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  Jaguar announces new X Type 1 Nov 2000 (News)
  , the Mercedes Benz C Class, the Volvo S60 and the Lexus IS200. More under 'Jaguar X Type' in the Car by Car Breakdown.
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  Lexus Introduces New IS300 Range 21 Feb 2001 (News)
  Lexus has finally filled the gap under the bonnet of its good looking, sporty IS200 by installing the 210bhp, 213 lb ft torque 3.0 litre VVT-I engine from its GS300. Complementing the new engine will be a 5-speed E-Shift automatic gearbox with manual push button controls on the steering wheel
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  Auction Prices Fall as Dealers Clear Decks for March 28 Feb 2001 (News)
  mile 93K Cavalier 1.8iLS 5-door selling for £825 and even an 84,000 mile 94M Escort 1.3 5-door was knocked down for just £850. I wasnt there to buy, but very nearly started waving my catalogue at the auctioneer when an exceptionally tidy, just serviced, 97,000 mile 91J Lexus LS400 stalled
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  Lexus tops JD Power ranking 17 Apr 2001 (News)
  With three models in the top 10, Lexus has emerged as the highest-ranked manufacturer in the 2001 JD Power UK Car Customer Satisfaction Study. It is the first time Lexus has been represented in the annual survey of the UK car market. Jaguar retains second place for the third
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  Grey Imported Ringers at BCA Blackbushe 30 Apr 2001 (News)
  . But a 51,000 mile 98S Daewoom Matiz SE+ without a/c wasn't cheap at £2,900; a 31,000 mile 98R Golf Mk II GTi 5-door was dear at £7,000; and a scruffy 18,000 mile 99T Lexus IS200 SE manual was downright expensive at £15,750, proving that these cars have very strong residuals. The export trade
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  Big Stuff Goes Belly-up at Auction 8 Jun 2001 (News)
  for £16,250 and a 56,000 mile 99S E46 318iSE selling for £12,700 (all in silver, of course). A desirable, nice to drive and not too juicy 64,000 mile 99V Lexus IS200 Sport earned a strong £13,600. A 39,000 mile 99T Passat 1.8 Sport estate made a mega £9,350. A tasty 67,000 mile
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  Rush to Buy Sends Auction Prices Soaring 6 Jul 2001 (News)
  £12,400, and the 106,000 mile 97P BMW 740i which bid to £12,500 on 8th June couldn't get past £9,900 today. A couple of good buys were a 30,000 mile 99V Lexus IS200 SE which sold for £14,900 and a 69,000 mile 98R Honda Shuttle 2.3LS which went for £7,700 (compared
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  Lexus IS Prices Realigned 10 Aug 2001 (News)
  It's all good news apart from aesthetics as Lexus has upped specs, cut prices and introduced a powerful new IS300 5-speed automatic model. All Lexus IS models now have curtain shiled airbags, EBD, Brake Assist, ISOFIX child seat fixing points, a better trimmed dashboard and minor
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  Plenty of Opportunities at Auction Today 10 Aug 2001 (News)
  for as much as £9,000. The car's big brother, a 53,000 mile 98S Lexus LS400 5-speed auto didn't get past a low £16,600, which really wasn't a lot for a lot of car. We had our eye on a 153,000 mile 96N Merc E320 7-seat estate with a damaged tailgate and needing new rear window
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  Multipla Used Car of The Year 2002 11 Aug 2001 (News)
  -Class and SAAB 9-5. Best Used Luxury Car: Audi A8, followed by Lexus LS400 and Jaguar XJ8 3.2 Sport. Best Used Sports Car: Subaru Impreza, followed by Audi TT 225 and Jaguar XK8. Best Used Convertible: Mercedes 230SLK, followed by Mazda MX5 1.8S and Porsche Boxter
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  Five Grand Alfa 156 at Auction Today 7 Sep 2001 (News)
  dearer tackle were: 45,000 mile 98S Vauxhall Tigra 1.4 sold for £6,100 (hairdressers queue up for them); 70,000 mile 97R Audi A4 TDI 110 sold for £7,325; 48,000 mile 99T Focus 1.8 Ghia sold for £7,350; 19,000 mile 99T Golf GTi 1.8T sold for £12,000; 46,000 mile 99T Lexus IS200SE
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  £3,000 Off a Lexus SC430 13 Sep 2001 (News)
  The new Lexus SC 430 2+2 folding top coupe was a sell-out on launch, with waiting lists stretching nine months ahead. The only way to get one quickly was to pay a premium. Yet now, www.showroom4cars.com can not only supply
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  New Lexus IS300 Here from 1st October 25 Sep 2001 (News)
  Toyota has announced UK prices and specifications for its new rear wheel drive 211bhp Lexus IS300 model. There will be no manual transmission option. Both the IS300 saloon and SportCross will be offered with a 5-speed autobox with steering wheel pushbutton controls and will be priced
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  Day of Contrasts at Auction 28 Sep 2001 (News)
  to £13,800. You can pop into Trade Sales and drive out in a brand new one, with a/c, for £13,999, or just £15,999 for the fantastic automatic. So who in their right mind would pay £13,800? It was the same deal with a 70,000 mile two year old Lexus IS200 SE automatic
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  Lexus RX300 SE Navigator at under £30,000 2 Oct 2001 (News)
  This week's extra special offers from www.showroom4cars.com Lexus RX300 SE Navigator £29,890.32 on the road. European supplied so should qualify for Toyota's 3 year pan-European warranty. But long delivery dates of 19
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  Sharp Falls At Auction Today 2 Nov 2001 (News)
  99V Lexus IS200SE. Where were the bargains? Check out these three: 52,000 mile 98S SAAB 9-3 2.0i 5-door with a/c, sold for £5,150; 73,000 mile 98R Toyota Celica 1.8ST, sold for £5,750; 71,000 mile 98S Honda CRV 2.0iES with a/c, sold for £7,625. If you want
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  Three Deals of the Week from Showroom4cars 6 Nov 2001 (News)
  On List Price £4,787.38 Delivery approx. 15 weeks LEXUS RX300 SE NAVIGATOR - 3, 5dr ESTATE Showroom4cars OTR Price £29,830.00 Saving On List Price £5,060.00 Delivery approx. 20 weeks TOYOTA LANDCRUISER COLORADO FX 3.0 D4-D AUTO - 3, 5dr
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  CARS OF THE YEAR UPDATE 31 Dec 2001 (News)
  ) Quentin's choice: n/a Jeremy's choice: Lexus SC430 DHC Ken's choice: TATA Safari George's choice: Renault Avantime (runner-up Chrysler Neon R/T) I'll keep voting open until 18.00hrs Friday 4th January, then hope to announce the overall winners on the site and on LBC Radio
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  New Lexus GX470 4x4 for North America Only 8 Jan 2002 (News)
  For the North American market only, the new Lexus GX470 will be positioned between the RX300 and the premium-luxury LX470 SUVs in size, price and capability. The V8-powered GX470 will arrive in Lexus dealerships in North America in January 2003 with an annual sales target that will exceed 20,000
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  Auction Prices High, but Bargains for the Brave 1 Mar 2002 (News)
  for a 33,000 mile 2000W Lexus IS200 S automatic. So was £11,850 for an old shape 42,000 mile 99V Galaxy Ghia TDI 110. The fifth car in the catalogue showed a bit, but not a lot, of relief. It was a 114,000 mile 98R Voyager 2.0SE manual and it sold for £5,625. Other apparent