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Good luck Bryan. Hybrid battery is now warranted for 15 years ,subject to annual Lexus servicing. Consider taking out a Service Plan--not expensive. Keep us all posted please.

And look through this Jim https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-3rd-gen-2006-2011/150338-all-2006-lexus-gs-reviews-here-updated-3-23-05-a.html

Jim, Have you tried Lexus.co.uk Lexus USA ? Have you read this thread ? https://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/topic/29951-pdf-service-manuals-any-good/

I`ve seen the sticky. The car seems reasonable,but I would advise you to buy from Lexus. There is a CT in Glasgow I think.

You have had too much vino ! Avoid buying at a distant outlet. Let your local Lexus Dealer bring the car to you if the car you want is within the Lexus Network Agree with the seller that any problems discovered can be addressed locally to you prior to agreeing to buy. Re the GS Phil,You should not have used the 3rd party warranty, you should have gone after the seller !!

There are 37 CT200H vehicles on the official Lexus website, all at £13.000 or less.

Welcome Bryan. Do try to buy from a Lexus Dealer if at all possible. They will have the Service History and provide a significant warranty. If that is not possible, then look for a vehicle with a full Lexus Service History and use the DVLA website to look for the annual MOT history. Can you provide a link to the vehicle you are considering?.

And you may find it difficult Bob to avoid saying "I told you so."

You have got it spot on Herbie, old bean!! It is simply not possible to escape one`s Statutory responsibility. It cannot be transferred,or ignored, or delegated or whatever term one chooses to use. The contract for the sale of the vehicle is between the buyer and the Trader (the seller). The seller provides the vehicle and the buyer provides the consideration ((agreed price). A 3rd party warranty is wholly irrelevant, superfluous, a red herring, but is often offered by the seller to confuse, mislead, hoodwink, the buyer. OK Geoff ?

Thanks Geoff. The law provides that a problem which occurs within 6 months of purchase is deemed to have been present or was developing, at the point of sale. Thus proof is not required. So, there is no grey area. It is the responsibility to do what is required.

Phil, the issuing or sale of a 3rd party warranty is an attempt to distract the purchaser from the seller`s lawful responsibilities. No 3rd party warranty will ever cover existing problems or problems which develop within the first 6 months of ownership. So, when the unsuspecting buyer is told by the 3rd party warranty organisation, that he(buyer) is not covered he tends to just shrug his shoulders and feels unlucky and hard done by.. The seller meanwhile escapes his lawful responsibility, because the buyer does not realise that he has been led up a blind ally by a seller, whom the law has decreed, MUST be responsible for problems which develop within 6 months of purchase, or were deemed to have been developing at the point of sale. It all goes to show that one must NEVER buy from an organisation which in order to escape its legal responsibilities,offers a 3 or 6 months warranty via a 3rd party. I do hope all of that makes sense, mi amigo. Soon be time for dinner. Regards

Morning mi amigo !! If as I keep saying the Warranty is irrelevant, what does it matter what it says? A Statutory responsibility is determined by Parliament,in this case under The Consumer Protection Act 2015. It cannot be overridden. Enjoy your muesli !!

Like I have said Lee, the Warranty is irrelevant. It is his lawful responsibility to effect the repair at his cost under,The Consumer Rights Act 2015

Thanks Herbie. Not wanting to offend you at all. I do enjoy reading your contributions. What I am saying is that DRL`s are good/ invaluable from a Road Safety perspective as it allows people and vehicles in front of you to see you more speedily and therefore be aware of your presence. Sadly, there are a number of motorists who think that DRL`s are a substitute for using side lights and or dipped headlights and seem to be unaware that many/most of them do not afford other drivers to have good visibility of their vehicle from the rear. I hope that clears matters.

And I had a 240GLT which did only 270 miles between fill ups !

"To be fair, hardly any". Then you have probably not noticed, or thought to notice. The problem is that many drivers think that if there DRL`s are on ,there is no need to put on their other (side or dipped) lights. It is not about the absence of rear lights when DRL`S are on, it is about drivers who are not aware 1.that they have no lights at the rear 2. that DRL`S are not a substitute for side or dipped lights and 3. of the requirements within the Highway Code, to drive on dipped headlights in rain,or poor visibility.

Yes, on BBC.co.uk today showing my first car...a 1948 side valve Split Windscreen Morris Minor.

Thanks Phil. I have to admit, it was a "virtual" breakfast !!

There are currently 7 Lexus Hybrid vehicles at Dealerships all at £10,000 or less. All will no doubt be sold by the Dealerships in due course with Lexus Warranties of between 6 and 12 months. What a wonderful opportunity for people to join the Lexus RX or CT communities, on a relative shoe string without fear of buying from an Arthur Daley character? I like the Silver RX with 109,000 on its clock !

Phil,do thet just illuminate at the front?

Lee, if you bought the car from a Trader within the last 6 months,then it is his STATUTORY responsibility to fix the problem at his expense. Any warranty that you were given or sold is totally irrelevant. Good luck and please do let us all know how you get on.

£9000 (2009) max with one owner and full LSH. They are a much loved car and rarely sold by an owner who cares for them, but good luck and do report back on your quest.

U.S.should be a good place as it will be the largest marketplace. Alibaba might also be useful.

I think they were first seen on Volvos (perhaps 240 series?) and were intended for the benefit of Pedestrians in the Northern European climes and subsequently incorporated by mainstream manufacturers who saw them as a marketing tool as they "looked good." They were then designed into modern shapes by marketing morons who often make them look aggressive and have NO idea about Road Safety . I could go on but 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage and mushrooms beckons !!

Strange Mark, I was going to refer to Edd China`s work on the Display on the LS 400 too. The OP can search YOUTUBE to see if the show is there.