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New lil beastie and the lex's last stand

New lil beastie and the lex's last stand

Dave
Junior Member
36
28-11-2018, 07:53 PM
#1
So, me and the mrs bought our first house last feb. I had the expensive to run lex and she had a rusting p reg corsa with sunburnt skin. we said we'd replace her car first as it was just a mess(albeit very reliable and great value)

so end of last month before new year we part ex'd her car for a citroen c1 59 plate. they had put some petrol in when we bought it and we added about £35.00 quid, done around 230 miles and half a tank still left. 20 quid to tax for a year and the best bit is a toyota engine so it should be very reliable,

the only thing is, if it proves to be everything we need for cheap how can i justify keeping a 25mpg £260 tax a year car anymore! i really want to keep the lex as its been great the 4+ years i have had it but the reality is i think its on borrowed time Sad

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] LEXUS IS200 SE 2002. WOULD LOVE 2 KNOW HOW MANY IS200'S ARE IN THE UK.
Dave
28-11-2018, 07:53 PM #1

So, me and the mrs bought our first house last feb. I had the expensive to run lex and she had a rusting p reg corsa with sunburnt skin. we said we'd replace her car first as it was just a mess(albeit very reliable and great value)

so end of last month before new year we part ex'd her car for a citroen c1 59 plate. they had put some petrol in when we bought it and we added about £35.00 quid, done around 230 miles and half a tank still left. 20 quid to tax for a year and the best bit is a toyota engine so it should be very reliable,

the only thing is, if it proves to be everything we need for cheap how can i justify keeping a 25mpg £260 tax a year car anymore! i really want to keep the lex as its been great the 4+ years i have had it but the reality is i think its on borrowed time Sad


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] LEXUS IS200 SE 2002. WOULD LOVE 2 KNOW HOW MANY IS200'S ARE IN THE UK.

parthiban
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28-11-2018, 11:13 PM
#2
Lol, I get the cost of running thing but you can't say that a C1 is a viable replacement for an IS200 surely? :tongue_smilie:

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parthiban
28-11-2018, 11:13 PM #2

Lol, I get the cost of running thing but you can't say that a C1 is a viable replacement for an IS200 surely? :tongue_smilie:


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Lexuspat
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29-11-2018, 02:39 AM
#3
Granted the savings must be great but surely that means you have more money to spare with having such a cheap car to run rather than a corsa that was still high in tax and such.

I would say keep it and see how it goes then if needs be sell it

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Lexuspat
29-11-2018, 02:39 AM #3

Granted the savings must be great but surely that means you have more money to spare with having such a cheap car to run rather than a corsa that was still high in tax and such.

I would say keep it and see how it goes then if needs be sell it


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Dave
Junior Member
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29-11-2018, 03:59 PM
#4
drove the beast to work tonight, no the c1 aint the same and lewie the lex did bring a smile to face earlier with the power difference

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] LEXUS IS200 SE 2002. WOULD LOVE 2 KNOW HOW MANY IS200'S ARE IN THE UK.
Dave
29-11-2018, 03:59 PM #4

drove the beast to work tonight, no the c1 aint the same and lewie the lex did bring a smile to face earlier with the power difference


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Lexuspat
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30-11-2018, 01:13 AM
#5
This I fear is the issue :lol:

Like I said keep hold and see how it goes with the money side of things

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Lexuspat
30-11-2018, 01:13 AM #5

This I fear is the issue :lol:

Like I said keep hold and see how it goes with the money side of things


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FirebirdPhil
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14-12-2018, 10:01 AM
#6
When I got the Prius I hated it to start with - after a while it became my favourite car for a long time. Its just getting used to the difference - a C1 would not have been on my list the Toyota would have been 1st choice but thats because I am a Toyota fan.

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totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
14-12-2018, 10:01 AM #6

When I got the Prius I hated it to start with - after a while it became my favourite car for a long time. Its just getting used to the difference - a C1 would not have been on my list the Toyota would have been 1st choice but thats because I am a Toyota fan.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

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