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Still no melting, still sounds lovely......

I bought the blue one mentioned above from Coventry. Used to belong to Markg. I'd been lurking on here beforehand to get some idea of what to look out for concerning the ISF. Saw it advertised and did an MOT history check which showed the brakes needed attention. Armed with this information I viewed the car, looking at the pads and discs carefully. I didn't want my purchase to be influenced by the sound of the V8, so didn't start it, let alone drive it! When looking at the service history, the brakes had been done, so had no worries. I didn't drive it because I know a quick trial up the road would not be long enough to fully understand it, and would be a waste of time when being offered with the Lexus warranty, and also my purchase of the 2 years extension. Deal done, I went home and looked about getting the exhaust done, but because I hadn't signed up here, had no idea of the history! 4 days later was pick up time. Driving home along the M45 on my own, I thought, bleedin' hec., this sounds nice!! Arriving home, the wife asked what I'd bought! Next day, looked underneath, and hey presto exhaust all done. Thanks Mark! ( and I still love it ) So yes I bought it unknowingly, but in my case a good result, and there's enough history on here as proof that I purchased a modified car

Yes, the NSU Ro80 was interesting. Very ahead of it's time, and mine was converted to the Ford V4 engine .Good in some ways, not in others...The clutch and gearbox took some getting used to. Or at least no clutch. Touching the gear knob was all it took. Pulling away, you had to remove your hand from the gear lever to move forwards, or you sat there reving! The RS 2000 was a MK2. Red with black vinyl roof, shovel front and fishnet headrests. Must be worth a fortune now. The Vitesse was a 69 MK2 saloon, white, imitation rostyles etc. Purchased from an auction in sad condition. Got in it, thought 'this is quick' and then spun it at the first roundabout! Looked around it carefully next morning to discover a 2.5 conversion. There were 3 crossply tyres and one radial on the rear. Nuff said!! Sadly no pics, pre digital days

Yes, I am an enthusiast. Previous cars in no particular order. Frogeye Sprite, MGB GT, Stag, RS 2000, 5 x XR4i, Ro80, Scimitar GTE, Triumph Vitesse......

Time to officially introduce myself after a couple of posts. I've just purchased KM11EFO from Lexus Coventry. As most of you will know, it used to belong to MarkG. I considered all the usual candidates, C63, M3 etc but looking at the forums with all the trouble they seem to have, the IFS seemed the best choice. With a years warranty, and the option of a further 2, it was a no brainer. The 'fuel economy' and insurance cost was also a consideration, after driving a Prius as a taxi for many years. I'm retired now and wanted some fun. Driving home from Coventry I managed 28.6 mpg. Driving down to Devon 29.6, and returning, with a bit of 'playing', 30.6 mpg. Well pleased. I'm obviously not trying hard enough!!!! Insurance. Seems being an old git pays dividends. Saga, fully comp, 13 years NCD, £239.27. ( I did check this many times) Yep £2.11p more than my Prius!!!!!! which I'm keeping as a town runaround. Well Mark, thanks for looking after it, be assured it's gone to a good home to be cherished.

Just to let you know, I'm the new proud owner of KM11EFO, recently purchased from Lexus Coventry. Used to belong to Markg. On holiday at the moment with very intermittent internet, so will update soon.