I BOUGHT A CHEAP RARE LEXUS ESTATE FOR £3,750!

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[@leestockton9367]

It was a honour to have your company buy my car from me (SEAT Ibiza); and I was delighted to see it described as "IMMACULATE"

[@jdmsnowmonkey7913]

I'm a simple person - I see Matt buys an IS300 Sportcross, I click like.

[@DocteurMolotov]

Indeed ! 2JZ is nothing but joy and love

[@kamenko1]

2JZ platform... either swap or upgrade to a GTE it's pretty much bolt on work...

[@michaelwallwork7482]

What a classic. It's cars like this, that made toyota the top car maker in the world. Keep it Matt 👍

[@russalternative858]

Great cars. Always wanted a car with a 2JZ. Owned two supras which were MK3 with 7M engines. The 2JZ in here should run forever if looked after given what they are capable of. I'd be keeping it if it were mine!

[@russalternative858]

I heard horror stories about the 7M but had two and never had any issues. Both had retorqued head bolts and one ran 150k miles while I had it with no issues but maybe I was lucky. Was my daily, driving to work on outskirts of London. Wish I still had them, iconic cars. Would have loved a 1JZ but never had the option. 2JZ one day, I've promised myself!

[@ianwalters11]

2JZ we’re built so strong hence the crazy power possible, as stock even driven at full power they are not under any stress as long as oil kept nice and fresh run forever. I’m old school so would want to fix the tape deck I’ve got loads bit in reality an aftermarket Bluetooth head unit and good to go.

[@hughjass8430]

Dont know if it makes sense for the car business, maybe for KZbin, but would love to see more of these 20+ year old rare / interesting / modern classics getting the treatment.

[@richardmclaughlin5298]

Matt keep it. In northern ireland young men are going nuts over the is200. They are the new Sierra. Especially with the lsd and rear wheel drive. They are converting the is300's to manual which is easy done. This will be worth a fortune for an original one

[@davidhobson7851]

@suprarcjpop545yip every one is now a riced up SHED!

[@sashoxxx]

100% a keeper! These are of the highest quality tier vehicles you can buy.

[@ashb8572]

Beautiful! My neighbour had the non estate version in the orange/gold colour. Memories of my teenage years staring out the window wanting one 😅

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

Rust like that at the rear of the sills on IS300s is common and an expensive fix. It's why so many are sorned...owners cannot afford to fix them.

[@adrianwalsh896]

Matt, the sweetest vehicle I have ever owned, was a Lexus 200 straight 6 auto saloon, 2001, and I still regret selling it to this day, as it was a 1 owner, in 2003....😢😢

[@crazyforcars]

These Lexus IS have the most beautiful dashboard that has ever been built. They look spectacular with their chronometer watch style. Keep it Matt, it will never drop in price and become more and more precious.

[@antonicanalmateu6780]

I also own an IS200 and its a marvel. So sweet and a wonderful engine sound. And so solid. No issues at all. Keep this one as an IS300 has become pretty rare those days. Regards from Barcelona. Toni

[@reddermot]

Nice find. Definitely one of those 'when did you last see one' cars. I would be straight up to view that if it was for sale right now.

[@mikehorton6433]

Absolutely keep it! I wanted a Sportcross nearly 8 years ago and they were rare then. I had a '53 reg IS200 Saloon, green mica with cream interior. Utterly butterly to drive and even the 2.0 litre straight six sang devinely too. Keep it because 1. it's definitely rare and 2. not many people can be proud of being behind the wheel of a 2JZ from a Gran Turismo legend 🙌

[@systemx4]

Probably the best car you've bought, not like the crappy range rovers!

[@Conservator.]

I couldn’t agree more on straight six’ being great engines. The B58 never fails to put a smile on my face no matter what.

[@tonyb1184]

Hi Matt. I had one of those about 15 years ago. Had it 2 years and sold it. Worst mistake I've ever made! Keep it. Love it. Cherish it. I'd have another in a heartbeat

[@paulmcmillan5941]

This is definitely a car which will strike conversation in car parks. It's a rare car and that colour really makes it. Great buy! 👍

[@garybailey4911]

I would love this. I’m keeping an eye on your garage web site in case you list it.

