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Thinking of selling the Lex - James S - 05-02-2019
Shh.....I don't want it to hear, but I have been looking at another car! LOL!
Getting a bit bored of my current IS200. Sad to say, think its a great car, but simply can't afford to put the cash into it to make it better and faster at the minute. Going to have a look at this tomorrow.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201102377279950/sort/priceasc/usedcars/quantity-of-doors/3/price-to/3000/transmission/manual/engine-size-cars/1-7l_to_1-9l/model/corolla/make/toyota/radius/1500/postcode/ls167ay/page/1?logcode=p
Still might talk myself out of it though.
Thinking of selling the Lex - Demon - 05-02-2019
I loved my lexus to bits at one point and wouldn't even think of selling up, then it pi$$ed me off and it had to go. I don't regret breaking mine one bit as i love the new car. Do what you got to do, at the end of the day you can always buy a lexus again if you really want.
Jason
Thinking of selling the Lex - Sparkystav - 05-02-2019
Looks a nice motor mate, though will need dropping thats for certain!
Thinking of selling the Lex - James S - 05-02-2019
True, just haven't felt as attached to this IS as I did to my last one. The Corolla has nearly 190bhp and doesn't cost a lot more to insure. Thing is the interior is poor compared to the Lex, an IS is such a nice place to be! LOL!
Thinking of selling the Lex - Phil01 - 05-02-2019
corolla is a very nice car, got the hi=power engine as its the vvtL engine, very fast but can be a bit harsh at high revs.
James do what you heart says mate as the running costs on a 200 is getting stupid, cant believe how much petrol i put in mine every week, I could buy a nice new car on finance with the petrol costs alone every month.
Yes an IS is a nice place to be, but if your not happy and with rising fuel cost is it worth holding on to it??
Just remember that the Corolla is still a JAP car
Thinking of selling the Lex - ormi - 05-02-2019
heres a thought.....yes the car is fast and nothing goes wrong with them but if your in lift a lot the car is very very very thirsty very thirsty!!the wife has the celica gt which has the same engine..driving normally she's getting 38mpg i go out a good blast and i get it down to the low teens..
just a little warning..
Thinking of selling the Lex - James S - 05-02-2019
Yeah Phil, I completly agree. Thanks for the advice.
The fuel cost is getting a bit daft. But the car itself has lost its spark for me. 
Ormi, is it any worse on the lift then an IS200 being thrashed?
Going to have a hunt on the web for some pics of modified Corollas.
Thinking of selling the Lex - Phil01 - 05-02-2019
James, you got me thinking now
i want a corolla T sport with the 190 engine in, just put a tenner in mine today and driving round town i have managed to get about 31 miles out of it and the fuel light is on AGAIN.
Time for the Lex to find a new owner, so might be having some bits for sale soon,,
Leather arm rest,
HKS HI-power rear exhaust,
C-one ARB's
K&N induction kit.
Might need to start a new "For Sale" thread soon
Thinking of selling the Lex - Demon - 05-02-2019
I will take the hks hi-power if you do sell phil
Thinking of selling the Lex - James S - 05-02-2019
LOL!
You pinching my ideas Phil?How much do you want for the 300? Tempting if I drive like an old granny for the rest of my life! LOL!
Yeah, i'd also have some bits for sale,
Cobra Sport cat back exhaust,
TTE Corse 18 wheels,
Cusco ARBS.