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The search is over .... I bought SE-L from the above link. Will post some photos this weekend. 

Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

Still looking for the right car. It seems to be difficult to find a seller/dealer that can provide full and complete service history. 

I wanted to ask if anyone has experience dealing with: Woodson Cars Ltd, 78-80 Liverpool Road, Cadishead, Manchester, Greater Manchester M44 5AF

They have 2 cars in stock and promised to give me more details on Monday. 

Will keep you updated.

Good morning,

Here is an update on the SE-L:

1st. owner  _ 2008- 2015 serviced by Lexus. (Gearbox oil/filter changed by Lexus.)

2nd. owner _ 2016 - 2020 serviced by an independent garage. There are no invoices for servicing, only stamps in the service book. I don't know if that is normal in the UK, but I would expect to see invoices with detailed description of the parts used and work done.

Also, there are no invoices (proof) that the spark plugs have been changed ?!?

If purchased, the dealer offers  1 year warranty.

Checked MOT, and 2016 inspection is missing. I suppose that means the car was parked /not in use for 1 year.

Hello again guys,

Just an update on my search. I am considering these two cars now:

https://tinyurl.com/y6nzpnct     2008 SE-L    64,000 miles    Spark plugs are done, and rims have been refurbished in the meantime. 

https://tinyurl.com/y4hsu7xz   2011 Advance 37,000 miles

As you can see there is a considerable difference in price and milage. After reading the forum I am in doubt whether to purchase a newer, low milage car or to get an older car but with somewhat better trim. I plan to keep the car for 2-3 years max. 

Your comments are more than welcome.

Thanks,

Nick

On 10/25/2020 at 12:28 PM, Spacewagon52 said:

Keep us posted Nick if you source one to purchase - like to know your thoughts on driving one.

Will certainly do David. Thank you.

Hi John,

Thank you for the info. I went through your thread and enjoyed reading about upgrades/mods to your car. 

I think 2011/12 give most for one's buck so will keep on searching. 

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for your warm welcome, I am glad to be part of this forum. 

That is a ton of great information; will certainly have a read tonight. My wish list would be 40-60k milage, y. 2010-2012 and no sunroof. Of course, I will have to consider everything on offer as obviously I am not buying a new car. I am quite surprised these little cars hold their price. 

BTW, does the side mirror auto tilt when in reverse?

Hello all, 

New to L.O.C.. I am eyeing IS250 2010-2012 and a week ago I started to gather information online. Having lived around the world for more than a decade I owned number of BMW, Mercedes and Toyota vehicles. I got tired of German cars build quality and made a decision to part with my BMW at the beginning of this year. I noticed there are quite a few IS250 Advance y. 2010-2012 on Auto Trader.  It seems there is no much of a difference between the SE-L and Advance, but I am still not familiar with all trim spec in the UK.

I came across these interesting cars and would appreciate your thoughts on trim/equipment, general appearance  and price.

https://tinyurl.com/yy3a8fnc

https://tinyurl.com/y4uxdssy

https://tinyurl.com/y5prqjdl

Thank you very much,
Nick