marc2020

As far as I can tell that number next to the "S" is only an indicator of the highest gear the car can shift to, and not an indication of the actual gear you are in.

Thanks, I usually take it to a hand car wash place near me. They do a decent enough job. But when I wash myself I take it to a soap/broom place, I dont use the broom most times, just the high pressure hose and the rest by hand. Not a fan of the auto washes, I find they dont get everything off.

Thanks, I will look into them. I found a few places here that will do gutter rash repairs, but I dont know which one is good or not.

Keeping the car clean it the biggest challenge so far! I used to take my Aurion to a car wash service once every few months, but I think I have taken the Lexus there so many times I am running out of coupons and have to resort to washing it myself lol

Hi All

I am Marcus from Melbourne, Vic. I am the proud owner of 2009 IS 250.

I bought it as a replacement to my Aurion that got written off by a careless/stupid driver (speeding the wrong way down a one way street!).

I looked at Lexus because I wanted to go upmarket but wasnt ready for the jump to a European marque, plus my Toyota never gave me any issues and was a good ownership experience for me, being the first new car I bought after graduating uni. I figured Lexus would give me the same experience!

After a little looking, I finally stumbled across this beauty at an auction that was in the colour, trim and spec I wanted. Being from an auction there are a few little scratches and one tiny dent in the boot, plus a bit of gutter rash, havent done anything about them yet - any recommendations? No plans for mods - I am going to enjoy it as it is for now.

Loving the car, it handles like a dream compared to the Aurion lol, and the leather is so soft and comfortable, its just the little things about Lexus that sets it apart.