[@tinniswood2577]

Looks a real well cared for car, love a good history file, proper sit down and read through very satisfying.

[@philipknight9223]

One of my holy grail cars. Love the IS300 Sportcross.

[@jonburnell532]

My friend had the 200 Sportcross, it was one of his favourite cars. I dearly wish the current IS had an estate version.

[@H.K_R]

Like the Genesis G70?

[@jonburnell532]

@@H.K_R yeah 👍 That is quite a looker too I think.

[@MCTogs]

The IS itself is not long for this world

[@jdmguy44]

​@@MCTogsSadly the IS was axed from the UK. The current shape is not sold here. The annoying SUV trend prevails these days.

[@fossilfish786]

Had two and loved them. Sold them before prices increased. Auto box is good but does suffer from solenoid issues within the box which can be replaced individually (both mind had this issue). Lots of internet post says they would need a gearbox replacement but no need, drop the pan and replace it.

[@skodakatie7341]

It’s a very unusual car, I can fully understand why you’re thinking of keeping it❤.

[@emmalouisexx9092]

Stunning car Matt, love it when you pick up these rare gems! Really enjoy these videos😊 also to answer your question, I’d definitely keep it!!

[@rickran1647]

I would just keep it forever if i were you, at least as long as it is financially and mechanically sustainable. This IS300 is just such a keeper.

[@sarah-ws2tg]

Had a 1995 GS300, the 2JZ engine is indeed fantastic, also the ‘Borbett’ wheels, dished at rear…wonderful, wonderful car…change of circumstances resulted in me giving the car to a friend who’d become ill and needed a project to help him back to health…hope to see it returned to its former glory…ps…it helped him massively🙏🙏

[@stephenlane9168]

Great video Matt. You never disappoint. Love this car. Back home in New Zealand they’re like hens teeth and highly valued and sought after. Fantastic 2JZ engine. Silky smooth gearbox too.

[@jimsmith2544]

Keep it Matt, it can only appreciate in value. Stunning car!

[@jamesgowing3856]

Sometimes it is great to be looking at a dashboard where you don't like to feel you should be playing mario brothers. Old fashion displays will come back in fashion before too long Going on a long trip once you are satisfied the brakes are working would be a great experience. Enjoy the lexus feeling 😊

[@ConnorBroomfield]

Jealous of this one... My second car was a 53 plate blue IS200. Absolutely loved it. Only thing I didn't like was that they never put cruise control on the manual version and it was virtually impossible to retrofit. At the time, someone around the corner from me had a 54 plate auto IS200 sport in grey on the driveway. Absolute top spec and immaculate. I had been meaning to pop a note through their door saying I'd have it if they wanted rid. Shortly after it had disappeared and a new CT200h had appeared in its place, no doubt traded in the IS. I was so gutted I could have cried.

[@NEILB1989]

Love the interior. That service history would make me buy it straight away

[@datsun9292]

Love this. I had the is300 sedan it was hands down one of the best cars ive owned. Having owned the is200 aswell, they are solid cars. Rear pockets rust like crazy, but other than that.. Amazing! Good luck with the sale

[@07willows]

Lovely car Matt. I might be biased as I'm a Lexus man, but that is a very nice and rare model. I think you might regret it if you sell it on. The way you look after your cars I'd be very surprised if it didn't become a genuine 'mint' .classic in the not too distant future. Great video. Regards Derek, Halkirk. Scottish Highlands.

[@derekgibson9834]

Immaculate example of IS 300 Cross Estate Well done 👏

[@pompeyjustin97]

It might be worth phoning your local lexus dealer about the roof strip, sometimes they can have these things or are able to order it in from Japan. Definitely a great buy though and perhaps keep it instead of the jag? I think I would do, especially with that silky smooth engine and the rarity factor!

