The Search is Over

[finchy40]

After a month or so of searching and with the support of some of you guys on here…… I’ve finally found the car for me. 
2004 Silver, Black and Walnut. 
A lovely, genuine, unmolested, 4 previous owner SC. 
Driven 220 miles today bringing it to its new home and it drives beautifully….. never missed a beat. 
Thank you to the guys who gave up their time to advise and direct me. (You know who you are!!!)

👏🏼

[Mossypossy]

Woohoo.

We want forensic details

[Bob King]

Congratulations on your purchase, hope it gives you plenty of enjoyment 👏🏻👏🏻

Guess you’ll being giving it a good look over in the morning …any jobs need doing so far ?

[finchy40]

Priority is to get my mechanic friend to give it a thorough health check and service. Almost certainly including plugs and cam belt/water pump replacement.

Then it’s a thorough valet/clean inside and out. 

Take it from there really……. Let the spending commence!!!!

[Bob King]

The genuine spark plugs are made by DENSO, can be bought using this part number ….. Denso  SK20R11 

I got mine here 2 packs….

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276093277520

If you don’t buy a genuine timing belt and water pump , GATES or BLUEPRINT are the top of the tree for pattern parts .

Did you open the curtains to your  new pride and joy on the drive , or is it garaged ?

 

 

[lawler999]

Congratulations on your purchase , let's see some piccies then 

[Neil E]

Well done on finding the right car and becoming a full playing member of the top-down club. If we don't see any pics soon, expect the SC430 club paparazzi to be with you shortly. 🙂

[Mossypossy]

Have to admit not actually driven with the top down yet. Shameful I know.

[Boomer54]

18 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Have to admit not actually driven with the top down yet. Shameful I know.

In fairness, you did get it when the weather went Eskimo.

[Mossypossy]

...........and still not washed it. I had a bad back officer.

[Neil E]

11 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

Have to admit not actually driven with the top down yet. Shameful I know.

😮Quite an admission. I drove to Somerset and back yesterday looking at new wheels and saw several cabriolets (no SC430s) with the top down. 

6 minutes ago, Boomer54 said:

In fairness, you did get it when the weather went Eskimo.

This is sunny Sussex.

4 minutes ago, Mossypossy said:

...........and still not washed it. I had a bad back officer.

The Lexus police will be along shortly.

[Bob King]

As we always say …it’s not a valid thread without a photo 😉

 

 

 

[Bob King]

1 hour ago, Neil E said:

😮Quite an admission. I drove to Somerset and back yesterday looking at new wheels and saw several cabriolets (no SC430s) with the top down. 

This is sunny Sussex.

The Lexus police will be along shortly.

I’ve been studying a full set of photos with a magnifying glass for over a week new…then reported my findings to Gary 😁😁

[Bob King]

1 hour ago, Mossypossy said:

...........and still not washed it. I had a bad back officer.

I currently have a bad knee so just looking at my car out the window ☹️☹️

[Boomer54]

10 minutes ago, Bob King said:

I currently have a bad knee so just looking at my car out the window ☹️☹️

Lovely sight.

[Mossypossy]

Right. 300 mile round trip booked for next Sunday. Whatever the weather.

[finchy40]

6 hours ago, Bob King said:

The genuine spark plugs are made by DENSO, can be bought using this part number ….. Denso  SK20R11 

I got mine here 2 packs….

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276093277520

If you don’t buy a genuine timing belt and water pump , GATES or BLUEPRINT are the top of the tree for pattern parts .

Did you open the curtains to your  new pride and joy on the drive , or is it garaged ?

 

 

Thanks Bob.

it’s on the drive…… I’ll need to get rid of a lot of junk to get it on the garage. 

Just back from a 50 mile run out. 😍

[finchy40]

[finchy40]

[Bob King]

1 hour ago, finchy40 said:

Thanks Bob.

it’s on the drive…… I’ll need to get rid of a lot of junk to get it on the garage. 

Just back from a 50 mile run out. 😍

Hope the top was down 😉

[finchy40]

Errrrrr no. Too cold!!! 

[Neil E]

51 minutes ago, finchy40 said:

Errrrrr no. Too cold!!! 

It may be too wet but it's rarely too cold. With the windows up, the climate control does a really good job of keeping you warm. 

This afternoon in tropical Sussex 12⁰ C.  Top down as per club rules. 😉

  

[Bob King]

New Year’s Day +6deg….

 

 

[finchy40]

Well now I know…… I’ll explain that to Mrs Gary and let you know how I get on.

Fir future reference though, visiting hours are 2 til 4pm and 7 til 9pm.

[finchy40]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on undersealing?