Looking for a gs430 (mk3)

[BarneyTT]

Thanks for your reply.

Not a great response but at least you persevered and at least got them to test it, a reply in a couple of months isn't exactly promising

Fingers crossed for a positive outcome, keep us posted on any further news.

[madfish]

Yeah I've not been too pleased with how it's handled so far but we'll see what the outcome is...

I'll keep this updated.

He did say though that they can't repair the bonnet as it's alloy so they would have to fit a new bonnet and paint that...

Sounds expensive

[Bluesman]

32 minutes ago, madfish said:

Yeah I've not been too pleased with how it's handled so far but we'll see what the outcome is...

I'll keep this updated.

He did say though that they can't repair the bonnet as it's alloy so they would have to fit a new bonnet and paint that...

Sounds expensive

Just keep your cool with them and speak to them so nicely that it would make them feel bad if they got aggressive  with you. That's how women do it and get away with murder.

[madfish]

Yes true :)

I tend to keep my cool anyway and I'm staying positive for a favourable outcome.

Just wish the wait wasn't so long...

[madfish]

After chasing the body shop up today, Lexus habe denied the claim saying it is based on stone chips even though there is no break in the paint!

Need to take this further somehow...

[BarneyTT]

A disappointing response to say the least, if your bonnet looks anything like mine, and I suspect it does, it's obvious the bubbles are from under the paint and nothing to do with stone chips. I wish you all the best in whatever route you choose to progress this forward and await further news of which I hope is positive.

[madfish]

I have contacted Lexus customer service and they are looking into it further. Said I should here something within 5 working days...

[BarneyTT]

Hopefully they come back with some good news, all the best.

[madfish]

Apparantly after reviewing photos they say the corrosion has been caused due to stone chips. 

I disagreed 

Tough

Any platinum silver bonnets for sale?

[BarneyTT]

Disappointing outcome but I'm not entirely surprised, what they were saying didn't inspire confidence.

I have accepted that unless I can find a solid, corrosion free bonnet, I will have to live with what I have. 

Looks like we will be searching for the same rare part, although I was thinking a MK3 GS300 bonnet would be the same wouldn't it?

Best of luck with your bonnet search and thanks for keeping progress updated.

 

[madfish]

Yeah the 300 bonet will be the same. 

Might look at repair options despite what lexus bodyshop said.

[AmbroseJohn]

On 27/02/2016 at 5:19 PM, madfish said:

Found one, bought it :)

Has a few issues but I got it at a good price. 

GS430, 2005 with 73,000 miles,  Silver with grey interior and black maple wood. All the options I believe :)

Bad bits...

A/c needs regassing 

Rear callipers are seized

Due timing belt service (due to age)

Corrosion on leading edge of bonnet

Weeping rocker cover gasket

for rear callipers see here