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  1. Mate these days after 60k and about 5 years the stamp really is not worth anything, £500 at most when resale!

    A good independant will save you buckets!

    and like some have mentioned go to Toyota they will save you money!

    I stopped using lexus after 50k and I sold mine on 117K and my friend now has 130k and it does not skip a beat!

    Most good garages go by the manufacturers spec now anyhow so they know wat oil, coolant etc to use and when as they all have manuals or computer packages telling them these things.

  2. How you doing guys? Im new here, going to look at a lexus is200 tomorrow and after looking through the forum i know what to look for. but my question just now is am i getting a good deal for my money.

    Its a 1999 V plate navigator sport model. 125k miles done. 5months tax, 8months mot. Its been 30k miles since the cambelt and waterpump were changed. and 5months since its last service. The standard alloys have no corrosion. Leather/alacantra interior is flawless. All electrics work perfectly.

    For £2300, what do you guys think?

    Also, i want to check the state of the cambelt, is it just a matter of a couple of 10mm bolts to take the cover off? The cambelt sits at the front of the engine bay? (closest to you if your standing infront of the car, facing the windscreen?

    Thanks guys

    Mo

    Hi Mate

    Dont worry about the mileage I sold mine (99/T Sport) at 117K and now my friend has it and has done 200k and drives like new. The orice is about right considerding spec!

    The sport model is the best to go for as it has a few xtras i.e silver pedals, 15mm lower, slight tints on rear windows, sport grill etc (depending on year) but has best resale value.

    Where did the service and camblet get done? Was it Lexus or a good independant? if so they will have done the work and of you have a reciept the work will be gaurenteed. The cambelt last 6 years or 100k whichever comes sooner.

    If the alloys have no corrosion they definately have had a refurb either way your laughing as it approx £50 a corner.

    If it drives smooth feels tight, everything works and you like it go for it.

    I used to get my oil changed every 6k religeously as I purchased it with 50k after 5 years in 2005 and it never missed a beat.

    The only thing I got done to mine was Cambelt/water pump at purchase and new cluth at 80k. I also changed the pads and the obvious service and oil change in 3.5 years of ownership they really are bullet proof cars.

    Enjoy!

  3. Hi

    Yeh my mates taken over my old lexus and he lives down the road so it doesnt feel like I have sold it as I see it every other day, He's happy and I must admit I was sad and still feel sad as the Lex never let me down and I loved it.

    The Boxster is mint and I have got a comprehensive warranty for peace of mind which also covers wear and tear (warranty Direct $52 per month). It sounds amazing and it sticks to the road like glue and handles brilliantly. Its also gets to 60 in about just under 7 seconds, It isnt as smooth as the lexus but then again I didnt buy it for that reason.

    I wanted a drivers car and to get the wind in my hair when the suns out, but to be honest with the weather as it has been I dont think that will happen for a long time.

    If you get a good Independant (Northway Porsche Aldermaston) they are not expensive 12k service is $155 all in, 24k $265 and 48k $365. Also their labour rates are maximum 50 per hour which is about what most garages charge bar the main dealers. Also I was looking at OEM porsche brake discs and pads and the discs come in at under 100 front and back, and pads at around 70 front and back. also the clutch kit comes in at 180 all OEM so porsche parts can be sourced competitively.

    Ill see how it goes and give further updates.

  4. Hi

    Just wanted to say bye to the users on this great forum, I have sold my Lexus 99/T to a close friend and bought a 99/T boxtser in zenith blue. I am picking it up on the weekend so cant wait. All the advice on here has been greatly recieved and The Lexus was the best car I ownded so far.

    I know the boxtser can be a little expensive so ill see how it goes for a while but in the future if I need a top reliable well priced motor i wont hesitate to get another IS, superbly reliable and fantastic car.

    again cheers to all

  5. Thanks for the replies!

    Im in 2 minds now!

    I been looking up on TTs and reliability etc, Ill prob get one around 50-70K mileage, and I have heard there are niggling little expensive faults with it especially electric!

    Now I love a reliable car, I dont care how sweet it is if its in the garage every few months or every MOT needs something done is a right put off!

    My lex has flown threw the last 3 MOTS, and has never let me down except wear and tear i.e pads,discs and my mods that I have done! and its a T reg with 105K on the clock!

    I might just stick with the lex for now

  6. Hi Guys

    I have owned my Lex for just under 3 years and although it has been a beautiful car, reliable, packed with extras etc im thinking of getting an Audi TT the 225 BHP.

    All of a sudden they have just started growing on me and the performance as well as looks is very tempting!

    At the moment to pick up a nice low mileage one is roughly between 7-8K!

    What do you guys think anyone got any experience of the Audi TT?

  7. Hi Mate

    I was shocked when the guy was selling OEM lexus shocks for £15 each, and he had 2 Left Hand ones!

    But after some research On the IS the LH and RH shocks are exactly the same!

    So i got them for £30 + delivery -£45 absolute bargain!

    At the time I did ask him why they were so cheap and did he have any more, but he stated they were the last 2 and he did not have anymore!

    To be honest i think it was a back of the lorry job! But lucky me I saved an arm and leg!

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