2007/8 LS460 issue to look for

black400 · March 10, 2019

Ok chap as LS 600Hs are hard to come by in Ireland my alternative is the LS460 2007/ what are this issues if any with this car .

Tulpen · March 10, 2019

This is the US LS460/600 forum...….https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-4th-gen-2007-2017-178/

You'll get all the answers you want there. I use it a lot.

runsgrateasanut · March 10, 2019

Thought I'd glance at the thread Brian.

Got a shock at one thread. Is this an issue in the UK for Cars? I did get a sticky cup holder in an MR2 2nd series I owned and thought it must have been something to do with spillage. I found that wiped with pure Isoproponol it cleaned it and seemed dry to the touch. For how long I couldn't say as I didn't keep the Car. That was the same year Car as my LS.

Are other models affected by age and what is the date range?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-4th-gen-2007-2017/903879-melting-interior-alternatives.html

Tulpen · March 10, 2019

1 hour ago, runsgrateasanut said:

Thought I'd glance at the thread Brian.

Got a shock at one thread. Is this an issue in the UK for Cars? I did get a sticky cup holder in an MR2 2nd series I owned and thought it must have been something to do with spillage. I found that wiped with pure Isoproponol it cleaned it and seemed dry to the touch. For how long I couldn't say as I didn't keep the Car. That was the same year Car as my LS.

Are other models affected by age and what is the date range?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-4th-gen-2007-2017/903879-melting-interior-alternatives.html

The melting interior problem seems to affect cars in the really hot parts of the USA. I notice that Lexus USA will replace the trim, as necessary, FOC. I haven't had any problems at all.....in 'sunny' Holland...….and my car spends most of its time outside.

k1elliott · March 31, 2019

Hello there.

I bought one in Ireland a few months back.

Teriffic car. But beware, the adaptive suspension on early ones will possibly be shot on it. I have coilovers en route from USA.

Control arm bushings go with age resulting in vague steering, speed vibrations and knocking.

I've replaced the upper arms with pattern and will press in new febest ones that I got last week when I'm doing the shocks.

All of the above let the car down and can render an otherwise fit motor as scrap if you consider lexus prices.

I love mine however and I'm really looking forward to having her running like she should be. Mine is also 2007. I'm looking into reflashing transmission at dealer. The later software makes for a nicer driving experience apparently.

Surprisingly noisy cabin at speed due to wind noise. This is a known and fixable issue.

Check for slip in drivetrain on gear change. Motor, tranny and diff mounts can weaken. Mine are sound as far as I can tell.

Pay attention when test driving. You can get carried away with its splendour if you're not used to one and miss all of the signs for above issues.

Where are you based?

Jake430 · March 31, 2019

On 3/10/2019 at 9:10 AM, black400 said:

Ok chap as LS 600Hs are hard to come by in Ireland my alternative is the LS460 2007/ what are this issues if any with this car .

Did you look at donedeal, it's got a few at the moment.

Tulpen · March 31, 2019

47 minutes ago, k1elliott said:

Hello there.

I bought one in Ireland a few months back.

Teriffic car. But beware, the adaptive suspension on early ones will possibly be shot on it. I have coilovers en route from USA.

Control arm bushings go with age resulting in vague steering, speed vibrations and knocking.

I've replaced the upper arms with pattern and will press in new febest ones that I got last week when I'm doing the shocks.

All of the above let the car down and can render an otherwise fit motor as scrap if you consider lexus prices.

I love mine however and I'm really looking forward to having her running like she should be. Mine is also 2007. I'm looking into reflashing transmission at dealer. The later software makes for a nicer driving experience apparently.

Surprisingly noisy cabin at speed due to wind noise. This is a known and fixable issue.

Check for slip in drivetrain on gear change. Motor, tranny and diff mounts can weaken. Mine are sound as far as I can tell.

Pay attention when test driving. You can get carried away with its splendour if you're not used to one and miss all of the signs for above issues.

Where are you based?

How many miles(km) has your LS done? Mine is 2007 with 93,000 miles (150,000) km and I have had no problems. I get mine serviced at a Lexus dealer and I'm sure that they would flag up any possible work for themselves. At the last annual check I asked them to pay particular attention to the steering and suspension; they gave it a clean bill of health.

