Evening All......

[tattoodevil]

Hi, just dropped in to say hello. I just treated myself to my first Lexus, a 2003 IS200. It's lovely, black with 18" wheels, 69k miles, full history, new MOT today etc etc.

It's a bit tame power-wise but doesn't the engine sound amazing! I picked it up and hour ago and drove all the way roaring up through the gears, then slowing down so I could do it again!

The only thing I don't like is where the previous owner has painted the calipers blue. Tomorrow they will be either black or red.

I'm thinking of putting a stainless cat back system (if I can find a reasonably priced one) and air filter, but no plans other than that.

[lexus loon]

Steve congrats on your car, the only problem you will have is keeping it clean mate , i do mine . However you should have a car that will last you years , if you want more power then theres always forced induction ,welcome to loc, theres always someone on here to give you great advice and help.

[tattoodevil]

I'm not really bothered about extra power. I bought it as I have just started my own business so had to sell my Mazda to buy my van. I need a car for the 2 evenings a week when I have my kids for a few hours. So the economy isn't really an issue as I won't be doing many miles at all. It seems a very well constructed, reliable and safe car to put my kids into

Oh, and it looks and sounds the dogs b******s!

[IHgs300]

Hello and welcome to the LOC. Sounds like a nice car, post a pic if you like? Always nice to see another lexus.

[Lexmanic]

I'm not really bothered about extra power. I bought it as I have just started my own business so had to sell my Mazda to buy my van. I need a car for the 2 evenings a week when I have my kids for a few hours. So the economy isn't really an issue as I won't be doing many miles at all. It seems a very well constructed, reliable and safe car to put my kids into

Oh, and it looks and sounds the dogs b******s!

Funnily enough we bought our daughter & 2 year old grandson a GS 300 for the very same reason.......safety

[Lexmanic]

Forgot to say Hi

[tattoodevil]

I've added a pic to my profile. I'll change it as soon as I've got rid of those God-awful blue calipers! :eerrrmm:

[petayV8]

Hi steve and welcome. I had same thoughts on my first day with my IS :D looks like a good example you got there. I cant figure out how to see full size picture in your profile tho. good luck with your new business too, its the best way to go these days

[tattoodevil]

I'm loving the car! Not happy with the massive throw on the gearshift so first on my shopping list will be a quickshift kit

[Steve]

welcome to the Lexus Owners Club mate

[jpjsavage]

Another welcome to the LOC! Enjoy your new car and there is load of friendly advice here if you want to do a mod or two.

[ChrisIS200SportTTE]

Hi and welcome to LOC :)