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You want to check for VANOS - its a major fault with the E36 M power engine, and will cost £3000 to fix (~$5000).

If it is a used car and hasnt had this repair, walk away - although i have heard of cases of it happening 12 months after being repaired..

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the only reasons I havent traded my IS for a M3 is...

BMW Image (although, its a M3...)

The M power engine does have some reliability concerns

The running costs are akin to a Porsche 911

There is a new one on the horizon, so prices will drop next year

But hey, its a significant car... and theres not much that comes close to the M3 for a real 2+2 performance car..

Happy birthday :D

yeah, but these are the same journo's that always claim the 3 series is best, regardless of all the points against it...

it would be interesting to know what BMW launches (and associated gifts) to these journos are...

I have to say, the styling has grown on me...

and i am considering the IS220d SE-L - depending on final price of course

(it looks like the SE-L will have cooled seats as well as heated!)

mmmm......we seem to have a lot of doubters

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hey, im not doubting him - just trying to understand the point... as he has very specific information...

if he wants a pickup for the practicality, why not buy one?

If he wants a pimping lowrider pickup Lexus, well, he's already got a lowrider lexus, so it would be quicker and easier and cheaper just to convert the IS200..

And of course, why 4-5 years? that seems an awful long time...

If you want a pickup - it probably would be cheaper and quicker to buy a hilux...

perhaps i just dont get it - to me it seems a pointless exercise - and i dont buy the 'because it hasnt been done before'...

generally, things havent been done before for a reason (say, like Helecopter ejector seats)

but good luck...

I used to - but i see so many on the roads nowadays, i just dont bother..

best starting point is a good back box...

makes all the difference..

and no, no subscription for the sat nav ;)

Heard it before- but still makes me chuckle!

right - but if it sank to the bottom - your fuel filter would be fine wouldnt it ;)

We all like to winge and moan when we get bad service!

But i have to say - i phoned BT about 20 minutes ago - to ask a question about something i ordered - the annoying (press 1 for...) system informed me (when id gone through the options) that they were busy (shock horror) and that i could hold for an operator...

OR...

They would hold my place in the queue - and when i reach the front, they would return my call (to any number) to deal with my request... (within an hour)

Lo and behold - 15 mins later - they call me back...

Gotta say - fantastic idea - i think more companies could benifit from this kind of system!

Yeah - thats an old wives tale about 'gunk in the tank'..

Yes, there used to be sediment in the old days, but fuel refineries mean petrol is cleaner and more pure - and you should be able to run your car on very low tank without any problems...

I could never get on with BitTorrents - or any P2P apps - i always seem to get lousy download rates - and once its down its corrupt, or not what it advertises...

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:D nice one!

garaged...

although, i have conference calls tonight - going to be interesting...

Cya - enjoy your single figure mpg's ;)

Have a look over on TOC - there are a few owners on there...

I think there is a dedicated 'Hilux surf' forums as well, but i dont know what the address is..

yeah, i had similar experiences... Lexus really does have the sales service down...

But what really irritated was - A Nissan dealer i visited was better than most BMW and Audi garages..

baffled :duh:

Yeah, a trip computer can be as simple as telling mileage covered in 'a trip'...

What you are reffering to is more commonly known as DIS 'Drivers information system'..

The IS does however have a real-time MPG meter - its not that useful though...

Congrats!!!!

Its stressful - but worth it :D

have fun barrie.... :D

I dont know Barrie - but i have called a locksmith to see what he can do for me - a slightly pricey alternative, but at least i know the job will be done right... and a lot cheaper than new doors!

as for the heating, well i have carpets, but i know what you mean Paul...

oh, and another 'heating question' - these towel rail radiators, could these connect on top of an existing radiator (i noticed my bathroom radiator has connectors on top) or does it have to replace it?

these are existing Alu patio doors i want to add anti-lift to...

i cant afford new ones!!!

I had a look in Focus, and they have the 'patio door lock', which goes at the bottom, may help a little - but i dont think it will be great...

I'm looking for an aftermarket solution to make my patio doors more secure... without breaking the bank