Greetings from finland!
Greetings from finland!
Bought my first jap few days ago, and i'd like to tell u how i ended up buying this incredible car. Seriously. I'm in love.
I have been fan of german cars since i have knew something from cars, and i can remember myself saying that i will never buy other than german car. :laugh:
So last thursday i was sitting on computer, looking for car from internet; German, RWD, Air-Conditioning and of course good condition. I had test-drived few BMW 530d's earlier, but it just wasn't for me. I love my friends MB, but couldn't find the "one" for me. I was guite desperate if i could ever find a car for myself, happily we had planned trip for weekend to my friend with another friend. So i rolled the dice and checked cars from there(its few hunder miles from where i live), but this time i used only one search key; lowest price= 9K €. Few rolls with mouse and there it was.
Lexus IS200 Sport, Mileage: 175K km, Manual, Price: 10K
I needed only the little thumbnail picture, and i thought "that's it". Contacted the seller, made up meeting and test-drive, checked map (woohoo, only few kilometers from my friends place), got there next day, test-drived, asked every question came in mind (i had already decided that i would buy this car no matter what), checked the price again, shake hands and here i am with the car of my dreams. :drool:
Posted description from my profile, so u can see what future plans i have for this car
Description
Mint condition, bought with 17" original lexus rims.
Althought there are couple cons: ERR3!, left side headlight milky and a tiny tiny crack on left rearlight.
Future plans (modifications):
-Completely new audio system, speakers and amp from Rainbow and HU from Alpine (2DIN 7" touchscreen)
-Suprise suprise; removing the original cd/tape/tuner HU and adding autoleads facia
-Cleanin or/and replacing lights
-TRD frontlip
-And hopefully someday TTE Supercharger kit (really need to cash up first) :laugh:
Will post pictures when i get my camera back :p
HI!
Bought my first jap few days ago, and i'd like to tell u how i ended up buying this incredible car. Seriously. I'm in love.
I have been fan of german cars since i have knew something from cars, and i can remember myself saying that i will never buy other than german car. :laugh:
So last thursday i was sitting on computer, looking for car from internet; German, RWD, Air-Conditioning and of course good condition. I had test-drived few BMW 530d's earlier, but it just wasn't for me. I love my friends MB, but couldn't find the "one" for me. I was guite desperate if i could ever find a car for myself, happily we had planned trip for weekend to my friend with another friend. So i rolled the dice and checked cars from there(its few hunder miles from where i live), but this time i used only one search key; lowest price= 9K €. Few rolls with mouse and there it was.
Lexus IS200 Sport, Mileage: 175K km, Manual, Price: 10K
I needed only the little thumbnail picture, and i thought "that's it". Contacted the seller, made up meeting and test-drive, checked map (woohoo, only few kilometers from my friends place), got there next day, test-drived, asked every question came in mind (i had already decided that i would buy this car no matter what), checked the price again, shake hands and here i am with the car of my dreams. :drool:
Posted description from my profile, so u can see what future plans i have for this car
Description
Mint condition, bought with 17" original lexus rims.
Althought there are couple cons: ERR3!, left side headlight milky and a tiny tiny crack on left rearlight.
Future plans (modifications):
-Completely new audio system, speakers and amp from Rainbow and HU from Alpine (2DIN 7" touchscreen)
-Suprise suprise; removing the original cd/tape/tuner HU and adding autoleads facia
-Cleanin or/and replacing lights
-TRD frontlip
-And hopefully someday TTE Supercharger kit (really need to cash up first) :laugh:
Will post pictures when i get my camera back :p
![[Image: LexuS-Copy.jpg]](http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/Sparkystav/LexuS-Copy.jpg)
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
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Sparkystav
07-06-2018, 11:53 AM #2Sounds great fella
Read my thread here: The Evolution of my Turbo Lexus from NA-Supercharged-Twin Turbo-Massive Single
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What's your 10K cost in UK money? Cos until I remembered you aren't in the UK I thought you'd overpaid a bit for an IS200
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
Welcome along! Look forward to seeing the pics of the car!
What's your 10K cost in UK money? Cos until I remembered you aren't in the UK I thought you'd overpaid a bit for an IS200
IS200 Sport - Sold
Mazda 6 MPS - Zoom Zoom!
Modifications
Completed:
Currently 280bhp/295lbft; 3" Meercat custom exhaust; KW Suspension; FMIC; SSP; HPFP; Custom Stainless Steel Dials - for the moment, the only set in the world!! (Till the group buy for MPSOC anyway :lol: )
In Progress:
E-Tuning remap ongoing via Cobb Accessport; Braided brake lines; Stubby aerial; Tinted repeaters and sidelights; 3 Port Boost Control Solenoid; 3" HTP Intake
welcome to Outlaws
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[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
purplewitch
07-06-2018, 11:57 PM #7[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Finlands on the Euro I think....
welcome to Outlaws [/COLOR]
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]That symbol on the side of my door.. Definition by FirebirdPhil 'Translated it means -
"try to overtake - go on give it a go I dare you......." [/COLOR]
I'm not an Outlaw; I'm a Poutlaw! Purple Supras are the bestest! I love purple .. a lot lot lot
![[Image: tempsig2.jpg]](http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o227/84stoney/tempsig2.jpg)
ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:Welcome to the club. I am glad you are happy with your new purchase, and have found your way away from zee Germans. They say once you go Jap, you never go back. (I won't tell you what I just paid for mine!)
ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:
jay_russell
08-06-2018, 01:10 AM #9nice to have you on board, look forward to seeing the car when you put up some pictures, i'm in sweden so maybe even a meet on day
DaveEdin Welcome along! Look forward to seeing the pics of the car!
What's your 10K cost in UK money? Cos until I remembered you aren't in the UK I thought you'd overpaid a bit for an IS200
Just like purple said, finland is on euro. So compared to other is200 with same specs on finland, i could say i paid very good price
DaveEdin Welcome along! Look forward to seeing the pics of the car!
What's your 10K cost in UK money? Cos until I remembered you aren't in the UK I thought you'd overpaid a bit for an IS200
Just like purple said, finland is on euro. So compared to other is200 with same specs on finland, i could say i paid very good price
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