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@mondie As far as I know it was a proper Traffic Patrol Car so would have seen plenty of action. There thousands of photos and write ups on the net about, but very little in the way of video footage except this...... Big Rat

@Flytvr Some wrote something in one of threads regarding the German stuff that I thought was quite funny ' The Japanese get it right how come the German stuff is needy and fragile '😂 🐀

@Wellsey The guru for this @emjay82 he's done a lot to his infotainment pretty much as you discribe, dropping him a pm he's busy this week doing stuff to his 'F' but don't let that stop you 😂 Big Rat

@Flytvr Just read your Pistonheads piece, very good if you ever get bored in your present role you could take up journalism both as a writer and a snapper 😁 🐀

@Flytvr I don't know University education and you can't even spell 'Camera' you got your 'beer' goggles on again 😉 🐀

The x cop car it's a 'steal' at that price me thinks 😁 🐀

@joachim_tang Joachim I'm an old man so insurance is cheap, I've just used Adrian Flux off of this site a few days ago and it was £405.05 Give them a try I guess it's just a case of hitting the phones or price comparison sites, personally I wouldn't use them but stick with it. Best of luck. Big Rat

@Mark G Mine is a 59 plate and 18 mts ago with 30k on the clock it was £20500, now I know mine isn't one of those posh blue ones.... But you may also consider that prices are firming up 😉 Big Rat

@Martin F Matey I suffer from Builders Transit right foot so I guess that's ' Dodgytial ' 😊 🐀

@Flytvr Liar liar 🤥 🐀

@Flytvr & @OldTrout So as you can see from the last Picture Mrs Rat likes her American sport as you can see from her little decorated, I think the Yanks call them 'Rounders Bat ' So whilst on our Hol's recently in Lisbon I took her to a bar that shows lots of these 'American ' sports on the big screens, the fact that the bar maids here have exquisite smiles while they work had no bearing on me going there 😂

@Flytvr So I took a quick picture last time I asked for a cuppa 'incorrectly ' Be afraid very very........

@Flytvr you see just when I thought 'our' secret little fopars were that secret, so I have you revealing my not so clever moments now............. the list is long very long...... 🐀

@Flytvr Not sure if I'm brace enough to shout 'oi butler' to Mrs Rat I'd be happy if she was the maid occasionally 😬 🐀

@Flytvr What's babycham 😇 🐀

Guys this for those on the hunt this has just come on the market at a dealers close to my house. If anybody is interested in it I'm happy to give it a once over for you. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201708188457415?make=LEXUS&model=IS F&r=2 Big Rat

@Malc Yes and they have more faults and issues than Donald Trump. Big Rat

@joachim_tang Joachim you need to make your mind up about colour first and the stick to, but you must remember there are only a little over 200 of these cars in the country, with perhaps a 8-10 for sale at anyone time. I would recommend always buy on condition and service history, these cars take mileage well and if resale is not an issue for you then consider a higher mileage car. I do not know the Birmingham car the Bristol I do know, it's in very good condition and was owned by a member on here until recently, it has a custom exhaust fitted to it. Big Rat

@joachim_tang Joachim broadly in but a little over the top end of your budget is a Black isF a members car on here for sale and it is up with the very best, have a look in the for sale section on the site and this will give you an idea what the best will get you for your money. As regards fuel consumption for its size and power an isF is a relatively economical car on a run I've seen 33mpg, most of the time it will average the low to mid 20's. I've never owned the V6, but would suggest that you do need to factor into the equation the feeling of having a car that really is something quite special and simply be prepared for that added enjoyment that a V8 gives. Big Rat

@joachim_tang Joachim do not worry unduly about water pumps they do not fail, in fact there is no recorded issues of failure they simply weep. The earlier cars 2008-2009 had this issue and by now mostly will have been replaced with an updated one which eradicated the issue. Most if not all cars have a pink coloured coolant so if it looks a little low or there is staining around the pump or the under trays it needs replacing. If the car is under Lexus warranty it's covered, if you buy a car and it needs doing without warranty it's about £350.00 parts and labour. Dont let it be a deal breaker though. Here is a picture of a weeping pump, it's situated at the front of the engine and low down, mine was replaced under warranty without question after 4 months of ownership. Hope this helps. Big Rat

@08ISF Graham could not have put it better myself. Big Rat

This is interesting, I to used to work for Michelin on performance/winter tyre development as a test driver and I concur with him. But not if the tyres are Winter tyres as the dynamics of operation are different. https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2016-10/qa-replacing-tyres-at-3mm-tread-an-absolute-waste-says-michelin-director/ Big Rat

@etienne1201 Lovely part of the world, plenty of open roads to spank the isF, with a weather eye on the Gendarmes hiding ! Ive contacted @Peter P18 with list now and will let all know in due course. Big Rat

@emjay82 I can't say too much as he doesn't love me anymore, he's simply not forgiven me for eating his cake that day 🙁 🐀

@etienne1201 Etienne I shall put you on the list and with @Peter P18 look at the costings of getting your set to you, the car is looking great 👍 Where's about in France are you so we have an advanced idea of the cost. Big Rat