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And another ... https://www.towerhillgarage.com/cars/lexus/is/250se-lautomatic/175678/0

Better be quick .....!! 2 new ones listed below https://www.prudentialmotors.co.uk/used-cars/lexus-is-250-2-5-se-l-4dr-whitchurch-201802133683004?at_source=autotrader&at_medium=desktop&at_campaign=website-visit&_ga=2.159804794.672467277.1521140624-506059397.1521140624 http://hanarcars.co.uk/vehicle/name/lexus-is-is-250-se-l-auto/

Maybe it was an improvement they made to the seats over the different years - I don't think there would be a need to advertise the fact to owners or new owners. My wife has a Vauxhall and has leather seats and the leather in the bolster area is worn and dreadfull.

My last one had black leather and i liked that - this colour is different and it has grown on me. Never liked the light colours for the fact that I had thought they would get dirty. Time will tell. I have used different cleaners in the past but while they did bring off the dirt from the black leather there was no real difference once cleaned, guess the colour of the leather hid the dirt. I will be looking for as good cleaner however to keep on top of these though. To be honest, around the bolster area, the black leather did seem tougher than this colour but leather is leather so I am presuming Lexus just spec'd different colours for the models.

Grey leather with a black carpet - I think the combination goes well. For a 12 year old car these are immaculate

Just goes to show you need to be quick off the mark with these - should that not have a good bearing on the re-sale value on them ?

The rear brakes have pads and also shoes (shoes are inside the discs) just in case you are not aware

I like the seats in these - they look comfy compared to the leather ones !!!

Looks ok but it could do with better pictures. Wheels looked curbed. Room for a bit of a haggle with the price MOT history is not too bad - good price for the year and mileage also - worth a phone call?

I believe the better spec is the SE-L but the F Sport has a few bits the SE-L does not have so its personal choice really... Cars fine - a couple of things I want to change but no big deal. Runs great. Brakes done and the next thing is a service (oil etc) just so I know its been done...

Some below - you may have seen these ...? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-LEXUS-IS-250-SE-L-4dr-Auto/112840376761?hash=item1a45cf81b9:g:LhUAAOSwHuhalZig https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Lexus-IS-250-2-5-SE-L-4dr/173029021694?hash=item28495557fe:g:zEkAAOSwVNxaR4m7 Heres one to definitely avoid - I could not believe the MOT history on this one ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-Lexus-IS-250-2-5-SE-L-4dr/182965025130?hash=item2a9990b96a:g:1FkAAOSwuTtZ2LPp No pictures available but keep your eyes on this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-10-LEXUS-IS-2-5-250-F-SPORT-4D-AUTO-204-BHP/162938145924?hash=item25efdecc84:g:0kQAAOSwDdlaoyuG

Honestly - its an easy job - I re-greased the ones on my new car and it took about 10 mins per wheel - glad I done it as the grease was a bit black. 2 bolts to remove on each of the fronts and one on each of the backs. Get into the routine of doing it as its needed at least one a year and spending 1 hour doing them at no cost is better than spending around £1k replacing all corners. BUT - if you are not confident in doing them best leave to a garage as after all the brakes are vital.

Thanks Linas

Cheers These have come up on eurocarparts - there is one local to me so will give it a go https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/lighting1/car-bulb/?48177013C&0&cc5_401&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo5aLmcfn2QIVBecbCh0zmgQcEAQYASABEgL25fD_BwE EDIT - just noticed these above are not the correct value at 4k not 6k - Amazon ones done come up as compatible..

Thanks Linas ( seems the threads above crossed) - Will have a look at Amazon ones. Easy to replace?

From your previous post which of the versions best matches the HID colour (4/6 or 8k version) Side light T10 - PHILIPS XTREME VISION 360 LED T10, there are 4000/6000/8000k version The picture below looks like its a good match, would you know the value of the side bulb you used

I thought not but could not imagine the owner changing them to these - I might take to my usual MOT centre to see if they would pass. I may just change back to a more reasonable colour as they ARE very blue in the dark!! I have just checked the lights on mine - looks like the side light (small bulb on the side of the headlight as in your second picture) has been changed Your replacement in the first picture looks really bright - is that from the side light (I take it the side light is located on the side of the light?!) Any idea what the bulb should be ?

Just wondering if these are the standard lights (bulbs - or more to the point, the colour of them) supplied with the car from new. The light looks a bit scattered in the picture but its just the way they are shown in the picture... On car when bought it so just curious .... the main beams are ok.

Rubber grease is available from the Lexus Birmingham ebay shop - message them and they will put one on sale for you. You can, I imagine, get this from a Lexus dealer (toothpaste size tube for around a tenner)

I am happy with mine, "does what it says on the tin". The wire that comes with it is more than long enough (at around 4 metres) to wire it to the armrest. I didn't want to hardwire it in just in case it drained the battery when it sat for long periods (airport car parks etc), I am sure it wouldn't but didn't want to chance it. this one has a built in battery that powers the cam when its parked up and does it quite well to be honest.

Seems odd that the connection to the light would come off ... Possibly it is linked to a running down battery if the sill light is continually on for some reason and the previous owner has disconnected it (if car is new to you that is) ... its worth a check just for peace of mind and also to save a battery purchase

Found by chance on a web search in a Honda dealer in Crewe

Theres nothing real major on the MOT history check - looks like the tyres and brakes have had a hard life. A coolant leak may suggest water pump failure so check its been done or it does not need doing yet as its around the mileage to expect the pump failure although owners have reported them lasting longer ... a full service history is good - ask where its been serviced and get in touch with the centre to check two things (water pump replacement) & (spark plug replacement) To be honest asking £6k for a 2006 model at 70k miles is a bit pricey - I would imagine that's way over book price but has been priced high due to its condition not the age of the car. It looks tidy though but don't expect to get anything near what you pay for it when you come to sell If it was me, I would leave it or try to bring the price down. More will come up and its a case of waiting for them.

The dash cam is a Nextbase 112 - nothing fancy and it does the job. Small enough to just hide behind the mirror (although a bit does stick out). Plugged into the armrest socket as I don't use it for anything and the camera plug just fits with the armrest down. It served the purpose when I was hit from behind recently as it showed I was stationery waiting to enter a roundabout queue before I was hit. The only wires showing are where it connects to the dash cam but this is routed around the mirror so its minimal. Have had it for a year or so with no issue, so can say its reliable - have used the footage a few times and the quality is good. It has a knock sensor that automatically activates itself when the car is hit (auto records when it detects the cars been hit). Set to medium it is sensitive to turn itself on when you open / close the boot or the car doors. Not faulted it yet. Not expensive, Halfords have these for £49 at the moment. I did have it disconnected a few times when I collected it from airport parking after holidays which I thought strange but no mileage issues and no damage so I don't know what goes on there. If its just a no frills functional camera you are after then I can recommend this one...

I have used Dot 4 and looking back its been around a 2 year replacement. I fitted a K&N oiled filter when I bought the last car (5 years ago) but having looked at the current prices at around £50 each I think I will stick to the paper ones for the time being as I will not get the cost back if replacing it with an oiled one anymore. I am sure the last one I fitted cost me around £20 which was well worth the money - cant believe the price increase on these ...!