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Matt going on a date: “Before we go any further let me do a vehicle history check”
😂😂😂💙
And lift the bonnet and check the dipstick
@@josephwoolley685 if she has a dipstick it aint a she
@@thedandy6765They can be whatever they want to be identified as 😅😅
The chassis and rear end need a refurb
I went on a blind date once set up by my mate, when I asked what she looked like he said she was just 'ok'. I married her 2 years later...
Better to under promise , and suprise with the outcome
I hope you thanked your mate and bought him a drink, unless you are now divorced, bitter and penniless
@@curtisj2165 Still married and she's still amazing!
Mates always set up mates well. Girls on the other hand, never trust their set ups. They could not chick is bat sh*t loco but will pretend they do not know.
Glad she didn't have lots of problems like the car 😆
This looks like a car that would end up being rewarding for the person that eventually buys it. You are giving it the love it desperately needed.
Looks like a nice car. Most cars made in the mid 2000s still look good especially premuim/luxury cars
If it were petrol yes. It's a diesel turbo = money pit.
@@TB1M1how so? I mean specifically how so?
@@contorta960 They are not money pits. If oil changed good. But head gasket will go sooner or later. Just the design on the engine. Wouln't touch the is250 either though, worst lexus engine ever made
My friend worked in a Lexus service department when these were new. His job became much more stressful when they stated fitting the 220d engines
Love these cheap car videos. Keep 'em coming.
Glad you like them!
Really you just show me when you bought a cheap car and made a few bob Honestly ??? This young man is a good presenter but the format is now dated He is in the trade thats why he gets cars at well lest say drop down prices and then makes a bob or two claiming this is how he got to where he is now "as always a load of bollocks " Not married no mortage etc etc and if I am wrong I am sorry for making those remarks ??
@@allanhughes7859 two mortgages actually but I don’t see how that is relevant
@@allanhughes7859 you okay hun? Text me xxx 😂 Personally I like the mix of flash cars and a few dogs thrown in for good measure. Unfortunately not all of us can afford those gorgeous Bentleys. I also like the older Land Rover’s, so more of those please Matt! 🙏
@@HighPeakAutos Whoops think i have hit a nerve did not mean to honest you are a good presenter but need to change tack at times some poor sod thinks they can do the same and make money when in true terms they can not because they are not you ??
“I had a Lexus IS for 37 years and all I had to replace was the fluffy dice hanging from the mirror” Love your work 👍
Hope you get it sorted Matt. It's such a shame when people have nice motors but don't look after them 😔
expensive to maintain?
@@peppermeat8059 don't buy it then. Buy something you can maintain.
@@peppermeat8059 Out of “luxury cars”, Lexus are usually the least to maintain. If you service at a dealer, they can be costly. Even then, a usual service is approximately $300 cheaper (Aud) compared to the euros.
Champagne lifestyle with lemonade money
@@sks6763 That's a problem with some toyota/lexus owners, they just buy them and never maintain since theyre lexuses and toyotas.
The VSC, engine and traction engine lights usually mean a fault with the EGR system. Also, I have a Toyota with the same engine, and the problem with lack of pull was due to faulty diesel injectors. Once they go bad, they're really expensive to replace ( here it's like 700 EUR for a brand new one ( 1 piece! ), 200 eur for a used one). However, when this diesel is well maintained, it's one of the smoother ones, and has a very good amount of torque.
Less lack of maintenance on this one for sure
Best route with that is have them refurbished for a fraction of the price.
It's a junk, horrible from day one rattler.
Ooo, it has the Mark Levinson surround-sound hi-fi upgrade. That’s a pricey extra, sounds epic, too. Here’s a fun fact: Mark Levinson designed the sound system for the original Woodstock festival.
They are great, until the amp goes and you have to pay £££ to replace it. It went in mine.
As a former IS220d owner I can confirm the stereo was fantastic and absolutely essential while waiting for the AA tow truck to take the car back to the dealer for each engine change.
