Lexus ISxx £10k

How much of the list in the OP has been verified by a non-Volvo garage?
I'd be reluctant to take their word for it to be honest.
 
With the Lexus IS, you can get quite a bit of car for your money, 10k should easily see Mark Levinsob hifi, reverse camera, heated leather, etc etc, however, don't be fooled by the IS220D, it isn't economical, even if it is a diesel, look at the petrol version, otherwise, if you want a diesel, look elsewhere.
 
I don't think 10k buys a good 3 series at all, proven by the fact the best you found was a 5.5 year old one for 2k over budget.
 
[TW]Fox;20471342 said:
It's a 911 not a tin of beans what's wrong with the fact its been for sale a few weeks?
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Something like that a year ago would have sold much faster. The only point I was making is the market is a little soft and if the OP fancies a 3 series and is willing to spend some time hunting for the right one he may find something for 10/11k.

Did you not get your 335i at a fantastic price comported to other CIC 08 cars on the market?
 
Luke said:
How much of the list in the OP has been verified by a non-Volvo garage?
I'd be reluctant to take their word for it to be honest.
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Torque converter in auto box is going / breaking up It bumps down from 2 > 1 and the transmission service required light came on
Centre exhaust bracket £76.56 It's been bodged with a strap so yes it needs changing
AC Service £99.00 It's not great but not not working
Brake fluid change £77.52 Never been done in 86k
PAS reservoir leaking £176.00 Yes it's leaking
Lock stops worn out £55.68 Tyres rub lock to lock
Front wishbone bushes split torn X 4 £524.54 Can't see but there is a clunking
Geometry check £158.40 I doubt this needs doing
PAS pump leaking £490.20 Can't see all that way down

Circas

Both NS wheels buckled £300? Seen it on the ramp on the MOT yes they are both buckled
Park assist not working £100? Yep not working, could be 1 sensor could be all 4 could be loom rubbing and breaking

With the Lexus IS, you can get quite a bit of car for your money, 10k should easily see Mark Levinsob hifi, reverse camera, heated leather, etc etc, however, don't be fooled by the IS220D, it isn't economical, even if it is a diesel, look at the petrol version, otherwise, if you want a diesel, look elsewhere.
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Thanks I'll try and drive both, there are loads of dervs and a scattering of petrols

Its a nice car but 10k will get you a good 3 series, have you considered that?

little bit more money but you may be able to get the price down a little
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...ge/1?logcode=p


http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=572289

LCI converted
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604515
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No if anything it would be a 5 series I'd look at, from one money pit to another? no thanks
 
[TW]Fox;20472149 said:
In what way do you think a £10k 5 Series isn't a money pit but a £10k 3 Series is? :p
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Meant from mine to a £10k 5 series, if I could afford £20k then a warranted 5xx would be my choice
 
Anyone who spends £20k on an E60 that doesnt say 'M5' on the back is barking mad. There isn't a sensible 5 Series buy at the £20k budget right now, IMHO of course. It's too much for an E60 and not enough for F10.
 
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