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Your talking about a car that is at least 13-14 years old so finding a low mileage whilst not impossible is going to be very hard. Also a low mileage LS400 causes me to be suspicious. eg where's it been all its life? etc These cars need to be constantly driven to maintain their quality

I am actively seeking my first Lexus, an LS 400, preferably low mileage and preferably a mk 4. This seemed like a great prospect on Autotrader - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201311059707856/sort/default/usedcars/model/ls/make/lexus/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/2/postcode/s637sf?logcode=p I called the dealer, intending to travel across the Pennines to view the car. I took a dislike to him, and as I buy the seller as much as the car, if the seller feels wrong I walk away, This ethos has never failed me yet, having owned many cars ( I counted cars I've owned but gave up at 65). The dealer said that the car had come from a main dealership and claimed a full service history, but when I probed further, there are no records between 2004 and 2011. I decided that I did not trust the dealer to hold the car for a few hours, and definitely not enough to pay a deposit over the phone. There was very little I could put my finger on, but mostly instinct. I did follow up enough to do a VOSA check.. I contacted the garage that did the last two MOTs and the tester told me that the previous owner purchased it from a local business. The tester knew the owner and also told me that he never, ever serviced his cars. It looks a nice car but further evidence is that cheap Federal tyres (not on a 155 mph car, I think) are fitted. The paintwork on one wheel arch also looks like orange peel, so may have been bodged. hard to tell from photos though My conclusion is that my instincts, even over the phone, served me well, I think.

Hi all Thank you for the comments and some good points. I have been researching these for a month or two, so have a rough idea what to look for . I did not even get as far as asking about a cambelt change because a seven year gap in servicing, whilst the car is described as having a full service history set off alarm bells. The MOT tester confirmed that the owner never services his cars, and I do not want a car that has been neglected for that long. Over two days since advertised, the price went up from £1995 to £2195 and then to £2295. The seller was quite patronising during our conversation and said one or two things that did not ring true. It is not scientific by any means but if I don't trust a seller, that's it for me, I'm afraid. I would probably not explore a car advertised from certain parties in Dudley, for example. I do have a general expectation that people are as ethical as I am, but that is tempered with a healthy dose of cynicism and caution. Most of my cars are bought privately, it is my preferred method if possible.

don't be embarrassed on what you or we listening to Ray.... is our Lexus...great car..great music... best of all is you enjoy being in your own space having a good enjoyable ride

Wow 26 names so far, will be the best turn out we have had so far, if everyone comes. Thank you for your support.

i have one on my 220d. I also had it on my previous s class mercedes s320. This is not snobbery, its simply about making the car look and feel an individual thing and a part of your life. You don't like private plates? Cool, don't get one, but don't come on here and slag off the ones that do, ok? It's down to personal choice, live with it.

I remember going to Soho in early 1970s to see a show with Fiona at the Raymond Revue bar. I can't remember what it was called, but I DO remember it was utter crap, and also featured a certain John Inman. I thoroughly enjoyed the seventies, but that show was a very expensive low point. Oh, nearly forgot...was never a milk monitor, not Glen, but definitely been quite lucky overall :)

Best of compilations by Pretenders, Roy Orbison, Hot Chocolate, Cher, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Elvis Presley, plus 50s rock'n'roll mix, Back to black by Amy Winehouse and Freewheeling by Bob Dylan. That lot have been in the car for months.........I just pick six of them before any long trip. I've been listening to a lot of my music for forty or fifty years now......never tire of it though.

1. Hamilton Loomis "Kickin it" Terrific contemporary blues from Texas. 2. King King "Take my hand" Hard driving rocking blues from Scotland. 3. Pierre Bensusan "Vividly" The father of DADGAD guitar tuning. French Moroccan. Great European Jazz. 4. Tommy Emmanuel CGP "Only" The guitar nut from Australia. Jazz, Blues Folk and self penned tunes. 5. John & Bucky Pizzarelli "Generations" Father & Son smooth guitar Jazz, from Paterson New Jersey USA. 6. Martin Taylor & The Spirit of Django "Last Train to Hauteville" From Harlow the UKs own internationaly renowned Jazz Guitarist. The sound system in the MK4 is brilliant and its difficult to see where it could be improved. That warm bass is perfect for my genre of music.

Goodness gracious chaps ... all those whinging and whining should get over it ... They are what they are ..... I have a 2009 RX400h but living in Suffolk where the street lights, if they have any, are still gas, I have to admit the lights are not fantastic but adequate ..... So is the camera. I just borrowed a 2013 IS whilst my inverter was changed and to be honest the camera was fantastic compared with the one that I have. The other car I have has no reversing camera at all and the reversing lights are even dimmer than the Lexus ....... I am not however going to bitch about it on my other car forum ... I would be laughed off. Solutions for those that need them: Change the car Change the lights Put lights in your driveway Get night vision goggles Take the other half with you everywhere you go when it is dark to both hold your hand or guide you backwards ..... :tsktsk: :iraqi-info-minister: Sorry ! Wishing all night time drivers the best of fortune .............. Pete

Parking sensors are around £23.00 plus postage from here http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Toyota-Lexus-Parking-Sensor-OEM-89341-50011/545731931.html