@@munehaus oh yeah, ML sound system is great!
Cracking video, Matt, I really enjoy the old cars and what you have to do to them to get them sorted, it gives us mere mortals a clue as to costs and complications. Keep up the grate work.
Hi Matt, check the fuel filter again for contaminents, if so might be corrosion inside the fuel tank, usually when people only put a couple of gallons in rather than filling up.You did reckon its been run on a tight budget. Just an idea !
As a retired airline pilot, I notice you use and know the phonetic alphabet well. I do enjoy your clips a lot. I live between florida and barbados and have recently bought, from my best friend, a 2007 lexus ls460L with 150k miles and in pristine condition. I simply love the car and will use it when in the USA. Keep up the good work and I wish you success in your very competitive business
Thanks for watching. Nice Lexus
Thank you for your response. My son also has a Lexus I S350 about five years old and loves it. 305 hp and it flies!
Hope to see a follow up on this. Interested to see if the fault was eventually fixed and what your overall costs were.
Looking forward to another follow up on this one. Car looks superb after its clean up Fingers crossed it works out well for you.
You make some very clear, comprehensive videos. Love it.
I hope you get it sorted Matt, alot of people just don't look after their cars, it makes me cringe when I tell people that I clean my car mostly every week and service it fully every 10,000 miles and they say I haven't cleaned my car in years or I haven't done an oil change on it for years!
Yeah. People's priorities aren't straight. Lets be real, people wake up and get up without making their beds or sorting their rooms out
@@WavScorn259 we usually hvae stuff to do. Cleaning every week is stupidly timewasting. Changing oil, do mine every 8k.
You always go above and beyond getting g things sorted.
I test drove an IS220D a few years back, all was going well until I came off the motorway and it blew black smoke all up the exit ramp. This diesel engine was not Toyota's finest hour!
Toyota's finest hr ,that would be in the 70s
Hello Matt, another interesting video , just showing you at work and how, like us all, there are good days and not so good days. Hope you get it all sorted, thanks for taking the time to upload another video. Ged
This channel is important because it offers a focus on real world motoring issues for many (the majority?) of hard pressed drivers on a limited budget.
Paint job looks great - to my eye the colour matches perfectly. Nice wheels too. I like these machines !
This is your best video yet; very amusing but also really informative. As someone who knows nothing about cars and in the market for a used car, it's good to see how to evaluate a used car and what can happen and how to deal with issues. Have been watching for a short while now and enjoyed your vids, but will subscribe now as it's well deserved.
Thanks!
Watching now, can’t wait! Glad you enjoyed Spain. Hopefully heading next month 👍🏼
I am the happy owner of an IS250. 3 years, just regular maintanance, brakepads/tyres/oil and filter/airco refill. No oil consumption MY2006 and no rust. I love this car! Not the most exciting car to drive but it has all the features you want and with CC on doing 80mph I'll manage 35mpg
The exhaust are known to rot out quickly on these but other than that they are solid. I've owned 2 250s and a gs430 of the same age and thats the only problem I've ever had on them. Also if it has the xenon headlights and the bulb is gone it's usually the headlight ballast which you can get for about 40 quid.
The diesel never saw the light here. Must be similar to Avensis 2.2D engine. The 350 is brilliant though. Very smooth, nippy and sounds excellent!
Cheers Matt,always pleased when a new video appears.
It’ll be worth the effort (hopefully) Matt,it’s a well specked car and someone will love it 👍🏻
Don't know how Brittain generaly faces Diesels, but here you couldn't sell a Diesel if you give it away for free.
Just subscribed Matt. I’m really enjoying your videos. From the cheap to the very expensive cars. Great work 👍
I like his variety too
My mate had one of these- I'll bet my bottom dollar the check VSC light is the EGR valve.
Hi ya, did cleaning it help or did you get a new EGR valve ?
