Killysprint

Yes Newcastle - the LC500 was an approved used car. black with black, on a 68 plate. lovely thing, in very good condition too. Little short on headroom was my only complaint. Felt a little quicker than the GSF, was extremely comfortable and drove much better than expected.

In today for the recall. Nice surprise a black LC500 Sport+ as a courtesy car, wasnt booked. What a bit of kit..... interior is something else. If only I'd driven one back in December.

Booked the GSF in a couple of weeks ago for 22 march - said the bits and pieces required were on a 4 week order from Lexus. Newcastle Lexus have been spot on every time, don't doubt it. Not fussed over a courtesy car - as long as they give me a lift home..... and of course they fix it first time! Then I must make an effort to sell it....... and the S2000 (late 59 2 owner, black 42000 miles, FSH if anyones interested) as its not getting used. Only done max 300 miles a year for the last 3 years, and is serviced every year....

My GSF came with a fresh set of Hankook Evo2's when I bought the car from Lexus. Obviously put on to save a few shekels. Not saying they were tight but..... Changed them last year to PS4S around, it was like a different car after the change. Better turn in, steering felt more responsive, better grip etc etc. Well worth the extra. Ran PSS on the ISF and M5 wear rate was low, grip high, PS4S seems to follow the same trend. Bought from Costco when they had a deal on. Were better value than tyreleader, catskill et al.

red stuff here on the fronts. As above..... less squeal and dust

Blimey.......

@Jgtcracer I don’t need a big car anymore, my kids are up and away, and my wife has a larger car if we need it. It’s time for change and the two cars I’ve got on order are brand new models and tick the right boxes. And my wife says I can have one!! M3 touring and a 911 carrera T manual. Always thought BMW should have done a m3 touring, had a M5 touring in the past, so when they announced that the M3T was being launched I thought I’d have one. carrera T probably will be dismissed as a marketing man’s dream. Combined with the fact the wait for one is 6 months against a std carrera and carrera s which is 24 months, and think it’ll be cracking car as a manual. Reviews so far are on both extremely positive, and if I don’t get on with either - even with the current economic climate - they’ll be relatively easy to move on as demand will be high.

Turn of the year marks 4 years with my GSF. Thought I'd put thoughts (ramblings) down to mark the occasion. Bought it with 28500 miles on the clock from Charles Hurst in Belfast. Its a may 2016 car so mileage was a little higher than average, but knew this would settle and return to below average during my ownership. Had a cracking drive to Stranraer from Newcastle in my old ISF which was traded in, and then the return trip to get used to the 'new' car on the way home. It was bought unseen, and to be honest I needn't have been worried as the car was unmarked, and in cracking nick. Only downside is that the dealer had fitted a new set hankook evo2 tyres all round to replace the std fit Michelins - wasn't exactly a deal breaker. So now at 50,000 miles what's gone wrong, nothing really, however it blotted its copy book a couple of weeks ago by not starting outside of a garage when I was looking for a new car. Thankfully the techs at the garage gave me a jump start and a new battery was duly ordered and fitted by Lexus. To be honest, this was probably my fault as it has done only 1500 miles since its MOT in May, and sits for sometimes up to a couple of weeks unused if I'm travelling with work. It is understandable for a 6 year old battery to struggle, expecting it to work under this type of (ab)use. It's been serviced on the button with Lexus Newcastle and Teesside (both highly recommended) and outside the serviceable parts, the only other consumables its had are a TPMS sensor, as one was leaking, and a bracket for one of the rear parking sensors as it was a bit loose (is this a consumable?), set of windscreen wipers, front brake pads, and new Michelin pilot 4s tyres (which make it steer much better than the hankooks- believe it or not). It's brilliant, dependable and I still think it's a really special place when you get in it - the seats are excellent which helps. Comfortable, fast, built like a bank vault, discreet, exclusive (only ever seen 1 other on the road in 4 years), and honestly economy is not bad, 30 MPG on a schlep down the motorway, high teens round the doors, an average, according to the car of 22.4 MPG since I've had it and at 4 years the longest I've kept a daily driver, ever. It is the perfect antidote to the POS my wife has as her car - Jaguar I-Pace..... But all good things as they say...... Choosing the GSF was an easy choice when I was looking to change my ISF. No brainer. Changing the GSF is difficult, and that's why it's lasted so long. Lexus don't do a mid/large quick saloon, if they did I be in one now. I'm not 100% on the LC500. I think the LC500 is very very colour and spec sensitive and at the price point for a later car, is in a very competitive market. The LC is a bit of cruiser, my choice of 2 door coupe would be little more 'sporty' and have the engine in the wrong place, and even though I'm in my 50's I don't play golf and I think (probably wrongly) the LC carries some of that image. My time with my GSF is alas coming to an end but not immediately, I've a couple of options on order for the new year, both petrol, no bloody battery assist or any of that garbage. I'll probably keep the GSF in case I don't get on with the first of the new cars, that's only going to last til early summer anyway, until the other car arrives which surprisingly will be a manual. I only hope the future choices will be as dependable as the GSF - doubt it though. It is disappointing that Lexus don't have a straight forward choice for me to replace the GSF, as its been so refreshing not having to complain about poor reliability, build quality, repairs and customer service that I've had with past cars. Time will tell.

