King85

Thanks Gord, is there a noticable increase in revs when the air con is switched on?

Right i've found an is200 I like and i'm going back tomorrow to have a test drive and talk to the dealer (he wasn't there today so I just got to take a look inside play with the electrics, etc) this is the car:

Clicky

The car only has part service history so i'm going to get a vehicle inspection done by Dekra before buying, there are two choices though a basic and a comprehensive, the only this i'm interested on in the comprehensive though is the air con check but as it costs an additional £80 to get it done is there any way I can check the aircon over myself?

Also how low do you think I would be able to reasonably talk him down to? I'm looking to spend as close to £4k as possible.

Thanks ppl :D

Didn't some people just switch the bulbs dodging the soldering part?

Might sound stupid but are you sure the dimmer wheel is actually working? If its broke and stuck on low then that may be your problem.

You should have refused to accept it it when you went to collect it really mate, i'd get on the phone though and just keep calling until they agree to do something about it. Its a shame that we live in a world where lazy people don't do the job they're paid to do.

Looks nice, you should spray the little surround though then it would blend really well.

I'm looking for a 2000 model unfortunately dino as I need to dodge the rise in road tax as i'm a poor student and plan on having my car for a good few years before getting something again. Thanks for the reply though :)

Its just for decoration apparently

Clicky

The big tax hike has been put off for now. Who knows if it will ever get brought it. Given the current economic climate, I can't see it in the near future.

From what I understood of it, it hasn't been put off, it's introduction has just been delayed until 2010 - so from then on it's high tax for those of us with post March 2001 cars..........

The problem with pre-01 cars is the bottom slot CD player which are notorious for going wrong - if you buy one be prepared that you will probably have to replace the headunit at some point. If that's your plan anyway then there's no real issue :)

I wouldn't want to have to change it but it will still work out cheaper than paying an extra £200 a year tax and hopefully i'll be getting the ipod grom anyway, is the fault relating to the whole unit or just the actual cd player?

What did you think of the car I posted?

Going to look at this car tomorrow I think clicky never really considered green before but it only has 60k with a full lexus sh and looks quite tidy from the look of it.

Whats every ones opinion on it?

Anyone have any better pics of an emerald green 200 that I could have a gander at?

Your not far from me matey so will keep my eyes open for you :D

Which colours were you thinking of matey? think you've said before but cant remember? ;)

Thanks, bandit, looking for blue,black or grey (or did that only come out on the SE?) willing to look at any colours though if the specs are right.

As above, looking in the Midlands area for a sport with less than 80,000 on the clock and a cambelt change at 60k for around £4000, i'm willing to travel if a car fits this criteria and pics are supplied in advance.

Let me know if you have anything like this or know of anyone that does :)

Many thanks,

Marc

Thats cheap as chips tbf I was expecting way more, would be a nice excuse to go for a long drive too ;) I just need the car though :(

Oh ok thanks kam, how much does it cost to get done?

What is WIM'd stevie?

Here on the US eBay clicky

Did you have a GTI6? I have a standard 1.6 v reg 306 and it handles like a sack of spanners

Thats a good point stevie, i'll keep a look out and see what comes along, if anyone see's a decent milage black or grey sport for £3-4k then let me know :)

I'd completely forgotten about the road tax changes they were talking about, thanks for reminding me kam. I think i will have to look at a 2001 model as over the years that will save me plenty. Shame as it's a nice looking car.

Ok i'm going to have a look at this car tonight clicky

He's listed it as £4750 but what do people think I can reasonable expect to barter it down to?

Thanks for all the responses guys, i've now just got to wait for something that I like to become avaliable, i'm looking at for an IS200 Sport in black or grey (sub 100k) I hate waiting for things :(

Thanks for the quick reply! If the cam hasn't been changed how much am I looking at to get it done?

Firstly let me say hi as i'm new :)

My current car has finally gotten to the point where its no use to me so after trawling autotrader looking for a new car i've got my heart set on an IS200.

My main concern is reliability relating to milage with the car as my budget is around £4000 i'm looking at higher milages. How reliable are the engines, should I avoid or will I be ok?

If anyone is selling their IS200 in the Birmingham area for the price i'm looking at i'd be interested in coming to have a look so let me know.

Thanks B)