It is worth getting a dealer to do any software updates, especially those which cover the engine and gearbox.

The wind noise problem isn't universal - mine doesn't suffer from it - but I do know of the 'Jim Craney' fix.

k1elliott · March 31, 2019

About same - approaching 150k km.

Irish roads are harsh on suspension.

One would need to be driving on perfect surfaces in order to be running original suspension at 150k km imo.

black400 · March 31, 2019

1 hour ago, k1elliott said:

Hello there.

I bought one in Ireland a few months back.

Teriffic car. But beware, the adaptive suspension on early ones will possibly be shot on it. I have coilovers en route from USA.

Control arm bushings go with age resulting in vague steering, speed vibrations and knocking.

I've replaced the upper arms with pattern and will press in new febest ones that I got last week when I'm doing the shocks.

All of the above let the car down and can render an otherwise fit motor as scrap if you consider lexus prices.

I love mine however and I'm really looking forward to having her running like she should be. Mine is also 2007. I'm looking into reflashing transmission at dealer. The later software makes for a nicer driving experience apparently.

Surprisingly noisy cabin at speed due to wind noise. This is a known and fixable issue.

Check for slip in drivetrain on gear change. Motor, tranny and diff mounts can weaken. Mine are sound as far as I can tell.

Pay attention when test driving. You can get carried away with its splendour if you're not used to one and miss all of the signs for above issues.

Where are you based?

I am in Mayo , I have had Two LS 400s and I am well aware of lexus priceing ,, but a good mechanic and a press can save you s fortune, just a pity road tax takes away the pleasure,, but 2008 is a eye watering 2350 totally uncalled for on a 11 year old car .

black400 · March 31, 2019

Did you see the president LS on Done Deal , price from two sites was 8950 down to 4500 now 6500 with years tax but , the issue I have is no service history and info display no working the other is a 08 , rosd tax 2350 and that is a ***** take on a 10 year old car.were ste you based I would love to have a look at yours.

The-Acre · March 31, 2019

3 hours ago, k1elliott said:

Hello there.

I bought one in Ireland a few months back.

Teriffic car. But beware, the adaptive suspension on early ones will possibly be shot on it. I have coilovers en route from USA.

Control arm bushings go with age resulting in vague steering, speed vibrations and knocking.

I've replaced the upper arms with pattern and will press in new febest ones that I got last week when I'm doing the shocks.

All of the above let the car down and can render an otherwise fit motor as scrap if you consider lexus prices.

I love mine however and I'm really looking forward to having her running like she should be. Mine is also 2007. I'm looking into reflashing transmission at dealer. The later software makes for a nicer driving experience apparently.

Surprisingly noisy cabin at speed due to wind noise. This is a known and fixable issue.

Check for slip in drivetrain on gear change. Motor, tranny and diff mounts can weaken. Mine are sound as far as I can tell.

Pay attention when test driving. You can get carried away with its splendour if you're not used to one and miss all of the signs for above issues.

Where are you based?

I'm sure many will be very interested to know how you get on with a coilover conversion, please report back.

k1elliott · April 6, 2019

On 3/31/2019 at 1:52 PM, black400 said:

Did you see the president LS on Done Deal , price from two sites was 8950 down to 4500 now 6500 with years tax but , the issue I have is no service history and info display no working the other is a 08 , rosd tax 2350 and that is a ***** take on a 10 year old car.were ste you based I would love to have a look at yours.

I'm in Laois. You're welcome to see mine.

There's one for 6750 with a great maintenance record but one would wonder why it's gone through two recent owners and hop for sale after all that recent work.

I just had a transmission oil change done by local Toyota and the botched it. Didn't do final measurements with engine idling or at correct temperature. Sorted now. Low transmission oil gives same symptoms as a stuck solenoid: slipping gears, hesitation, lumpy deceleration then limp mode. Luckily I brought it straight back and told them how to do it properly. I'll be double checking myself today after all that.

black400 · April 6, 2019

Good idea, my local Toyota garage siad they would carry out maintenance for me but for the transmission I will go to lexus , if I'm up your way I'll give you a shout.