Hi. I have had my IS200 SE (2006) for 16 months and it has been a joy to drive. Not much has gone wrong as I was lucky to find an example which has been very well looked after.
I heard a loud noise on the motorway few weeks back, appeared to be from the rear suspension. Couldn't see anything.
Noticed recently handling slightly different and took it in to have tyres checked and suspension. Tyres appear to be fine but they suggested the rear d/s bushes are gone. They went on to explain and show me how the whole section of that suspension could need replacing. The independent tyres people wouldn't touch it.
I am yet to go into my garage for them t have a look at it.
My question is whether it is worth spending the money to replace these. It has been suggested I might need to do the n/s as well.
Earlier in Aug I had the n/s front ball joint replaced for MOT.
With previous VW Bora & Passat, had a few suspension issues which become expensive albeit I don't have any major knocking at present.
The car has done 136000 miles and is due a service in 2000 miles and an MOT next Aug.
I tried to gauge with the garage how much it would cost but they couldn't tell me without looking at it, but I'd rather know the worst case scenario. And is it worth doing. Or should I sell it.
Many thanks
Harj
