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SkylineLvr · April 7, 2012

Just happened across this site searching google and figured I had to join. I just purchased a Silver 2004 Lexus IS200 Sport yesterday. I really wanted something a little newer, but she only has 40k miles and 1 previous owner. The interior is practically flawless. The exterior is straight, some minor scuffs; never been in an accident. The major issues would be on the rims which have seen the wrong side of a curb or 2. Not bad, but for me they are an eye sore. I plan to get those replaced within the next year.

I just recently moved to the country from the US. I'll be here working for the next 4 years, so I'll probably be spending some time modding my baby. I don't think I'll do too much to the body as I like the stock look. As I mentioned, I would like to get some new rims soon. I was searching the web trying to get some info on the car and was a little dissapointed that she only comes with 153bhp. I was suprised to see such a low bhp, the car really feels like it has a lot of get up to her. If that is true, I would like to do some mods that would help in boosting it closer to 200-250bhp. I will be reading through the site to try and get some info on mods that are recommended.

It's a pleasure to meet you all, and I look forward to learning more about my new toy.

P.S. As my name implies, I love Nissan Skylines and wanted to purchase one while I was here. But because I needed a car with a back seat for my daughter, I had to go with a 4 door. The original plan was to purchase a car for my wife first, then get my Skyline. As it turns out, I purchased my IS200 on Thursday, and will be buying her Jeep Liberty on Tuesday. O'well, she's given me the green light to purchase an R34 GTR when we get to Japan. Which I hope will be after my 4 years here.

steve2006 · April 9, 2012

Hello and welcome to the LOC and the UK :D

Nice buy with the IS it would seem all Lexus models run detuned, my LS400 with a 4 litre 32 valve engine only kicks out 250bhp standard.

If you are into increasing engine output have a look at member Ormi's supercharged conversion!

kevinsgs300 · April 9, 2012

welcome to the club

SkylineLvr · April 10, 2012

Thanks for the welcome. Not sure if I'll be putting in a supercharger or not. I'd have to find one for a really low price. Not sure how much I'll be putting my car. I definently want to do some mods, but they'd have to be cost efficient. I'm only going to be in the UK for 4 years, and I don't want to put a lot of money into a car that I know I wont be keeping for the long run.