Timbo70

Thanks for the comments, guys. I've had V6s before, both were 3.2 Vectras. Having had my own Austerity Measures for the last five years, driving a 1.8 non-turbo Saab (yes, they really did do a petrol one without a turbo), I wanted to go back to a V6, and was initially looking at the Insignia 2.8T. However, I soon realised that to get one with low mileage and be around four years old, I was going to have to pay around £15K, whereas my budget was £12K. So I broadened my search, keeping the V6 as a requirement, and spotted the IS250. The wife and I went to a local garage that had one in to see if we'd like it, and were impressed with what you get for your money. So I looked further and found this one, and have been grinning ever since. I would've liked a manual box, but as a bloke (and, therefore, genetically predisposed to be lazy), the auto is sweet enough.

Actually, here is a photo from the dealer's website from where I bought the car... More to follow (once I clean it).

Thank you for the warm welcome. Will put some photos up soon. It's an unmodded auto RWD (I was ideally looking for a manual AWD version, but the phrases "hens' teeth" and "rocking horse droppings" spring to mind). Am looking forward to drastically increasing the mileage on it!

Hi, just wanted to say hello. I've been a Lexus owner for all of five weeks, a 2012 IS 250 which I managed to pick up with only 12,500 miles on it, and am loving the car, it is a real joy to drive. What made me buy a Lexus? Well, I was looking at other V6s, including the Insignia 2.8T, but believe it or not, with lower miles and a much better spec, the Lexus was actually cheaper than the Vauxhall! The spec of the Lexus, even though it is lower HP compared to the Insignia, made this a no-brainer. See you around the forums! Tim