Nik-6002

Congrats on that. Nice ones are getting rare, my one had a lot more issues than I would have liked due to just neglect! I spent a fair amount on it. I’lol keep you posted this year if the trip happens, needs some planning and date coordination

That’s a nice SC! How long have you had it? We didn’t get a chance to organise anything plus my sportcross is now in storage till at least mid summer. Will keep you posted but there is a Scotland NC500 trip on the cards this year with a bit of wild camping.

Good call. I love my IS300 and I still get lots of comments from newer Lexus drivers who used to own a Gen 1 (everyone did at one point!) keep it and run it - they are going up in value fast now especially the SC

Hi all, newbie here! Just brought an IS300 SportCross a few months ago and I’m very happy with it. Found a 100k miler with one owner for a good price. This morning I drove down to the shops and didn’t have the music playing and when I parked up I heard a loud tapping sound coming from the engine. I looked under the bonnet and it seems to be coming from the main block. Dreading this is something major but it’s booked in for a timing belt, tensioner and water pump change next week. I’m hoping it might be just something simple and after this work it might go away I know this forum has been running for a while for the members- anyone have any ideas what it could be? Thanks - Nik

I see your point! Although I’m planning to do the NC500 this summer in my IS300 so I’ll give you a shout when I’m up north!

Thanks- good to be back. Been looking at Sportcross’s for ages and just brought one a few weeks ago, they are really becoming rare now. And getting expensive too. Picked up a decent 2005 with 110k miles, but it’s gold… sorry Savannah Metallic which I haven’t seen many of. I’ll post a pic on my profile soon

Hi all, I’m back in the club! Finally brought another sportcross after selling mine a decade ago. Good to be back on the forums again- any meet up’s planned?

Hey that is very low. That wouldn’t have been cheap to buy as I’ve noticed prices are creeping up for decent ones. I’ve just brought another IS300 Sportcross a few months ago after selling mine (regretfully) over 10 years ago. Had to do it as I missed it too much.