Goodbye...maybe

Oldboy · October 19, 2017

Well I finally did it. Sold the LS430 at the weekend after 2 years happy trouble free motoring.

Now to plan my next purchase

I've got to say that I was so impressed with the LS430 that I am still considering another Lexus....maybe something a little smaller like a GS450h ?

Other options are all hot hatch variety

Renault Megan 265 sport

Golf GTi

But like ome owners on here ...i may come back to the LS

Farewell for now

Chris Skelton · October 19, 2017

Cube Kaizen? I just reluctantly decided against this (Autotrader) only cos (it being a 'Marmite' car) my wife hates them!

"You? Who likes DSs, CXs etc.; what do you see in THAT?" etc.!

Oldboy · October 19, 2017

Cube is a bit too left field for me. Can't help looking at them as they are strangely hypnotic but can't brink myself to buy one.

Variety is the spice of life but sometimes after trying that spice you end up with what you know

Chris Skelton · October 19, 2017

Well, folk will know I had one of these for 7 years......Left-field (whatever THAT is? Some amurrican term?) i.e quirky, is fine with me.......

Spacewagon52 · October 19, 2017

1 hour ago, Chris Skelton said:

Cube Kaizen? I just reluctantly decided against this (Autotrader) only cos (it being a 'Marmite' car) my wife hates them!

"You? Who likes DSs, CXs etc.; what do you see in THAT?" etc.!

I like the shape ......... except I do not like asymmetric styling.

dendonc · October 19, 2017

1 hour ago, Chris Skelton said:

Who likes DSs, CXs etc.

I used to like the CX's but such a low engine & bodywork life, no longer cars for serious use though, a nice novelty ride sometimes to 'make them last longer', especially the 'Palas'.

nickd · October 19, 2017

How about a Toyota Century? If you want more bling than the LS, the Century could possibly provide it. However it is not small......

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/toyota/century

Wouldn't mind the new one in a few years.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tokyo-motor-show/forget-a8s-and-s-classes-its-new-toyota-century

cornershop · October 20, 2017

I'd never heard of a Century before, what a fantastic thing! What did the v12 come out of? I can't recall any Toyotas with a v12.

Farqui · October 20, 2017

31 minutes ago, cornershop said:

I'd never heard of a Century before, what a fantastic thing! What did the v12 come out of? I can't recall any Toyotas with a v12.

I recall that the Toyota's v12 was a one off and exclusive to the JDM limo.

Wasn't it even the only Japanese v12 ever made?

Oldboy · October 20, 2017

How about a Toyota Century? If you want more bling than the LS, the Century could possibly provide it. However it is not small......
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/toyota/century
Wouldn't mind the new one in a few years.
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tokyo-motor-show/forget-a8s-and-s-classes-its-new-toyota-century

I did think about the century but just the thought of looking for import parts and mechanics not wanting to touch it scared me off.

Chris Skelton · October 21, 2017

Illegal to own a Century unless you are a member of the Diet (Kokkai) -Parliament?

But being called 'Oldboy' might get you classified as a 'National Treasure'! (They DO have them!)

dendonc · October 21, 2017

11 minutes ago, Chris Skelton said:

Illegal to own a Century unless you are a member of the Diet (Kokkai) -Parliament?

Is that intended to be a serious post Chris?

The-Acre · October 21, 2017

On 19/10/2017 at 7:05 PM, nickd said:

How about a Toyota Century? If you want more bling than the LS, the Century could possibly provide it. However it is not small......

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/toyota/century

Wouldn't mind the new one in a few years.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tokyo-motor-show/forget-a8s-and-s-classes-its-new-toyota-century

If my mum gave me more pocket money I'd buy a century, what a head turner that would be. Not sure I'd look good wearing a cravat though, because I think it would be compulsory to wear one driving a car like that.

Chris Skelton · October 22, 2017

On 21/10/2017 at 1:35 PM, dendonc said:

Is that intended to be a serious post Chris?

I missed off the Smiley?

like Phil (The Acre) i was just having a little fun.

Cravats etc.......

Shahpor · October 22, 2017

The Century sounds like a great car, so it is a shame it is JDM only.

Smooth, unstressed V12 would be so nice to drive around. I also love the idea of a wool interior. I wonder why wool isn't available on any other car? It sounds very comfy to me.

I agree a flat cap and pipe would be required though