I don’t like the beep sounds when you press the buttons sounds like a nissan almera i had years back! Loved the car secretly haha
I love your optimism - its almost infectious!
not changing the fuel filter every 2nd oil service is probably what bricked the fuel pump, by time you changed it damage was already done.
Or at some point it’s had some petrol.
Hi Matt, fantastic videos - well done. Some background if you're interested: I worked as a slimy salesman when these were released. As you know, Lexus were very popular in the USA but were struggling to capitalise on the UK company car market as they didn't have a diesel option. Luckily, they were able to pinch the diesel lump from the Toyota Avensis (we weren't meant to mention this to customers). It was only offered in combination with a manual transmission which we were told to tell prospective customers was because the engine produced too much torque for the auto box to cope with. I suspect the real reason was actually emissions. Similarly, emissions were the reason that you need to be doing 80mph+ for 6th gear not to bog down. Which made for some interesting discussions with geriatric test drivers....
First video I saw was the cheap is200 been hooked ever since, keep up the great work 👏
Great to see stories that did not go smoothly, helps us to see what to look out for 👍
Loving the series on bargain cars 🚗 keep up the good work
That interior is just classy. It's got the silvers and Grey's that make it look great.
Dont stress about the false door being open light. I had a capri who's passenger door did actually open on a right bend all the time. After a length of rope I was good to go and pick up my mate. He had to get in via the drivers door tho to get to his seat as the rope had done its job so well it was now part of the handbrake system too. Loving the cheap and cheerful vids as usual. Looked like you had a wee cut on the rear nearside tyre too.
Another good video. With the engine light on and lack of power I wouldn't think revving it harder than necessary was a good idea. Looks good in the end. Amazing what can be done to make a car look better.
Just a heads up, having lenses in the headlight doesn't always means they're xenon or HID. According to EU regulations, HID or xenon headlights should always have headlights washers and be self leveling. Having the little rolling dial for the headlights leveling means they're not HID
Funnily, in Iceland we have no regulation for it, which means you could slap xenon headlights onto a car not equipped with it and be totally fine as long as they are aligned lol
On recent laws, Xenon or HID no longer need headlightwashers.
@@x6land really????
Matt you did the impossible and broke down in a Lexus 😂😂😂 just absolutely shows you can’t rest on your laurels and neglect a car because it’s supposed to be reliable!
love your program very interesting and informative nice to know the outcome of your cars
New to the channel I’ve literally just gone through and watched all your videos brill from tired looking motors to stunning looking keep up the good work Matt 👍
Thanks!
Had an '06 reg SEL with electric sun blinds, blue illuminating door steps, sunroof, full leather...was a lovely spec. It's only Achilles heal was that sodding diesel engine that let the rest of great car down. Drove one day on the motorway until it suddenly switched to creep mode, could only do about 20 mph max. After inspection it was a congealed EGR valve, replaced the EGR valve for £350 and it popped a load of injector seals! Got £4000 scrappage towards a new Mazda at the time. Lesson learnt, should have got an IS250 with the silky V6.
Don't panic Matt, I had one of these for 4 years and all that ever went wrong is the problem you're having with this one. Hoover out the egr valve, lots of vlogs on KZhead and add a bottle of dpf fluid every 3 or 4 months and it will run forever. These are a great workhorse but need a blast down the motorway regular.
We call that an “Italian tune up”.😂
@@cindybetten7573the motorway blast? 😂
It is good you show the tricky side and as well as the good times, when dealing with cars. Hopefully the views on this vid make up for it.
Just finished the episode, hilarious!! Love it! 🫡
That handbrake looked well excited to see you Matt! I laughed as unusual to see a handbrake pointing to the moon. Seems that’s only the start of your problems 😂
My great gran had a 2001 Lexus GS that outlasted her. Those cars are so dependable
Fascinating fly-on-the-wall assessment from someone who knows. More of these please!
