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  1. The-Acre
    I see he's still trading with another LS on eBay.
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    The only downside, although I do find it amusing, because the car is almost black, with the very dark windows the boy racers seem to see it as competition! I suppose it could look a bit pimpy! On the upside, should I feel inclined to engage in their tomfoolery, the outcome is generally to my advantage.
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    No, that's the idea of wool, it's cool in summer and warm in winter, and being an import it doesn't have a sunroof. Many JDM cars don't due to the hot sun. That's why you nearly always see imports with dark rear windows. I got in mine during some very hot days and it felt fine, more than I can say for the leather I've always had!
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    I think you're up to the age where the sensors begin to fail. If it's causing loss of power, and if it is an O2 sensor, it's most likely to be upstream/pre cat. I replaced one in my 2005 GS300 and I did it from the top fairly easily.
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    Just a slight fly in your statements ointment, I drive around with a living room full of wool which is marvellous! I have to say I'm so much preferring it over leather, shame you can't seem to get it on UK cars.
  6. The-Acre
    A P0420 code could be something as simple as an O2 sensor. Ideally you would want to have the sensors checked with the engine running using a good diagnostic tool. Have they ever been replaced?
  7. The-Acre
    Disconnecting the battery shouldn't cause any issues other than a radio code if you have one, although most don't as far as I'm aware.
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    There's an X reg LS400 local to me and my last LS430 was also X so it does happen. What you notice with the "late" pre-facelift 430's is they get wood trim everywhere like the facelift ones rather than parts in brushed aluminium.
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    Was that with the hybrid health check as a stand alone item as Herbs suggests? They may not do a general check on the rest of the car but the hybrid system is something else.
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    The radiator coolant has been know to contaminate the trans fluid causing failure which it terminal. For that reason some have taken the precaution and replaced the rad. The only thing separating the the two is a couple of O rings. The tranny is cooled through the rad, easy job though.
  11. The-Acre
    In that case you've used your cooler more than me! I agree about a retro fit, a massive amount of work, especially as it's cooled through the AC system.
  12. The-Acre
    Welcome onboard, lovely looking car. The best way is to call Paul Frost, he breaks LS's. He trades on eBay as Lexussparesdirect and you'll find his number there. He'll be able to help you with all those issues.
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    Well you're not having my Celsior! I see your avatar is still my old LS, I reckon that means you're still attached to it!😉
  14. The-Acre
    I'm glad it's not just me then, so welcome to my world!
  15. The-Acre
    Yea, but not if it belonged to me, I always loose loads whenever I sell anything! Honestly, I can't be bothered, I'd rather just get what I can and move on to my next money loosing project!
  16. The-Acre
    I think a refund is the right choice, and as you say, having an "honest" dealer is good and makes the whole process less stressful.
  17. The-Acre
    Hi Peter, a member changed to coils on his RX about two months ago, if you do a search I'm sure you'll find it. He's in Brighton and I called in to see the progress and it was very impressive. He said it was easy. Brighton RX is his forum name.
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    I went through something similar three weeks ago with the mechanic telling me the hardest part was pressing out the old bushes, something he said the average person wouldn't be able to do. A different design though with the bush housing being easy to remove. I'm glad you notice a difference now!
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    If that was any other make of car it would be just a memory by now, what an amazing piece of engineering! Never to be repeated I'm guessing.
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    I'm with you on this. I've had three LS400's which were great, but in my opinion the 430 trumps them. After owning two LS430's I tried briefly to go back to an LS400 mk4 but it only lasted two weeks. Having said that I still have a very soft spot for the LS400, I see a late X reg one here sometimes and it looks great.
  21. The-Acre
    As Richard says, it must be fit for purpose so you do have the full weight of the law on your side. They must by law rectify any faults or refund you. I assume you have a receipt?
  22. The-Acre
    Did you buy from a trader?
  23. The-Acre
    In May we did a European road trip in a GS which was great, but next year we may do it in the Celsior which I'll be looking forward to.
  24. The-Acre
    You're more likely to see one in London, that's where I see most of them. Remember, admire them, but don't covet them!! And if you find yourself near West Sussex let me know, it's always good to meet another LS owner. And a word of advice. If you're at risk of eating your hat, take an edible one with you.
  25. The-Acre
    A very interesting read. I'm sure you won't upset any 460 owners, I think we all know the LS400 is the best car ever made. Progress eh? Hmmm. When I sold my GS300 to buy my Celsior a friend said "why have you gone back?" He meant to an older car. He obviously just doesn't know Lexus! To me it was a step forward.
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