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Sidleybird

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    Keith
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    IS 200 sport
  • Year of Lexus
    2000
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    Sussex

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  1. umm... I think you mean Jodie Kidd, but hey, potato potato.
  2. To be honest, I think you will have a hard time finding one to match and it will probably end up costing you more anyway. Personally, I would go with a decent bodyshop but good luck, hope you get what you want. Bad luck, no chance anyone saw the scumbag who did it?
  3. Rayaan, obviously we have had different experiences so can we leave it at that? I don't want to get into a slanging match with you; that's not what a car club like this is for. So you carry on paying over the odds and I will save my hard-earned and we'll both be happy. OK? Thanks.
  4. Rayaan, I said a "good independent" not a backstreet garage, but hey, its your money; if you want to throw it away then that's your choice. But if you think main dealers do a better job just 'cause you're paying more, then you're kidding yourself.
  5. Sadly. honesty is a rapidly fading concept and, indeed, the honest person is generally regarded as a "mug" these days. Which (sadly again) means that you have to work on the principle that even the most reasonable seeming person is out to rook you. I don't see why you should be a single penny out of pocket because of his stupidity, so sue the ****** (insert expletive of choice0 for the full amount of the repairs. Sounds like you hold all the aces though; independent witnesses are crucial, so I'm sure you will get the judgement in your favour. Bloody well hope so! As for cyclists generally, well, I drive a van as part of my job, and there's not a single day that I don't see them riding on pavements, going through red lights, weaving in and out of traffic and trying to squeeze through non-existent gaps. And then they have the nerve to claim some sort of moral superiority??....bastards, Anyway, all the best of luck. Don't give up. :luck:
  6. Expensive lesson learned! Just don't give them any more of your hard-earned. Ask around, mates etc., for a good independent who will do just as good a job at half the price. Sadly, when you use a main dealer you are going to pay top dollar just for the name. Doesn't mean they will do a better job.
  7. MIne's a 2000 and done 142k. Hoping to get a lot more out of her too!
  8. I know its all subjective and each to their own, but....the E Type - I mean, come on guy, just look at it!
  9. Had to laugh at "Got bored". Most of us would have just gone for a drive! I can't imagine how bored I would have to be to start cleaning and polishing to relieve the boredom! Still, fair play to you, I just hope the birds respect all your hard work - at least for a day or two! Shame you're so far from me though, otherwise I would leave some cleaning materials in my car....just in case, you know....you ever get bored again!
  10. Hard-to-identify creaks, squeaks and grinding noises seem to be common to these cars (see various posts on here relating to suspension issues). A week after buying mine, a horrendous grinding noise appeared on cornering. This turned out to be (after some investigation involving a stethoscope) to be a lower ball joint. Having replaced this and the attached track rod end (the nut connecting them was seized solid, another common issue I believe) the problem was cured and has not returned. Don't let this put you off though, its still a great car! And there is almost always someone here who will help you sort out any issues that my crop up. Good luck, I hope you find a good 'un!
  11. Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course. Actually, I thought the guy's Ebay ad was quite funny! And you can't deny that the LS400 does look like a pimpmobile. Still, each to their own. I saw an 220D in a car park the other day and, after having had a good look round it, I have to say the term that came to mind was "bland". Just my personal opinion of course, other opinions are available. Brand loyalty is all very well but let's not kid ourselves.
  12. Yes! Success! Thanks for the tip Lance. I pulled the lever up and wedged it there. Then the flap came open. The spring though seemed fine; still in place and still springy! I tried shutting and opening it a few times - worked fine! So maybe it was just temporarily stuck or something. Anyway, thanks again for the tip - I will remember next time panic sets in! This is what a good car club should be about - members sharing knowledge and helping each other out. Thanks Lexus Owners Club.
  13. Anyone know how to open the fuel flap when the little lever won't do it? I just pulled into a garage to fill up and the damn thing won't open! Hasn't happened before but (of course) has to happen when I'm running on empty! Made it home at least. Now I'm stuck, hope someone out there can help. Thanks in advance if you can.
  14. I have an is200 sport and I'm pretty sure the window tints are original (i.e actual tinted glass, not film). I think the law is that the rear windows (b-pillar backwards) can be as dark as you like, and the front door windows can only be tinted 30%. ref: http://redwood-tints.co.uk/law/
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