Killysprint

2 minutes ago, Linas.P said:

It is simply subjective, so I don't think we need to agree about this - maybe I am enjoying "spanking" the cars and I don't like to shift just after 4000RPM to keep them in "optimal" boost. 

For me this seems to be the case of different people having different values and liking different things.

I do not say NA cars are better, I am just saying that I find them more enjoyable to drive with more natural feeling response from engine. Or at least my definition of "enjoyable", "natural" and "response" 😁

Think you must be driving the wrong turbo cars.

Personally I have to agree with @Flytvr, my last 3 daily drivers - GSF, ISF and M5 v10 you have/had to rev the nuts of them to make them move. 
A colleague in the same period has had an A45, RS3 and the new RS5. All turbos. 

The all 3 would leave all of my cars for dead unless you were really on it, high up the Rev range. And their turbo motors certainly didn’t / don’t run out of breath at 4000rpm. All 3 pull/ed hard to the red line. The RS5 is laugh out loud fast.

I like the idea of the IS500. Sneaky, proper Q car. It’ll be a s quick as the current F cars, someone said without the f brakes - I think not. 480hp and the best part of 2 tonne with “std” brakes pull the other one.

As for an new potential F range - where are they going to pitch the power levels 550? 600??hp more??? The rs5/m/AMG HP War  is crazy -  the cars are becoming muscle bound, too heavy, too complex and hence dynamically numb. I hope that Lexus don’t join in the battle, but put a competitive, well thought out and built alternative, and a bit quirky to the anodyne germans.

Another 👍 for EBC redstuff here. As said above no noticeable change in performance, but much less  dust.

only 👎 is they don’t come with sensors. When I priced them at Lexus they were ££££. 
I changed mine as the pad was starting to wear the sensor. At about 2mm thickness, and reused them.

Like it. Seats look fantastic. 
Interesting to see that Lexus have remained with the RCF / GSF 5 litre v8. Instead of downsizing the lump sticking a couple of turbos on it and a hybrid motor.

Time will tell if it’s imported into the Uk. 
Size and power wise it’s on par (maybe slightly under) with the new M3 and C63. 
As it’s not branded as a “F” maybe they’ll price it a little cheaper and target the M340 / C43 / S4 segment

1 hour ago, Vlady said:

Sounds great and lots of snow man! It doesn't look like you have winter or even all season tyres, how did the car behave on snow? 😉 

Like bambi.

Great from the back, just shut your eyes when you walk past the front.....

Liked a drink. Liked a trip to the local dealers, fortunately had a warranty. Was the reason I bought a Lexus. But was bloody epic to drive. Off the mark not that quick but once on it absolutely flew. And the sound 😍

Absolutely love that, and the colour is spot on. Can’t wait to see the next instalment and the finished article!

Can never understand why BMW never did a M3 estate until now, Merc and Audi always did well with AMG c-class and the RS4 avant.

Had a M5 e61 estate as a daily a few years back, and loved it apart from its homing device to the service dept at the local dealers.

Must admit the thought of the new M3 estate, with a manual box, if you can get one, is very tempting.

1 hour ago, hockeyedwards said:

Does wonders for my future valuation. Settling finance next month and will own it outright to keep forever (hopefully), be interested what a 2016 sunroof and ML with 45k miles would fetch...

In white not that much, however in black at least £80k!!

1 hour ago, hockeyedwards said:

quite similar style to the stock rim, would you keep silver or colour change?

Just as they are. The change would be to benefit on the winter tyres. 
But as we can’t go anywhere, (and likely to get worse from tonight) don’t think I’m going to bother

Ran 10x19 et38 linea corse lc818 all square set up with 255/35 19 winters on my ISF. No rubbing, catching or problems with wheel arches

still have them - wondering if they’ll fit the GSF....

I had my ISF for 2 1/2 years and it’s coming up to 2 years I’ve had the GSF.

For my daily, I normally have ichy feet at 12 months and at 18 months there’s something new on the drive.

The ISF only went as a GSF came up in the colour combo I wanted. I’ve been really happy with both cars.

Yes I’m always thinking of something to change to, both the kids drive, and flying the nest. We have another family car for the times they might come with us and for the durgs, so I don’t need a big saloon any more. But I’m struggling with what to get. I’ve got a 3.8 L chainsaw that you can scare the living daylights out of yourself if you’re in the mood, so don’t need the thrill. Not keen on any of the German wannabe leasetastic offerings - except the new RS6, or possibly a M2 CS. Both very different, but not sure I want to commit the (significantly more) cash at the moment. So for the time being the GSF is staying, unless something comes along that really turns my head.......

suggestions on a postcard to.....

Paul

lets get this out the way, and I prepare to be shot down in flames. They’re not sports cars.

Your 911 is. And probably the pick of the 996’s. 
 

What the GSF and RCF are quick, comfortable, highly effective, reliable, well built GT’s. Both are more than capable of eating up the miles with ease.
 

Ive got a GSF and you can really hustle it down the lanes, the TVD making it feel like a much smaller car. But you never loose the fact that it’s a big old bus.

pre covid every 6 weeks or so I’d travel to Inverness, if the weather was OK I’d take the GSF. Never a problem covers the ground quickly and effortlessly, seats are brilliant, extremely supportive and comfortable, drive is easy and not tiring, and good to thrash down the A68 once over the border on the way back....

I’ve had 911’s for 20 or so years, as daily and now a fair weather car, but still love the GSF, very different, they are a special thing.

you really need to try one or the other, and not just round the block either. Take it for an extended run as you’ll not get it straight away, they take a while to get under your skin. 
your problem may be finding a gsf. RCFs are a little more common.

On 11/17/2020 at 9:33 PM, Arnett said:

She's stunning,  need to grind some pennies to dechrome the windows and I want carbon on the mirrors and Bpillar.  Such a stunning car.

 

Mate the v8, the stock cold start in the morning. The noise at about 4.5k 🍆

Bit like this then.......,,

Just bought front and rears for my GSF. £67 a corner from the same place.

Thought they were worth a punt at that. Rears will need changing in the not too distant future. Will probably use EBC reds, to match the fronts which have been spot on, 5000 miles in.

How much petrol is in the car. Have noticed on mine if the fuel level is very low (usually when my wife has been using it, as she’s allergic to filling stations) the fuel pump is quite vocal. Once re-fuelled the noise disappears.

1 hour ago, hockeyedwards said:

Possibly! Covid made me SORN mine for several months (tax and MOT coincided with end of March), so it made sense at the time. Haven't seen any parts up on eBay or salvage repairs on known auction sites.

Salvage Blue with red leather on Facebook at the end of September.

9 hours ago, Silkmen said:

https://m.buycarparts.co.uk/lexus/rc-gsc1-usc1/107866/10132/brake-disc?brand[0]=65

I picked up the discs when they had 30% off, the sale price changes on a regular basis.

👍👍👍

13 hours ago, Silkmen said:

EBC yellow were £110 after discount, rear pads (textar) were £90. A big saving vs OEM which are £346 & £285 on Lexus parts direct, who themselves are significantly cheaper than direct from Lexus.

All in I paid £530 for discs and pads all-around, plus fitting at a local indy. First impressions are very positive and I'm really pleased with the initial bite, a bit noisy but that should go within a few hundred miles as everything beds in.

 

I be needing discs soon - could you let me know where you got the F+R discs from for £330?

thanks!

6 minutes ago, scott-o said:

Thanks, it's a Tii with the turbo arches on though (turbo models are basically collectors items and run to £110k+, crazy!), it does have more power than a turbo model without a turbo though!haha

I'm surprised no one has come up with an auxillary cooler for the transmission and to blank off the ports on the radiator that the transmission oil lines run to. I'm sure its not quite that easy but you know!

https://www.rr-racing.com/Radiator-Transmission-Cooler-Package-for-Lexus-ISF-p/isfradpck1.htm
 

Like this !!

