Powerful automatic suggestions

My friend is doing a lot of motorway driving and wants a powerful petrol automatic with £8,000 to spend. He is happy to pay the petrol prices but is worried about getting the Audi 3.2 because of the potential...

How can I get a cheap Lexus?

Your correspondent who buys cars with high depreciation is on the right track, but I've refined the idea even further. Go to your local Lexus dealer and ask them for the name of the local independent car...

Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more?

I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its reliability and build quality, but most of all it...

How can I avoid excessive wear to the insides of the front tyres on my Lexus 200 Sport?

I have a Lexus 200 Sport that has been extremely reliable. The only problem that I have with the car is excessive wear on the inside edges of the front tyres. The car is on 215/45ZR 17 tyres. I have had...

Buying a very quiet car

I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have had a used Volvo S70 (30% cheaper then the V70) a used...

Is this used Lexus IS250 about to depreciate heavily?

I'm offered a black with beige leather 2011 Lexus IS250C SE-L coupe convertible for £27,350, taxed for a year with full tank, first service, and IS250C mats, for a cash purchase. It was previously a Lexus...

Lexus IS250 - will big wheels ruin it?

I was considering buying a Lexus IS250,nearly new for £23000. However I have been increasingly put off by comments concerning the Low Profile Tyres(225x45x17) and their adverse effect on ride quality...

Jaguar or Lexus?

Recently retired and want to buy a used car that has a very comfortable ride. I have considered a Jaguar XF or Lexus IS250 but would welcome your opinion and/or further recommendations. Budget £25-28K,...

Limping Lexus

My Lexus IS220d (57-plate, 36,000 miles) has a warning light: VSC check engine, EML indicator and ABS warning. It goes into limp mode to protect the engine. I have taken it to a Lexus dealer who has...

Which are the best and smoothest of the automatic transmissions currently available?

I would appreciate your opinion on the pros and cons of the automatic transmissions currently available and which you consider to be the smoothest.