Not a bad looking LS400?

The-Acre · January 21, 2016

This new listing doesn't look bad for the money does it? Depending on history etc of course

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS400-/262251126178?hash=item3d0f629da2:g:I9sAAOSw5dNWnN1p

Malc · January 21, 2016

not sure why there's a V8 sign on the grille tho ! bit odd ...... otherwise it don't look too bad and if it's any good then the price " is right "

Malc

Bluesman · January 21, 2016

Check its MOT record out, its been sat around for over a year. https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/

cruisermark · January 21, 2016

yes exterior looks nice and straight - interior will need a good clean - there is alot the camera doesnt show especially on cream interiors.

JIM PIKE · January 21, 2016

Looks like a good one on the face of it, But I would be a bit concerned if it's been parked on grass for a long period as the under side would need good inspection.
It;s the same as caravans when parked on grass they tend to rust more than if parked on tarmac. The ground gets wet and then evaporation sends the moisture upwards, the dampness can't escape very easily so starts the rusting process.

Just my take on it

Jim

goldtop · January 21, 2016

But... but... but... it's got a working washer level indicator! How rare is that?

(Or perhaps the bulb's gone)

Titch LS · January 21, 2016

Not a bad price but a bit short on history. I notice the wheels are the DHP type. And what's with the gold front Lexus badge and the V8 badge? I'd say the car has been tinkered with. Wonder what else has been 'modded'?

Bluesman · January 21, 2016

The Gold badges are available from your local store eBay together with the awful V8 badge. I have always thought the gold badges which I don't think have anything to do with Lexus are the vehicle equivalent of the medallion man look back in the 70s and 80s. Mike.

The-Acre · January 21, 2016

1 hour ago, Bluesman said:

The Gold badges are available from your local store ebay together with the awful V8 badge. I have always thought the gold badges which I don't think have anything to do with Lexus are the vehicle equivalent of the medallion man look back in the 70s and 80s. Mike.

The one I'm getting has gold badges, I thought they were a Lexus option. I agree about the other badge! Although thinking about it again, the one I'm getting also has a gold VIP badge of some kind on the grille, that'll have to go!

goldtop · January 21, 2016

Yes, the gold badge was an official Lexus thing. (Perhaps related to what the Americans call the "coach edition"?)

Mine has them, will swap them to plain chrome sometime.

harrylime · January 21, 2016

My car also has the gold badges, and it's that colour. Don't like them and will replace with chrome when time allows

bigjap · January 21, 2016

my cars the same colour,came new with gold badges,quite exspensive up grade i believe at the time,its original so my badges stay on

steve2006 · January 21, 2016

I think it should be driven north until it gets to Dudley where it can gain a FLSH, a new cambelt, £500.00 on the price and then it would be described as "Very nice indeed" :)

Seriously, the gold badges are OEM Lexus and are apparently 24CT gold plated.

The-Acre · January 21, 2016

If I hadn't paid a deposit on the one up north I would probably have looked at this. Although having looked at the one in Sussex last week described as "In great condition" photos seem to mean nothing. Talking about the one up north, how loooong can it take to fix a heater blower!

And how come nearly all the MK4's that have come up for sale lately have the DHP wheels!

Chasdad · January 21, 2016

Are the dhp wheels a selling point. I was offered the gold badges when I bought mine. I declined. Didn't know they gold plated

The-Acre · January 21, 2016

17 minutes ago, Chasdad said:

Are the dhp wheels a selling point. I was offered the gold badges when I bought mine. I declined. Didn't know they gold plated

I don't necessarily think they're a selling point, they still look like a 90's wheel, they're just a bit less common. I don't even think the DHP cars are worth much more, if anything.

mikeyv · January 21, 2016

19 minutes ago, Chasdad said:

Are the dhp wheels a selling point. I was offered the gold badges when I bought mine. I declined. Didn't know they gold plated

Certainly not a selling point to me.

I think they look nicer than the standard version, particularly once the polished look has corroded and been painted over, but the tyre size is expensive compared to 16 inchers.

goldtop · January 21, 2016

DHP wheels. I've got them too. Too big, and they corrode badly. But the thing that really winds me up about them is that the hole pattern is directional. So the left side wheels should be different to the right side. And they're not.

And now that you b*gg*rs have reminded me, it'll take me ages to get to sleep tonight. :(

Bluesman · January 21, 2016

8 hours ago, goldtop said:

Yes, the gold badge was an official Lexus thing. (Perhaps related to what the Americans call the "coach edition"?)

Mine has them, will swap them to plain chrome sometime.

You learn something everyday. I am in debt to my learned member. Mike.

Malc · January 22, 2016

.......... hahahahaha .... and there's me thinking the gold badges were at least 18ct .... well, it is a Lexus

Malc

plexus914 · January 22, 2016

10 hours ago, goldtop said:

DHP wheels. I've got them too. Too big, and they corrode badly. But the thing that really winds me up about them is that the hole pattern is directional. So the left side wheels should be different to the right side. And they're not.

And now that you b*gg*rs have reminded me, it'll take me ages to get to sleep tonight. :(

...directional hole pattern - I am wondering if that was the reason for having more rust on the right hand side (rotten brake dust cover front and rear / Left hand side looks totally fine). If so, the holes should point to the rear, like it is on the left hand side.

Scribe · January 22, 2016

Perhaps DHP actually stands for Directional Hole Pattern, not Dynamic Handling Pack? Any other suggestions?

Titch LS · January 22, 2016

What about DHP --- Doesn't Handle Potholes? (Lower profile tyres).

Chasdad · January 22, 2016

I wish I never asked about the flipping wheels now

jimmy-g · January 25, 2016

my ls400 has the DHP which was a £3000.00 upgrade from new,you either love it or hate it each to there own,this is my 3rd ls and definitely the best of the bunch,Tyre size

255\45\17s the gold badges are an upgrade from new and in my case stand out well against the maroon colored

bodywork

jimmy