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I mentioned this to my wife and she agrees, Sennen can't be missed. We went to the Gurnards Head a few years back and had a nice pint. Whenever we pass I always think I'd like to go back. Seems highly regarded!

Sounds superb Malc. I would love to take my LS across. My wife is a Doherty, not O'Doherty so her ancestors took the soup! Maybe I should give Cornwall and Scotland a miss next year. Glad your LS coped so well but how did you cope after 5 pints? !! Slightly off topic I know but in keeping with your Irish theme, as I type I'm listening to Declan O'Rourke's latest album called "Chronicles of the Great Irish Famine" He's really rather great, saw him and his band live in Sheffield in April, superb. Rock on LS!

Just on Car and Classic looking at Citroen and I notice they now feature Lexus with a few LS on sale. I reckon this is a good thing https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/cat/3/497/

Looks fab and will be very interested to hear your thoughts once you have the car.

When my car was recently serviced at Lex Tek I asked Dave to check if they were working, as I couldn't really tell. So he put over the plastic seat cover he uses to keep them clean and it did indeed start to fill with air within seconds. He also tried the passenger seat and that was the same. Since then, strangely i've noticed they do work and are effective. Also to stop my holiday fling with a VW Caravelle, I found this old review on the LS430 https://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/2000-2007-lexus-ls430-used-car-review-117702

I agree with most of the above, I wouldn't buy any however that's because I'm tight. Also while no 2 I think is a good idea, you may never have an issue. Enjoy your new car!!!!

I saw the Lexus again going down the hill into Sennen Cove as I was staggering up after a few pints in the Old Success. It was a Thule rack.

I have a few times, but more on my bike. Sit on on one the two benches with a coffee from the little cafe. This week I met a bus going as I was driving to Treen. Bin lorry behind me and with the build up of cars it took quite a while for everyone to reverse.......

Down in Sennen Cove again cruising the back roads in the LS and it really is a wonderful machine to be in on holiday. Tonight in St Just I saw turning towards a camp site, a blue 03 430 with a roof box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much to family's disquiet I shouted out in amazement, not only to see another LS but the first all holiday and with a rack. I should have followed the car but then that could seem a bit extreme. Anyone on here? What is this rack? Perhaps if I knew and if I could fit a tow bar then it may stop me getting into a Caravelle. Over priced for sure but they seem to hold their value rather well. Also I wont have to fit 3 bikes on the saris bones and a bike in the boot. Plus sand and LS just don't work for me. My kids though seem to grow increasingly outdoors inclined and I love the lifestyle. I know though what i would miss, so tis indeed a holiday romance.

I will offer some praise to the little light that illuminates the cooler in the rear. I didn't know it had a light until i'd left it open after storing some cheese in it........ In the late evening that little glow was very reassuring as i went to pick up my wife who'd locked herself out of her car.

Ahhhh The Stein Inn, yes had many a pint in there or out on the loch side. Still run by Angus and Theresa, quite a grumpy landlord. This time we stayed at one of the holiday cottages they own not far from the pub. From the pub you can see a old house called Loch Bay Boat House, once owned by the 60's singer Donovan. Once George Harrison came to visit him (there is a picture of him on their site) and the whole area seems quite magical. The restaurant now has a Michelin star and would love to have gone but was a bit pricey for a family. Instead fish and chips in Portree were fab! It was a pleasure to drive my LS on the Island, such a fab car. The midges by the last two days were getting a bit bothersome......

At the half term break just gone, the family and I went up to Skye. We were so very lucky with the weather and the midges were not so bad. 3 bikes on the back (plus one in the boot!), picture is the Glenelg to Skye ferry, a very romantic way on to the Isle. Over 1000 miles with the rack and bikes and it felt very solid, so I can really recommend the Saris. My LS never missed a beat and I averaged about 26mpg. Car photo is at the house where we stayed in an area called Waternish, the house being in Loch Bay. It is a beautiful place and our fourth time there but never with such great weather. Didn't see another LS all the way there or back but amazingly a 400 overtook me just outside of Dunvegan. Love my LS.

In the last few days in my 430 I have been setting the suspension to high and I have to say I rather like the floating feel to the ride. I kind of thought it was for just when you went over rough ground or something. I wonder though is this likely to wear out the shocks quicker or over time damage them in some way? Does anybody else do this?

