JamesIS220

6 hours ago, Shahpor said:

That looks like a Volvo interior.

Yes it's a Volvo! First Lexus, not a C70! What Model is it? A pic of the outside!

James👍

23 minutes ago, First_Lexus said:

Good game, this! Is that a Maserati BiTurbo?

No, not as exotic as that. But a 2 door coupe.

Another more revealing photo.

James.

What car interior is this from?

James.

1 hour ago, Vlady said:

You are lucky to have windows like that! We moved a year ago into new build house by Persimmon and sound proofing is non existence, I can hear people talking outside, hell, I can hear dog owners telling their dogs "common boy", it seems like there is no standard on sound insulation in UK, very disappointed with the quality of newly built houses.

I only like old buildings. Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. So much more character and built well. Good sized rooms and high ceilings. Even the 1925 detached bungalow we had in Porthleven, Cornwall in 1998 was a nice building.

James.

One day they will go into the wrong place and get a pasting!

Kama will come to these cat thieves. They'll eventually mess with the wrong person!

James👍 

I would like a Corolla Hybrid Estate.

Used Toyota Corolla cars for sale | Available Across the UK | Jardine Motors

Preferably in Scarlet Flare red.

I have a 2015 Auris Hybrid estate.

James.

3 hours ago, rob_clio172 said:

Thank you, nice i did look at these and the new Corolla Hybrid too. I do love the look of the new Corolla.

I too like the Corolla Hybrid estate. Would buy a 69 plate in Design trim and the 2 litre. In scarlet flare or denim blue. Just cant afford/justify spending an extra 15k for a car that really does the same job as my Auris. Adaptive cruise would be great, but auto parking, lane assistance probably would switch off.

James.

Enjoy it! Your CT looks very nice.

I have a 2015 Auris Hybrid Estate. I too like it's cheap running costs. First car I taxed recently that was £0 VED. Had the car for 12 months on the 9th of Jan. Dealer taxed it online for me.

Lets hope the new year we can get out more on holiday!

James.

6 hours ago, Linas.P said:

I don't think it would have made IS220d much better, but I am still confused why Lexus never offered automatic on it.

Probably trying to get the rep driver? Quite a few drivers don't like auto. I do after driving my first 15 years ago, a Volvo 240 GLT AW70/71 The engine and gearbox were the 220d it's biggest issue. I loved the build quality, comfort, safety, even pass/driver knee airbags. Standard radio was fine too. Mine had the light cloth interior. I should of gone for the IS250 SEL.

James.

I certainly wouldn't buy another.

Browsing eBay one evening saw an ad for a 2006 IS 220d with 174,000 miles and immaculate MOT history.

Put a bid on and won! Before Collection found out all the issues. Like headgasket, gearing issues and turbo lag.

Went the 100 miles to collect it. Drove nice and  put it on the transporter.

Got back home, sorted insurance and tax the next day and took it for a drive, all good.

The space saver was knackered so bought matching alloy and cut tray to fit. AC didn't work and diagnosed as condenser. I bought a Nissens brand and fitted it.

Over around a year later all good, economy was awful. 33-38mpg. Had new Avon ZV7's fitted all round and a few months later the MOT, which it flew through.

Trouble started when I started to loose around 0.25 litres of coolant, but at the time no sign of a leak. Over a period of 4 months got to the point as soon as you started the engine the coolant would bubble up out of the coolant tank vent pipe  Tried K seal, no difference, if not worse as more foamy.

Decided to sell on eBay listing all faults. Messed around twice, then sold for £350 as a classified listing. Was going for breaking. Shame really as body not bad.

As has been said buy the IS 250 but only Auto. Manual tax is high!

I swapped my Diesel and now have an Auris Hybrid.

James.

I wouldn't worry it's a Lexus.

Keep on top of service items, and drive it. Do check the rear subframe underneath for rust/treat it.

Should do 200k +

I have an Auris Hybrid and Taxi driver seem to get 200,000 to 300,000 miles with original hybrid Battery and no major issues.

Your RX is low mileage really in the grand scheme of things.

I have a workhorse of a 1996 Volvo 940 petrol Automatic 2.3 litre and that's covered a mere 205,000 miles. I hope to keep it going, so far shows no sign of dying!

James.

14 hours ago, Spacewagon52 said:

Let's be honest, if you bought a car that was 15 years old with 123,000 miles on the clock, would you really be expecting to be still running that car in 10 years time?

I know there are many examples like Malc's but his story is testament to what fantastic cars the LS400's are AND very under priced!

Modern cars have too much electronics to fail and hard to service by the DIY owner. Very tight engine bays.

It will be the electrics that will kill off the modern car or manufacturers make a component hard to get to, so many pounds labour involved. Also if the fault code reader says no fault, stumped.

