eddiea1
-
Posts
399 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Store
Gallery
Tutorials
Lexus Owners Club
Gold Membership Discounts
Lexus Owners Club Video
News & Articles
Posts posted by eddiea1
-
-
Does anyone have some advice they can offer regarding UK Supplied vs. Imported (from Japan or Singapore) models. I notice a lot of the low mileage examples are from Japan or Singapore. I have never owned an "Import" car - what are the pifalls in terms of insurance for example? Do they come with a markedly different spec?
-
I’m still looking but with lockdown obviously travelling to look at cars is not possible
-
On 2/4/2021 at 9:37 AM, Bob King said:
I tend to watch all the SC430’s for sale and this one caught my eye the other week......
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012237360874
Yeah that is a very nice example
-
On 1/3/2021 at 2:49 PM, nicnac said:
You will need to spend around 9-12K for a decent facelift / pre21/03/2006. Underneath pictures of the rear are a must with these cars as the rear can rust and the exhaust can need changed , even on a late one . All the rust is surface and can be dealt with if you are that way inclined . 6-700 gets you and OEM rear exhaust sections from the cat back two sexctions , or you can go SS. If you can buy at 9 and spend a couple on it , you will have a decent motor . Mileage is not a big deal as long as belt /idlers has been done .
Sounds good to me - if anyone sees one off autotrader or main web sites could you please post here - I would be very grateful as the search is now ON!!!
-
On 11/29/2020 at 1:57 PM, Shizukesa said:
I've almost got enough saved to make the switch. I'll be looking for a nice example in Jan/Feb.
I'm basically looking for:
- Pretty much any other colour except silver
- Preferably under 100k miles
- Well looked after (FSH etc)
- Black interior, not tan like I have in my IS200
Wish me luck! 😁
That is a good shopping list. I would say not to worry about the mileage being a bit over 100,000 - full service history is more important that mileage. A decent IS300 with black interior is becoming rarer, especially the sport or styling version. They do come up and anything low mileage will command a premium. The value of IS300s has definitely bottomed and will probably go up now.
-
1 hour ago, Mossypossy said:
How much???
Am I missing something?
6 grand??? I'm amazed...
-
On 10/7/2020 at 10:36 PM, Neil E said:
Hi Eddie if you find an SC430 with a good service history it should serve you well. Apart from the usual routine maintenance they give very little cause for concern and indeed as you might expect are very rewarding to drive.
As Thomas says the cambelt and water-pump service is essential. If you search through the threads you will soon see the common items for discussion but it's rare to come across any serious failing on a car that's been maintained correctly. Most things are fairly easy to deal with.
Are you looking for a 6 speed face-lift model?
Thanks Neil - haven't thought it through to which model year - I have been taking a look at cars for sale and prices. Ideally I want a low mileage example in a dark colour with a dark interior. Most I see seem to have light coloured interiors so the dark with black leather low mileage example may be a rare bird!
-
1
-
-
Interesting - says only 1 of 52 sold in that colour. Personally, I've never seen one in that colour. Does it have the correct wheels for a sport?
-
Hi Thomas, thanks for the info - will watch the youtube vids as well. To be honest I have an EML on my IS300 - the lambda sensors seem to go on older cars. I like the blue colour on your one - I dont think im going to buy one before spring unless an exceptional one comes up for sale. cheers
-
2
-
-
Hi all,
I am a long term Lexus owner, have had my IS300 aero since new. I am thinking about getting an SC430, like the idea of a V8 and a sporty convertible.
What should I look for and what are the main problems that an SC430 can have? Thanks in advance
-
1
-
-
Quite a few factors can affect the value...
what colour is it? how is the body work? how is the interior leather? any signs of rust on the rear sills / wheel arches? Full service history? Any wheel corrosion? engine management light on or off? how much MOT left? Tyres in good nick, even wear? has the wheel alignment been done? When was the timing belt changed?
If it has full service history, is a dark colour with good interior and not too many scrapes and dents outside it can be £1,500. Subtract money for faults like an EML, rust.
-
Hi all, I am thinking about upgrading my 2003 IS300 Sport to a fairly recent (ish) IS300h F Sport. Now this is a big step for me as I have not bought a new car since 2003 when I got my IS300 from Lexus. I love this car but it is getting older and it uses quite a lot of fuel driving to and from the lake district.
I was thinking about an IS300h F Sport in black with black interior. Now should I go for the fancy Takumi F Sport model and is it possible to find the holy grail of a black one with takumi and mark levinson audio?
I was probably going for a 2016/17 model. I tested one yesterday at Lexus Hatfield and first impressions are good.
Anything to look out for? What price should I be looking at? I see some are shod in Dunlop tyres. My first thoughts were to sack those off and stick Pirellis on. Worthwhile?
Thanks so much!
-
Yeah like it, smart car looks good in that colour!
-
On 12/4/2019 at 8:40 PM, andykao said:
didn't take it to the garage yet, will do that tomorrow, but i've asked around and no one seems to know exactly where the 2nd row of o2 sensors are placed exactly - after the precats or after the main cat...
These pages from the repair manual cound be of help
https://1drv.ms/b/s!Agw5WaqnlFk9g7ob6hxKT8g6VTV4zg?e=JlEKNf
-
I've been having the same issue. Is the pump easy to get to?
-
Quote
Wow - £5,000 for this IS300 with styling kit seems a bit much. If it was black with black interior at 50,000 miles then it would be worth something like that. A couple of years ago I saw the values go right down but seems like prices are on the up.
-
Gumtree or eBay breakers yards are your best bet.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/lexus-is200-driver-side-front-door-/1284588082
Kensington green is one of the lowest selling colours in the range so you may have problems finding the right colour - I know respraying is expensive..
-
On 2/11/2018 at 9:50 PM, dubbsr said:
Thanks guys.
Eddiea1 I will look into that site you posted. Thanks
No worries!
-
You wouldn't still have these wheels going spare would you?
-
Wheel refurbishing place - I know that a lot of dealers that charge you over £100 per wheel send them to this place out in Flaunden.
http://www.wheelrefurbishing.com/our-prices/
They charge £45 to the public per wheel which is very good. They charge the dealers somewhere in the 30s so you start to get an idea of main dealer repair markups (they're huge).
Hope this helps :)
-
saw this on eBay. I have the same wheels and have gone through over 3 sets since new. they are basically like butter. if you take them to a wheel refurb place they will tell you if it is worth fixing them. I've lost plenty to huge potholes unfortunately.....
-
Thought I would bump this!
-
Had mine done a few years ago. I was on the third six CD changer (first one replaced under warranty and the second sourced from a scrap yard when the second failed). I had a fitting company do it and they had to remove the amp and used an amp bypass harness and double din fascia adaptor. Took a few hours to do but the job was a good one and has worked fine since.
-
I have a GROM that would fit the head unit going spare - please messgage me if you would like it
TTE AERO WHEELS
in Wheels & Tyres
Posted
I sourced a set from a scrap yard a few years ago. All four needed refurbing. I know they are getting rarer and harder to find. They are as soft as butter and do not like pot holes!!