Matthew_McNally Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Finally got around to getting some pics of my new car - weather has been pigging awful last few weeks. Please note, that these pics are before I detail it, and yes - I both have a crappy digital camera, and I'm an even worse photographer. Overview shot from the front Nice shot of the front spoiler and 18 inch, 18 spoke alloys Arty farty shot - just 'cos I like it! think this could be a future avatar From the rear The money shot - the 4.3 V8 that powers it from 0-60 in around 6 seconds. Yet delivers its power in a manner that is effortless and refined. B) The engine in perspective with the overall car Interior shot From the side Really, REALLY happy with it - beautiful to drive both easy and hard. Bit scary how much I have already spent on it in two weeks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Very nice Matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Is that parked outside your stately home matthew? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Nice. Too bad it does not come that way in the states. Still, with $ it can easily look that way. ;) Although the 18s are OEM, they are sill 18s. Are you considering dropping it a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted October 4, 2004 Author Share Posted October 4, 2004 Very nice Matt! ← thank you! I am very pleased with it :) Is that parked outside your stately home matthew? ;) ← thats outside the gamekeepers lodge mate - we were having the driveway re-gravelled, as the old stuff was dirty. Nice. Too bad it does not come that way in the states. Still, with $ it can easily look that way. ;) Although the 18s are OEM, they are sill 18s. Are you considering dropping it a bit? ← at the moment I am enjoying the smoother side of the ride, although part of me does want to drop it about an inch - the handling and the looks would both improve if I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 wow very nice, you sure are racking in the sterling to have a 4.5 V8 in the U.K. , i guess the IS with a 4 cylinder is long gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 sweet! where can I get those rims? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 at the moment I am enjoying the smoother side of the ride, although part of me does want to drop it about an inch - the handling and the looks would both improve if I did. ← Just to tempt you, here is a drop before and after (ignore the color and other mods ;)): Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Front View :) : Before: After: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted October 4, 2004 Author Share Posted October 4, 2004 wow very nice, you sure are racking in the sterling to have a 4.5 V8 in the U.K. , i guess the IS with a 4 cylinder is long gone? ← the IS is history mate (with its 6 cylinders :P). was time for a change I thought sweet! where can I get those rims? ← They are standard in the UK - most Lexus UK stuff is TTE, so these are prolly TTE wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted October 4, 2004 Author Share Posted October 4, 2004 Neo - STOP IT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Neo - STOP IT!!! ← Haha! ;) As for the wheels, they are OZ Salinas. I'm selling my set. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 btw i love the plate so how much did it cost for a lexus plate since that side of the pond has a heiarchy of madness to make their plate names cost more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted October 5, 2004 Author Share Posted October 5, 2004 btw i love the plateso how much did it cost for a lexus plate since that side of the pond has a heiarchy of madness to make their plate names cost more? ← you are right Sharad - some plates over here go for a fortune. Luckily, the DVLA has not got wise to the fact to the L3X combo and Lexus B) So - I got the plate, L3 XVB for £250 ($446) Had the plate made up, illegally spaced ( ) as L3X VB, and in an (illegal ) font that if you squint and turn your head sideways looks like V8 for £35 ($62). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 lmao you give it to the ol bird. She doesn't need anymore Rolls Royces to chase horses on her farms . I thought it looked a bit odd with the left side with the "L" , sweet non the less. I think richard branson of virgin paid a pretty penny for a plate as some smart guy bought ever possibility a few years ago of his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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