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i did deserve a ribbing for that. but for moly grease honda 60 ;)

To be far to the trader it had just turned up servicing issues staff etc etc. I got the e-mail alert to say one had been put on the website and I was straight down there the following lunchtime. But to me if the prevouis owner wasn't to worried about driving it/didn't know about the caliper whats does it say about the rest of the car. But it's all part and parcel of looking for a s/h car. And the again the good fortune of having a good forum like this for a guide. Fingers crossed for this weekend the right one is out there it's just a case of tracking her down.

Honda 60 very good stuff. I use it for another hobby of mine.

ive put the one with hot brakes on the list for a revisit. As i typed had a quote for work from a very reliable garage. chances are it was a stuck caliper. Made the dealer aware straight away and theyll call me when brake checks are done so not written off for sure.

viewed two lS200 in a matter of two days both sports editions 55 plate and 02 plate. one had a leaky sun roof and made a puddle in the boot. The other took out for a good thrash i meant gentle stroll along the country lanes came back and smelt brake problems on passenger side. Got two more to view at weekend... Made up a cheat sheet to look for when doing my searches so thank you. You may of saved me big bucks. Fingers crossed you'll see some pics of my nice new toy :)

Don't tell me head gasket sticky all over the forum. I used to own one about 6yrs ago ish performance second to none then the dreaded head gasket reared it's ugly head and also took out the clutch double dip in the wallet. Been driving Germans since but fancy a change. Lexus seem to have they're niggles but which car doesn't nowadays??? So I've gone for reliable get me and the lad to work/school and get the tail sticking out when I feel like. Just wish they did a remap to get it above 20MPG. Haven't told SWMBO yet about fuel will tell her after the purchase. atb Alex

Glad I joined the forum now didn't realise they're two gens The few I've been looking at are in the 1st Gen bracket. The one which has caught my eye is the 2.0l petrol Sport Edition. I've got my local garage drawing up a rough quote for inspection work and cam belt & the tentioner. I'll use that to my advantage also been looking at the key thing. This one quesition has got the 3 buttons and there's a spare again didn't realise they're should be a 3rd.

Quick note to say hi and get that dreaded first post over and done with. I'm looking at getting an IS200 around the 55Plate onwards. Seen a few with around 80K on the clock. Getting lots of tips extra to look for before making the plunge. Can't wait to contribute to the wall of piccys. atvb Alex