rd350ypvs

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lexus-IS-F-sport-5-0-420-bhp-v8-artic-pearl-white-stunning-car-fresh-import-px/273757649071?hash=item3fbd3a38af:g:vuMAAOSwH6ZcfXMz

so, first time it was on for £16950, then reduced to £15950, took off, then bidding on new listing it got to £12200.

Now on again for £14950 ???

Does no-one like imports or does it seem dodgy?

The car itself looks to be in very good condition throughout

thoughts?

much appreciated guys for the info, even though this looks ok I've been burned by press cars before so dont think I will take a punt on this sadly

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-ISF-IS-F-2008-LEXUS-WARRANTY-UNTIL-30-12-18-12-MOS-MOT/142888858920?hash=item2144d6f528:g:vnkAAOSwxAxa0hya

Anyone know the history around this, not much info to go on

cheers

Andy

sold 😞

doh lol

https://usedcars.lexus.co.uk/en/used-lexus/Lexus/IS-F/50-s4bmmqu

what you think?

this problem

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-f-2008-2014/821955-who-has-had-coolant-leak-around-valley-plate.html

was reading that it is the actual sealent that goes off and coolant then leaks, if it is the water pump that causes this?

How often does the problem with the leaking coolant in the valley plate raise its ugly head?

yeah tell me about jag reliability. I have ploughed more into the STR than i bought it for, still bang for buck you wont get a better price/performance car for the money. I just want reliability to be honest. 

Is the facelift version much better than pre ?

Thanks

Hi, after a bit of advice from maybe some unbiased posters ha

I currently own a Lexus IS300 (4.5yrs) and a Jaguar S-type R (3.5yrs)

Which would be the best out of these 2 to have as a daily driver. I am currently looking at both models

Lexus ISF or Jaguar XFR

My lexus honestly has been the best car i have owned after 2 previous IS200's

My STR has the usual mods, pulley upgrade, re-map, caldoofy intake, WOT mod, Adamesh exhausts, currently running 370WHP, 440Crank hp

Would the ISF be much difference in performance??

I know about the reliability of the Lexus, thats why I am more heading in that direction, my budget is upto £20K

Cheers

Andy 

Was loose caliper bolts. All sorted now 

Bad drop links ????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl0eQUolVl0

Isn't the IS300 engine straight from the GS300 ???, anyway its a 2JZ-GE that was in the N/A supra so is a bloody good engine. Tuning potential is very good, I have always liked Lexus, but I think the IS200/300 is one of the best looking sedan car shapes ever, it really is a looker

hi BRZ, like all cars the jag will be as reliable as most other cars if properly maintained. I have had the jag just over a year and it has had 1 full service that cost £300. On the other hand my IS300 just cost me £750 in a service, mot and new radiator. But its just the luck of the draw sometimes.

I will say again though that if you had the Lexus IS300 with a ZF 8 speed and type r v8 engine it would be the perfect car, beauty, pace and grace haha

the jag is going great Tony, the power and comfort is sublime. I have devoured plenty of bmw's which easily fail to keep up or try to accelerate away from me, it really is a wolf in sheeps clothing.

now, the only complaint I have is honestly the IS300 is nicer to drive, not more comfortable wise just sharper, probably because its not 1870kg lol

Also The stereo, a so called top of the range alpine with DSP zones and separate sub woofer is not a patch on the lexus's Mark Levinson stereo, the bass in the lexus is so tight compared to the boom sound in the STR, but since I prefer the sound of the V8 and supercharger its not a great loss.

I still regularly drive the IS300 and I am glad that I do because the difference between a £50,000 and a £27,000 car I dont think is that much different i.e the IS300 punches above its wait easily

But the jag has it really, but the IS300 I will never get rid of because it can tow the STR home when it breaks down haha

Just picked up a nice S type R, keeping the is300 as the second car and probably will still be the most reliable but hell man, these type r's are fast hehe

Hi, as topic title, loud slow creaking noises when turning slowly left or pulling up to stop. Mechanic had it on a lift and noticed that the Front lower control arm bushes where cracked and needed replaced. This has now been done but the same noise is still apparent but less noisy than before. Could it be another bush causing this??? The car has done 101,000 so may need all bushes replacing or bearings, just wanted to know which approach was the best

cheers

Andy

These are definately the wrong type, would you agree, just emailed seller. Box receipt all say IS300 from 2001 onwards but the shape of them look like they should be for the GS300 emmm

and

yeah looks well rough, thought he threw in the car for free lol

Noticed it on eBay now, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lexus-is200-sport-supercharged-or-drift-/251302887747?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a82d1c143

yep 7 hr round trip but was worth it. Needed a good clean, the engine bay was grotty but nothing some elbow grease cant fix.

@ian, yeah m8 I had 2 rd350ypvs's that were the dogs bollocks, got a VTR firestorm now but the knees ain't what they used to be lol

well i'm knocking on now lads and prefer the comfort of the lexus lol

heres my is300, totally stock, limited edition kodiak sky :)

bought for £2150. 97k. Just done cambelt, serpentine belt to make sure :)

I notice that my IS300 isn't as sharp at steering compared to the IS200, it just seems slightly 'sloppy', but the low down torque makes up for it in smiles per mile, still cant get used to my left leg doing nothing and it takes me twice as long to park since i constantly look down at the automatic box to make sure i dont slam into the car in front lol.

So supercharged IS300 now then :)