Hello all,
I have returned to the Lexus world after a 7 year absence. I have got myself a 2004 IS200 SE in Antimony colour with 83000 miles on the clock with FSH. It has been really looked after and I can only guess its a members (ex member maybe?) car, or i'm really lucky and the previous owner really loved it.
Since my last IS200 iv had a few cars (in order after selling lexus) :
1999 Nissan Skyline R34 GTT - 280bhp
2012 Hyundai Veloster - 138bhp
2008 Ford Focus ST, facelift model, in asbo orange - 225bhp
1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5 - still own/driving - 405bhp
My reason for the jump back into the IS200 is basically my new job. The road to get to work is so badly paved and tight back-road laden that the big american, mostly plastic and fibreglass, little to no suspension, left hand drive V8 is just getting pounded to expensive destruction. I loved my last IS200 so when I decided I needed a new "daily" car within a limited £2k budget (don't let the corvette fool you, i'm broke a s***) I went straight to IS200's on Ebay/auto trader.. etc
The Corvette was my dream car since I was a child. I had the opportunity 2 years ago to get one within my budget and I took it. Im sure if you had the chance to own your dream car you would have done the same, regardless of its practicality. I was using my corvette daily, yes daily, 6 times a week, and Its not as bad as you think. £230 road tax on its 5.7ltr V8. I average 27mpg to and from work at 60mph and its costing me £310 to insure. Im only 30 :) plus it gets to 60mph in 1st gear in 4 seconds, and at the same time the fuel gauge gets from full to empty haha.
I do however need to sell the Vette this year as I cant afford 2 cars. Me and the fiancé are suppose to be saving for a house and on my mediocre wage I cant run 2 cars and save at the same time. She is in the same boat.
While it is a massive step down in power and performance, I didnt get the lexus for that reason.
Im kicking about West sussex, located in Southwater/Horsham, soon to be working in East Grinsted. So if you see a Black corvette or the Lexus give me a wave :)
I hope for many years of trouble free motoring, for me and yourselves.
Scott
