ColinBarber
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76 ft lb for every Toyota/Lexus I have ever seen although I cannot confirm this for the LS430. -
It's only a cosmetic problem, doesn't affect braking performance.
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try Fensport. They do a 3S-GTE conversion for about £2000 including engine, gearbox, loom, ecu etc. They may also do BEAMS engines + ancillaries, worth speaking to them. http://www.fensport.co.uk
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Just over 50 dealerships in the UK. Lexus Guildford is the largest in Europe.
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They didn't have the sport the other day, only the SE. Would have liked to have seen what they have done with the suspension. Still I cannot afford a new one so the sport is not an option as it's only been out for 2 weeks.
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I'm thinking of changing my GS300 with either a GS430 or an IS300. I like the GS but the IS feels more solid and better build with excellent handling. I tested both the other day on a Lexus open road event to help me choose but liked them both for differnet reasons - IS for it's handling and looks and the GS for it's power (I think I am missing my old Supra TT). I will try and arrange some 24 hour test drives to help me choose however is there anybody who can comment on the two?
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13-18 mpg?? :o
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The GS is due for a replacement before the IS. Once the new GS is out I would guess the IS will appear 12 months later. Maybe Lexus will launch in the middle of the year from now on like they did with the RX. June 04 for the GS and June 05 for IS???
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Supply your own oil if you want to save some more money.
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You can expect to get less trade-in for a yellow car. Dealers say they are harder to sell as it's a love/hate colour. Obviously a salesman will tell you the opposite when you go to buy one. Happened to me with my yellow MR2. Back then (9 years ago) it was a real head turner as there were very few yellow cars, these days most manufactures seem to do a model in yellow. I personally like the IS in yellow. It's a nice strong colour rather than some manufactures washed out attempts. The only problem will be the large number of flies and bees you will get around the car. :D
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Guys in the US are talking about the 05 model as the all new model. Their next year models normally appear around October time the year before so maybe we will see something in 15 months time. Minor changes for 04. Different paint colours etc.
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If you are getting the car from a Lexus dealer then the wheels should be in excellent condition. If they start to corrode then get them replaced under warranty. If you get ERR3 from the CD player it will be covered under warranty. As for the calipers the best thing to do is paint them.
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Have you lost any of the brightness control?
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I'm not that impressed with the Eibachs on my '98 GS. Looks better and corners without as much body roll but lost some of the comfort and doesn't sort out the crashing over bumps that the original car suffers from. I test drove a GS430 yesterday on the Lexus Open Road event and that was much better. I guess the suspension has been stiffened on the 430 and that with a combination of better shocks and the 17" wheels made the car feel much more solid and stable. If you want to change your springs I would recommend upgrading the shocks as well. I have read a few comments from people in the US who suggest the same thing.
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Not quite a Boxster but the IS is a good car. I think you have made the right choice although it depends on what you want out of a car. As for increasing the power, all the mods. are very expensive for the 300. An intake and exhaust are the only things that do not cost the earth but only offer marginal gains in performance. Maybe you should consider strut braces and anti-roll bar upgrade to increase the cornering performance so you don't miss your Porsche too much.
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What's the problem with the 18" wheels? I don't think they harden up the ride too much. They look better than the 17" wheels but take alot more effort to clean in between the spokes! By putting on 17" you will have wiped £1500 of the value of your car as that is what it will cost to change it back into a proper sport model. If you don't like the sport then why not just get a SE? That will save you some money and there are more to choose from.
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Is there a list of dealer that do offer discount with GOLD?
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Lexus have a slightly more sporty image in the US than the UK which is why they may have a manual IS300. Also as it is only a 5-speed box it wouldn't look very good when the £5-6K cheaper IS200 has a 6-speed.
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There are a few IS300 on the Lexus web site that have your requirements. If you want to modify the car then there are more options available for an Altezza. Parts and servicing shouldn't be a problem however check with your nearest dealers. The IS300 is an auto only option in the UK. A manual doesn't fit with the Lexus UK brand (nor does the IS200 really). Your other option is an IS200 sport and get the TTE supercharger for £3K.
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For the price it sounds like the dealer is just selling on a traded in car. It will not be a Lexus Approved Used car. They should give some warranty (maybe only 3 months) and do a service but I don't think they will give it any paint or new tyres etc.
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Is300 + Styling Kit = Illegal?
ColinBarber replied to ColinBarber's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
If you have HID headlights then they must be self leveling and they must have washers. The RX300 has both so there is no problem. -
Is300 + Styling Kit = Illegal?
ColinBarber replied to ColinBarber's topic in Lexus IS200 / Lexus IS300 Club
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3. The little red button may be the shift lock override. Try holding it down and moving the gear level out of park with the ignition off. It's used so that if your battery is flat you can put it in N to push the car. 6. I would recommend using Toyota ForLife. Get it at any Toyota/Lexus dealer. I do not see the need to increase the performance of the cooling system by using a wetter unless you are planning on thrashing your car all the time or maybe towing.
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This now has to be done for IS300s to make them legal!
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I know on some Jags you can get the de-chrome option. They just paint over the pieces of trim and then a few months later it starts to come off!
