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As David is sorted, can anbody tell me why my Car Alarm should go off when I unlock the boot with a key to open it - sometimes? The Car Alarm is "on" at the time. Would have to be extremeley sensitive if the action of the key somehow jolts the car, but I can't think of any other explanation. Also, with the engine running if I don't quite close the drivers door when I have reversed and got out of the car to secure my drive, the Drivers door locks itself, but not like soft closing. Have to go around to the passenger door to open the Drivers door from within? Just quirky I suppose - Merc Alarm systems for Nineties Car were notoriously fickle.

Correction - this image looks as though it has a protection coating. https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Wa%2Fyq0nR&id=86E9F382A6F23A2E1A4005821F1751B0C2620201&thid=OIP.Wa_yq0nRUAFsaYtSI45z8AHaHa&mediaurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2Fimages%2Fi%2F221681113392-0-1%2Fs-l1000.jpg&exph=1000&expw=1000&q=toyota+distributor+rotor&simid=608018650032440998&selectedindex=20&ajaxhist=0&vt=0

The S Class of the era pricewise bottomed out a few years back. The W140 model pre Suspension upgrade was a cheaper car to run than the Lexus in terms of parts. The S320 was a bit more thirsty probably than the V8’s. What I liked, and which Lexus never despite their incredible outlay on research, got wind of, or really appreciate in the European and US market, was Soft Close Doors, Car Cabin Height and Car width preference. The LS400 seems small inside compared to the W140 but is suited to the average Japanese frame. Though designed for export they couldn’t perhaps face too much space around them Japan being what it is. I always feel it was designed specifically for Women in the US market. That’s not to say “its a Birds Car” if I may be politically incorrect. Later Models have covered these few areas I believe? Or does anyone else have to have an anti static bag stuck to the headliner on newer models? Time has shown that the LS has outlasted its rival. Proportionately import numbers and existing road numbers I’d wager hands down the Lexus wins the ratio. Well, a £1 on that statement anyway!

Thanks Phil, I'm pretty sure you are right that it is a protective coating. The seller doesn't know the reason but tells me he buys the parts from a Lexus Distrbutor. I have suggested he asks if it is normal. Having looked at Google images I've not seen a single Rotor with this on it and from memory Mercedes never supplied parts coated. Pretty sure it will remove easily but as weather very inclement and parts likely to sit under Boot mat until necessity forces me to do a bit of work, I'll leave on the protection.

Thought I'd add a couple of photo's. Only one pos F/B and no Negs for these and a number sold - wonder why? Bizarre as rest of Brass is clean and Unit looks unused.

I have just received a set of Distributor Caps and Rotors marketed as being OEM. The image of the rotors looked a little strange and on receiving these I'm baffled. The rotors look much the same I imagine as my used Rotors will look when and if I get around to changing them The Arm has a deposite on its end, quite noticeable and I'm wondering if this is some sort of preventative layer that keeps the brass in top condition re oxidisation until used? No mention anywhere. Never seen anythign like it before and asking the seller to explain. Both the Rotors and Distributor caps are maked as Denso. The Rotors in boxes with "Lexus Genuine Parts" and a Barcoded data sticker, - but............... The Caps are just in bags with a Toyota Label and sticker info Be aware if you consider ordering or let me know if this is common practice for this part to be coated? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-Genuine-LS400-Distributor-Rotor-And-Cap-Set-1990-1997-NEW/263229509998?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The Wife not speaking to you again John?

Will a paper clip work or does it need be copper cable for conductivity?

I've just purchased a coil pack to put with the rest of the small stuff under the Boot rug, that could be useful for certain emergencies. I'm hoping when it arrives it's genuine Delphi as these cost twice as much via Rock Auto. Just run to OEM set of Rotors and Distributor caps - also just in case! As not cheap, decided not to go for OEM coil pack which is most expensive alternative to OEM. Should you need one. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-400-Genuine-Delphi-Ignition-Coil/292196150006?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 PS you should pehaps do a diagnostic test - something that I keep meaning to do!

I think we should give it a name - its a "Bodice" front or perhaps a "Waspy" front - though its some years since I was indulgently familier with those particular articles of visual pleasure!

Couldn't live with that front grill.

To avoid me keep coveting this one, its got a very good MOT record. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-Lexus-LS-430-430-4-3-4dr/362486052572?hash=item5465da36dc:g:oJQAAOSwU1Nb6sSL:rk:7:pf:0

Do have to agree that I've never spent so many sleepless nights as I have with this Lexus. Merc Models up to 1996 didn't give too much trouble other than the occasional electrical glitch. They were cheaper to maintain. Wouldn't get a later one, however. Buying blind you could say, well what do you expect, but I'd probably stil have bought the Car as it looked so nice. Now I've spent a lot to get it to the state I like it, the costs seem much less annually.