[@alanwooster09]

Hi Matt another nice car you have saved ,when you talk of taking it to your mechanic if he would allow it it would be interesting to see ,ether the work being done on your cars ,or as you say have a look underneath when it's on the ramp,by the way I watch all your vids👍

[@NGMonocrom]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one, Matt.

[@carlstansfield9696]

What a lovely car. Even though its 20 years old, I'd happily run something like that. Definitely keep it

[@patrickfinn6590]

Another great video!! I am SO jealous - to find a car in such great condition that’s been so well cared for. A well cared for Lexus is something you should keep hold of. Well done Matt!! Estate number 2 it is then!!

[@cyruslad5462]

Had a GS300 back in the day, just so comfortable, best way to describe that car was it just fit, everything felt organic, loved it.

[@philipknight9223]

My 06 GS300 was one of the best cars I've ever owned. Still regret selling it.

[@mogwaifan7094]

I bought my GS300H summer of last year. Its a 2015 model. Gorgeous car. Only 54000 miles on it when I bought it. Lexus backup is spot on too.

[@goorallpg]

Owned IS200 and IS300 SC and both had the same issues. The CD changer and the sticky front brake callipers. Apart from that it was a brilliant cars which I loved to drive.

[@stevlee01]

This one a keeper, non-modified IS300 is going up in value in USA and worldwide. Good examples in USA with manual are commanding 16-17k USD. Wobble under braking is likely sticking brake calipers. This generation of IS all have this issue and made worse since most remaining IS300 in UK are now treasured garage queens and doing low annual mileages or the other extreme 1JZ swapped or turned into 1000HP 2JZ-GTE turbo monsters.

[@alistairkeith]

Great choice Matt! I have two one in the UK - 53K miles and one in Spain (186Km). I’d recommend getting all the bushes done - Soars Performance near Chippenham are IS specialists and maybe able to help with the roof strip. The tape is a known problem - a good solution is to fit a GROM Audio BT3 which gives you full hands free and keeps the original factory head unit. Any bubbling on the aluminium boot? Surprised you didn’t mention the Power button! 😉

[@LDT87]

Im addicted to this channel i watch it every day. These videos are so helpful with what to do and check when buying a used car. Just need to try to not massively overspend 😂

[@andrewmacdonald1103]

As always, an entertaining video. I'd keep that car. Seems like a rare, interesting vehicle. Also, you seem happy with it. It must be a keeper as it has been well looked after and it's uncommon. Great find.

[@H.K_R]

Love a SportCross. Shame that most in the UK are the IS200.

[@MyRealName]

Still a nice car

[@marcars9417]

Saw a review of this model on a different channel, and they highly rated it. I did start looking for one as I need a dog car, but I couldn't find one with decent mileage for a decent price. Looks amazing 👏

[@davidlee4966]

There’s a certain understated coolness about the 300, a blatant copy of the 3 series, but still cool in part by its rarity in the uk, with the history it has should continue to be very reliable

[@venatorclass07]

I bought this car a year ago just under 100k miles, after a year of owning i can't see myself separating from this car any time soon. Only thing i had to replace was a wheel bearing. Love it!

[@Lot76CARS]

Totally agree, I ran one of these back in period, beautiful smooth six cylinder and rare even back then. Gotta love the chronograph watch dials and the gear lever design. Only the thirst let’s it down a tad. Matt, Keep it, bin the X Type!

[@jdmguy44]

I would have thought an X Type will bin itself long before this is ready for the scrapper!

[@cumbriankoi2540]

Loving the channel

[@davidbillberg2203]

Great job Matt !

[@anonymous4201]

Pure nostalgia, amazing engine. Had 2x IS200 Sport, engine used to purr, literally..!!

[@newblackdog7827]

The IS200 was an awesome scream to drive as well. Proper go cart handling; not especially fast, but an awesome 6 cylinder engine note.

[@giotto4321]

There's one of these that gets parked just round the corner from me. I'm not sure of the engine though, I'll need to check the rear badge, but it's that sleek body that impresses. Reminds me of the Volvo P1800 estate for some reason which is an equally rare beast.

