Claire G

Sent shivers down my spine. It's horrific for the family but at least he 'only' killed himself.

You'll have to let me in on your blagging secrets!

Some people seem to assume that as you have a Lexus you can afford to fix the damage. I've had a couple of scratches left by f**** wits and my car was badly vandalised where I used to live. I guess that's because it stuck out like a sore thumb from all the banged up escorts and XR3i's.

Will they complement the 'fro?!?!

As my inventive user name suggests, I'm Claire. I'm 28, have been married to Simon for 4 years (been together for 12) and have an 18 month son called Kieran and a dopey dog called Sally. I'm leaving my current company in a weeks time to take on a position as Global Customer Marketing Manager for an IT company based in Maidenhead. Hobbies - when I get time - include live music (going to watch it, not play it), art and of course most importantly LOC :D I'll have had my IS for 3 years come March, and it's the first Lexus I've ever had.

Recently done our wills through our bank and they were really helpful in doing things so that we can avoid/minimise inheritance tax. Putting things into trust etc. Bit depressing doing a will when I'm not even 30 yet. :duh:

Oops, better tell Simon he can come along after all :P

Seconded. You feeling guilty yet mate ;) Aww, go on, go on, go on!

Just slightly, he keeps driving me mad mentioning it. I've lost count of how many bl**dy Auto Traders we've got kicking round the house with pages open strategically :duh:

They're both going to be phenomenal to see B)

Weird - did they look a bit Max Muppet?

From RobinJackson (Robin you hit Report instead of Reply) Sorry but it is illegal to broadcast on FM at ANY power level in UK without a licence... It was on news recently where a UK dealer had to withdraw a very low power FM modulater for this very reason.

When I get back from hols I'm going to book some test drives to see which I prefer the SE or the Sport. I'd be looking at spending whatever I can get for my IS200.

I've got family Exeter area and try and get down to Devon a few times a year. Perhaps we should all try and meet up - Devon mini-meet - maybe somewhere like Exmouth. Any suggestions? How's about end of October/beginning of November. Just right for an ice cream on the beach

I think Geoffers should change his name to 'Q' :D

Pass on our best to Mrs Mop - you're not driving over there so she can give it a quick valet are you? Why do I feel an LOC meet in Spain coming on

Looking forward to it too...woohoo, a Southern Meet - looks like there'll be 3 of us there according to these posts Any more for any more?!

As some of you know I lease my car and have the option to buy it in March. I know this is a fair while away but I am toying with what to do. I am tempted to get shot as I know come 40K odd miles I'll probably be in for some expense (people have mentioned water pumps etc). My car will have around 45,000 miles in March and I can buy it for @£10k. If I bought it then sold it on privately, how much could I expect to get (based on current prices)? Ideally, dependant on insurance, running costs etc. I'd like to get a second-hand GS300. I've heard that the Sport isn't too everyone's taste, so if I went for an SE would I be missing out on much? I do like the look of the Sport though. As I said, I'm just exploring my options as I need to start thinking about finances now.

Let's hope the negative publicity here will hit them where it hurts - their pockets. Sorry to hear of all the hassle you've had.

This soft Southern jessie can't make it as it's too close to my holiday. I get back from Florida on 2nd October and will be too knackered/too broke to come along. Will you miss me?!?! :P I'd like to come along to the next one though, leave little one behind to make more room to fit in the booze ;)

What's your next course of action - are you able to progress this to get some sort of resolution?

I love Caterham's, they're a brilliant car and well priced too dependant on whether you go for a factory car or the kit version. Great fun to drive (apparently - I've only driven a Dax racer before) and look great too. I'd love one when and if funds allow for a weekend runabout.

If you go for that, Citroen do a few good deals. As it's been said earlier in the posts the Saxo is dirt cheap.

Hurrah. At least I get off lightly there. I'm getting sooo much stick off Simon for saying it was his car!!!

Do you want to PM me your address Ian, I'll get something posted to you. I'm on hols soon so won't be making any of the meets until October.