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  1. Texas
    "You know it makes sense" and now any/all doubt about the suitability of the said filter has been alleviated. paul m.
  2. Texas
    My two penneth on this subject is something that was told to me years ago and has stuck in my head ( for some reason) ever since, that is when changing gearbox oil due to the fact it rarely gets changed the plugs might be siezed in very tightly, so always remove the filler plug first to ensure it is free and then the drain as if you do vice versa you could end up stuck with no gearbox oil and be unable to put any new in! paul m.
  3. Texas
    That's the difference between a "Fitter" and a "Technician", a fitter just changes out parts and the technician tells you which parts to change!!!
  4. Texas
    Cheers fellows paul m.
  5. Texas
    Pass......... I'm guessing here, so don't quote me, but I reckon it went for a service/MOT and some nugget of a technician put the wrong mileage down and the customer/next technician never spotted it until the next year! No going back now is there? paul m.
  6. Texas
    Here's some proof Bob....I hope Tom (the dealer) doesn't mind me posting this video as the original Ad is no longer available. Picking the car up soon.....
  7. Texas
    You were right something did turn up in the end, and only 10 miles from where I live!
  8. Texas
    Car is for sale Privately http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201707077170253?transmission=Automatic&onesearchad=Used&make=LEXUS&sort=datedesc&body-type=Saloon&postcode=bs166lf&model=IS 250&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=1500&maximum-mileage=80000&aggregatedTrim=SE-L&page=1 Checking on DVLA ( I Know!) mileage between early MOT's was rediculusly low. but I think the problem arose through the dealers mistake.
  9. Texas
    Not sure on the Lexus but to do an ECU reset ( of the volatile memerory) it is a good ideal to turn on a bulb when the battery is disconnected as what you are doing is trying to totally dissipate all the electrical charge supplied to the ECU and if you turn on a lamp while the battery is disconnected then absolutely all charge should be disapated. Also the time of disconnection required Vary greatly depending on your info source!
  10. Texas
    That is some serious Krap in there, what sort of state is/was the filters (Engine air intake and cabin air inlet ) on this car like? paul m.
  11. Texas
    Excellent write up, thoroughly loved reading your adventure getting your next project and having 'been there done that' it is great to get a good result although you do despair at times! can't wait for the next instalment....... paul m.
  12. Texas
    Can you believe this? https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/860999-won-lexus-lottery.html can you see this happening when the airbag recall gets addressed over here? paul m.
  13. Texas
    In Lexus land ACC = Adaptive Cruise Control
  14. Texas
    Lots of reading material here, especially under the "Model History" Tab https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/lexus/is-2005/ Paul M.
  15. Texas
    I here that unless you like collecting points, and I don't mean Clubcard points! Then 6th gear is pretty unusable until you go on holiday to Germany! And unusually for Lexus there was not an Auto option on this range of car. paul m.
  16. Texas
    This is an entertainment unit ( pictured in above post!!!!!) with the 'Mark Levinson' enhanced system (logo under cd slot). And also DVD and MP3 CD capable as per logo under the DAB/AM radio button. paul m.
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  18. Texas
    Stop/start on a Diesel I always thought was not a good move, Diesel engines work at their best at constant revs under constant load for long periods, ie generators, ships etc. Not Land Rovers on the 0.75 mile school run! i think that DERV has had it's day personally. (For light duty vehicles anyway) paul m
  19. Texas
    Yes your are right about the colour appeal as this is my least fav colour, but I am willing to live with it for a while to enjoy all the toys and treat myself to the luxury of a well spec'ed car. I am looking forward to actually getting to know the car inside out. Sado that I may be but I enjoy reading manuals and instruction books and this car with its nav system has got tombs! cheers Paul m.
  20. Texas
    BOOM!,,,,,, It just got a whole lot easier.... just managed to bag a IS250 SE-L mm with black leather 37,000 miles & 7 Lexus Stamps, albeit in my least favourite colour (Silver) but wait for it......it's got a Sunroof (Moonroof according to Lexus) and although it has a few scars on the rear bumper ( fixable at the end of the day) what I could not resist was the fact it got ACC (Unicorn poop I'm lead to believe?) not got it yet but can't wait and will post some pics when able to. so Title should now read "Got there in the end " cheers paul m.
  21. Texas
    Well this actually pleases me (as potential owner of a IS250) the fact that gaining access to the remote unlocking/starting system is not that easy and even main dealers are reluctant or indeed unable to code second hand key cards. Yes may be a bit of an inconvenience if you want to add a device on the cheap but in the long run I guess it is for the better I.e. More security every owner out there. Paul m.
  22. Texas

    Hi John,

    I am looking to treat myself to a nice is250 but the search for a good one is not easy! (As in the title of my thread) 

    as a F-Sport owner can you possibly explain why this F-Sport I have found for sale (bit pricey but struggling here!) has only got an "F-Sport" badge on one front wing and not the other side? Is there an explaination for this you think or is my mind being really doubtful and thinking accident (non-recorded) damage? 

    Your thoughts are very welcome, 

    cheers Paul M 

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    2. Texas

      Texas

       

      Thanks for the reply, can't 'talk' much now on poxy phone, 

      cheers paul m.

       

       

       

      Sorry chap did'nt post link.....duffer

      http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705195623987?radius=1500&make=LEXUS&body-type=Saloon&aggregatedTrim=F Sport&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=datedesc&onesearchad=Used&model=IS 250&transmission=Automatic&postcode=bs166lf&maximum-mileage=40000&page=1

       

    3. Texas

      Texas

      Hi John,

      thanks again for your comprehensive reply on that F-Sport decal anomaly. But I have just this very hour managed to bag a IS250 SE-L with mm and black leather only 10 miles from where I live!

      It is in my least favourite colour ( Silver) but I can live with that 'cause it got a sunroof!! But the deciding factor even though it got a few scratches on the rear bumper ( certainly fixable) was the fact it got ACC which I understand to be like unicorn poop!

      havent got it yet cause going on hol soon so it can (reluctantly) wait until I get back, something for me to look forward to after holiday!

      cheers Paul m.

    4. J Henderson

      J Henderson

      Congratulations Paul.

      Yeah I know what you mean about silver. It wasn't my first choice either but I've grown to really like it. It looks fantastic on a sunny day when it's nicely polished up. Black interior goes well with it too.

      Cheers,

      John

  23. Texas
    Aaahhh funny you should mention Classical music 'cause that is what I listen to most when driving (tends to subdue the road rage😀) so if I could get DAB along with ML then I think that would be my choice. paul m.
  24. Texas
    Yes sure is, that's what I'm talking about, gotta be right place right time, not that he's gonna get £11k plus for it.
  25. Texas
    Found a good 'un in 3 days...I should be so lucky...lucky lucky lucky yes holding out for certain specs like Black Leather and MM. Sunroof would be v nice and ACC would be unbelievably nice😀😀😀😀. Body colour is flexible but ideally not light blue (Brechin I believe it goes by) year is not as important as condition and been gauging about 10k miles per year as a base line, although it seems some of these cars are being hidden away most of the year and do pretty low mileages. scuffed bumpers really do put me off looking any further into a car as I don't really want to get into body work, don't get me wrong I intend keeping this car for years.... And won't be adverse at doing the spark plugs and water pump if necessary but paint..no way. Cheers Paul M
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