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Back in September 2001 I was very excited to take delivery of a brand new IS200. For a twenty-three year old, not yet on the property ladder, it seemed a rather extravagant purchase, but seeing it there on the forecourt--with just 4 miles on the odometer--I was looking forward to it serving me well for many years. Well, thirteen years later I have exactly zero regrets about making that purchase. Yesterday the odometer rolled over 300,000 miles and the car hasn't let me down once. Sure, the cost of the petrol required to travel that distance has far exceeded the original cost of the car, but other than that it's been extremely reasonable to run and has had absolutely minimal problems. It's also remained both fun and comfortable to drive. If only all cars were as good as this :)

Well, a naff week at work picked up on Thursday. Email received to say that my car was now in stock at the dealership and will be delivered on Monday morning ! Typical that a hurricane is about to arrive, but hey ho. Pictures to follow

There are a few more of us about at the moment so let's see your 'F's. I may be biased but I think these cars are one of the best looking saloons around. I'll start and hopefully you will all keep 'em coming: This was how it looked when I picked it up - hard to believe it was 5 years old!

It is the black one alright. Hoping to collect it this week. Fingers crossed all goes well. Cheers, Gavan

Here's mine

Ok fair enough. Apologies. I've been around these cars a long time. I also admin 2 forums myself of which we have over 8000+ IS200/300/altezza owners from all over the world. I see failed ball joints at least once a week, normally in the US or another part of the world (IS300 shares exact suspension parts with an IS200) as they don't have MOT's and in theory a ball joint with play should be picked up on an MOT. Due to the design of the ball joint however some mechanics do not test the ball joints for play correctly. Here's what will happen if your ball joint fails

the tensioner doesn't normally need replacing, although some people get it down whilst the belt has been removed.

Thanks Dennis. I will take everything out of the tool kit/boot compartements first and give it a go

Someone must have found the green one to be suitably priced, or the seller accepted a cheeky offer, as it's now been sold. So I won't be going for that one. Still got the possibility of another cheapie though... At this time of year I find myself using this less and less: 1980 Datsun Laurel 2.4 (C230) by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr And I need something else as an occasional alternative to the sensible diesel Avensis!

I Think I'll spend £115 on something else. Sorry.

No, it's snake oil. You'll get better results maintaining tyre pressures and keeping your air filter clean.

they only work if there is an issue in the first place. The treatments also tend to contain octane boosters to improve performance whilst they are in the tank but goes back to normal on the next fill up.

How about the little things between the seats and centre console so things don't go down

I used the IS F as a wedding car for a good friend of mine a few weeks back. It was a great experience! I'll upload a few more pics when the bride has publicised them.

Here's mine! Posted these before too, but what the hell. Mostly taken on trips to the Ring, love the one outside the BMW test centre. Met a test driver there, he asked was the ISF mine, I said "yep, and I made it over on one gearbox and diff too", he saw the funny side in fairness to him!

Cleaned mine 3 times so far since I picked it up in mid-December! ;) Still not had an opportunity to get any half reasonable photos I'm afraid! :( Wish this poxy wind and rain would sod off! Lol. :)