As always you are an honest car dealer. Well done
Totally agree with you, the 250 was an amazing car. You would've been a lucky man getting a 250 for £750, pity it was the dreaded diesel. I must say that you and your guys have done a cracking job rejuvenating that 220. Looks superb. I really hope you at least got a grand on your profit for all your efforts mate. As always, thoroughly enjoy your channel and it's content ..👍
250 the worst lexus engine hands down, they said it themselves
could be a split boost pipe matt. we get similar thing on our buses, whistle from the turbo, lack of power, usually a split turbo pipe
Matt it only needs egr valve vacuumed out, it's clogged with soot. Might need done a couple of times. Fuel pump should be fine. Egr vacuum and a dpf clean fluid 3 times a year. 👍An easy job for your mechanic
Really interesting car review Matt! Would really like to know if you can get it sorted. Good luck, hope you make a decent profit for all the hassle involved!
I've taken 2 IS300h out for a drive and they're lovely cars. Super economical too for a 2.4L. On the comments you made about the 220d being a bad choice for the IS range, I agree.
What specs of IS 300h where you looking at?
As long as you go for the gasoline, you'll be fine. In France almost all of that generation is equipped with the 2.2 d4d, which is a nightmare.
@@user-bv9rr4jp8k that is!
@@user-bv9rr4jp8k I was just about to get a diesel one here in France. Now I'm not so sure
Well done so far Matt - really hope the issue is not fuel pump as I fear it will cost a lot more than £200-£300 to fix 😳
I had an Audi A6 1.9 diesel with similar turbo issues. It was the N75 valve. It would go into limp mode above 3000rpm to protect itself.
Now that’s what you call an honest review!
I had an IS250 and thought it was quite nice. Bought it as a backup car with 300k on the ODO and gave it some TLC ( parts aren’t cheap for these here in Aus) but ended up with quite a nice car in the end. Very nice to be in and quite ok to drive. Quickly became my daily driver.
was it a diesel?
@@wolvestribe6435 the is250 is the 2.5 v6 petrol. The only diesel model they offered is the is220d as shown in the video
Your car taste is improving. 😉😉
Really liked the video, i have one myself that was gifted basically as a stop gap car. Its done nearly 200k and drives well, i had the dpf cleaned and replaced the EGR valve and really helped change the lag and gave full boost at 2k rpm. The spec is amazing especially the mark levinson audio sat nav dvd etc
Very nice!
Anyone who’s looking for a used car should go to you. So much honesty and you’d never rip anyone off.
Matt I always watch your fantastic videos, thanks for creating them. I was wondering why your colleagues don't plug in the portable OBD Carly device to prospective part exchange vehicles, this would save you the crazy bills and show up any issues before your pockets are emptied before seeing them in the cold light of day?
Occasionally deals are done in desperation
Love this content Matt - real down to earth content for us peasants!
Love the styling of this model. Best shape in class in my opinion.
Nice to see that even you get a lemon every now & again. Great video. Keep it up
Good video again. The Continental EU countries demanded a diesel as most competitors and 70% of segment sales were diesel. So Lexus fitted the D4D RAV 4 diesel which as you say was inferior to the Lexus 250 petrol variant.. I hope you get the fuel problem resolved.
At that time, here in italy, diesel sells were massive, even in small cars like polo, punto, 207 etc
You should do a review of an IS-F, would love to get your thoughts on it!
that would be cool!! you should see the Lexus cars I film :)
I have a 2.2 T180 Avensis 2008. Just do oil and filters change every year and my only concern is turn the key and put fuel. No problems at all.
An interesting review Matt, certainly an insight for us mere mortals into the ups and downs of your profession. Please let us know how things turn out 😀
Have you ever wondered why the IS220/200d were the only diesel models ever produced? I wonder why Lexus were replacing engines under extended warranty? Mind you I’m only an armchair LOC moderator but I’d limp it to the nearest scrapyard 😀
@@lexrus7786 That is true!
