New (Old) Lexus

[Sidleybird]

Hi, Lexus Lovers,

I have just bought myself a new (old) Lexus IS200 Sport. I wasn't specifically looking for a Lexus, but needing a new car I was trawling thought eBay and saw the car for sale. It reminded me that I had always liked this car when it first came out, but of course I couldn't afford one at the time. It looked pretty good, so I thought I'd check it out and - long story short - I ended up buying it. Its a W Reg. (2000) IS 200 Sport manual. It has 141k miles on it, which is a lot I know, but it has 10 service stamps in the book, cambelt done 30k ago and a new clutch 20k ago. Obviously, I haven't been very far in it yet, but everything works fine so far! The MOT is due in March, so I will probably take it in about 3 weeks before that in case anything needs doing. Hopefully not! The current MOT had no advisories on it and it has only done just over 2000 miles since then, so fingers crossed! Anyway, thanks for having me and I look forward to picking your brains over the coming months! Oh, and here's some pics of the car. Thanks again, Keith Bird

[IHgs300]

Welcome to the club Keith, Looks a bargain mate.

[petayV8]

Looks fab. Looks in amazing condition, most black ones i see are showing there age worse than others but your paintwork and bodywork looks fab. i bought my W reg one with a couple of body work niggles so its good sign yours has been cherished. btw 140k isnt alot, it will run flawlessly way into 200k the lazy 6 cylinder engines in these are built and configured to last

[Sidleybird]

Thanks for the welcome guys, much appreciated. I hope you're right about the engine Pete, I'd like to think that the car will last me a few years! Its good to know that you guys are here to help keep her on the road if I have any problems. Thanks again and I look forward to getting to know you all a little better, Cheers, Keith