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kevinsgs300
Posting Freak
1,339
13-07-2018, 11:59 AM
#1
i have notised there is a lot of members getting rid of their lexus is there any reason why.is it due to insurance/fuel prices.i have found they are exspensive on parts etc.i have own my gs300 sport since january 2009 i paid £1,100 for it and up to date i have spent another £1,600 on repairs to keep it on the road.the only repair left to do is my central locking fault.i love the lexus to bits.i have always wanted a gs300 sport its awesome.
just seems a pity alot of people are changing theirs.
cheers kev.
kevinsgs300
13-07-2018, 11:59 AM #1

i have notised there is a lot of members getting rid of their lexus is there any reason why.is it due to insurance/fuel prices.i have found they are exspensive on parts etc.i have own my gs300 sport since january 2009 i paid £1,100 for it and up to date i have spent another £1,600 on repairs to keep it on the road.the only repair left to do is my central locking fault.i love the lexus to bits.i have always wanted a gs300 sport its awesome.
just seems a pity alot of people are changing theirs.
cheers kev.

Moley
Posting Freak
6,230
13-07-2018, 12:02 PM
#2
just because they are all numptys !!!

Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
Moley
13-07-2018, 12:02 PM #2

just because they are all numptys !!!


Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice

Dark Samurai
Posting Freak
4,957
13-07-2018, 12:06 PM
#3
^Because for same price we can get something more powerful and more economical

Lexus IS300 Sportcross in Platinum Ice.
Click here for garage.

PSN ID: O3107 
Dark Samurai
13-07-2018, 12:06 PM #3

^Because for same price we can get something more powerful and more economical


Lexus IS300 Sportcross in Platinum Ice.
Click here for garage.

PSN ID: O3107 

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
13-07-2018, 12:20 PM
#4
It's all about the smiles per gallon, not miles per gallon, Oli... And the Lex makes me smile a lot...

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
DaveEdin
13-07-2018, 12:20 PM #4

It's all about the smiles per gallon, not miles per gallon, Oli... And the Lex makes me smile a lot...


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

ormi
Posting Freak
3,006
13-07-2018, 12:21 PM
#5
yes but with less toys....and on a long run the lex is good on fuel.....and in the three years of me owning mine its not cost me a bean well apart from the mods....lol

[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi
13-07-2018, 12:21 PM #5

yes but with less toys....and on a long run the lex is good on fuel.....and in the three years of me owning mine its not cost me a bean well apart from the mods....lol


[Image: ormiedit1-2.jpg]
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more

jimxms
Posting Freak
2,473
13-07-2018, 12:21 PM
#6
Moley just because they are all numptys !!!

Amen. As far as i'm concerned, the IS is the best looking DD on the road. It also turns heads unlike all the boring other cars that UK peeps flock to buy in their millions.
Edited 24-08-2011, 09:56 PM by jimxms.
jimxms
13-07-2018, 12:21 PM #6

Moley just because they are all numptys !!!

Amen. As far as i'm concerned, the IS is the best looking DD on the road. It also turns heads unlike all the boring other cars that UK peeps flock to buy in their millions.

Dark Samurai
Posting Freak
4,957
13-07-2018, 12:25 PM
#7
And we get many smiles per gallon from ours Dave...

Lexus IS300 Sportcross in Platinum Ice.
Click here for garage.

PSN ID: O3107 
Dark Samurai
13-07-2018, 12:25 PM #7

And we get many smiles per gallon from ours Dave...


Lexus IS300 Sportcross in Platinum Ice.
Click here for garage.

PSN ID: O3107 

DaveEdin
Posting Freak
5,657
13-07-2018, 12:36 PM
#8
Dark Samurai And we get many smiles per gallon from ours Dave...

You claimed economy was a big factor though...

The lex is a great place to spend a long journey

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
DaveEdin
13-07-2018, 12:36 PM #8

Dark Samurai And we get many smiles per gallon from ours Dave...

You claimed economy was a big factor though...

The lex is a great place to spend a long journey


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

Dark Samurai
Posting Freak
4,957
13-07-2018, 12:44 PM
#9
So is the Corolla!

Lexus IS300 Sportcross in Platinum Ice.
Click here for garage.

PSN ID: O3107 
Dark Samurai
13-07-2018, 12:44 PM #9

So is the Corolla!


Lexus IS300 Sportcross in Platinum Ice.
Click here for garage.

PSN ID: O3107 

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
13-07-2018, 12:47 PM
#10
The Lexus is a unique driving experience and cant be bettered,
Phil01
13-07-2018, 12:47 PM #10

The Lexus is a unique driving experience and cant be bettered,

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