doc_walker

Doodlebug Thanks, helpful advice mate. 28 doesn't sound to bad I hardly get any more with my crapy 1.8 fiat. As long as it doesn't rattle squeak and groan like that then I am happy. Steve

Hello All, Firstly sorry for asking questions that will have been asked a million times all ready but please stick with me. Firstly I am def. in the market to buy a second hand IS200. Taking into account the alloys and other bit I would prefer a SE or sport, is there much difference between the two and which would people recommend. Having 10-11K to spend, I have already seen 01/11/2000, sport with 37000 for 10,995 here in belfast where my folks live, or a 2000/X SE with 33,500 for the same price in lexus glasgow where I stay. These seem good prices according to parkers. are they, I know there is a new version due in 05 will this be much different, or a subtle tweek. What should I be looking for when it comes to buying, how have you owners found having these cars, they have a tremendous rep. for relability, is this justified. Having a fiat at the minute I really what something classy and above all else reliable and rattle free. Are the running cost bearable, I believe mpg isn't great, that isn't too much of a problem as I dont do a great number of miles, but what about servicing and parts. Anyway sorry for the essay and thanks for your time. Steve