What a beautiful car

messi · February 23, 2017

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-LEXUS-LS400-W-Reg-/132105882971?nav=SEARCH

Look how good this looks

maxwellwd · February 23, 2017

Thats a good price. one of the very last as well on a W plate. A very good buy for someone as it doesn't really want for a lot apart from the rear bumper and a refurb for the alloys. The only thing that puts me off is the colour to be honest

royoftherovers · February 23, 2017

It is a very funny thing Max, but one cannot see the colour from the drivers seat !

It seems to be a fine example of a Mk1V.

Regards

John

cornershop · February 23, 2017

reads well, but as above, the colour combo don't do it for me

toffee_pie · February 23, 2017

they dont make em like they used to, thats for sure. Now the order of the day is COGs reduction.

cruisermark · February 24, 2017

very nice car - im sure we have a member from isle of sheppey here?

dendonc · February 24, 2017

What the add for that car lacks >if I were looking for one< is that there is no mention of how many owners & no mention at all of services or service history, the later being of utmost importance, although the mileage is low so thats good.

ScousePaul · February 24, 2017

Personally I just want the plate :). Shame I've just bought one...

Malc · February 24, 2017

34 minutes ago, cruisermark said:

very nice car - im sure we have a member from isle of sheppey here?

me, but I've not seen it ... the car only made a visit here before getting scared-off and returning to somewhere more normal ............. hahahahaha

It's not cheap methinks ................but just ok .........and now at a rarity price maybe for one that sounds and seems so good

Malc

Spacewagon52 · February 24, 2017

That sounds a very good car at a reasonable price. You will be extremely lucky to find a "perfect" LS 400 but that one ticks quite a few boxes. I would be very surprised if it does not have a service history - if not beware. It is the same colour as mine, one of the BEST colour combinations IMHO. The gold colour (champagne) never shows the dirt and can hide the odd blemish. If I was looking for a MkIV LS 400 that would be worth a journey.

thatfatbloke · February 24, 2017

36.2 mpg?. Mine the same colour - Cashmere Pearl over Oyster apparently.

Spacewagon52 · February 24, 2017

2 minutes ago, thatfatbloke said:

36.2 mpg?.

Never managed that but I did get 32mpg once. But I had to take my shoes and socks off to control the pedal!

Malc · February 24, 2017

... I think I remember getting @32mpg once many years ago, fully loaded on the motorway on cruise control at 80mph ............. never manage it otherwise but then that wasn't in a Mk4

Malc

cruisermark · February 24, 2017

Malc maybe its time to explore a bit more of isle of sheppey and upgrade?

Bluesman · February 24, 2017

Check its MOT history out. Loads of advisories, some fails. This car has sat around alot its only done 30K in the last 10 years. The seller was also selling a Porsche last Dec using the same excuse that he now has two dogs. Hes keeping the number plate. Approach with caution.

Malc · February 24, 2017

hahahahaha, the Isle of Sheppey is quite tiny ...... and upgrade ??? ................... I think my Mk3 could be with me till the end of time tbh ...... or until it's a write-off or summat else dreadful befalls me.... but i must admit that the Mk4 would be a natural progression from my Mk1 and Mk2, both of which had premature fatalities

Malc

runsgrateasanut · February 24, 2017

1 hour ago, thatfatbloke said:

36.2 mpg?. Mine the same colour - Cashmere Pearl over Oyster apparently.

Saharan Sand OKA Beige surely? Very nice

cruisermark · February 24, 2017

1 hour ago, Malc said:

hahahahaha, the Isle of Sheppey is quite tiny ...... and upgrade ??? ................... I think my Mk3 could be with me till the end of time tbh ...... or until it's a write-off or summat else dreadful befalls me.... but i must admit that the Mk4 would be a natural progression from my Mk1 and Mk2, both of which had premature fatalities

Malc

I was expecting that lol

dendonc · February 24, 2017

Check its MOT history out. Loads of advisories, some fails.

