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:D Very happy. Finally got around to phoning up about my alloys as they are starting to look very shabby. Phone call to Lexus Chester, spoke to a very nice lady on reception no problem I will get Nick to call you back as he is busy with a customer at the moment. Nick calls, no questions about how bad the wheels are, just what date are you available to bring it in. Now booked in for two weeks time. New wheels and they are also going to have a look at a few little niggles I have. And a courtesy car to boot :) For my first experience of Lexus customer care - have to say very impressed. Will also be discussing LOC Gold Members discount with Nick (Mills) while I am there, having dropped it into the conversation on several occations, he even said he will check out the website. Paul :D

I hate you !! :D

It will be if it has a 3.2 litre engine (non evo is 3ltr) 321 horsies up front - I feel temptation coming back all over again !! ;) Can't beat the Estoril blue mate - only colour I would have owned, and did - although I went for the silver leather. :D If my insurance had been that low, I would never have got rid of my beast Paul

It's working now - you naughty, naughty boy - never catch me doing speeds of 130mph+

"To me........to you...........to me........." :D

Sold my M3 in March and bought the Lex. You won't be able to wipe that smile of your face mate - or the stains of the passenger seat Love my Lex - just miss the performance (dont miss the insurance costs though :) ) Happy monstering Bloofire, what colour exterior and interior did you go for ? Paul

None of that applies to me.

It's a small price to pay just for the usefull information that you have no doubt picked up during your time on the forum. I know I have picked up a lot, (knowing I can get my wheels replaced for one). I plan to keep my car as standard - mainly because it is still under warranty (I like the peace of mind :) ). But joined Gold anyhow. If you are planning to mod' in any way, then GOLD is definately the way to go. Paul :D

Reminds me......... Got that one as well !!!

That reminds me, sunroof also squeaks/vibrates when on tilt - will Lexus deal with this, or is it a case of dont tilt it.

Has anyone had problems with any part of there interior squeaking ? Over the past few months my car has developed a rather annoying and fairly constant squeak. This just happens when ever it feels like, doesn't seem to be anything to do with bumpy roads etc. I got my girlfriend to sit in the back and try and pinpoint the noise (no luck there......women <_< ) Any chance it could be one of the front seats ??!!! Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated - I will try and get it to the dealers some time soon. cheers :) Paul

Bob Marley ??!!!!

Busy writing my Novel in response to another post !! :D

I loved my previous 2 BMW's especially my M3 My major gripes with owning a BMW were the following; The cost of servicing is very expensive. However BMW have adressed this with a four plus scheme for older cars (four years and older). This does help reduce the servicing costs. I luckily however had an Independent BMW Specialist near to my place of work, servicing here was much cheaper as were parts. I dont believe getting my car serviced by the specialist harmed the resale value at all. Although I'm sure it would have, had the car not been 6 six years old at time of resale (still mint though :D ). I am pretty sure as well that newer BMW's service intervals are now nearer 12K than the 10K that they used to be. My other main gripe would be the standard spec - this does seem very poor when compared with my Lex. My first BMW (318iS) had no leather and only a sunroof, no aircon. My M3 however was fully loaded, as you would expect for a range topping motor. I do think however that BMW should up the spec for cars lower down the range. I always found the BMW dealerships I went to, to be very friendly and helpfull. My reason for selling my 318iS (having spent about 3K on Mods :( ) was to buy the M3 I always loved the car. My reasons for selling the M to buy the Lex were the following; group 20 insurance, servicing every 8K miles (I do about 2K miles a month ) No discounted servicing as M not included in 4plus scheme, and I needed the dealer stamp to keep my warranty, so no independent specialist. I would never slag BMW off to anyone, as I enjoyed owning both of my previous cars. All I hope is that my previous BMW dealership experiences, are at least matched when I take my Lex in for a service in a couple of months (including new wheels :) ). From reading what people have posted, I believe they will. Apologies for the novel. All in all Andy I would say for the age you are looking at, you would probably find a nice BMW, and also have more to choose from. But then I love my Lex - unfortunately for you I don't think the IS200 goes back before '99. :( Have I confused you enough yet :D Happy hunting anyway Andy. Paul

You never drive the car then Mitch !? :)

Nice mod' - Although I think the garish green would make it go faster !!! :D

As one of my esteemed colleagues would say "You snooze, you loose" :D

Not really a big fan of Mrs Brad Pitt myself...........................but then as the saying goes - "I wouldn't kick her out of bed". :D

Viagra for Mirrors ??!!! :iraqi-info-minister: (sorry)

Matt, You are a star. Those clips have gone down a treat in the office, could be something to do with the fact that one of the bosses looks uncannily like our young Jedi.

Having learnt the hard way (being branded as very strange - or words to that affect). I now keep all such thoughts locked up in my head where no one gets to comment on them.

Cheers Tony, :)

Something you wish to share with us Tony ???!!!

Anyone know how to get images off the Sharp GX10 ?? :)

What's parallel park ? Is that the manoeuvre that usually results in injured pedestrians when you mount the kerb, or even worse...................kerbed rims !!! Try not to do that manoeuvre very often. :duh: