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When using these sites you can 'accidentally' get the last number of your phone number wrong and use a secondary 'junk' email address as I refer to it, for exactly this type of communication. Use a different Surname but your s*x/age/history & postcode to gain accurate quotes. paul m.

Yes, but we all know that it is the fluid at the other end of the system that takes the brunt of the work, exposed to high and low temperature cycles and the fluid in the resivour does not actually move much, so like I said the unscrupulous can give the impression that All the fluid is new. paul m.

Agree wholeheartedly on the impotrance of the condition of the fluid, but if your car fails on fluid then instead of getting a full system flush from master cylinder resivour to slave cylinder bleed nipple I guess some of the unscrupulous might just syphon out the master and refill! paul m.

Aaaahhhhh 220 you say?.... That'll be the DERV flavour then, totally different beast and yes a filter for the fuel Is available but you won't find a pattern fuel filter for the 250. paul m.

'ClickBait' I think they call it, time that you'll never get back from your short little life on this rock they call Earth, good vid though...... paul m.

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Yes, but according to Section Brakes 1.8 it is only a visual through clear resivour and cap is not to be removed! paul m.

Got this from another forum I use http://www.talkford.com/community/topic/372370-changes-to-mot/#entry2980490 Food for thought on a few points ( if they get implemented) like on the retro fit HID's, advisories being more 'official', EML and Brake Pad wear Indicator Lights. one that shouldn't be a worry for Lexus owners is the major oil leak fail.... Proposed changes are indicated by a Black Vertical Bar to the Left side. , paul m.

Got sent this through as I have not stopped my 'saved searches notifications' https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201801182863447?maximum-mileage=40000&make=LEXUS&sort=datedesc&aggregatedTrim=SE-L&advertising-location=at_cars&model=IS 250&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&transmission=Automatic&postcode=bs166lf&body-type=Saloon&page=1 I have got Moonroof & ACC on my 250 and I know it doesn't come around too often but here's one. Bit heavy on the price but low on miles and all the toys so he knows what he's got! havent checked MOT history but don't seemed to have moved much between each one since 2006 if it all adds up! wrong colour leather for my liking but it takes all sorts to make the world go round paul m.

"" Do you really think so? Do you think this was the very fist time he has ever done this sort of action?? just saying but he 'got away' with it this time so why not in the future? I'd like to get medieval with a pair of pliers to try and instill some respect!!!!! paul m.

The only thing that concerns me is the 'slightly louder' aspect, how long have you had your IS and do you think you will be able to live with this increase in decibels permanently? As for me it might grate after the initial "wow that sounds good" moment. For me personally one of the aspects of getting the IS was it's serene ability to get down the road without shouting about it! you also mention " more responsive " is it actually or a placebo of the increase in sound? paul m.

ms = millisecond,. The time taken for the device to show the information after it has happened. Known as Lag. If you have a large lag then you will not be seeing things as they actually happen but if you record a session then when you analyse it afterwards you can see how different values interact with each other, make sense? Paul m.

If you get your skates on ( got until 9pm tonight) you could get some Brembo pads for the front for less than £25 and the discs will be £54 to see if that makes a difference from EuroCar Parts using discount code " FLASH50 " at checkout. 50% off Brakes til 9pm gotta be worth a look for anyone else who likes getting their hands dirty! Or if you want Genuine Lexus parts that's gonna be £170 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Lexus-Front-Discs-Pads-IS250-IS220d-IS300h-43512-30310/182293784294?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Not sure what you are running with at the moment but as the fronts do a massive amount of braking compared to the back I would start with some known good stuff before major alterations. paul m.

ok mate, do you clean EGR now and again? I Don't know anyone who has ever used TerraClean personally so I would do more homework on that one. paul m.

Pink with blue spots looks excellent in the dark as well! Know what I mean? paul m.

I think they might be a little upset at the price of 4 new Lexus alloys compared to the Ford ones but I ain't going there anyway! paul m.

I am also looking to get my wheels 'refurbished' and have been looking around so when you mentioned the company above I have to reply and say it is one I am steering away from (see what I done there!) because of this on another forum I have been on since 2006. if you read the thread to the end you will see that it works out in the end but absolutely not a way I want to go about it. http://www.talkford.com/community/topic/334457-wheel-refurb-help-with-claim-for-new-wheels/ paul m.

MOT History... MOT 17/11/2008 Then. MOT. 20/11/2008. 280 miles and 3 days later??? Nov 08 - Nov 09 clocked up just a smidge under 40,000 miles! ( that's more than my 11 year old 250 got in total!) Nov 11 to Nov 24 2008 clocked just under 2,000 miles ( in about 12 days!) mileages on 24 June 2011 MOT Fail then Pass don't add up! ( MOTed mid year for some reason, then back to about Nov?) why would you mot a car ( apart from selling point for change of owner ) in mid year? Only thing I can think of is what happened to my Mondeo, uneconomical to repair no fault insurance claim then bought back for scrap then fixed ( new rear bumper!) then had to mot it to be able to put in back on road, I'm not saying this is the case For this car But if change of owners line up with mot's then that a bit better. might be a decent car as it seems it never had chance to breakdown! 😀 But I feel that a owner ( Lexus especially) that wants to sell their car should really 'sell it' if you know what I mean, and the photos don't do it any justice. Paul m.

Did you drive home A27, 259 as that looks like a sweet mini road trip or did you cruise on the longer M way route? paul m

Prob been removed due to water building up in the spare wheel well due to a leak (boot seal rubber ?) so If you lose the bungs then the water is not gonna build up, just pass straight out! A fix of sorts but best to stop water getting into car in the first place! what you really want to see is the bungs in place and Dry dust in the spare wheel well then this indicates alls good as it has not just been cleaned out! paul m.

So.... How is the front of your car fairing up now? A few hours after your simple fix, I hope it worked as I love it when a seemingly potentially expensive and complicated problem gets a simple cheap fix ( not something most people would associate with Lexus!) paul m.

Fair enough, was under the impression it would get MOTed on purchase but with those lighting faults may be an expensive MOT pass therefore the SAS! Plenty more fish and all that! paul m.

Basically been averaging about 5k a year which is way below norm. But the only thing that would need a real close inspection for me would be the front shock advisories ( have they been replaced or not just picked up on since?) and the oil leak. Otherwise seems a lot of car for the money ( still haggle down a bit though) and should last a good few years/miles if nurtured. paul m.

You don't really want one that doesn't need anything doing to it do you? you want to get up close and personal and have an input on it's wellbeing? From the faults you highlighted then these seem like 'leisurely' fixes ie not as stressful as a head gasket for example. Did/do you intend actually doing the work yourself or 'Subbing' it out as this could add up ££££'s wise? Reason I ask is I will do almost all jobs myself even if it means getting (special) tools. I (usually!) have a great feeling of self satisfaction afterwards especially if you intend keeping a car until it rots this helps a great deal. Did you feel there was any room for manoeuvre on the asking price when you highlighted the faults? As you may have got closer to a grand than you think! paul m. just re-read your post and gotta agree that 'bubbling on edge of windscreen' would irk me somewhat, about the only thing I don't take on is paint!.

Can't get much better than a LOC member with a personal experience endorsement! Gonna bookmark that seller for future! paul m.