[@edithwhitebrownhall]

Better looking than it’s saloon sibling in my opinion! Loving the new style of videos you’re pumping out, please do keep them coming 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you! Will do!

[@davidarter9670]

Never heard of it, but what a terrific car! Good review Matt, thankyou.

[@sarahcarter824]

My Mum lost a roof strip off of her 05 Citroen C3 recently. She thinks that it blew off in recent bad weather. Trying to locate one now on ebay. The car in question is new to her and she was so lucky to get it after her previous car gave up. She used to work in a bank and bought the car from a former customer who is a car mechanic who owned the car and maintained it on behalf of his family who drove it. The car does have timed service intervals which are a good thing but something she'll have to get used to and budget for but the cam belt and water pump have been done so that's good. Alas ULEZ will be coming to every city in the UK at some point but at least Manchester don't have the most hated man ever (Sadiq Khan) as mayor though hopefully not for much longer. Keep the good content coming.

[@minibus9]

awesome video, that drive from Essex to Cheshire is probably one of the longest journeys of this car's life since it has only done 3-4 thousend milles a year

[@DrBarrie3]

As far as the roof rail is concerned, try the Lexus Owners Club.

[@nickdavis8467]

Hi Matt, what a beautiful and rare car, keep it is what id do with it, fantastic, all the very best from Nick the Lexus guy in Wolsingham.

[@pau6545]

Editing been top notch on this! Well done mate

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Great car love the original condition So nice to see any aging car be looked after You don’t need to have a keen eye to see TLC Brilliant episode look forward to the next Thank you

[@pf2264]

Great car Matt, i have to admit , i dont actually ever recall seeing one on the road, rare indeed. Gotta surely be a keeper for a while at least, after all once its gone its gone !!

[@originalchill]

Superb car 😍 love the ‘chronograph’ dials and the whole look 👍🏻

[@md-detailing]

Very well built and specced LS200! Got one near me and its very JDM tuned. Great find, buy and video as always Matt! :D

[@James-ld2jc]

You've got yourself a lovely car there Matt. Really cool and quirky motor, think I would keep it. It probably does everything you need a car to do...

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks 👍

[@PJ-om2wq]

​@@HighPeakAutosif you like it more than something else you have then sell the other one. Then you can have a guilt free one in one out policy.

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Very nice still looks very modern on the outside, inside although great condition is showing its age, as will all vehicles of that era. It is really nice when an enthusiast has owned a car and you get all the paper work to pass on. Yes, a great car for a Spanish road trip, leave it over there for the winter, then in the spring bring it back and advertise it.

[@thomaskirkland8391]

I would be keeping this one too Matt! 😅 I know you haven't shared the outcome of this one yet, but whenever I see a video go live I always kick myself for not checking your website beforehand as more often than not the vehicle is already sold! 🤣😅

[@williamramsden8343]

Well done mate❤

[@saintfrancis412]

I had a jet black 2004, is200 sportcross. Lower mileage and better condition than this one, close to immaculate and unmolested. Immaculate black half leather/half velour interior. Ok it had the 2.0 instead of the 3.0 but still 6 cylinders and was a lovely engine and ran beautifully. Manual 6 speed gearbox on mine. Three years ago I traded it in for a ct200h which was a sensible decision in some ways, but I have always regretted it. What I need is a large indoor storage area that I can keep old, appreciating beauties and never sell them. Maybe one day.

[@sideshowbob32]

I remember owning one of these many many years ago 'GK03VAJ'. Loved the folding passenger seat, and buttons to change gear, lsd. Only issues were blistered alloys, and a couple of ball joints. Real shame you can't a 6 cylinder petrol Lexus anymore.