I never knew about the engine replacements. Mind you its something I have experience with JLR. My pals F Pace is currently in getting a new engine (under warranty thankfully)
@@RevLexus The engine was literally a service item. 4 engines in 3 years on mine before I managed to part ex it (they extended the warranty to 7 years but only 110k miles).
@@munehaus that is nuts, it is know that this engine was their worst product.
@@munehaus In saying that I think Mclaren was the same with the mp4-12c. I have heard & seen owners on their 2nd or 3rd engine within a short period.
I had the same problem with the courtesy light coming on when cornering and it was a faulty courtesy light pin switch. Mine also had to have several factory recalls for airbags I think which the dealer will replace FOC
It would be great to film a conclusion video Matt to let us all know how you finally sorted the fuelling issue
I like this video as every other one you do makes it look too easy. This is more like reality of buying cheap cars for most people.
Yeah, for a manufacturer that made the legendary 1.4 D4D, the 2.2 is a bit..different; not so frugal, not so quiet and not so bulletproof.
My sister (we're in the US) has a 2010 IS250 AWD with under 100k miles. It absolutely chews through oil. The car is in great shape, but honestly it's pretty slow, gets pretty poor fuel economy, and just overall doesn't feel up to par with other Lexus models. She misses her 2003 ES300 quite a bit.
When you showed the ‘no dumping’ sign I really expected you to say, ‘tempting’.
Alot of manual transmission cars in UK... Didn't expect that... Keep up the good work 👍😁
Landsail tires are awful, even my local tyre fitter doesn't recommend them, even when he's got Landsail promotional signage on his walls.
I’m living in Holland and I always cross reference the purchases you make vs the Dutch market and I can’t believe how ridiculously valued older cars are in the UK. Same model, year, similar mileage car here is selling for almost €6,000!!
Aaaaaand now that I’ve seen the video fully I understand why 😂 unlucky Matt
Prices in the UK are much cheaper compared to the continent. Now that I've moved back to Germany, any decent 2nd hand car is so many thousands more here vs the exact same UK equivalent
@@Gunzberg Mostly because there are more LHD countries.
Same in the US our prices are usually over double the equivalent in the UK
Hi Matt, great video, im looking to sell my IS220d-L 07 plate as we speak so this video has helped alot. Keep the great content coming
You make some really astute observations. To an uniformed novice as myself, this video has been quite educational. Cheers👍
As always the cheap cars are always my favourite. I love your total distain for cheap tyres! I remember detailing one of these when I was young, was very impressed, it stacked up well against my mums e90 3 series. Car looks ageless now, great job on it
Such a shame that the previous owner didn’t look after the vehicle. It was clearly worth investing a little in (even with a Diesel engine). Don’t think I’ve seen you look that disappointed in a sign off Matt! Commiserations indeed. Well done for finally showing it some love. 👍💯
I admire your patience.
Great video as usual top drawer thank you
Manual diesel Lexus 😂 The pinnacle of luxury! Thanks for the video, I like these the most! 😊
In the US a diesel in a luxury car is unthinkable
@@spicysnowman8886 Don't Cadillac or GM put it in their biggest truck? :P
@@RevLexus diesels are reserved for big trucks in the US no small cars have them
@@spicysnowman8886 Yeah I know, its a shame! I think from when I lived in Fort Myers the only diesel cars were the Chevy Cruze and the Mercedes E class (apart from all those VW's)
I bought an IS220d back in the day because it was their only manual at the time and I could only get the IS250 as an auto. I wish I'd bought the IS250 if only because when I buy cars today I'd probably still include Lexus on my list if they'd not made the single most unreliable car I've ever owned in over 30 years (and I include a Metro with an A series engine in that list).
We bought an is250 se L brand new in 07. Still going strong, auto box and engine still sweet. I drove a is220d and hated it. It was so slow and rough. If only we got the is350 because that was great
It is a shame we never really got any 350 models, ES, GS, last 2 RX models etc. The UK really do get a limited model and engine range from Lexus.