My 430 is used most days. It's a great workhorse too. I have a couple of retail shops and when needed can fit a lot of stock in it.

Thanks for posting that. So it has cooled seats in the rear too? Yesterday I sat in the back on a journey Whitby to Sheffield. As my wife was driving I had plenty of leg room, with heated seat on and my chair reclined. The only time as an adult I've fallen asleep in the back of a car.

That's awful news, I hope you're ok......

That car appears spotless and the it's a very convincing advert.

Thanks for all the advice but I decided to stick with the garage in Sheffield, a Jaguar specialist. This weekend I took the car and family up to Whitby and the car is now more or less perfect. However on certain roads there is a minute pull to the left, so this is I hope is indeed the camber. I have a read out which are all green and within tolerance. As for the cost it took two chaps nearly 2 hours and on the front bits (no idea what you'd call it) they had to use oxy-acetylene to loosen the bolts and it seemed for the time I watched, hard work. So for me I think a fair price was paid. Also while waiting, I had a good look round a 12 plate XJ they had in stock. A very impressive car and whilst the interior is exceptional I didn't think the build quality was up to the LS. What did surprise me is the price of them, in some instances they are cheaper than an equivalent age 460.

roger that, tyres checked

Thanks for the info. I've called my local Kwikfit who quoted £119.99 (could get a little cheaper, but this included redoing for up to 2 years)and the nearest F1 centre who quoted £108 as they quote £15 + vat per side and then more for rear camber. It all seems a bit excessive to me. Halfords in Sheffield surprisingly don't offer four wheel alignment.

Yes it expensive, £113 inc vat. He spent ages telling me what they will do ( I glazed over) and I hope it will cure it. I'll let you know.

Hi Chris, Niggles indeed! Yes it's a full on alignment (apparently) I've never considered LPG as I don't think I really do enough miles. Also, although I have nothing against LPG I don't really want to tinker with my engine. I'm up in a little village called Stein for the week and although I'd love to do that my wife wouldn't. She hates driving my barge! If you bought it though I'd drive you up!!

So I've owned my LS430 for one year today. It's been a superb car and for anybody interested this is what it has cost to keep on the road. I paid £8,500 for the car 06 plate. I know this was top end but the car was one owner, full Lexus history in immaculate condition. Also my car does fall into the top tax bracket as registered after April 2006. This has been the only downer. However it was the car I wanted in the right condition at the right time. I've averaged 21.7 MPG over 9000 miles. Servicing and MOT carried out by Dave at Lex Tek,Sheffield. I can't recommend highly enough! 12/05/2017 Rear pads. Complete check over car. Adjust park brake. £125.22 24/06/2017 Radar Cruise beam axis adjustment carried out. £130.00 (This was paid for by DAX Motor Comapny who I bought the car from, as the issue was present upon collection) 27/06/2017 2 x Falken FK510 + front wheel alignment. £230.00 03/08/2017 Interim service + 2 new wipers. (front pads 60% worn and slight corrosion on front discs noted) £147.30 26/09/2017 Supply and fit new aux belt + touch up paint stick £60.88 11/04/2017 MOT pass no advisories, though I did sort the front discs and pads as I'm on holiday in Skye next month. £285.60 So the car has cost me £849 in the last 12 months, but as you can see a majority of this has been service, tyres, discs and pads. On the whole I'm very pleased, as my LS is in it's 13th year but still remains the best car I've ever owned. I have one slight issue, in that the car pulls slightly to the left. When I had the two front tyres and alignment, I thought it would make a difference but it didn't. So tomorrow the car is booked in to have a four wheel alignment test carried out using the "Hunter" system. Hopefully this will sort it. I hope this year the running cost's will be less, though I will need some rear tyres by the end of the year. Happy Days. Nick

Mr Ponkerson. That looks like a lovely 400, may the LS give you a lot of ownership pleasure. Though I have a 430, I think the 400 has a far more classic look and at times I wish I'd bought one myself. Enjoy! Nick in Sheffield

yes, after reading above I tried to get some from Sheffield, but none left within 81 miles. However as I'd been meaning to get some for a while it prompted me to get Bilt Hamber Clay 200g. Good reviews, so thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!