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OP you need to go and drive a few things and try them out. The IS250 you link is quite a different car to the IS300 sport cross and both are different again to the GS. It’s not comparing apples with apples.
The sport cross will be the most sporty drive (although a useless estate) the IS250 the most refined and rounded package and the GS300 feels much bigger than the IS and underpowered in the non-hybrid 300. All IMO of course having driven all three before I get stoned to death
The sport cross will be the most sporty drive (although a useless estate) the IS250 the most refined and rounded package and the GS300 feels much bigger than the IS and underpowered in the non-hybrid 300. All IMO of course having driven all three before I get stoned to death
craigjm said:
OP you need to go and drive a few things and try them out. The IS250 you link is quite a different car to the IS300 sport cross and both are different again to the GS. It’s not comparing apples with apples.
The sport cross will be the most sporty drive (although a useless estate) the IS250 the most refined and rounded package and the GS300 feels much bigger than the IS and underpowered in the non-hybrid 300. All IMO of course having driven all three before I get stoned to death
I think I am best with an IS250. Its hard finding one with black leather, not really a fan of cream.The sport cross will be the most sporty drive (although a useless estate) the IS250 the most refined and rounded package and the GS300 feels much bigger than the IS and underpowered in the non-hybrid 300. All IMO of course having driven all three before I get stoned to death
rdb85 said:
Do you mean £6k for that car is expensive or, do you mean to spend £6k and only do that mileage is expensive?
I think £6k for a car of that age and mileage is a bit steep. I'm sure there must be better mileage/priced cars out there.I know this has the wrong colour leather but this is more like it... https://www.gumtree.com/p/lexus/2006-lexus-is-is25...
Edited by Z28DUNC on Thursday 1st February 11:09
Z28DUNC said:
I think £6k for a car of that age and mileage is a bit steep. I'm sure there must be better mileage/priced cars out there.
I know this has the wrong colour leather but this is more like it... https://www.gumtree.com/p/lexus/2006-lexus-is-is25...
That looks quite nice, I have seen the same colour and cream leather on AT with 49k for £7750. Some of them seem a lot. But that black one only has one owner which is good. But that one on Gumtree is an SE. Ideally I am after an SE-LI know this has the wrong colour leather but this is more like it... https://www.gumtree.com/p/lexus/2006-lexus-is-is25...
Edited by Z28DUNC on Thursday 1st February 11:09
Edited by rdb85 on Thursday 1st February 13:17
Edited by rdb85 on Thursday 1st February 13:58
craigjm said:
Don’t buy an SE you want an SEL with navigation and Levinson pack. There are loads around be picky.
There is, some SEL ones I’ve seen don’t have the nav which I think could of been an extra. I’ve seen this one: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
rdb85 said:
craigjm said:
Don’t buy an SE you want an SEL with navigation and Levinson pack. There are loads around be picky.
There is, some SEL ones I’ve seen don’t have the nav which I think could of been an extra. I’ve seen this one: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Come to Ireland if you want a cheap one, plenty 250s about. Great cars made worthless by our criminally high road tax and most have small miles. I had 2 previous model IS200s and loved them, mate of mine had an immaculate IS250 as well. Theres a tidy looking grey 07 IS250 Sport for sale near me with 83,000 miles on the clock for €2,950 (£2,500) with new tyres and just serviced. Bring to UK and you can get money back from the revenue commissioners here as a nice bonus!
KillianB4 said:
Come to Ireland if you want a cheap one, plenty 250s about. Great cars made worthless by our criminally high road tax and most have small miles. I had 2 previous model IS200s and loved them, mate of mine had an immaculate IS250 as well. Theres a tidy looking grey 07 IS250 Sport for sale near me with 83,000 miles on the clock for €2,950 (£2,500) with new tyres and just serviced. Bring to UK and you can get money back from the revenue commissioners here as a nice bonus!
Not sure about that to be honest.rdb85 said:
Not sure about that to be honest.
I was just trying to highlight how cheap they are here. its not really worth travelling over for a sub 3k car. I see them as good value but the average Joe doesn't want to pay the high tax so I think they are a lot of car for the money and an enjoyable driving experience. People making a few quid here now exporting the stuff of that era that have bigger engines to the UK. Claiming back the VRT plus selling on then.Gassing Station | Toyota | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff