Neilo

Hope this helps 

If you still want to try - £29.99 from here for IS250 2008 to update your sat dvd but will only bring you up to 2018. As Linas says you would be updating a very old system ...https://www.satnavishop.co.uk/toyota-39-c.asp (Toyota/Lexus Gen3/5)

Better off putting the money towards android or a garmin etc imho.  

On 2/14/2024 at 8:56 AM, Zorny182 said:

I remember him telling me that it was a special one but he never actually said why.

As Linas says - it could have Dynamic Radar Cruise Control which would make it quite special.

Printed on the cruise control stalk there would be a small image of a car next to the speedo image (page 142 in the manual) whereas cars without this fitted only have an image of the speedo printed on the stalk (page 139 in the manual). 

Hi, you could try a breaker on eBay such as this one. 

 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325101088773?hash=item4bb188f005:g:Rc0AAOSwp19f0P8d&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwLTe47teakwLIbt3kRwdLqoC9gXyD%2BH4aj0%2BujhzMav0c5c8V7cpLF89a80rY77Le4AJmmBykp6hoJx7Da7ic1absOXvq2eICCUpiBYtcLpD4CabzOk9O08M8GUcXpdzF4YBOsPK4%2Ff%2FA1X6%2BN2bWmOr2BKKS%2FmcXiTFzc82meetMVxJuVWck2EeiRaxcypQWSxBPxJRO8tTj8E3Tv49UvZ1uAoKNIR%2BHlmW2IP4TN19hQXaMglhWNVyJ5r10Kkrsw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6r8hoGzYw

1 hour ago, Malc1 said:

My brand new Hillman Imp AYL273H in 1969 cost me  £609 I think 🤔

Super car, loved it to bits …. the front heater pipe ( in the front boot area ) burst going up Detling Hill ….. I got very wet 

it seemed to be a very capacious “ passion wagon “ in its day and our youth ……. Lovely car too 😂

Lovely Malc, mine (PAJ 950M) ended up with fake sheepskin seat and steering wheel covers - a right tart. Nice to be bragging about Imps 😄 

3 hours ago, Winston said:

Hi Neil

the Hillman Imp was a great little car, my girlfriend at the time had one and i was just happy to be picked up and taken somewhere, where I could drink.

But you have to man up and admit it is not the most manly of choices ( I knothat is unacceptable in this day and age, but he didn’t buy it in this day and age 😂)

saying that I would have driven a Hairdryer as any transport was the greatest thing in the world if you were the first one out of your group to have transport 👍🏻

Hi Winston, 

HaHa, admittedly not really manly at all but I liked my Imp - it bombed about really well. It had reversing lights fitted with a manual switch on the dash that I didnt always remember to turn off 😊       

My choice of second car, never let me down in five years of ownership and will go mostly anywhere with the right tyres.

They seem to go on forever and a well cared for example like yours probably will.

47 minutes ago, Taseen said:

My 55 plate 250 is fitted with it but I think its super rare in the uk for some reason.

Mine doesn't have it although the instructions for it (if equipped) are in my 06 manual.

18 minutes ago, Rabbers said:

If you want a nice smell from your windscreen fluid (as well as effectiveness) pop into your nearest BMW dealer and get a bottle of their winter or summer strengths as necessary.  I drove BMWs before converting to Lexus nearly two decades ago but I still use their windscreen wash.  The stuff has occasionally been reformulated but the smell has remained basically unchanged - mildly antiseptic with a hint of violets, my nose tells me.  Not that I’ve tried, but It would probably work as an after-shave.

Sounds lovely Renato, good that you have stuck to what appeals to you....I'm a get what I'm given for the price kind of guy - but I will check it out, thanks.   

5 hours ago, Newbie777 said:

Just talking about screenwash, I think it is a matter of higher concentration in winter?

I use diluted through to end of summer then start topping up with neat winter screenwash which can protect from freezing down to -5 or further depending which you choose. Using neat does smell a bit in the cabin when you spray your windscreen but I dont find it unpleasant.   

16 minutes ago, DavidCM said:

You might be better of using GummiPflege as the spirit/alcohol in screen wash might cause the rubber seals to perish prematurely.

Thanks David, I've not had a problem with screenwash and I've used it for years but always open to alternatives and views. 

I use neat screenwash (extreme winter stuff) on a rag and coat all of the door seal surfaces - stops them freezing together.

Also I carry a tube of rubber cement (innertube glue) - if you happen to split a rubber wiper blade this is excellent for emergency repair, if your out and about without a spare blade to hand.   

1 hour ago, eightk said:

lackadaisical

Never seen that written before 😊

Absolutely stunning!    

Have a great time!  

Do you have a luggage rack that fits on the boot... might help a bit either way.

35 minutes ago, Taseen said:

@Neiloohhh I just understood what you meant. You are right the mirror unit has two harness connectors if it has auto-dimming. Unfortunately the one I ordered doesn’t have this - seems to be a rare feature as nobody is selling one that does.

Linas.P has a SE-L parts for sale post - he might be able to help you (but its red )

Oh, righto I took it that you were replacing the whole mirror unit which has two connector plugs that connect into the loom behind the door card.

Best wishes 

I believe the SE-L auto dimming mirrors have wiring with two connector plugs where others have one. 

I'm sure someone will correct me if wrong - if you take your door card off you could check.  

Neil.

Merry Christmas Ronnie and everyone here on L.O.C

All the best

Neil.

Along with CD's and the Radio and I have my favourite play list on a SanDisk Clip Jam mp3 plugged into Aux under the centre armrest...its a neat little thing. 

1 hour ago, Malc1 said:

Hillman Imp I bought brand new in 1969 age 19 ( on finance of course ) having p/exd my 1965 Mk1 Cortina which followed on from my 1954. ? Austin whatever at age 17 that cost me £4 and in cash too 😂

Im very ancient now of course ! 

Malc 

Lovely memories Malc😊

The imp was fun in its own way...74 M reg and a petrol blue colour...it was in a sad state in someones back garden full of pigeon baskets and not far off being a pigeon coop itself, knocked on the door and bought it for £300 in 1980. Turned out nice after doing it up and served me well for two years...used to call it Buzz Bomb 🤣     

First car Hilman Imp Super - why it was super I dont know but the freedom at 17 YES!!

Mk2 1986 XR2 Bought new 

BM 320 E36

BM320 E46 Touring

IS250 

17 more cars inbetween 🙂  

17 minutes ago, ColinBarber said:

43% increase is more than a bit.

Aye, its just the way it came out.....meant "bit like"  😊

AXA insurance has gone up a bit £189 last year £271 this - had a search around and could only find one £10 cheaper so were sticking with them.