Lexus Nerd

Distilled water was probably recommended to reduce the likelihood of scale build-up in the pipework - same reason it's recommended for irons. Mind you, I've never heard of a car windscreen washer needing descaling before.

The price difference would be peculiar if you were comparing oranges with oranges, but you're not. One service centre is recommending replacement of all fluids; the other isn't. That isn't all that surprising for any car. Some service centres for a given make may recommend, say, a fuel system flush with each service, while others say it's okay every second or third service. Some will insist on wiper changes on each service; others only "as required". I guess the real question to forum members is, if your IS 250 hasn't been serviced for three years, but has only been driven 7,000 km (and somewhere between 7,000 and 12,000 km since a major service), is it really necessary to replace more fluids than just the oil? (Sure, there are good reasons for changing oil at least yearly, but that isn't a factor here, as it's going to be replaced even in the most basic of services. What about coolant, brake fluid, ...?)

Looking forward to seeing it Atlantis! See you all there Saturday!

LEX51S ... C'mon, where's the pics? ;-)

Apologies to all Sydneysiders who ordered products ... Regrettably, your ordered products will not be available on the day of the cruise. This is primarily due to the fact the US businesses are closed for two days this week, due to Thanksgiving. I didn't consider that when I called for orders. When your order arrives - or at the meet - I'll speak with each of you about how you can receive your order. Thanks, Lance

Moved from 2nd Gen IS Club forum to IS200 Club forum.

I asked the dealer to throw a rubber OEM boot mat when I bought my IS. Like others, I highly recommend it. Only downside is, you can't get to the underfloor compartments as easily, making one reluctant to use them (you tend to wait for others to get their screwdrivers out, instead of getting out your own, at Club meets :P ).

I'm now trying to organise a group buy for Meguiar's products, in time for pick-up at Meet #7. For more details: http://au.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10714 Protect your car before summer, buy those stocking fillers and save $$ - get those orders in! I need your orders by Monday night (21 Nov) so I can have the products in time for the meet.

New GS will feature an "air-conditioner that moisturises the driver's skin": http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/lexus-unveil-in-car-moisturiser-using-nanoe-technology-in-its-new-model-gs/story-e6frf00i-1226195388770 Hmmm ... What do we think of that?

The fuel economy figures you are providing - are they: ( a ) an overall average (the display reads, 'AVG') that has NOT been reset since you bought the car ( b ) an overall average that you reset before various journeys ( c ) the figure for each tank of fuel ('TANK AVG')?