Today I fitted my new in tank fuel pump on my 940. Fiddly job as all hose clamps seized, but all fixed by me. Great having an older car as someone has been there and done the job before. I had a nice guide to follow.

Never seen an LS400 in the flesh. Quite fancy one, but insurance costs are high. Looked into insuring an RX400H and that was £750 for me. One day I'd like to try a 400H or GS450 or an LS430!

James👍

Happy Birthday to your LS400.

My 1996 Volvo 940 Automatic, had it's first breakdown on Friday, in the 4 years I have owned it. Found the cause today! Voltage to fuel pump ok. Gave the fuel pump housing a few bumps with hammer and stick and fired straight into life.

Ordered a new Bosch fuel pump and also going to replace crank sensor, ignition module and fuel injection relay. £150 in parts Have MOT on Wednesday or Now likely Thursday. Hope the parts arrive quickly!

Not as many miles as your LS at 205,000. My car was a bargain buy at £250.

James.

If you can do it yourself use a wire brush or/and a grinder with grinding disk and remove as much rust as you can. Then use a rust converter and then seal it all with Dinitrol/waxoil or equivalent and re-apply every 2-3 years.

James

Has your car lived by the sea or a car from Scotland with lots of road salt?

James.

Good news on the MOT pass.

My 1996 Volvo 940 let me down yesterday for the first time. Started fine then I switched off a few minutes later and wouldn't start. Breakdown couldn't get it going! Recovered home. Found it has spark. Fuel next on the look into. Going to see if I have voltage at the fuel pump when key in position 2. May be fuel pump relay which I have ordered.

Problem is, in for MOT on Wednesday, so hope I can fix my workhorse before then! I have had it for 4 years, it's first breakdown. Covered a mere 204,560. Cost me £250 so not much!

James.

No Cats were harmed in this incident!

Car, yes.

I like the CT but just too small. I like estates.

Ended up with a 2015 Toyota Auris hybrid with 26,000 miles. More basic spec but much less miles. Bought from Toyota main dealer and so got a 12 month warranty. They replaced the AC condenser recently under warranty.

The engine/hybrid system is the same. I like the economy and currently £0 road tax.

James.

I always use a comparison site every renewal. There is no loyalty these days.

Every year they give you the same price or slightly higher, when you phone them drop £100-200 off price. Last April best I could do was £1000 for my 2 cars. At least I got £50 back from them as gave refund due to lockdown as less accidents/claims happening.

In April hoping for a bit less as 41, 8 years no claims on one car and 2 on other.

James

1 hour ago, Mincey said:

My IS300h came with the "Protection Pack" which has rubber floor mats. I was a bit miffed to start with as my IS250 had nice, squashy cloth (not cloth - but you know what I mean!) mats. I was going to buy a set of £100 (cough!) mats but there was a breakdown in communication with the sales guy and they were never ordered. To be honest, I'm quite pleased. Although they're a bit squeaky sometimes, mud and leaves come off them with a lot less effort.

They are good. Volvo trays I just take out and tip out, give them a pressure wash, job done. Worst. My Auris boot mat is made of the felt carpet that all the bits cling too! Have the liner tray, with mat inside, to stop things sliding about. Carpet mats in the Auris are not as bad as boot mat but being black show up bits. Cant complain though as full mat set for footwells cost £11.99!

James. 

When I bought my Auris there was no boot liner or floor mats. Bought off eBay as much cheaper then buying from Toyota. They fit well. 

On my 1996 Volvo 940 the floor mats are moulded plastic. Great in winter as they stop melting snow on shoes getting the carpets wet. I think Volvo at the time called them "snow trays"

James.

Looks a bit rough on the outside. Far too expensive considering probably needs all bodywork done and full respray.

My advice spend more on a better one!

James👍

29 minutes ago, JeffL said:

You can get the new RAV4 in the Excel spec with memory drivers seat and seats in beige leather which I quite fancy as a possible alternative to the NX.

 

Was at my local Toyota dealer for 4 hours yesterday as having AC condenser replaced under warranty after over 2 months waiting for condenser on back order and Auris recall done. I quite like the RAV4 Hybrid. They had a base Icon 17 plate. Looked nice in Burgundy! 38K miles and 17k. Also had 2 69 plate in business edition/design for £31k. Out of my budget and currently happy with my Auris. 

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I like the Corolla too. Have a 2015 Auris TS Hybrid with 30k miles now.

Wish Toyota offered lighter more airy interiors than mostly all black and better equipped corolla like memory front seats and electric. Probably don't want to tread on Lexus's toes.

Wouldn't say no to a Corolla TS 1.8 in Denim Blue! In Icon Teck or Design trim.

I like Lexus as a brand too, but find estates suit me better.

James.

I have an Auris Hybrid  and I too find the energy monitor and keeping the revs in the eco range very addictive!

I like the RX 400H.

James.