At the risk of of boring everyone with my life story, I have until a year ago been fortunate enough to infrequently enjoy the pleasure of a Joya de Nicaragua Cigar being Churchill size and bought by my Son at Nicaragua Airport Nos. 25 for $46.00. Sadly the Airport Shop has closed and so I can only now enjoy a half Corona (Calvano) Cigar, also Nicaraguan, at double the price bought in France in fives. Price of such Cigars in the UK make my hair curl. Never have smoked in a Car as prefer to enjoy a Cigar in a no wind environment and with a Cup of proper Coffee and preferably solitary. Its a meditating thing. (Which the wife has no hesitation in accepting) Gave up Cigarettes aged 22 when weened off by smoking a Pipe (seemed popular at the time where I worked) 3 Nuns as I recall, which for most of the time, went out. Do have a collection of Pipes. Straight Grains etc. Dropped that within a few years and smoked an occasional lovely Cigar called a Medallion Petit Corona sold in a White Tube marketed by J R Freeman & Son who sadly seemed to go out of business. £1 a Cigar was very reasonable back then in the eighties. A Very nice Cigar. With apols - Sorry not a Lexus issue just blabbing on. Must be the Guiness I’m drinking making me talkative!

Personally I do like to change the vents both as to position and intesity and often the passenger asks for variation. I have just rememebred that I have a USB short flexible stem computer light but I don't see why I have to have something plugged into the Cigar socket and waving about in the car just so I can see controls which should be lit. Daresay later model Cars have better. PS sure the S Class did if not all Mercs. Just seems sensible.for night driving.

LS400 early '93 Why didn't Lexus add lighting to the upper Air vent control wheels? Or did they? At night when you are concentrating on the road and oncoming headlights, to have to feel your way blindly to the vent controls is a pain. Not sure why they put a condom over the Hazard warning bulb either. So dim its barely visible. Just small things but Merc had lights on their Wheels or centre part from memory.

I bought a lovely Wood wheel from America for twice the amount you paid - said it was for a '93 but turned out to be for a later model. Couldn't see how to adapt it so sold it recently after a year or two's languishing at home, for £149 plus delivery. Feedback read " Absolutely superb what more can i say. extremely impressed " Very glad buyer is pleased with it. They cost over £1k new I believe? Had some wood on my Riley but not a 60's icon but a '34 Lynx Tourer. First Car I ever owned.

Where does he find them, as price wise in relation to others for sale it looks reasonable?

See you've made a decision. Did you buy the car from "the legend" out of interest? Its cost you a lot of money. Did you resolve the clunk and what failed at Sainsburys? Alternator twice? dear me. Annoying! Just curious as after such expense seems a shame, but I can understand your feelings.

Its MOT record seems very sound

That sounds like big Bucks if USA. Are 400 and 430 driver and passenger seats interchangeable? Often thought about getting a passenger side from a scrappy but not sure if would transfer vis a vis electrics.

I'm sure I won't have been the only one waiting to see if you found someone and what the cost would have been. In the S class removing the sqaub was not too difficult but I'm not sure about the lexus. Should have paid more attention when I had to repair the Rail that connects both sides to the motor. (one side failed) I use one of these Charcoal covers with a bit of Memory foam underneath to bolster it a bit. Not perfect but better than nothing and it almost matches Tan in colour. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pcs-Breathable-Car-Front-Seat-Cushion-Protector-Pad-Driver-Mat-Covers-Universal/173533504086?hash=item2867672256:g:4nQAAOSw2stbmqcY:rk:57:pf:0

At that price they are a bargain. Mildly peeved that I bought both rears from Amayana - 48770-50010 and they cost me £477.06 + £95.48 import tax. Wondering why price so low or are is it because your car is 95 and not 93? I've yet to fit them as not an advisory, but looks like parts are getting scarcer and I guess will be saleable if the Car fails totally for whatever reason.

Yes it would be a pre-faclift I imagine, in black - possibly a Y reg so makes sense what you said. Didn't really get a chance to see it - as it was GONE IN A FLASH!!!!

Never seen a 600 but those oil stains behind the Car look ominous you owners, beware! lol Wouldn’t park in a Car park that full if I owned one! Seen a blue LS400 at Frinton on Sea just oop the rood, and in last couple of weeks an LS430 has been zooming past my House on the Sea front frightening the Horses. I’ve never seen this Car before! Not sure if he is now a local but his driving leaves something to be desired. 90 degree right hand blind bend at speed, not wise.