New Member Looking For Some Help And Advice Guys

[Reece.Haswell]

Right guys guess this is my "hello" to this forum.

Story goes I have owned MR2 turbos for the past 4 or so years and have now decided that I want a change into something bigger and alot more comfortable.

The sale of my MR2 should be completed in 9 days time and after paying of some debts will leave me with £2.5-£3k to spend on my next car.

Now I know this isnt alot for one of these cars and Im sure you must of had a million posts about cars on eBay but Ive been looking and it seems I could get a 130k milage lexus for about my price range.

The thing is I cant decide between the GS300 or LS400...mpg seems to be mid 20s which is the same as my MR2 now so that aint a problem, nor is insurance as I have 10 years NCB

Whats the main difference in these cars? the only thin Im sure on is I want the one with what looks like the SAT NVA screen in the middle of the centre dash.

Any help or opinions guys?

What should I be looking for apart from the obvious service history etc and common faults?

Cheers guys

[ROYT]

If you are used to and like a sporty ride with handling to match, and like to DRIVE .......the LS may not suit you

Have'nt tried a GS but it looks more of a sporty car to me.

If you fancy sitting quietly in big armchair doing nothing 'cept maybe listening to your favourite music get the LS ............it's cool man..

[mudzs]

if the only thing you are sure on is the screen in the middle that discounts the GS300 straight away as the mk1 did not have this screen(as far as i know) and with your budget set at 2.5k to 3k i would think the mk2 is a little out of you range .

[Reece.Haswell]

Someone has also mentioned to me about teh Soarer? Same engine as the LS but a bit cheaper so I wont end up with a bargain basement one...these seem more around my price range?

Anyone know about these? Got a lil seat in the bakc to for the lil un (she is only 5 so will fit lol)

[Rikos]

Hi and welcome to the LOC

I'm not able to help i'm afarid as i'm an IS man myself but i hope you find a the right model that suits your needs and in your price range soon.

[Reece.Haswell]

Thanks fella, Im actually liking the look of the soarer, to which Ive been told to aim for the 4 litre version..no major problems as long as they have full service history?

Ive jsut jumped on direct line quickly to get a quote on the soarer but it says they dont recognise the make and model..what would I expect to pay im..

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10 years NC

3 Points TS20

License held since 17

Reece

[Rikos]

Shouldnt be high at all mate

Try ringing around some more insurers and i'm sure you'll find a good price!

[Reece.Haswell]

Rang up yesterday and the will do astraight swap from my MR2 turbo at no extra cost...BARGAIN!!

[Rikos]

Thats brilliant news mate hope you can find one now

[DEANOROW]

Hi and welcome to the LOC

There is a local meet in August click on the link for more info

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...c=42784&hl=

Deano

[RedKen]

Hi Reece,

I think you will find the Soarer was never a Lexus model in the UK. It's actually a Toyota jap import model with 2.5 TT engine. The 4 ltr jobbie was called an SC400 i think. The toyota badge was changed by the uk buyer's as the Lexus badge fits right over it. Check the steering wheel to see if the logo is Toy or Lex. Same as LS400 mark 1 and 2 apart from the body obviousley. I heard that body parts are hard to obtain if you prang it, maybe someone else here can point you in the right direction.

As for the LS with the sat nav....I think that was on the mark IV and I doubt you would get one with that budget.

Good Luck

Ken

[Unregistered_User]

Hey there and welcome to the LOC,

All the best,

Jamie