Kritter

Yes it’s the fewest I’ve see too . Going to be hard if your in the market looking to buy . Do you think with so few available the prices will start to rise 

2 hours ago, Big Rat said:

@paul99 Paul yes yours is the car I remember I mentioned in an earlier post looked through my data last night and here she is at 73k miles at the dealer I mentioned, who in fact sold her twice a couple of years ago 👍

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Didn't realise you kept such an in depth database @Big Rat

Those wheels are lovely 

Looks fantastic. Decent deal too! Where was this advertised?



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Can anyone remember what this was first listed at? Just had an alert on my phone that there is a new car meeting my criteria but it's the same selection of ISF's.

Now listed @ £18695.

[mention=59702]Kritter[/mention] Bad luck Kristian there will always be another, though they do seem to be moving rather quickly of late [emoji106]
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14 hours ago, Spacewagon52 said:

The selling rule should always be first to come with the readies gets it! I have waited for people to view and then they did not turn up! Not even a call to say they were not coming.

It depends on the manner and attitude of the buyer to be honest. Good luck, but strike while the iron is hot! If it is a good one it will sell quickly - this applies to most models.

You're bang on @Spacewagon52 I just can't seem to get myself and my readies there quick enough! 

Yeah, I'd be dubious about a deposit in a private sale situation too.  As a private seller you take the money from the first buyer that comes along, done it myself.
Sorry you lost out and hope you find a decent one soon.

I have travelled distance for my last six cars.  It is difficult to react quickly to a newly listed motor when you're not exactly next door.  I've always expressed enthusiastic interest and the offer of a £200 deposit refundable should I not like the car when I view.  In every case the car has been held for me pending my viewing.  With £200 they know you're going to turn up.  My present RX was held for me for 4 days and the dealer had a long list of people to call if I rejected the car.  Ironically, he didn't process the deposit, the fact that I offered it was sufficient for him to judge my level of interest.
If you want something, you have to make it happen !

An update. Not a happy one.

I got a message from the seller yesterday saying he had sold the car to someone else [emoji24]. Gutted as I thought luck was on my side finding what appeared to be a decent example and I was really looking forward to seeing it. I told the seller if I'd have known then I would have viewed Saturday rather than Sunday as I was the first to arrange a viewing. Such a first world problem.

The search continues.

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19 hours ago, Big Rat said:

@Kritter Nah all the car stuff is free........... now slabbing driveways fencing............🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

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If only all 'car stuff' was free 

noted for the other services, Oxfordshire is a bit of a trek though.

18 hours ago, Big Rat said:

 @s_a15 Ah yes motorway grime nothing like it, so she's white my first colour choice for a GSF, last time I test drove one it was that lovely car with a rose red interior and her it is...........look forward to seeing yours 👍

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That is bloody lovely 

Double ouch. Hope the car is ok.

Shameful from the Lexus team I would have insisted on a courtesy car, hopefully the go out of there way to get it sorted asap!

No worries@Big Rat, I know you are the Oracle when it comes to ISF history! 
 
 

[mention=59702]Kritter[/mention] Kristian the ‘X’ Fensport car has been on and off sale once or twice in the last year or two the car was run by Adrian at Fensport as far as I can remember the only mods to it were an Apexi throttle controller and coil over suspension.
Again good luck with the Wiltshire car, feel free to pm for my mobile number if you want any more advice when your with it, I could do with a break from slabbing patios [emoji4]
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1 hour ago, Spacewagon52 said:

It sounds good - just be prepared to walk away if you get an uneasy feeling. There will be others, but you will have to be very patient!

Cheers @Spacewagon52 I certainly will do. Another plus point on having a mate with me a second opinion will be very welcome.

On ‎31‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 9:43 PM, Big Rat said:

@KritterKristian it’s exciting stuff don’t care what anyone says !

I had to drive 250 miles to see and buy mine longest journey time of my life !

The one your going to see the guys had her what is it 4 years that’s a good sign and a full history, if you’ve got any questions about what to look for fire away, I know you’ve been doing your home work on the threads just in case 👍

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I feel lucky in that case with only 50 miles to cover, blagged a pal to give me a lift so I can pull the trigger there and then if I need to. 

I feel as ready as I can be. I've exhausted this forum for ISF knowledge, the USA owners club, PH and YouTube. Hopefully it's in good condition, correct paperwork etc. The seller appears to be a fellow petrol head, he's replaced the ISF with a Hyundai and an Aston Martin Vantage 👍

Think this has been relisted on PH now https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lexus/is

In my search for 'my' ISF I also found this one https://www.parkers.co.uk/lexus/is/f/50-v8-is-f-4d-auto/for-sale/usedcfs-818004546999808/ I rang about this one, last service was at 47,499 but on the 13/8/15 so decided it wasn't for me. Also the early service history was a mix of Lexus dealer and Fensport. Only 6 services from new .

[mention=59702]Kritter[/mention] Good luck with that Kristian let us know how you get on [emoji106]
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Going to have a look at this on the weekend:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710250637403?model=IS F&radius=1501&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ox266eq&make=LEXUS&sort=datedesc&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&page=1

I have read most of the 'what to look for' threads on here so feel like I'm semi prepared. Hope it's in decent condition.

14 minutes ago, Flytvr said:

Dunno.

There are a couple of ISF ads out there at the moment that don’t quite add up.

@Flytvr this certainly falls in to that category. 

1 hour ago, Flytvr said:

I would imagine this is  the cheapest ISF - not at the suspicious £5.5k, but about £11k when it was up for sale a few weeks ago.

Why would someone buy this car, service it then try to flog it at such a loss? Or should it be 15.5k? 

8 hours ago, Mark G said:

Hi @Kritter, I have seen the car a number of times around Chippenham, never managed to speak to the owner so I cant really give you any info on the car unfortunately, my ISF is for sale at Lexus Cheltenham if you are interested.

Good luck with the search and keep us posted.

Excellent cheers @Mark G will do. The search continues...

What the cheapest an ISF has gone for? £5.5k has got to be close: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-ISF-5-0-V8-PETROL/282712567811?hash=item41d2fb7003:g:5p0AAOSwUM5Z7fy9

Think your old motor is over budget even with the best man maths in the world 

Cheers @big rat. I'll be interested in @mark g's input 

So after being one of those 'lurkers' for the past few weeks and reading past threads I feel I'm up to scratch on the ownership experience of an ISF and all the usual things associated with owning your first. 

Anyone know about this grey example on AT https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201710250637403?advertising-location=at_cars&transmission=Automatic&postcode=ox266eq&model=IS F&page=1&make=LEXUS&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New

I know that as there only 200 or so in the UK that there's a chance one if you will know something about this one? Certainly as there are a couple of members from the south West. Wiltshire isn't officially south west in my book but worth a shot.