Anyone @ Lexus/Toyota able to dig up some history?
Anyone @ Lexus/Toyota able to dig up some history?
23-08-2018, 01:00 AM
I'm looking at a car with rather high mileage and the dealer has no idea if cambelt has been done! No stickers in engine bay and no mention on service stamps.
TBH it sounds like a it of a duffer, but at the price they are selling I've got a couple of grand buffer to get some maintenance done.
I'm not sure how this works, (or if its possible) but if I were to give someone at Lex/Toy the reg no of a car I'm interested in, would they be able to check out its service history?
I'm looking at a car with rather high mileage and the dealer has no idea if cambelt has been done! No stickers in engine bay and no mention on service stamps.
TBH it sounds like a it of a duffer, but at the price they are selling I've got a couple of grand buffer to get some maintenance done.
23-08-2018, 01:36 AM
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ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:Does the owner not have any service history for it? Always a little worrying. Someone at Toyota should be able to look up service history carried out for you, though obviously only if it was serviced by a main dealer. Those V8s are pretty bullet proof mind.
ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:
23-08-2018, 01:46 AM
Stoney Does the owner not have any service history for it? Always a little worrying. Someone at Toyota should be able to look up service history carried out for you, though obviously only if it was serviced by a main dealer. Those V8s are pretty bullet proof mind.
Yeah i dont know if I'm dicing with death really....
- 190k on clock
- Last service (non-Lexus) done at 160k
- 8 dealer stamps
- no idea if cambelt has been done at this point (probably shud have been twice by now?),
- Has a CEL on, but drives fine according to dealer (will take code reader).
Its cheap and its in the colour and spec I want which is hard to come by, but can I be arsed with potential hassle...hmmm
Stoney Does the owner not have any service history for it? Always a little worrying. Someone at Toyota should be able to look up service history carried out for you, though obviously only if it was serviced by a main dealer. Those V8s are pretty bullet proof mind.
Yeah i dont know if I'm dicing with death really....
- 190k on clock
- Last service (non-Lexus) done at 160k
- 8 dealer stamps
- no idea if cambelt has been done at this point (probably shud have been twice by now?),
- Has a CEL on, but drives fine according to dealer (will take code reader).
Its cheap and its in the colour and spec I want which is hard to come by, but can I be arsed with potential hassle...hmmm
23-08-2018, 01:54 AM
If the cambelt was done at Lexus, then Lexus UK should be able to track it down if not the dealers - so I'm guessing it's not been done or was at an independent.
Assuming we're talking about an LS here, I would be very careful, as when stuff goes wrong it is VERY expensive to fix so I think it would be sensible to pay a bit more for a well documented low mileage car than gamble on something like that.
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]
It better be super cheap based on that, otherwise I wouldn't really gamble on it.
If the cambelt was done at Lexus, then Lexus UK should be able to track it down if not the dealers - so I'm guessing it's not been done or was at an independent.
Assuming we're talking about an LS here, I would be very careful, as when stuff goes wrong it is VERY expensive to fix so I think it would be sensible to pay a bit more for a well documented low mileage car than gamble on something like that.
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]
23-08-2018, 01:57 AM
Edited 04-10-2011, 11:32 AM by purplewitch.
[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
23-08-2018, 01:57 AM #5If it's an LS you really should have a chat with Jsj24uk, he did a lot of research before he bought his and has gained a lot more since owning his ..especially if you have any plans to replace items in it as the programming in his is a minefield and even Lexus are wary of doing some stuff
[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
23-08-2018, 02:21 AM
parthiban It better be super cheap based on that, otherwise I wouldn't really gamble on it.
If the cambelt was done at Lexus, then Lexus UK should be able to track it down if not the dealers - so I'm guessing it's not been done or was at an independent.
Assuming we're talking about an LS here, I would be very careful, as when stuff goes wrong it is VERY expensive to fix so I think it would be sensible to pay a bit more for a well documented low mileage car than gamble on something like that.
Its cheap...but not as cheap as I'd like. I can get one with 50k less miles, no CEL's and a full dealership history for £1500 more (but with cream interior which I dont like).
Is it a no-brainer?
parthiban It better be super cheap based on that, otherwise I wouldn't really gamble on it.
If the cambelt was done at Lexus, then Lexus UK should be able to track it down if not the dealers - so I'm guessing it's not been done or was at an independent.
Assuming we're talking about an LS here, I would be very careful, as when stuff goes wrong it is VERY expensive to fix so I think it would be sensible to pay a bit more for a well documented low mileage car than gamble on something like that.
Its cheap...but not as cheap as I'd like. I can get one with 50k less miles, no CEL's and a full dealership history for £1500 more (but with cream interior which I dont like).
Is it a no-brainer?
23-08-2018, 02:45 AM
jimxms Its cheap...but not as cheap as I'd like. I can get one with 50k less miles, no CEL's and a full dealership history for £1500 more (but with cream interior which I dont like).
Is it a no-brainer?
Definitely a no brainer mate, an LS could easily cost you the price of the car again (and more) to repair if things go wrong so make sure you get the most mint car you can get your hands on.
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]
jimxms Its cheap...but not as cheap as I'd like. I can get one with 50k less miles, no CEL's and a full dealership history for £1500 more (but with cream interior which I dont like).
Is it a no-brainer?
Definitely a no brainer mate, an LS could easily cost you the price of the car again (and more) to repair if things go wrong so make sure you get the most mint car you can get your hands on.
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]
23-08-2018, 03:02 AM
ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:I would go for it. But then I do like a deal and will often take a gamble. Have done the same on many cars before, and it often pays off, but not always. So far no issues with my £1k IS.
ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:
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