Thanks for the warm welcome. 
  
I hope there are some IOM people on here, that would be great. 
  
I will be doing plenty of research first and foremost! 
  
I'm looking for a low mileage, standard car with good history - I don't mind paying good money for a good car 
  
My past experience (probably about 25 cars owned) has taught me - buy the best car you can afford rather than buy a cheaper car that needs xyz doing...