I've had my Celsior for nearly three years, and for practical purposes I've decided to sell it. I believe this will be an absolute bargain for someone because I've never been one to try to get the top price, it's not worth the agro!
So before I go further afield I thought I'd offer it here first. I'm asking just £2,200 but this is non negotiable.
It came to the UK in 2018 with 62k and now has 74k. It's a facelift 2003 model with 6 speed transmission and an excellent reversing camera. The speedometer was replaced with a MPH unit by the importer, the mileage verified by the Japanese auction sheet which I have. Unlike our LS430's mine has a factory stainless exhaust system. The body is dark blue, in superb condition with grey wool upholstery (verified by the woolmark label) It had a new radiator and transmission hoses 2.5 years ago as a precaution, the fluid was cherry red. Last year I had the cambelt and water pump replaced, plus new Denso Iridium plugs. It has IS250 wheels with almost new Avon tyres. The air suspension was replaced with conventional springs from Strutmaster in the US, they're KYB struts with US made springs. It has also had new front upper and lower control arms, and lower ball joints, and all four drop links. None of them really needed replacing but I got carried away! The steering wheel motors both work perfectly, as do the soft close doors. It has the usual rear seat gadgets, drinks cooler, lumber refresher etc, all working as they should. No sunroof so presumably from a hot part of Japan but climate control is perfect. It has retro fit front and rear parking sensors, plus the quirky illuminated telescopic parking pole. Sat nav is in Japanese so I removed the disc to stop it talking to me. It has the original very thick "Celsior" floor mats.
The rear windows are dark tinted like most Japanese imports although it still has the rear blinds. The music system isn't the troublesome ML. Radio is limited but radio 2 is fine! TV doesn't do much.
Since I've had this car it has made a bit of a rattle over uneven surfaces sometimes, I've had three experienced mechanics look but none can say why. The last one to look said it's like a three year old car underneath, there's no rust at all. I'll get some photos on tomorrow if anyone's interested. It drives beautifully, the engine and transmission are silky smooth. I have four keys, two master, one valet and one credit card emergency key. I've had it serviced by an independent and I have the Japanese service book. It's also just had a new Denso air and cabin filters. Like I say, an absolute bargain for whoever buys it. The current reg for MOT checking purposes is N8PPG but that's not included and will have its 03 plate.
Well, I've got my trusty Volvo estate, it's a high spec low mileage car and very befitting of a man my age! We've recently adopted a Greyhound so an estate of some kind is needed, although we've always had dogs. Also I'm semi retired so I have to be somewhat sensible! I've considered selling the Volvo and buying an RX but the sloping rear window and high floor is no better than the Volvo, plus the fear of hybrid failure. I may look at a later Honda CRV, unless anyone has a better option to throw in the mix. I will of course mourn the parting of a beautiful car!