How? I just checked DVLA with the number & this is what comes up:

"No vehicle that matched the data you entered could be found."-

Verbout · February 24, 2017

ISLE OF SHEPPEY: What's the IOS got to do with anything, he said he drove the car from his home to the IOS and back home The cars is based in Silverstone, Northamptonshire isn't it?

OWNERS: The add says 4 owners plus the seller.

Pay attention folks.

dendonc · February 24, 2017

Oh yes I see that now, also noted his reason for sale, dogs, I got this LS in 2011 & until last sept 23rd it had dome 50k running this dog around from London to her excercise areas,

dendonc · February 24, 2017

I'll just update the DVLA MOT check, I just typed in my own number & below is what DVLA said abot that/it:

" Vehicle details could not be found as it has not been possible to locate the vehicle details, your enquiry cannot proceed and has been cancelled. If you want to check the vehicle record held by DVLA"

runsgrateasanut · February 24, 2017

22 minutes ago, dendonc said:

I'll just update the DVLA MOT check, I just typed in my own number & below is what DVLA said abot that/it:

" Vehicle details could not be found as it has not been possible to locate the vehicle details, your enquiry cannot proceed and has been cancelled. If you want to check the vehicle record held by DVLA"

Its like Credit Card details you mustn't leave a gap between the letters and numbers

dendonc · February 24, 2017

Thanks, i just checked without spaces, now they say "service unavailable for maintainance" it also says its a beta so the hiccups will be around for while I guess

Bluesman · February 24, 2017

Registration number: W4FTR

Vehicle make LEXUS
Vehicle model LS400
Date first used 29 June 2000
Fuel type Petrol
Colour Bronze

MOT history of this vehicle

Test date 22 February 2017
Expiry date 21 February 2018
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 129,122 miles
MOT test number 5811 5487 1422
Advisory notice item(s)

nearside front lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Test date 18 February 2016
Expiry date 17 February 2017
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 117,684 miles
MOT test number 1124 4452 1235

Test date 18 February 2016
Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 117,684 miles
MOT test number 7088 9966 2364
Reason(s) for failure

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Test date 12 May 2015
Expiry date 8 June 2016
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 116,438 miles
MOT test number 9488 1273 5117
Advisory notice item(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

exhaust sytem corroded and repaired

Test date 9 May 2014
Expiry date 8 June 2015
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 115,350 miles
MOT test number 5082 6952 4177
Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

exhuast system corroded and repaired

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

Test date 9 May 2014
Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 115,350 miles
MOT test number 3897 9942 4117
Reason(s) for failure

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

exhuast system corroded and repaired

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

Test date 9 May 2013
Expiry date 8 June 2014
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 114,152 miles
MOT test number 2260 9902 3441
Advisory notice item(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitteed

many rear suspension components are corroded

front tyres cracking

Test date 15 May 2012
Expiry date 8 June 2013
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 113,133 miles
MOT test number 9786 5673 2115
Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Test date 9 May 2011
Expiry date 8 June 2012
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 111,621 miles
MOT test number 6356 4932 1117
Advisory notice item(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine shields and sill covers fitted

Test date 9 May 2011
Test Result Fail
Odometer reading 111,621 miles
MOT test number 2675 8982 1136
Reason(s) for failure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine shields and sill covers fitted

Test date 11 May 2010
Expiry date 8 June 2011
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 110,540 miles
MOT test number 9127 0163 0106
Advisory notice item(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

plastic trims shields and guards covering some persacribed areeas

Test date 11 May 2009
Expiry date 8 June 2010
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 109,290 miles
MOT test number 3608 2193 9139
Advisory notice item(s)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Test date 15 May 2008
Expiry date 8 June 2009
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 107,795 miles
MOT test number 4737 3693 8174
Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Test date 31 May 2007
Expiry date 8 June 2008
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 105,084 miles
MOT test number 4703 5155 7168

Test date 22 May 2006
Expiry date 8 June 2007
Test Result Pass
Odometer reading 100,977 miles
MOT test number 9628 0264 6195
Advisory notice item(s)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine shields fitted