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[Dis86]

@DAIR love the mini! Don't like the GP stickers though

Any personal mods to it?

 

[gobbo]

Liking it Amit! Looks standard and that can't be right for you?

Hope you are enjoying NZ, seems a fair few years ago we were dismantling a Clio 16v on your driveway!

 

[GarethSouthgate]

RS4/high end Audi seats always look amazingly awesome.

 

[DAIR]

@DAIR love the mini! Don't like the GP stickers though

Any personal mods to it?

All standard. Although I think it might be a little lower than my previous GP.

I hope to at some point fit a pair of pole positions. Apart from that I plan to keep it standard.

 

[Dis86]

All standard. Although I think it might be a little lower than my previous GP.

I hope to at some point fit a pair of pole positions. Apart from that I plan to keep it standard.

Good choice. Perfect roads for it there as well.

 

[ajgoodfellow]

As the MG GS is about to go back at the end of its six month lease, I have bought its replacement - a Lexus IS250 SE:







Had it for a week and I'm very happy! I've replaced the number plates as it had the original ones on which were worn and the wheels will be refurbished next week

 

[timmeh]

RS4/high end Audi seats always look amazingly awesome.

Don't thieves target RS4s for the seats? I remember reading that it writes the car off too if it's recovered without the seats.

 

[Blackhawk47]

Don't thieves target RS4s for the seats? I remember reading that it writes the car off too if it's recovered without the seats.

Yeah they do but not just RS4. RS3 or even S3s with the same style seats.

 

[Vita]

Wingbacks always get stolen.

 

[GarethSouthgate]

As the MG GS is about to go back at the end of its six month lease, I have bought its replacement - a Lexus IS250 SE:
Had it for a week and I'm very happy! I've replaced the number plates as it had the original ones on which were worn and the wheels will be refurbished next week

What's it like on the motorway and general acceleration? I've considered one but always felt like it'd be too slow/cumbersome.

 

[ajgoodfellow]

What's it like on the motorway and general acceleration? I've considered one but always felt like it'd be too slow/cumbersome.

It’s pretty good actually. It’s not a fast car (8.1 sec to 60) but it’s responsive. It makes a nice noise and goes well enough if you flaw it. It doesn’t have any trouble keeping up to speed on the motorway either

I have the manual version - I have never driven the automatic so couldn’t comment on how that feels!

 

[mjt]

Love the towing jobby

Must've cost a pretty penny down in NZ? Looks lush though

 

[Dav4]

As the MG GS is about to go back at the end of its six month lease, I have bought its replacement - a Lexus IS250 SE:


Had it for a week and I'm very happy! I've replaced the number plates as it had the original ones on which were worn and the wheels will be refurbished next week

Are u the guy that was paying crazy money to lease that MG after giving one back because it was faulty?
Lexus looks nice I like the colour with the cream interior. Even though it’s older it surely feels like an upgrade?
Do u mind me asking how much you got it for? I’ve considered the is250 many times as nice examples can be had for 3-4K but the worry of potential big bills and Lexus parts costs has always put me off.

 

[wedrum]

Huge tax band put me off them

 

[Clarkey]

Very similar to my old Mark X, pretty stout engines only have minor issues like vvti gear rattle on startup for a second, and DI related coking. Drives nice, lacks torque from the bottom but you can't expect much from a small NA unit, pulls well up top though and good sound. I had the automatic, wouldn't consider a manual at all in a car of this type tbh, it isn't sporty.

 

[AmDaMan]

Liking it Amit! Looks standard and that can't be right for you?

Hope you are enjoying NZ, seems a fair few years ago we were dismantling a Clio 16v on your driveway!

Hey mate - I had the cats taken out and the valves disabled the first day I got it so it's not totally stock (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYASRWp74V0&sns=em) ! I'd still have a Clio 16v in a heartbeat for the track if there were any down here.

mjt: I knew someone would pick up on that - 80% of cars here seem to have a towbar; many unsuspecting.. Saw an F10 M5 with one earlier today!

 

[grudas]

Very similar to my old Mark X, pretty stout engines only have minor issues like vvti gear rattle on startup for a second, and DI related coking. Drives nice, lacks torque from the bottom but you can't expect much from a small NA unit, pulls well up top though and good sound. I had the automatic, wouldn't consider a manual at all in a car of this type tbh, it isn't sporty.

what did your insurance class it as? I've seen a few on ebay for sale and I love them to bits.. but insurance can't find it on the database and class it as toyota camry 2.5 I believe.

 

[acemastr]

Are those lights on the Lexus cloudy already?

 

[Akagi]

Are those lights on the Lexus cloudy already?

Of course they are, its a Toyota.

Anyway it could be as old as 12 years old.

 

[Kiethton]

Finally sorted out a new car for my girlfriend. After swapping the E39 540i for an Exige we needed something a little more practical.

Out with the old:



2.0TSi Scirocco with a good number of options. Listed for sale on Thursday evening and sold on Saturday with a token £100 off asking, all in £2k better than WBAC's pre-haggle offer.

In with the new:




Huge spec:

Auto
Professional media and navigation
Harmon kardon
PDC front and back with reverse camera
Adaptive M suspension
Adaptive LED lights
Tinted rear windows
Folding mirrors
Heated seats
Folding seats
Cruise control
Comfort access

On top of the standard bits (leather, climate etc.)

Little bit of an upgrade for her and bloody quick, likely leave my Exige for dead until we hit a corner.

Think we've now got a near perfect 2 car garage! (Especially as I've got a CBR600F for the commute!)