RolandK

Ouch!!

It's very satisfying to have a car where everything is just so regardless of it's age. Problem is I generally run 2 to 4 cars at a time so will never be a rich man!! Nor have much spare time! Apart from that a harmless pass time but sadly not wholly supported by 'her indoors'!

Very true. Some people are happy to drive dirty, tatty cars and just let them deteriorate. Myself I just can't do that. Even if I'm driving an older car it has to be the best it can cosmetically and mechanics. Kind of auto OCD my other half says! Each to their own.

I would agree and reliability and durability are big attractions for Lexus. Lower mileage usually equates to better overall condition for interior and bodywork which is important to me. I say "usually" but not always! Seen a couple of rough low mileage cars.

Thanks all for your valid input. Now it appears sold that removes my dilemma! I agree that it might have needed some attention and money spent to get it out of its slumbers and check it through and fix any glitches. On top of the price that would have made it a bit expensive overall. I did get stung once buying a very low mileage classic car which, once I started using it,sprung oil and fluid leaks nearly everywhere! Neither fun nor cheap as it was an XJ12 Daimler Vanden Plas! There are other low mileage IS250's around that might be a better bet. Cheers

Anyone else spotted the 2012 Advance on Autotrader with 3300 miles on the clock? Full MOT and Lexus service history. Tempted even at £13k. Aware though that very low mileage cars like this can still deteriorate by standing around. Be grateful for your opinions. Cheers

Yes I did consider that. A 15% overnight price increase is a bit of a liberty even in the present climate. I think they could have put the wrong price on it to start with then realised. Anyway self-isolating at the moment so everything's on hold.

It's definately a sellers market at the moment. Aug this year I sold a car I had bought in Mar through WBAC. After the usual haggling due to a couple of minute stone chips on the bonnet I was still £500 up on the deal. The problem will be when the chip issue is resolved and new cars start to flow in. Next year I think the used market will return to previous levels and then used cars bought now will inevitably depreciate significantly. Swings and roundabouts!

Well I didn't make it to see the F Sport today. Just noticed the price has gone up today by £1100! Used car market is mad right now. Mind you I did think it was originally a bit cheap at under £9000. Ho hum!

Thanks for the info. If it's still available I'll go and take a look tomorrow. It's at a Lexus dealer surprisingly and is 'franchise approved' whatever that means. Been through some kind of QA process I guess.

I decided to pass on the SE L I went to see but now a 2010 F Sport for sale at a Lexus dealer has caught my eye. 77,000 on the clock. Haven't been to see it yet but it looks ok with a good spec and the connectivity I am looking for plus the ML system. Obviously the car comes with Satnav but not sure how out of date or useable it is. I understand the F Sport has a rather hard ride. If anyone knows how one of these drives I'd be grateful for any opinions/info. Thanks

Thanks. But it doesn't mean it's got usb though,?

Thanks for the info both. I can't recall if the display was like your pic or not. The rear lights are like this....

Interesting. I thought the bluetooth was just for phone calls. If I can play music from the phone too at the same time that gives me a workable option. Thanks

Went to see the car today and all good apart from the absence of the usb port I was expecting as it's a 2009 facelift SE L with the ML audio. I need the full functionality to play and control the music on a usb stick but can't see any way of doing this without changing the whole unit which is probably neither financially or technically viable,,?