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Travelling into work this morning I nearly side swiped a car but it was weird the way it happened. I was on the roundabout first and a car decided to enter it anyway from a stationary position - I was taking the 3rd exit off the roundabout and he was taking the second exit for him on the roundabout. It ended up that he could not take his exit as he would have went into the front of my car ( I would have hit him dead centre between his drivers door and passenger door. He stopped to what I thought he was letting me take my exit but then he started again and took the first exit off the round about - still following me ??? Something felt odd about this so tonight I thought I would check the car details - the picture is below - I have dash cam footage but its too big a file to upload - I have checked the car details below and its come up with the following: Firstly - The car is a RED Vauxhall CAVALIER ? First registered in 1986 ? Secondly - The car is not MOT'd and the tax ran out in 1997 ? I have found these details on the DVLA sites - is there any way this can happen or is the car on dodgy plates? Picture below from dashcam footage

It does sound expensive - have you checked this against the book price I guess its worth to you what you are willing to pay...... there are things you need to look out for - do you have the registration number? the members on here can help you out a lot ... Is it a manual / has it got the ML system? Sounds like this is a dealer price ?

And another ... https://www.towerhillgarage.com/cars/lexus/is/250se-lautomatic/175678/0

Better be quick .....!! 2 new ones listed below https://www.prudentialmotors.co.uk/used-cars/lexus-is-250-2-5-se-l-4dr-whitchurch-201802133683004?at_source=autotrader&at_medium=desktop&at_campaign=website-visit&_ga=2.159804794.672467277.1521140624-506059397.1521140624 http://hanarcars.co.uk/vehicle/name/lexus-is-is-250-se-l-auto/

Maybe it was an improvement they made to the seats over the different years - I don't think there would be a need to advertise the fact to owners or new owners. My wife has a Vauxhall and has leather seats and the leather in the bolster area is worn and dreadfull.

My last one had black leather and i liked that - this colour is different and it has grown on me. Never liked the light colours for the fact that I had thought they would get dirty. Time will tell. I have used different cleaners in the past but while they did bring off the dirt from the black leather there was no real difference once cleaned, guess the colour of the leather hid the dirt. I will be looking for as good cleaner however to keep on top of these though. To be honest, around the bolster area, the black leather did seem tougher than this colour but leather is leather so I am presuming Lexus just spec'd different colours for the models.

Grey leather with a black carpet - I think the combination goes well. For a 12 year old car these are immaculate

Just goes to show you need to be quick off the mark with these - should that not have a good bearing on the re-sale value on them ?

The rear brakes have pads and also shoes (shoes are inside the discs) just in case you are not aware

I like the seats in these - they look comfy compared to the leather ones !!!

Looks ok but it could do with better pictures. Wheels looked curbed. Room for a bit of a haggle with the price MOT history is not too bad - good price for the year and mileage also - worth a phone call?

I believe the better spec is the SE-L but the F Sport has a few bits the SE-L does not have so its personal choice really... Cars fine - a couple of things I want to change but no big deal. Runs great. Brakes done and the next thing is a service (oil etc) just so I know its been done...

Some below - you may have seen these ...? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-LEXUS-IS-250-SE-L-4dr-Auto/112840376761?hash=item1a45cf81b9:g:LhUAAOSwHuhalZig https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2006-Lexus-IS-250-2-5-SE-L-4dr/173029021694?hash=item28495557fe:g:zEkAAOSwVNxaR4m7 Heres one to definitely avoid - I could not believe the MOT history on this one ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-Lexus-IS-250-2-5-SE-L-4dr/182965025130?hash=item2a9990b96a:g:1FkAAOSwuTtZ2LPp No pictures available but keep your eyes on this one https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010-10-LEXUS-IS-2-5-250-F-SPORT-4D-AUTO-204-BHP/162938145924?hash=item25efdecc84:g:0kQAAOSwDdlaoyuG

Honestly - its an easy job - I re-greased the ones on my new car and it took about 10 mins per wheel - glad I done it as the grease was a bit black. 2 bolts to remove on each of the fronts and one on each of the backs. Get into the routine of doing it as its needed at least one a year and spending 1 hour doing them at no cost is better than spending around £1k replacing all corners. BUT - if you are not confident in doing them best leave to a garage as after all the brakes are vital.

Thanks Linas

Cheers These have come up on eurocarparts - there is one local to me so will give it a go https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/lighting1/car-bulb/?48177013C&0&cc5_401&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo5aLmcfn2QIVBecbCh0zmgQcEAQYASABEgL25fD_BwE EDIT - just noticed these above are not the correct value at 4k not 6k - Amazon ones done come up as compatible..

Thanks Linas ( seems the threads above crossed) - Will have a look at Amazon ones. Easy to replace?

From your previous post which of the versions best matches the HID colour (4/6 or 8k version) Side light T10 - PHILIPS XTREME VISION 360 LED T10, there are 4000/6000/8000k version The picture below looks like its a good match, would you know the value of the side bulb you used

I thought not but could not imagine the owner changing them to these - I might take to my usual MOT centre to see if they would pass. I may just change back to a more reasonable colour as they ARE very blue in the dark!! I have just checked the lights on mine - looks like the side light (small bulb on the side of the headlight as in your second picture) has been changed Your replacement in the first picture looks really bright - is that from the side light (I take it the side light is located on the side of the light?!) Any idea what the bulb should be ?

Just wondering if these are the standard lights (bulbs - or more to the point, the colour of them) supplied with the car from new. The light looks a bit scattered in the picture but its just the way they are shown in the picture... On car when bought it so just curious .... the main beams are ok.

Rubber grease is available from the Lexus Birmingham ebay shop - message them and they will put one on sale for you. You can, I imagine, get this from a Lexus dealer (toothpaste size tube for around a tenner)

I am happy with mine, "does what it says on the tin". The wire that comes with it is more than long enough (at around 4 metres) to wire it to the armrest. I didn't want to hardwire it in just in case it drained the battery when it sat for long periods (airport car parks etc), I am sure it wouldn't but didn't want to chance it. this one has a built in battery that powers the cam when its parked up and does it quite well to be honest.

Seems odd that the connection to the light would come off ... Possibly it is linked to a running down battery if the sill light is continually on for some reason and the previous owner has disconnected it (if car is new to you that is) ... its worth a check just for peace of mind and also to save a battery purchase

Found by chance on a web search in a Honda dealer in Crewe

Theres nothing real major on the MOT history check - looks like the tyres and brakes have had a hard life. A coolant leak may suggest water pump failure so check its been done or it does not need doing yet as its around the mileage to expect the pump failure although owners have reported them lasting longer ... a full service history is good - ask where its been serviced and get in touch with the centre to check two things (water pump replacement) & (spark plug replacement) To be honest asking £6k for a 2006 model at 70k miles is a bit pricey - I would imagine that's way over book price but has been priced high due to its condition not the age of the car. It looks tidy though but don't expect to get anything near what you pay for it when you come to sell If it was me, I would leave it or try to bring the price down. More will come up and its a case of waiting for them.