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So what model IS220D is it, only I don't think you have said?

IS220D SE according to VRM

I wouldn't bother. There are better cars out there for similar money, I would hardly call an IS220 'lush' either.

its looking more and more like that but the interior certainly is more 'lush' than a lot of stuff out there - seems like my original choice of an accord cdti is what it'll have to be...

Thats a bit too cheap tbh! Something doesnt sound right there at all I'd say mate. In order to fix a cat d quite a bit of money would have had to be thrown at it and well the selling price just doesnt reflect the actual value of it while it was still damaged if u get me. Put it this way...after having bought a cat d myself and put it back on the road, I'm guessing that to get that car and repair it urself would cost roughly what ur getting it at plus repair costs but....something just doesnt seem right to me coz of the cost. its just toooo low. are u 100% sure they want 8k? its not a cat c is it? and can u get hold of pics of when it was damaged to confirm what was repaired/replaced?

my dad does the guys accounts and has found out for me that he bought it from an auction for £6k has sent £3k in parts and £1.3k in labour. so my original price for £8k was incorrect.

its now gonna cost just over £10k :tsktsk: , he says he wont make any profit off me as he's a friend of ours but would put it on for around £12k to anyone else.

damn! i've gone from being ecstatic at the idea of owning a lush set of wheels to being deflated by people saying its a crap model to being distraught over having to pay £2k more than what thought i would!!!

i will still go and see exactly what kind of job they've done and if i buy it will get a £250 RAC vehicle inspection done on it - btw who/whats WIM?

How much cheaper is it than an equivalent undamaged non-cat D car?

As Steve says, it's going to be worth less when you sell it too, so assuming the repairs and all can be done, it needs to be considerably cheaper than buying an undamaged car to make it worthwhile.

08 28k going for aroung £16k, i'm getting it for £8k. The repairs are meant to have been done to a high standard (will be going to view it tomorrow and demand the repair list) and as i mentioned in my original post, i'm not too bothered about the resale value - i just want a diesel which will last for a good few years and not cost an arm and a leg...

The title made me think you were selling one! Doh.

the full title should be:

'08' cat d lexus is220d with low mileage for a reasonable price, should i buy it?

'08' cat d lexus is220d with low mileage for a reasonable price, should i buy it?

it had 'minor' frontal damage and had radiator repalced, driver side panel and lights. wiring to the lights took them ages to figure and now works.

i'm not interested in selling it on after a few years to make a profit or anything but want a reliable motor which will last me a good few years.

experian check revealed that indeed it is a cat d and never stolen etc.

can i have your opinions please?

and the kind of things i should check for?