[@EATYOURVITAMIN5]

lol vaj

[@user-ed7bg2pd3h]

I had an is200 for over 5 years and then sold it for cheap thinking it will never gain value but I always regret selling and wish I kept it, it’s a very unique taste and expensive to run on fuel but there is no car like it

[@RetroClinic]

Nice buy! Keep it, can’t beat a good Lexus, and you know the Jag will conk out every 5 minutes, not something you’ll have to put up with in that IS 👍

[@ianyoud1]

Hi Matt I can see you working your magic on the getting it back to an amazing condition then I would store it away as like you say the value are only going one way which is up great video hope you are well best wishes ian

[@sesh3508]

I feel that this car could have easily sold for near twice the price you paid for it. Amazing find!

[@petelineview9720]

Hey Matt: Lexus don't have sun roofs, they have 'moon roofs'. The air con is for warm sunny days, the moon roof for romantic summer evenings :) - lovely car

[@tomrussell7225]

Always wanted one of these... it would be fine for keeping as an appreciating asset, but even better to be used as a daily driver and treated the way it has been so far in it's life.

[@drewjones66]

Good luck with the is300. They were also sold as toyota altezzas, the estate being the Altezza Gita. This may be of assistance, in looking for the missing roof trim. There are heaps of these, brought in as JDM imports, in New Zealand. They have all the build quality and straight 6, rear drive atributes of a 3 series bmw, but with added reliability.

[@markotango54]

Superb car, my brother in law had one, so quiet smooth and rapid, Flog the Jaguar and keep this, hopefully you'll do a part 2 update video!

[@AndrewSowerby]

I never knew they existed and if I had one, I'd never let it go. Brilliant engine and a great looking car (I have a soft spot for estates though).

[@daystatesniper01]

Great video and great car Matt, a friend has one of these with starship miles on the clock ,i think over 400k but it still starts on the button and drives perfectly , BUT he does stick to a very rigid service schedule.

[@mrsinn2642]

That is a nice find, great to see one in such good order.

[@evileyes4070]

Nice one Flipper

[@grayfool]

Excellent cars. Not so much the 2 litre though, you have to rev the gonafs off the thing. The 3 litre is so much better.

[@dionroos9159]

Glad to see there are still honest traders out there. I don't live in the UK, but I just traded in my car the other week, had a terrible experience after that with the guy who I sold it too.

[@davidwood4271]

Nice car Matt ❤

[@richie3659]

Great episode. What a gem of a car.

[@nickjones8542]

We had one many years to go and it was sadly written off in an accident, however, I genuinely think that if that hadn’t been the case we would still have it now. The engine is utterly brilliant, ultra smooth and quiet, the interior is great quality. As a package they are faultless. Just a slight heads up the mats in the front have a slight tendency to move/slide and can get caught on the accelerator causing it to jam on which can give you a bit of a wake up if it happens… easy to secure then down though. They are absolutely brilliant cars though and really miss ours. Have had loads of cars since and it’s one that really sticks in the memory. A definite keeper if I were you…

[@martinmoyles5854]

You forgot to mention on the steering wheel there is a paddle like shift up and down which can be controlled by your thumbs when driving great feature. I had one of these six years ago in British racing green flying around the Stockport area and you’re right … I wish I never sold It you could say it’s certainly was a wolf in sheep‘s clothing and very pretty .Regards Martin

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Lovely car Matt and another good video 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏

[@p6102zrfxe]

Finally something interesting on this channel. Thank you!!!

[@dmw13]

What do you mean finally?!? It's always interesting.

[@andrewtuff6257]

Another fab video about a really interesting older car. I enjoy watching Matt trying to convince himself he actually needs another car for himself, most that watch this channel would do exactly the same! 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Hahaha cheers

[@jbconno]

Always been a big fan of estate cars, you can keep your SUVs. This ones a beauty.

[@TechBaffle]

Very cool car! I think there's probably more temptation to keep it knowing there's not many on the road!

[@Billythebubble]

“I haven’t shown you the engine, have I”. Beautiful example a credit to the previous owner

[@peterowen4456]

What a lovely example. For me this has to go to a good home - if not you then future owners must be rigorously vetted!

[@dmc6617]

Keep it and put twin turbos on it. Would be the ultimate sleeper👍🏻

[@b.2221]

Ooh that car speaks for itself. Keep it its beautiful Sir.