I'm thinking of changing my beloved Lex 2002 IS200 SE Auto in black with Black interior, with 53k miles, during Dec/Jan, tax, cost of service at dealers £60,000=60,000mile service! :tsktsk: petrol.
I need a spacious car as we have a baby on the way, I would like to stay with a Jap motor, but really need some advice on reliabilty, common faults, Tax price, parts, fuel and real life experiences so I get a clear picture of the following:
IS250 Just a bit to exspensive for my pocket right now
Celica 190 vvti-L: I like the shape not sure about rear space ie child seat + 11 year old
Honda Civic Type R (mark 1): good space inside, insurance
Mazda 6: Wife thinks this is step down from the Lexus.
BMW 320D/530D: I like the ecco/ and the look of 320D Touring/ just to common/ Dealers
Merc CLK: like the shape, but would be wary of dealers
Imported
Infiniti G35/G37 I saw these in Canada and really liked them, not sure if it's the same model in Japan?
IS250/350 May work out cheaper than uk spec?
I will have about £13500 max (including my car)
Mark