amount. After that, you'll pay an extra 8% over the LCT threshold. Wouldn't haggle too long.

The 20% claim is a little bit far fetched. Sure if it was a 450h, you'd definitely get Australian pricing but the 430 wouldn't be worth much less than the Australian model. The only big obvious changes would be the indicator stalk on the left, speedo with mph reading and the navi unit (and other stuff depending on what grade you have) I wouldn't let the navi unit stop you from bringing the car to Aust.

Put it this way, even if you sell it for $60k, you'd be ahead of the game.

Of course if you're doing it as a money making exercise, then there's plenty of M cars (M3, M5 etc) you could bring back which will command a lot of $$.

Sorry for the late reply, but the answer is no. The European disc is complied by Aisin and the Australian ones are Denso/Sensis. I tried popping in Denso disc into the UK audio and it doesn't recognise it. Not the answer you want to hear but that's what it is. The upside of using the UK audio is that the radio station names as well as the frequency will appear whereas the Australian audio unit only shows the frequency.

So the bum-o-meter is as accurate as doing a proper test?

Asbestos has been banned since 2003-2004 by legislation... it is a known carcinogen

The brakes have a lot of carbon content because these pads are the same pads used in Europe where brakes need to perform at a certain level in sub zero conditions. Yes they are high performance pads but these pads have the same properties you'll find on any European spec'ed vehicles.

Yes it's annoying but put it this way, which would you rather? Better braking performance or clean wheels?

Give me a week or two.. I can give you a better answer on a different car.

You can turn off the rear guide assist lines ... I prefer them on rather them off but I guess I'm used to seeing the lines and using them.

Have they tried one out? At least the radios work in Australia but the disc "should" work.

Edit: Actually, I've seen at RX400h from the UK work in Australia... not sure if it helps

Would you guys consider Alfa, Saab and Volvo to also be on your shopping list when you guys looked for an IS250? Oh I wish that the IS220d came in though... but it only comes in a manual I've heard... or better still IS350... *drool drool*

When the radio announces something, of course it will never be the same temperature as what it says on the car. Temperature measurements vary from place to place even if it is in the same suburb.

It seems to work on at least the current Aurion with Sat Nav. But whatever... choose to try it and see if it works or just say it won't work without trying.

Save your money boys and girls...

This works.. ;) Just have to do it everytime you start the car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLFDvaeT7NA

You can get a Sports Lux without moonroof....

Well, they are blue on the IS250 from the factory.

There is white but not for IS250 as a factory part.

As long as it hasn't started rusting, you should be fine but do a google on what the best method to applying the touch up paint from a can is. I've never had much luck doing with with a paint brush...

Good stuff. Every Toyota and Lexus comes with a can of touch up paint.

I have those tyres on mine and they are great. I know some of the Sports IS250's come with Yokohama tyres you might want to have a look at those as well, unfortunately with the staggered fitting wheels you are always limited in choice. I had the same problem when I changed the wheels on my car.

Sports and Sports Lux comes only in Dunlop Sport Maxx. If it's anything else then the dealer has done something to the tyres.

Kerb protectors are just bits of the tyre that help minimise damage to the alloy wheels if you hit a kerb. Basically the tyres are your bumpers for your wheels but it doesn't protect it that well. Best way to not damage your wheels is by not running into them in the first place. :) Try using the auto dipping mirrors to help you guide your car away from the kerb.

S Lux has blue illuminated scuff plates where the "LEXUS" word is lit up when you open the door. It already lights up fully when you open the door so it's not gradual.

S Lux has on top of the X:

- HID + AFS

- Semi aniline leather seats with Heat + Cool

- Wood trim

- Auto wipers

- Pre-Collision system (PC seat belt, PCB)

- Radar cruise control

- Illuminated scuff plates

- Rear electric sunshade

- No manual option

- Sunroof delete option

EDIT: - Electrochromatic mirrors.

Wheels go from 18" to 17" (Bridgetones --> Dunlop)

Less sports pedal

I think a sports lux is better.. you do have pre-collision system and radar cruise...

Radar cruise can activate the brakes and slow you down if it detects a car "too close"... but it won't brake hard when you're approaching an object too quickly but tied in with that is pre-collision system that helps reduce injury when an accident is deemed unavoidable.

Lexus will launch a sports-inspired special edition of IS 250, dubbed IS 250 X. Based on IS 250 (Australia's Best Prestige vehicle), IS 250 X will be available in two signature colors - Arctic Blue and Vermilion, as well as Onyx Black, all matched to a black leather interior.

Only 450 examples of IS 250 X will be offered and will feature sports suspension, 14-speaker Mark Levinson stereo system, sunroof, satellite navigation, rear view camera with rear guide assist, Bluetooth™ handsfree telephone system, smooth leather seats, sports pedals, metallic scuff plates, unique five-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels and "X" badging.

The special model will be available in automatic and manual versions and will retail at an RRP of $64,790* and 67,390* respectively - saving owners in the order of $10,000 over the IS 250 Sports model.

"IS 250 X represents excellent value for money for prestige vehicle buyers, offering additional features for a fraction of the cost," said Lexus Australia chief executive, John Roca.

"This is a once in a blue moon opportunity to secure a limited edition of Australia's best prestige car - Lexus' IS 250"

"Last year Lexus introduced a limited edition IS 250 model which sold out in six weeks - twice as fast as anticipated - and IS 250 X is expected to be just as popular"