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Hi All, There is a Yellow Altezza on autotrader at MotoCars in Newbury, up at £6,895 at the moment. Has anyone been to see this, or can comment on the car or dealer? Thanks

I'm sorry if I have missed something, but can someone point me to where it explains how to tell the difference between an IS200 and an IS300? I know the engine is a 3.0l (IS300) instead of 2.0l (IS200) but I can't seem to find any around? Or are they much more expensive because of being newer or something? Sorry for being a dumb-a** ;)

Thanks Tridentmorph! As you can see from my join date, I've been lurking for ages, just never posting! :) I see you're quite local too!

thanks stav - saw that and it looks very tidy :) I'm hoping my sale is done with quickly, then I might be able to look at cars like this! Unfortunately due to the relationship split I need to pay off some debts, and I don't know how big they will be until I've got the cash from the sale. Anyway - thanks again tho! Love your car too!

I thought it wasn't a possible, but more likely a definate? My 1.8 20VT Cupra cost me £210 to tax last year, and next year it would be £260. My 3.0 Twin Turbo cost me £185 to tax this year, and will virtually the same going forward.... Agreed, better condition, perhaps lower miles, but it'd be quite a lot extra to tax... I don't know yet - will see what I can find!

Thanks mate. Yes - I'm aware of the 2001 tax increase... all the cars I find on autotrader etc are newer :( I've obviously got a car to sell that's not easy to sell in the current climate, but hopefully it's going to be exported to Holland as I've got a very interested buyer over there. It just means I can't buy until I've sold... so fingers crossed!

Hi All, Well I've been on here before, (luckily remembered my login too) and I'm back! Short version of a quite long story... I'm selling my black Toyota Supra GZ TT Aerotop as my girlfriend and I have split up, and I need to pay off some debt. However, that means I need to find an alternative car, and I love the IS200/Altezza so am hoping I can find my way into one! I was all for an Altezza, but it seems they are few and far between (especially with the budget I have) so was thinking perhaps I get an IS200 Sport or similar, and then get a supercharger at a later stage? Current budget would probably be a MAX of 6.5k, possibly a little more here/there if I can squeeze the bank! (lol) Anyway, if you've got any tips/links about the above I'd appreciate it - I am searching the forums daily now for info but there's so much to learn! Paul

hey guys thanks for all yhey guys thanks for all your help. Unfortunately due to an unmissable bargain, I have purchased a Seat Leon Cupra instead.... Had southampton lexus actually phoned back with a car I would have been a lexus owner tooo.... shame, but I am well chuffed with the new arrival. Thanks anyway guys. I will be back. I WILL own a lexus..... at some point when i can afford one! Cheersour help. Unfortunately due to an unmissable bargain, I have purchased a Seat Leon Cupra instead.... Had southampton lexus actually phoned back with a car I would have been a lexus owner tooo.... shame, but I am well chuffed with the new arrival. Thanks anyway guys. I will be back. I WILL own a lexus..... at some point when i can afford one! Cheers Mark, if only Bill or yourself had gotten back to me sooner, I would probably have bought the lexus! I was there on wednesday last week, and saw the firedance SE which was nice, but Bill said he would phone me if anything around my spec came in... no phone call, but seat got back to me first! To be fair, i have been looking at seats for ages too....

hey guys thanks for all your help. Unfortunately due to an unmissable bargain, I have purchased a Seat Leon Cupra instead.... Had southampton lexus actually phoned back with a car I would have been a lexus owner tooo.... shame, but I am well chuffed with the new arrival. Thanks anyway guys. I will be back. I WILL own a lexus..... at some point when i can afford one! Cheers

dude, u got any pics of the kit? Prices? Cheers

need to buy from dealer. Just cos I have a part-ex and want the warranty. who knows tho, just have to see how i get on.

I like the A.S.P kit... others seem so expensive! :(

ok, been there before looking for a car.... When i get my finances sorted, i shall be in a lexus garage and test drive an SE. If I like it then probably will go for the lexus instead of the Leon Cupra I have been looking for.

Hi All Still a bit new to the forums, but i did a search and didnt find much out.... If i decide to get a Lexus IS, it will be either the IS200 SE or IS200 Sport. I have £11,500 to spend (MAX) on the car, and I want below 45k miles on the clock. I was trying to find more out about bodykits. I cant seem to find much info on them. I am looking for something subtle ISH, not ott, but not too subtle either. I am a bit of a boy-racer at times so slightly aggressive would be good. Does anyone have any links, or know anywhere in the South UK (Hampshire) that does kits, and rough prices? Seeing as there doesnt seem to be THAT much difference between the SE and sport, I may opt for the SE and spend a little less on the car, but leave more money for mods. As for ICE, I already own the system ready for the car. I have a CarPC with 7inch touchscreen all ready to go in, and hopefully I can remove the standard stereo and fit my screen in the same space (with a little work) Cheers all, and look forward to hearing from you.

Ah gotcha, maybe an SE might be easier to find then? Not worried about stereo as my custom carPC is going into the car, so that will be ripped out anyway.... Might have to have a look around....