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Aaahhh funny you should mention Classical music 'cause that is what I listen to most when driving (tends to subdue the road rage😀) so if I could get DAB along with ML then I think that would be my choice. paul m.

Yes sure is, that's what I'm talking about, gotta be right place right time, not that he's gonna get £11k plus for it.

Found a good 'un in 3 days...I should be so lucky...lucky lucky lucky yes holding out for certain specs like Black Leather and MM. Sunroof would be v nice and ACC would be unbelievably nice😀😀😀😀. Body colour is flexible but ideally not light blue (Brechin I believe it goes by) year is not as important as condition and been gauging about 10k miles per year as a base line, although it seems some of these cars are being hidden away most of the year and do pretty low mileages. scuffed bumpers really do put me off looking any further into a car as I don't really want to get into body work, don't get me wrong I intend keeping this car for years.... And won't be adverse at doing the spark plugs and water pump if necessary but paint..no way. Cheers Paul M

Aahhhhh the price...yes that's the painful bit, especially when it could have been had for 8450 tops last week! like I said this ain't gonna be easy... paul m.

"Nearly 12K" ??? Not with you on that. mileage pans out fine if you put the reg in here https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history paul m.

I have been looking to treat myself to a pristine 250 SE-L for a while now and not having much luck to date... it is especially not easy when this is going on.... But hey ho that's life went and stood in front of this one last week down on the south coast http://www.trustmotorcompany.co.uk/used-cars/lexus-is-250-2-5-se-l-4dr-christchurch-201705255793139?at_source=autotrader&at_medium=desktop&at_campaign=website-visit&_ga=2.236719303.756743295.1496356355-1128808510.1431961814 had to walk away after finding out it had had a slight 'Kiss' on the N/S front and the bumper was not fitting 100% now today find this....t'was over 500 miles and 8 1/2 hour round trip between those two locations! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-IS-250-2-5-SE-L-MULTIMEDIA-AUTO-GENUINE-27-000-MILES-FSH-FULLY-LOADED-/222568385994?hash=item33d21c0dca:g:kM0AAOSwOMdZWgyK I can see this is not going to be easy but I am prepared to wait for a good 'un... wish me luck... cheers Paul M.

Can't see this helping matters much... https://www.carthrottle.com/post/airbag-manufacturer-takata-has-declared-bankruptcy/ paul m.

Looking at the position in the sidewall of those cracks another Question? Has the tyre been used when majorly under inflated as this would put that area of the sidewall under most stress and may just have pushed a borderline failing tyre over the edge! paul m.

Question? is that tyre likely to pass an MOT with cracks in the sidewall like that? date of tyre looks to me like Week 8 of 2014 so well within its 6 year life expectancy but has sustained serious side wall deterioration. paul m.

Mot history gives an insight as to why a different exhaust, genuine was prob an arm and a leg!

First aid treatment is to check/change power steering fluid, easiest and cheapest thing to do yourself before getting technical and therefore expensive! That is if it's hydraulic of course and not electric! paul m.

Link here ( while it last's) if you wanna give it a go! Note: seller is not/or known by me! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T-Cut-Headlight-Restoration-Kit-Polishing-Compound-And-Restorer-Sealant-Headlamp-/121401134675?hash=item1c44124e53:g:KyQAAOSwbYZXdjC7 I have Read the reviews on the above product and there was quite a few negatives... But reading the reviews on this 3M product looks a lot better (bit more expensive, but pays yer money and all that!) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-Headlight-Headlamp-Lens-Restoration-Polish-Kit-U-just-need-a-drill-VideoBelow-/390857513237?hash=item5b00ec5915:g:StoAAOxyR7tTkCiz

Try printing off showing the garage the TSIB mentioned in the reply I posted about the AC drain plug fault. paul m.

Trying to find the thread but there is an outlet/overflow under the car above the gearbox that gets blocked ( fitted with a cap of some sort as I recall) but is a nightmare to get access to! paul m. TaDaaa. Found it https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-2nd-gen-2006-2013/581556-ac-evap-blockage-and-diy-kinda.html Remember this will be LHD they are describing!

See here Dealer could not program an 'Un-paired' secondhand key. paul m

Please take note that this thread is 6 years old!!!!!!

So... If the original Lexus alloy's are acid etched and powder coated when they start to deteriorate will they need doing again in a few years (barring any damage obs') or will they still deteriorate due to some poor alloy material for example. Paul m.

Are the genuine ones that obscene a price? Because you know they are gonna fit! paul m.

And why prey is the national speed limit in Kuala Lumpur by chance? paul m.

OP stated "140 mile round trip" so I read this as 70 miles each way? Paul m.

Note: Castrol EDGE TOP UP with TITANIUM FST ™ is not suitable for: BMW M-Sport, competition/race cars, high performance/supercars and vintage/classic cars. Check warranty requirements before use. I think I personally would class a IS 250 V6 as a high performance car but weather Castrol do is another thing to achieve their 97% suitably! paul m.

Slightly off the original topic but to do with oil grades, today I was behind a Castrol delivery truck and it was advertising on the rear doors 'Castrol Top-Up' a 1 litre oil that is compatible with 97% of engines. So I guess it is some sort of half way grade fully synthetic (I hope) oil and as it is 'only' susposed to be used for topping up then it is not going to be that detrimental if it is slightly out of spec??? paul m.

I have been looking for a 250 for a while now and this one looks good But on pic 6 in this dealers ad can anyone shed any light onto what looks like water staining and/or water damage around the OSR door speaker? Is this a known problem on this model? paul m.

More info???????? MOT history is a good read here all adds up. https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history I am in the market for a 250 right now but this is out of my budget. paul m.