Thanks for the comments! what a nice friendly community we've got here. i should of been more specific. Im looking for a SE Auto pre 2001 so im not paying out the roof for tax. Im not considering the Sport because im buying the car for its comfort and ride, and great reliability not to mention they looks awesome. im in the process of selling my Ford Focus auto (sorry for swearing!) but once gone i will need to find a IS fast.
Ok so what ive learnt is that even tho the IS came with a crap load of standard kit there were still options, however I think most of the standard options are the ones i most care about anyway (except for the navi) for example, not to fussed about the power passenger seat because it tends to stay in one position.... not to bothered about HID because they can be retro fitted, what else? well i love the sports grill but i can get one of those off ebay, and i will be fitting aftermarket parking sensors too.
Very good point about the double din being low down, i actually messaged someone who had done the same and asked him what the viewing angle was like from the driving position but have not had a response, i cant image it being great, especially being touch screen... hmm well i think I may reconsider trying to source one with it, however like you said if the right car comes up i wont turn it down just for that, becuase i have noticed the good ones get snapped up.
Im looking for one with no more that 115k miles, but preferably between 80k and 100k. I want one in silver, white, gold, blue or wasnt champagne a colour too? in between gold and silver? I dont like the Green,red.yellow or black ones. undecided about grey.
It seems most IS's ive looked at have been well looked after and have a good service record, not surprising for a car of its type. although ive seen some trashed ones too :(
Ive got 2 cars that really am temped by atm so tell me your thoughts.... (btw trying to find one tinted to save me the hassle)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170896562675?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1203
Cons:
- stupid after market wheels! grrr!
Pros:
- long MOT
- new brakes
- new shocks (tend to need replacing around this mileage ive found)
- service history
- Tinted
- sports grill
- Navi
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200794849709?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_745wt_1165
Cons:
- needs 1x shock
- needs new discs and pads rear
- No navi
- alloys need refurb
Pros:
- Price!
- Tinted
- private number plate!
- bodywork good condition
- leccy seats x2
- Long MOT
- HID lights
- service history
There are others ive found, but these 2 are at the top of my list atm, also due to being not to far from where i live. im looking everyday to see what new pops up.
Oh btw i thought i saw a update dvd for sale somewhere, cant find it atm