Bluesman

No Stuart, I don't intend departing this earth yet! I've got a Vectra estate as well, which is also going to a new owner. It's just being more practical and having one car. I've had the LS430 for a year, and it's been great to own, everyone loves it. The Volvo I'm buying has some of the same features like pop up sat nav, ventilated leather seats and loads of toys, and is just about as mint as you can get, and it's rare to find one with only 32K. And a little PS to Mike. I seem to remember you decided not to renew your Gold membership because you didn't agree with all the rules! Anyway, all done now. There is little point in discussing why I did or did not leave the Gold scheme as it has no bearing on what you were trying to manipulate your way around.

A much better option would have been my superb LS 430 which I've traded in for £1,300. I understand about Gold membership, but all I tried to do before I depart was to give another LOC member an opportunity to grab an absolute bargain, but I wasn't allowed to. The rules stopped me from doing someone a good turn which is a shame. And this is what they would have got. Then if that is the case why didn't you become Gold member. You would have probably got twice what a dealer gave you so you saved yourself the £39.95 and lost about £1300. Don't blame the rules. Mike. You totally misunderstand me, probably because you didn't see my post that was instantly removed. I asked the question, "Do you think I should become a Gold member because I want to offer the car to a member at a much reduced price?" That was seen as an advert to sell, which is wasn't, I was just asking for opinions. So for that reason I do blame the rules. Quite possibly I would have become a Gold member if I had been given the opportunity for a response. I wouldn't have sold it for more, and that was my point, to do someone a good turn and let the car go to someone who would appreciated the effort I've put into it. The money wasn't an issue, an appreciative owner was. The rules are you cannot sell on the LOC unless you are a Gold Member and it doesn't matter how casually you mention it in a post you mentioned selling it and that is against the rules so no blame there for the rules. Only you can decide if you become a Gold Member no one else can tell you. So no blame there on the rules. You could have joined for £39-95 add the cost of the car £1300 making a total of £1395 had you of done that there would almost certainly been a que a mile long at your door, so no blame on the rules either. Mike.

A much better option would have been my superb LS 430 which I've traded in for £1,300. I understand about Gold membership, but all I tried to do before I depart was to give another LOC member an opportunity to grab an absolute bargain, but I wasn't allowed to. The rules stopped me from doing someone a good turn which is a shame. And this is what they would have got. Then if that is the case why didn't you become Gold member. You would have probably got twice what a dealer gave you so you saved yourself the £39.95 and lost about £1300. Don't blame the rules. Mike.

Hi Desmond and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. If you think your GS is smooth you wait until you have had a ride in an LS. Regards Mike.

Isn't it amazing how sometimes the smallest thing not doing what it ought to do just grinds away at your brain and you have no choice but to sort it. Well done Rupert (Great name same as my 4 yr old grandson.) Mike.

Hi Craig and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. Cant help with your currant question but someone will bee along shortly with the answer. Regards Mike.

I think the German build quality left Mercedes & Audi etc years ago.. Many of the components are far below that which would have been expected from them 25 + years ago. Mike.

I don't believe any company could build a car as good as that. Leave it well alone, its almost definitely going to end up some sort of online scam, nothing could be that good. Mike.

Thats one good looking lady. Plenty of smiles ahead for you. Mike.

You will live a lot longer than other motorist as sitting inside that luxurious Lexus cabin as your blood pressure doesn't go any where near as high as all those other poor motorists who drive around in ignorance of that Lexus feeling. Mike.

First laugh of the day. Love your thinking. Mike.

Hi and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. Cant see any pics. Regards Mike.

Hi Jag and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. Regards Mike.

Hi Hammad and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. Regards Mike.

Great job on the car,you are very talented and must have enormous amounts of patience. Mike.

WOW! Thats quite a list. Well done you, she will be a well sorted lady when you have finished. Mike.

You might find that you can sort it here. On the bar at the top of the page entitled "The Community", look to the far right hand side you will see a Search box together with a magnifying glass and the a gear wheel. click on the gear wheel and have a look at all the options in there are correct. Mike.

Hi and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. Regards Mike.

What about a motor cycle? Mike.

Hi and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. Regards Mike.

Hi and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. Regards Mike.

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Hi and welcome to the LOC, we are a friendly bunch and some of us even know how to pull them to bits and put them back together again, with of course the one bolt and washer left over. I am sure someone will be along to help you with you're tyre query. Regards Mike.

It was my last choice untill I bought one and over the years I have learned to love it. British Racing Green comes to mind and when she has been washed and polished she looks a million $. Mike.

I would make sure that the insurance company knows the the party to blames insurance co paid up in full you might find then they take a different tack. Mike.