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  1. Spacewagon52
    It is a not well known but the LS 400 was designed with the capability to repair itself. There are numerous examples posted on this forum to confirm this.
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    Super photos! I love the Datsun! My neighbour had one, said it went like stink.
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    I am led to believe the dealers get paid by the manufacturer for registering cars - over £1,000 for a Mitsubishi 15 years ago. Large companies, like Nat West Bank, buy in large numbers for their managers. The discount is very large. After just 6 months they trade-in for a new one. The value of the trade-in is sometimes more than they originally paid. They can claim back the tax. Poor old Joe Public effectively subsidies these deals. It is a way of registering more cars and keeping the sales figures up in comparison with the opposition. Whether this is still the case others on here might have more up-to-date information.
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    A great write-up! I have shared some of those cars and agree with your comments. I find it interesting that very few Japanese cars, people have owned, are given a bad write-up. My old Toyota Carina (1974) in the end only died of rust - which was very common in the 1970's. The engine was still strong with 130,000 ona 1.6.
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    They are surprisingly long, and will often stick out more than you would like.
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    Hugh - I had no idea! My fuel filler on my Nitsubishi is on the left - the LS 400 is on the right. I have to think carefully just before I enter the petrol station. I will KNOW now! Brilliant! Having said that, one day I still might put the wrong fuel (Diesel/Petrol) in!
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    No - will go and have a look!
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    Having owned an LS 400 for a combined 3 years, I still find things I did not know. Found the coin holder a few months back - it had 5 x £1 coins still in it from the previous owner!
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    You NEVER know!
  10. Spacewagon52
    Photos of the midge bites do you mean?
  11. Spacewagon52
    Worth a Look!
  12. Spacewagon52
    That sounds fantastic! Will try and sell the kids on EBay and then we will be off!
  13. Spacewagon52
    I would like to do the NC500 around Scotland in my LS 400, take a few days doing it slowly!
  14. Spacewagon52
    Thanks for the advice!
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    We may sound like wittering old men, but you are so right - they are fantastic cars. I have been using mine to take my daughter to work, as her car is poorly. The 34 mile round trip is an absolute pleasure - even at rush hour on our congested roads! I don't have LPG - but I do not mind paying a bit extra in fuel for such a wonderful ride. You must be doing cartwheels! So you can get a tow bar for a MK IV? I thought they were not available?
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    You are easily pleased!
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    Where it gets silly then I would agree, but most plates that are altered are still readable. Today I did see a BMW X5 with hand script letters an numbers - illegal of course.
  18. Spacewagon52
    Have you ever been stopped by Plod for your number plate?
  19. Spacewagon52
    Not OCD - just common sense!
  20. Spacewagon52
    Yes that looks just what I am after........ I think???? Love the chrome - I am not keen on white or black wheels, must be an age thing! LOL
  21. Spacewagon52
    Thanks Robb that is encouraging.
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    Really need to get mine done, as it spoils the look of the car IMO. Can they get them back to stock or do you have to compromise on colour? I would not want grey but the original finish as near as possible.
  23. Spacewagon52
    Thanks for that - a good honest comparison. The RX3 still seems a great car to me. Looking forward to hearing updates on how you find living with the car. My experience is that a good car takes time to get into your blood. I have never gone "Wow!" when I first get another car, but after a period of ownership you really begin to understand its qualities - this is particularly the case with the LS 400.
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    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222555156740 Saw this and thought what A LOVELY looking car. Anyone tempted?
  25. Spacewagon52
    Photos before and after please!
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