I’ve used Newcastle Lexus for the last 7 or so years for my ISF and my current GSF. Had the 6 year service done on the GSF last week. Absolutely no complaints. From booking in, to the communication when they have the car, to it being returned- faultless. after years of BS from the Germans and the Solihull lot it has always been a pleasure dealing with lexus Newcastle. Then again - it’s routine servicing as nothing has gone wrong. You can’t mess up an oil and filter change can you?

Bump - with a price reduction to £250. see the for sale section for details!

Just got my GSF back from its 6 year service, at bang on 50k miles. Plugs changed and some other niggles sorted, including the TPMS that Kwik fit messed (being polite here) up. Cracking customer service from Lexus Newcastle as ever. Picked up, dropped off good communication, and they did exactly what they were asked to do. Ready for another year, with a warranty, and no stress. will be a cracking car for the next owner!!

I had the battery changed regardless - if it’s failed once it’s on its way out. They tested it and they said it was at a low charge level this morning. I’m sure I could have charged it and it would have been fine but better safe than sorry. there was a load of fault codes cleared, all indicative of battery failure. Which is to be expected.

All done, Lexus Newcastle first class as ever, £107! Fitted.

Bloody thing started first time this morning……. still getting a new battery as a matter of course.

Blimey - they don’t like a low charge on the battery……. I haven’t really used the car over the last couple of months, when I have it been to the shops and back and to compound the lack of use we’ve been away on holiday for the last week, so hasn’t moved during that time. I am changing the GSF after 4 years. It’s the longest I’ve kept a daily as it’s been so good, and issue free until today. Jumped in it, started no bother, did some errands, heated seats on for the first time since the spring, had a call in the car, and then went to the local Porsche dealer to have look at a potential new car. went back to the GSF, went to start it got a warning of Park brake unavailable and the usual press brake pedal to start, flashing between the 2 messages then nothing. The blind spot warning light on the wing mirror was flashing really fast, the Rev counter needle twitching and and chattering of relays. Then nothing, again. must known the end is nigh. The techs at the Porsche centre gave me a jump start and got me going- the RAC were going to be 4 1/2 hours……, it’s going to lexus tomorrow to get checked out and a new battery. The cars 6 and a bit years old, and with it not getting a regular run every week or so to Leeds since changing job during covid, the battery has been getting a hammering and likely no real chance to put any real charge back, as it’s really just used around the doors. but let’s face it, in 6 1/2 years of lexus ownership, It’s the first time I’ve ever had a problem, and a flat battery can be excused. let’s hope the new battery lasts as long, and a surprisingly very reasonable £127.

Couple of wheels and a damper - they needed to recoup that spend. Won’t have been cheap!! No wonder they started at £62k……

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587001601581859/permalink/3347763958838949/?app=fbl looks like it’s not just unlimited to ISF’s…….. time to keep the full Lexus service history up….

A tumble of £1010 or 1.6%……. Hardly pushing the boat out……

A tumble of £1010 or 1.6%……. Hardly pushing the boat out……

My vote is to have it in Newcastle

looks like a cracking car, and in great condition. Right colour, Face lift, sunroof and option wheels, so as desirable as they come. like the £60K GSF, the dealer's chancing his arm. I'm sure a deal could be done, but depends on how desperate they are to sell, and how much you want it. I'd guess it £4.5-5k over the top of the market. There's a very limited market for all of the 'F' cars (even more so from the events over the past couple of days) , and they won't have a line customers knocking on the door enquiring about it, I'd have a look, see what they say, and make an offer. They can only say no. If you feel its too rich, walk away and keep looking.

Again can’t see a problem with that. at the end of the day it’s worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. sales lesson #1

Don’t understand all the negative comments, they’re doing their job, trying to maximise the price for item for sale. same as any sales organisation. as the saying goes - “shy bairns get nought”

Does you car have an LSD fitted?? on car in the past where I’ve had a LSD, pulling out of a junction, or low speed manoeuvring the diff will grumble, and you could get some tyre scuffing.

An absolute bargain - a real steal for someone. should be at least double that.