They shouldn't be either if they're running right, the 220d is faster acceleration higher top speed it has 400nm torque as opposed to 250nm in the IS250 and only 15 less hp
@@gillscorner794 For everyone that says the gearing and acceleration on the IS220d is bad, I actually thought it was pretty good. It was also (I think) the only manual Lexus at the time. Of course that acceleration was rather let down by having to stop and change the engine at every service interval, which usually meant a courtesy Yaris or something for a few weeks each time.
Another great video. the progression is brilliant! Like others I'm looking forward to the follow up. Hoping you will do a vid for an A7 (15/16)😁
just found your A7 review. 😂 it's bril
My neighbour had a similar fault on his Volvo diesel. Changed the fuel filter & all good. Then it happened again. It turned out to be an algae in the diesel fuel which kept blocking the filter. Obviously water contaminated fuel & the algae grew in the water. A Volvo specialist told him that it’s not uncommon. Always check the simplest thing first!
Love the video as always. Hope this car is ok. I recently had to get rid of an IS220d. Sadly least reliable and worst car I’ve owned. So many issues. The worst was the engine. Constant egr valve and turbo issues. AC was great though. Comfy too. Wish I’d bought the is250.
Interesting, my dad had a 2008 IS220d, bought it in 2013 and kept for 7 years the only issue was the DPF which led to us selling it other than that it was fine.
@Scimmia i suspect fuel economy?
Mine was great I did have to do the head gasket and I blanked egr as that was a nightmare
what have you replaced it with?
@@RevLexus 2009 BMW 325i convertible. Pretty different. Absolutely love it.
So a few years ago, I sat in an IS250 of this vintage. Honest John said it was, at the time, the most reliable car you could buy. The seats are the best seats I have ever sat in. including many c and e class, Land Rovers BMW's and Volvos. But, yours seems like a bit of a knacker. Good luck.
I’ve had a few issues with the 250 but generally they’re pretty good
Love the channel its refreshing to see someone make the videos on the cars you do buying blind is always a risk that's what makes this channel so good keep it up. Just a quick one tho turning up to an old car saying how bad the diesel engine is whilst driving one of the most unreliable cars ever made is a bit hypocritical 🤣
what a great bit of content but a bit of a bummer ahh sure look on the bright side the next one might make up for this one bro great channel bro
Check the EGR valve and the breather pipes. I had a 2006 IS220d and had to clean the EGR every 5k. I eventually gave in and bought a new valve. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
I had that exact same issues with my IS220d.
@@themightywrighty what was it in the end?
@@HighPeakAutos I have no idea. I never did get to bottom of it in the end. I had the EGR value cleaned a couple of times, which improved things for a while. Eventually it got stuck in limp mode, I decided to scrap it.
@@themightywrighty Me too. After it happened 3 times after being cleaned I replaced it. Strange combo of lights but definitely EGR
I had one of these. The gear changes were sharp and notchy and it struggled to do 30 in fourth. I had to change down to third which was annoying. To cruise on the motorway in 6th gear was only possible if one was doing around 75plus. Anything less you had to change down to 5th. The gearbox was awful and I got rid of it immediately I expected better
Mate most cars you need to be in third gear for 20-30mph, that could have been the reason, unless I’m mistaken ofcourse
Surprisingly the is200 is way better when it comes to having a nice linear power band.
im another owner of this car, and i know exactly what you mean, everyones is the same, this diesel engine is the worst, turbo lag, 6th gear is useless, constant dpf regen, the list goes on, i took out my dpf and blanked egr, had a remap from LETO and its a bit better now with (stated) 220bhp, but for a diesel, it sucks
Petrol is cooler with things like that. Diesel are much more touchy, gear specific to speed.
the cheap cars are interesting and a challenge super upload yet again
Am surprised that you don't carry a plug in diagnostic tester just to give you at least some vague idea of what's going on in the engine and systems. Great series though - I've had 152 cars that I've owned and driven now. Thanks for the content. Fascinating.