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Yep, they are nice looking beasts. I'd say try the Lexus for yourself, motoring journalists seem very biased towards the German manufacturers for reasons I've yet to ascertain. This IS300h has rear-wheel drive like a BMW, it has perfect weight distribution like a BMW, the on-road poise, ride and handling are as good as any BMW I've ever driven - and it still does over 50mpg - and it is not a diesel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ali Tait
They are very good Grant, as it should be being basically a VW under the skin. I drove one for while before I got my Audi, nice and comfy and surprisingly roomy, even for me lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Yes agreed, the reliability is another plus point too. The LS and GS are fairly rare beasts though, and I guess would be ruinously expensive if they did go wrong. I do like the idea of an LPG’d V8 though..Quote:
Originally Posted by Thermionic Idler
Or run it on ethanol?
yup, it was a diesel auto with full electric pack and leather seats etc. Was pretty quick too. enjoyed it but life took a swipe and i no longer was going to use it much and diesels dont like low miles etc. so sold it and picked up my c-maxwhich ive had or 11 years without issue. it was 3/4 years old but low miles and has been a great motor. alas its in way out, under body wise. shame as its only done 50k and is otherwise very good nickQuote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633
Nice, Dave, I do quite like Lexus, a worthy alternative to the usual German stuff, imo. Of course it's just a Toyota with added niceness, so you get Japanese reliability with some style and a shitload of extras. What's not to like! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Thermionic Idler
And here we have the real future car.
http://i63.tinypic.com/qxugc4.jpg
I thought you already had one Geoff
[QUOTE=CageyH;1016757]Or run it on ethanol?[/QUOT
I’ll set up a still in the shed lol.
Nah. I use a horse drawn motorbike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ian7633