Used car advice
Used car advice
21-07-2017, 03:13 AM
I don't really have any experience of buying a car like this so what should I be looking for?
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]
Need a bit of help here, hopefully I'll be able to gather a few tips. In a few days I'll be going abroad to buy my sister a car (she's currently studying overseas). It's basically going to be a cheap runaround, she's only there for another year or so - just need something reliable to get her from A to B.
I don't really have any experience of buying a car like this so what should I be looking for?
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]
21-07-2017, 03:19 AM
I am sure the country that you are going to has a similar body as the dvla.
But Good small cars that hold their value well is some thing like to VW golf
Not sure what you have in mind but you may pay for a mechanic time if you want some one else to check it over also you need to make sure that the person selling the vehicles is the rightful owner.
I am sure the country that you are going to has a similar body as the dvla.
But Good small cars that hold their value well is some thing like to VW golf
21-07-2017, 03:27 AM
I'll probably avoid buying privately unless price is a problem and buy from some kind of dealer for peace of mind, but not really sure what to expect until I get out there.
Just wondered what are the basic things to look out for while on a test drive, etc.
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]
Sorry it will be in the Cayman Islands, looking to spend about $5k which is just under £4k. Looks like that money will buy something like a 5 yr old Yaris/Suzuki Swift type car.
I'll probably avoid buying privately unless price is a problem and buy from some kind of dealer for peace of mind, but not really sure what to expect until I get out there.
Just wondered what are the basic things to look out for while on a test drive, etc.
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]
21-07-2017, 03:31 AM
Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
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Car 1 - 02 Lexus IS200 SE Strathcaron Blue, Sport Grille, TTE Lowering Springs (to be fitted), K&N Panel Filter, 6500K XENON Headlight Main & Dipped Bulbs, Xenon Sidelights, 17" Gunmetal Powder Coated Alloys, Front Grooved Discs and Mintex Pads
Car 2 - 73 Hillman Imp AKA Hilda, Aquarious Blue, work in progress!
21-07-2017, 03:42 AM
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usual stuff mate, unusual noises/knocking sounds, blue/white smoke, leaks under/in and around engine bay, mayo under oil cap, uneven gaps on panels, unmatched paint shades, VIN/engine number matches the cars documentation, creases in boot/ under carpet, the countrys equivilant of HPI/RAC check
Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
21-07-2017, 03:43 AM
If not the above i am happy to come on a all expensives trip to the Caymans, i been there before on a cruise liner it is a lovely place with some great people.
Ok the best advice is get someone to do this for you it will be worth spending £50 -£100 for peice of mind.
If not the above i am happy to come on a all expensives trip to the Caymans, i been there before on a cruise liner it is a lovely place with some great people.
21-07-2017, 03:50 AM
Lexusboy If not the above i am happy to come on a all expensives trip to the Caymans, i been there before on a cruise liner it is a lovely place with some great people.
Im sure you would be:tongue_smilie::laugh::laugh:
Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
Lexusboy If not the above i am happy to come on a all expensives trip to the Caymans, i been there before on a cruise liner it is a lovely place with some great people.
Im sure you would be:tongue_smilie::laugh::laugh:
Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
21-07-2017, 04:01 AM
SHAHZ usual stuff mate, unusual noises/knocking sounds, blue/white smoke, leaks under/in and around engine bay, mayo under oil cap, uneven gaps on panels, unmatched paint shades, VIN/engine number matches the cars documentation, creases in boot/ under carpet, the countrys equivilant of HPI/RAC checkCheers some good tips - what does mayo under the oil cap signify?
Lexusboy Ok the best advice is get someone to do this for you it will be worth spending £50 -£100 for peice of mind.Yep if I can find a garage to help that I can trust I'll get someone to look over it before I buy.
If not the above i am happy to come on a all expensives trip to the Caymans, i been there before on a cruise liner it is a lovely place with some great people.
Lol, for the cost of an all expenses paid trip I could probably buy another car :laugh:
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]
SHAHZ usual stuff mate, unusual noises/knocking sounds, blue/white smoke, leaks under/in and around engine bay, mayo under oil cap, uneven gaps on panels, unmatched paint shades, VIN/engine number matches the cars documentation, creases in boot/ under carpet, the countrys equivilant of HPI/RAC checkCheers some good tips - what does mayo under the oil cap signify?
Lexusboy Ok the best advice is get someone to do this for you it will be worth spending £50 -£100 for peice of mind.Yep if I can find a garage to help that I can trust I'll get someone to look over it before I buy.
If not the above i am happy to come on a all expensives trip to the Caymans, i been there before on a cruise liner it is a lovely place with some great people.
Lol, for the cost of an all expenses paid trip I could probably buy another car :laugh:
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]
21-07-2017, 04:36 AM
You are also likely to find oil in the water if it is a head gasket.
Some anti freeze can have a oil look as well when it is in the water...
Edited 01-09-2010, 03:13 PM by Lexusboy.
Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
Possible sign of a blown head gasket, iirc it could also just be a build up, however if its present defo needs looking into, im sure someone will have a more technical answer for you:thumbup1:
You are also likely to find oil in the water if it is a head gasket.
Some anti freeze can have a oil look as well when it is in the water...
Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
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