Great cars - and a great choice of road. (A686) 

Went over the tops a couple of weeks ago for the first time in ages and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and lack of traffic.

ISF is very different to the anodyne German hot hatch offerings, in the initial lack of torque, top end power delivery, noise, character, Reliability and almost Zero depreciation  (mine was) and bank vault build quality.......

enjoy your time with it - and post some of the photos of your 2002!!

I don’t think any of us have really driven anywhere of note since the beginning of lockdown. Certainly not for the hell of it. 

I ventured out yesterday and filled my GSF for the first time since the middle of March just before the madness began.

It’s guzzled a tank of petrol just pottering to the local supermarket and back, a couple of times a week. 
 

hopefully now with the easing of social distancing restrictions, it’ll be time for a run out to a favourite country hostelry for a glass of non alcoholic lager, a bite to eat, and an Italian tune up (up to the single carriageway maximum of 60mph obviously) on the way there and depending on willpower maybe the way back too, if not I’ll be more than happy to relax in the passenger seat.

Keep it if you can OP, and enjoy it, if not you’ve had one, and you can always get another if you feel the need!

12 hours ago, Erkeen RK said:

Still have not decided. The trader won't bodge from 36.5k, it's a 2016 with 25k on the clock. Do you think it's a fair price? What's your opinion on the potential value of these in 2-4 years. 

 

Also has anyone ever had to get out of pcp earlier than the end of the given term? 

PCP - work well if you keep the car for the contracted time, and within the mileage limits agreed. 

End early, go over mileage - you’ll pay for the privilege, handsomely.

My advice if you want to go PCP, would be put as little as you can in the deal as a deposit, and take the burn on the monthly payments. But you must remember that you have to save for the deposit on your next car too. In general, Gone are the days where you’ll have cash in the car at the end of term.
 

Personally, I’d look at buying the car outright, using a personal loan, over a longer term. Interest rates will be more favourable, you can still get out at any time, and you’ll find at times, say 2 or 3 years into the agreement you’ll have more in the car than if you PCP’d it.

Eurocarparts sell brembo discs and pads F+R for the ISF.

Different to the GSF and RCF.

I ran a ISF for 30,000 miles or so and now have a GSF.

I’m 6ft and big boned - at least that what I tell the docs....

A regular trip for me is from Newcastle to Inverness - both cars do it in their stride, and both comfortable - the GSF probably tipping the ISF due to better seats. 

i bought a sub 25000 mile 2011 ISF in 2016 - traded it last jan against the GSF and the trade in value was £500 less than I paid for the car, and I don’t think I overpaid for the   GSF. Looking at the ISF prices there is a divide at the facelift in 2010/11 - with the later cars definitely attracting a premium, and prices are strong, and are in the same ball park as they were 18 months ago. The situation may shift (has got to shift) once we are out of the uncertain days that we are experiencing at the moment.

But as with any car which is 7yrs+ in age regardless of if it’s at a main dealer. Buy on condition and history, my car was a facelift and the Lexus UK demo - but I couldn’t fault it, never put a foot wrong and it was because the colour spec GSF I wanted came for sale it went.

GSF’s, difficult to judge where they are, as so few come up for sale. But again I don’t think there will be much change in the price over last year. £33-35k for the right car all day long.

Personally I think I like the GSF over the ISF. And if I wasn’t in a rush to change I’d save my pennies and wait.

I really like mine. I’m about to change jobs (on gardening leave) and may take a company car, (probably a Tesla so no BIK tax) and we are chewing the fat over what to with the GSF. Whether use it for work or sell it and buy another toy. If it’s the latter - I’ll let you know.

6 hours ago, Cactus said:

exercise of the day. 

Interesting fact of the day for me... i have noticed my Mp4s front are made in france whilst the rear are made in USA 🧐

@Killysprint i think i have caught sight of you before in Gosforth? Or i was hallucinating.

barry

Gosforth - yes.

Didn’t know about 1 or 2.

3 really???!!! Didn’t understand me - then again, that wouldn’t be the first time that’s been said........