Cheap 2011 LS600H anyone?

[cruisermark]

If this a genuine advert then this is a bargain

2011 LEXUS LS 600HL AWD HYBRID RSR PACK | eBay

[Spacewagon52]

Possibly off the road for some reason? Missing 2017 MOT

[steve2006]

It gone already!

[Stu.]

I just popped by and I was the one who bought it. It’s immaculate. 
 

I had an eBay notification on the Monday.  Booked the flight for 11am the next day then drove 414 miles home!

[Stu.]

On 6/29/2021 at 11:30 AM, Spacewagon52 said:

Possibly off the road for some reason? Missing 2017 MOT

It was a year between its commercial year and the previous owner buying it

[Spacewagon52]

7 minutes ago, Stu. said:

I just popped by and I was the one who bought it. It’s immaculate. 
 

I had an eBay notification on the Monday.  Booked the flight for 11am the next day then drove 414 miles home!

Looks fantastic - enjoy and keep us updated on how you find her.

[Stu.]

Just now, Spacewagon52 said:

Looks fantastic - enjoy and keep us updated on how you find her.

She has been going great. Massive service history. Genuine mileage. I redid the wheel and new tyres. Turned out it has rc-f front and rear calipers too. 

if I were being picky it’s probably due some control arms. But that’s me being really really picky. 

[Malc]

Looks a fine motor and clearly it is, well done ....  years and years of excellent motoring ahead of you ......  heaven knows what the control arms might cost but at 60k miles they can't surely be too worn ............ on my ( the UCAs ) Ls400 they lasted between 150 / 200k miles 

Malc

 

Old Baz should have bought that one with the number plate ABZ ......  anyone ever hear of him these days ?

[cruisermark]

why did the seller let it go so cheap?

[Porterhouse]

Nice looking car. Be surprised if control arms had gone on that mileage but maybe the rubber has just aged! 

What is the drive like compared to your previous cars ?  

[Stu.]

Its actually really good. Im just being really picky.

I have had GS300's, LS430's/SC430's 460's and now the 600. Engine not as refined as the 430's definitely, but I thought that about the 460.

Control arms are a weak spot and my 460 definitely was heading that way with the tracking going awry and this one while not definitely needing them I can feel it not being quite as smooth as it should be. 

However everything else is spot on. My 8 year old loves the RSR pack, and hasn't actually sat in any other seat yet. When the Shiatsu is running I keep thinking the engine is running, when its not.

Ive been wanting one of these for nearly 10 years since I had my 460. So I've kept an eye out for nearly 18 months, and it popped up. And to be honest I am really pleased with it. The plan is 100% to keep it forever now as there is just no other car like it, and tbh I really don't like modern design and build. Just something just "not there"

Maybe Im just getting really old

 

 

[Stu.]

1 hour ago, cruisermark said:

why did the seller let it go so cheap?

Well, the story was it was a Limo vehicle, and given it did 2k miles a year and that's borne out by MOT and Lexus service history, it does make sense.

Basically he took it to Spain, it got stuck because of Covid, and the temperature was heading north of 52C as well, so there is ever so slight misting of the grill badge from heat. That polished out fine. But he didn't want to take it back there. He also had to buy a car to tow his caravan back there, which was another reason.

While I was there he was sure he underpriced it, as I ran down overnight to Stansted the next day. While I was there the phone was going absolutely crazy with dealers trying to snap it up. "I think I underpriced it" he said.

 

[rich1068]

Looks amazing!

Can you explain RSR and Shiatsu? Pretty sure we had a Shiatsu when I was little 

[Stu.]

20 minutes ago, rich1068 said:

Looks amazing!

Can you explain RSR and Shiatsu? Pretty sure we had a Shiatsu when I was little 

It has a set of balls in the seat so while vibrating you lying down it rubs them up and down your spine, all around the neck and stuff. Im not sure I would spend 16k on it as an add-on, but its kind of cool as well as being able to cool all the seats remotely from the drivers seat on a hot day. I haven't had any complaints other than an asleep child

[rich1068]

Wow!

[Mr.Flo]

You should have a look at water pomp as well...that might need to be replace , also i will post few link s for control arms , i just got those for my one ..

 

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/303280376159?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/303114082008?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/254045127182?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/302760261329?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

For water pomp i don t have any link because i order from one of autoparts  shops for 100 eu 

 

[BigBoomer]

RSR = Rear Seat Relaxation pack.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiatsu

Looks like ya got an excellent deal there Stu 

[dublet]

Looks like a sweet ride. Maybe you can rent out the back seats and start your own little massage parlour. 💆‍♂️

On a tangent, purple wheelie bins?

[Porterhouse]

3 hours ago, Stu. said:

Its actually really good. Im just being really picky.

I have had GS300's, LS430's/SC430's 460's and now the 600. Engine not as refined as the 430's definitely, but I thought that about the 460.

Control arms are a weak spot and my 460 definitely was heading that way with the tracking going awry and this one while not definitely needing them I can feel it not being quite as smooth as it should be. 

However everything else is spot on. My 8 year old loves the RSR pack, and hasn't actually sat in any other seat yet. When the Shiatsu is running I keep thinking the engine is running, when its not.

Ive been wanting one of these for nearly 10 years since I had my 460. So I've kept an eye out for nearly 18 months, and it popped up. And to be honest I am really pleased with it. The plan is 100% to keep it forever now as there is just no other car like it, and tbh I really don't like modern design and build. Just something just "not there"

Maybe Im just getting really old

 

 

This is interesting what you say about the 430 engine being smoother. Mine makes a growl first 2 seconds of start up but very quiet afterwards. Let us know if you do the control arms because I thought mine might have needed it. My Lexus guy checked them reckoned they are fine but just as you noticed on yours my steering needs alignment as well so I may have the same issue.

Mines 113k but facelift model so the control arms are meant to be an updated longer lasting version. Its a heavy car so maybe it would benefit from them being changed. I got to say on a perfect road ride quality is good I wouldn't say RR/Bentley level. I feel every part of a british road when driving. I believe the older pre facelift models may well ride better than 2013 onwards due to this control arm problem. I also hear that the 400/430 was really smooth. Doesn't detract that this car has a certain character that is missing from todays cars as it feels so well made, refined and solid feel. Another owner I spoke to believes this is a better made car than the LS500 that is out now!!

Like you I love the individual seat air con and the blu ray in the back & like you I think a lot to do with this car is because I'm getting old too.  

I thought this was a temporary car but I'm not thinking of selling for a long time. Well done on your astute purchase       

[Stu.]

Thank you, your sentiments are appreciated, and you reflected my thoughts on the LS500. I just don't think they are as well made or designed. they just don't have that opulence and are trying to compete with Germany, but that's not their market.

. Even now I have no squeaks, rattles or anything interior wise. My wife Focus sounds terrible, that and the jarring suspension. My poor back doesn't like it after a long run.

Mine growls on startup too, probably a combination of the cat preheater and the high pressure injectors. Normal for the newer engines from what I understand.

TO be fair, I have had several Range Rovers and they varied massively, but they were all squeaky, unreliable, broke all the time, and the suspension was never that good. One even blew the bottom end out on the motorway. I have never broken down in any of my Lexus, but I have broken down a dozen times with the RR. Felt like it was a gamble every time you went out whether you would get there or not. I don't miss it.

Ive never had a car with a stitched leather dash, so that interesting. Genuinely there is no exposed plastic that doesn't have a leather trim.

All I need to find is a Lexus Specialist anywhere form Glasgow to Carlisle. I have a Battery/Hybrid specialist in Glasgow, so that's covered, but a specialist would definitely help. While im ok with the spanners, there are some items that need some specialist, and I don't trust my local garages further than I can throw them.

I like you love the air conned seats, just gentle enough. not too cold 🙂

 

[b4u2]

@Stu

usually when price so low there's a catch which isn't always noticeable straight away but it seems like you've done really well with a big bargain 🙂👌

[cruisermark]

Interesting comments about the smoothess between the 600 and 430. My 430 is just shy of 160k but still smooth, quite and tight - the interior quality is amazing.

I still would love to have a facelift 600 one day, I love the front end looks, the single speedo design and I just got to try the CVT.

 

[b4u2]

@cruisermark

I was going to buy one of the saloon models then thought that the SUV since sitting higher is a more natural seating position buy that and so I did. My only issue is the amount that it drinks, surely a very thirsty car but I love Lexus!

[Stu.]

 

1 hour ago, b4u2 said:

@Stu

usually when price so low there's a catch which isn't always noticeable straight away but it seems like you've done really well with a big bargain 🙂👌

This is absolutely true. It usually is, but the way I saw it as a risk was the price was so good that whatever was evident would be fixable, but literally perfect MOT history, full Lexus service and extensive repaint work etc. It felt right. I have had it up on ramps, oil is fresh and other than brake pads needing replaced there is nothing obvious.

 

 

[serbarry]

Just for curiosity what was the price you paid for it please?