Grunners

Well gents - many thanks for the info'. I shall start the search! (Thought I might have to revert back to the Mondy when they've fixed it, phew...)

All, Bought an SE Auto a few months ago as my Mondy's been in the garage for the past 5 months. That was an estate with roof bars and great for carrying bikes about. Sadly the lack of working gearbox did let it down somewhat. The IS200 is a little, erm, smaller! I can get the wheels in the boot but that's about it. I don't really feel like putting a very muddy bike on the back seat! Has anybody ever looked in to fitting a tow bar? Not to pull a caravan just to clip on a bike carrier - clip on/pull off quickly is what I'm after. I could get a new foot pack for the rack I've already got but fitting takes a while and by the time I get home I just want to hang the bike on and go... Any ideas? (Other than join a gym!) Many thanks Grunners

I've had my IS200 SE Auto for about 3 months - now at about 23,000 miles. Consistently getting 29/30 mpg. This seems pretty good compared with some. AND I do use that 'private road' sometimes - topped out at 120 this morning before I realised I was actually doing 120! Cleaned the standard air filter out a couple of days ago and hoovered the intake box. The filter was full of crap and small animals. It made a difference too - much improved throttle. Next job is to really clear out the air intake with carb' cleaner and then fit a K&N filter. Plugs might have to wait until next month! :o One more thing for what it's worth - if I'm coming to a jam on the m'way I always hit the snow button. Makes it much less jumpy (won't apply to you manuals!) and does seem to improve the fuel consumption. Absolutely whatever you do if you've just got a 200 and it doesn't seem to stick - get the geometry done - worth every penny. I shall now be quiet... :shutit: