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Looks like an excellent buy.......enjoy, Rgds, Roger

Colin thank you for that info, it was really interesting

Friend of mine has one. Swears by them , no probs if it has good service record. He bought his to keep long term and got recently hit. Damage only to front wing . Insurance repair was £2.5 k, and they offered him £3k to write it off. He declined and insurance co agreed to let him repair.

Brilliant , well done, another one through, rgds. Roger

I think 2 responses on here are very true. Mercedes, whilst good cars are not remotely in the same league as the older Lexus. The independent that I use is a Merc specialist, and the LS shares many similarities with the S Class. I know that whilst he is a Merc fan, and trained on Mercs, he has glowing admiration for Lexus, which shows itself when I express amazement that nothing mechanically needs attention. His attitude is "it is a Lexus , what do you expect" My brother has a big Merc, and whilst they are fine solid cars, they do require big and expensive servicing in order to keep them roadworthy. I think the reason "not everybody wants a Lexus " is probably doubt that they are as reliable as they truly are.

I can't believe that yet again passed the above no advisories ! i bought my beautiful white LS 2 years ago with 59000 miles. Gave her a full service with a good independent I know, and changed cam belt , water pump etc , plus changed all the fluids. Since then I have done 19000 miles and have spent on a new battery and front wheel bearing, plus of course annual service. I was fully expecting brakes or discs, but no I am told they are fine, and I am looked at as if I am stupid when I almost question...... Did she pass ok.? She continues to drive like a dream, but when she is serviced next month I am going to take the sound advice from on here and get the rad changed. Apart from that just normal service items and VERY happy motoring. Cheers, Roger

Like all things you have to visit and see and get a feel for it yourself. If it is not right for you it is best to walk away as you did

I thought the price looked very good, if everything works, plus a dealer back up. Struggle to find better.

If it is working, and you will, I am sure know pretty soon if it is not, you just forget about it and enjoy the comfort that it brings. At speed one of the benefits is that it automatically lowers the whole car. Good luck and enjoy

If you are near to a Pirtek depot, they remanufacture power steering hoses and any fluid transfer hose by reusing your original part and replacing the hose at a fraction of the manufacturers cost.

Really pleased for you, Enjoy, Roger

i must admit that I have also started to do that, but on long motorway drives which I tend to do, the whole vehicle automatically lowers so I guess it is getting used.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/lexus/ls-430/used-lexus-ls-430-4-3-4dr-cambridge-fpa-201605023541217 Saw this today , has hardly moved in last 5 years. Could be a good buy........or not

They are just scumbags, who probably think it an achievement. The only positive is that you might find it can be repaired for less than you think. Pay up , get it repaired, and move on or it it will nag at you and affect you. Don't let it !!

Really sorry to hear your tale of woe. Hope you get it sorted, Rgds, Roger

I agree with you that these LS Lexi create an aura of their own that defies time. Been out in mine today, and I still can't believe how refined and indeed serene it is, but with some real grunt and performance when needed. Continue to enjoy for many years

My LS430 is 14 years old this year with 76k on the clock. Had already taken the decision to replace at annual service in July . Think I am going to buy an original from Lexus.

I would not waste money on carbon clean. All you need to do is run your Lexus on 2-3 tanks of Shell V power . It will also clean your injectors . Then every year fill up the tank again and you will have a very clean engine. I have no involvement with Shell, but I have read much about it. BP have just launched a similar product. When I run my Lexus on it you can tell the difference, plus my wife's Honda's have run on it all the time and you can definitely tell the difference, plus the extra cost is minimised by better proven fuel consumption. Forget after market engine cleaners.

I think that it is a case here of having been serviced outside of the system you are going to get penalised. The shocks and rear brake calipers would have been covered under the very reasonable extended warranty . Of course to qualify for that you need to have main dealer servicing. My daughter has had about £3k's worth of warranty work done on a 2008 RX400, including replacing both rear discs and calipers, but I think as has been said you need to develop a relationship with the dealer and try to get the ' essential service package'

Also just finished on plane home. Totally agree with your sentiments, but I do think the recovery for Toyota has started . They have now been massively helped by the VW scandal , and if ever there was a lesson in "how not to cheat " this is it . It will have massive repercussions for VW at a time when Toyota have refocused . Cheers, Roger

Excellent read, bought it to take with me on holiday to Barbados. Up to page 212, will finish it tomorrow, just in time for return flight. Was fascinated to read about the detail of the original development of the LS series. Glad you told us about it, Cheers, Roger

Hi Titch thanks for that. Was unaware, only use Shell fuels, but in fact it would appear from a quick search there are very few suppliers not adding minimum 5% ethanol as per ec directive, even including Shell v power which is generally accepted as being beneficial. The one thing I do not do is use cheap supermarket fuel, but that is my personal preference. Cheers, Roger

Without wishing to appear naive, what would be the purpose of adding Ethanol, versus the obvious ultimate risk of engine damage ? Cheers, Roger

Thanks for update on book......have ordered copy, Roger

How do I make my car last? People often ask our agony uncle Honest John this question, and he refers them to the advice of Irv Gordon, who owns a 1966 Volvo P1800, which he has driven more than 3,000,000 miles. Here are Irv’s top 10 tips: 1 Start with a car you really like. “If you don’t like your car, you’ll never go the distance.” 2 Change oil and filter every year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. “If there is one maintenance activity that will extend the life of your car’s engine, this is it.” 3 Use factory equipment parts. “They are more compatible with your car. I believe in keeping my Volvo a Volvo.” 4 Use one brand of oil. “It assures uniform quality.” 5 Spend a few minutes a week checking under the bonnet. “Even the most mechanically challenged car owners can look for low fluid levels or deterioration of belts and hoses.” 6 Wash your car regularly. “A clean car gives you an excellent opportunity to look for small nicks and scratches.” 7 Wax your car at least twice a year. “It provides a greater level of protection against oxidation.” 8 Develop a good relationship with your dealer and mechanic. “Both are your partners in the long run.” 9 Use petrol from a busy service station. “Without heavy traffic, petrol is stored for long periods and can degrade over time.” 10 When your car starts to make a funny noise, don’t ignore it. “The longer you wait, the greater the potential for damage.” I know it refers to a Volvo, but might interest members and has universal advice. In today's Telegraph, cheeers, Roger