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  1. Not posted here for a while but have been lurking

    my 2005 is200 se as come back with an advisory looks like one of the rear shock has started leaking I guess after 80k and 12 years its to be expected that these things will start to go.  

    Due to be a decent guy my mechanic has obviously suggested replacing both rears at the same time but this has got me thinking if the rears are on the way out the fronts cant be far behind and so I may as well get them all done.

    Being a bit newbie at this ive asked him about recommended brands, hks has been thrown about as has blisten. HKS are impossible to find and blisten only do basic shocks and they still need springs on top which by the time youve finished all 4 its over 600 notes. While I trust him without doubt I feel thats heading towards coilover money and while im against spending thousands im wondering if for the sake of an extra 100 quid is it worth looking at something that is both adjustable and drop-able.

    Its becoming mroe expensive as I look into this but I just dont see the point in spending 150 quid a corner on stock shocks when I could get something presumably miles better for about 25 quid a corner more.

    Last question I guess where do I spend my money if I'm going to do it?

  2. I've been toying with the idea of fitting the tte springs on the lex along with the aero kit but after doing some research I'm in two minds.

    From what ive read the later is200's had lower standard suspension so an 05 Se which is what ive got is already I believe 10mm lower than the earlier cars meaning the tte springs will only make about 15-20mm difference which when taking into account the already lower look id get by fitting the front, rear, and side skirts probably wont make that much difference

    So I'm after some opinions yes its a good price but including fitting then wiming will probably increase to the 500 quid mark, is it really worth it for 15-20mm, as the cars already halfway there as it is or is it one of those get the other kit fitted then see how I feel?

    Anyone with pics would also be great

  3. Will try to answer them all based on the is series lol

    1. Not really the only major problems are with the 220d but I suspect that will be out of your budget

    2. As above the D's have problems but for a 7k budget you wont find one, if you can stay away it'l be a dog

    3. The sportcrosses were rearer and thus finding scrapped ones for parts will be harder, dealers still fully support them though so serviceable parts shouldnt be an issue

    4. Depending on the age the earlier IS cd players had jamming issues, other than that though most the range are pretty bomb proof nothing to worry about that arnt wear and tear issues ball joints, suspension clunking, that sort of thing

    5. Insurance will of cause depend on what you go for but like for like the is200's are ceaper to insure than 320 bmws c200 mercs and a4 audis im paying about 500 a year and 26 with a prang my dads paying about 300 at 50+ and clean licence

    6. The se and sports came with the premium audio pack which was fully amped with a 6 disk in dash changer unfortunately theres no ipod/phone support as standard athough for less than 150 a grom kit can be acquired which will give you full support

    7. Theres lexus dealer in nottingham on the way into town just past notts uni on derby road shares with the toyota dealer, not sure about derby but in your address bar type lexus.co.uk/dealer ie lexus.co.uk/derby for details of dealers in your area

    For your 7k you should be able to shop around and get a nice late se/sport is200 without any problems the later ones came with fill leather rather than half suede, check for a cambelt service its supposed to be 6 years / 60k so all 1st gen is's should have had at least one done now if not expect a 4 figure bill including service at a dealer poole quoted me 1100 quid for a full 60k service and mot last year, The sportscross will be harder to get hold of and can fetch more of a premium due to that and if you dont need and estate I really wouldnt bother the boot of the 200 easily fits 2 sets of golf clubs.

  4. Hi guys another of my brake lights has gone second in 6 months, probably due to way too much start stop traffic, anyway been looking about and have found LED replacement bulbs which im hoping will last longer, my only concern is with the brake warning light on the dash, has anyone got any experience with these? Also any recommendations?

  5. All the is's smoke a little in this weather and temp I find it funny to see mine still puffing 5 min or so after the cars been parked, also both the is200's ive started from cold do have a noticeably smell of over fueling, but I think thats also normal too

  6. Got an IS200 and SC430 due in the next few months and as good as Lexus Poole have been I really cant warrent paying their costs as they are both 6 years old now.

    So for you local guys where do you take yours. The IS is probably to work with but the SC430 is the concerning one, who will touch it?

    Thanks in advantage

  7. Update on problem Lexus Poole, who by the way have been brilliant throughout all this, have located the fault.

    The computer that controls the gear leaver system was faulty and not registering the fact it was in park. Apparently it doesnt fully disengage the electrics until the car is in park and the key is pulled, as we all know you cant take the key out unless its in park so its a 2 tier system, this was leaving all the electrics on even after the key was pulled.

    Its all covered by the warranty which is great and the parts should be here friday, as said poole have been great with all this so its just a case of waiting. Only problem is mine was booked in for its 50K service and they have had to put that off till the following week

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