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Here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353546974476?hash=item52510ab50c:g:SXEAAOSwBKhg1KqE At least it has an MOT now.

They're not shy about selling older cars. It's one of the things that attracted me to Lexus, faith in their product. My IS300 was 15 years old when I bought it off Lexus Sheffield. Pretty sure Sytner BMW wouldn't put a 15 year old 3 series on their forecourt with a comprehensive 1 year warranty.

Good to read how much better it feels. I had the strut bar bushes and bolts replaced the other week and even though Dave only set it up by eye the car immediately felt better. A proper alignment was obviously recommended and I took it to a local place I've used many times. They made an utter hash of it and I've had to book it in at Lexus for Monday to get it sorted.

This is certainly one of the reasons they're in demand. At the other end of the scale I find there's a growing market for late 90s/early 00s motors, Japanese in particular. My 83 year old father still drives my '02 IS300 and he mentioned a young lad in another IS giving him a wave and a thumbs up the other day.

I think he means a plank on the ramp? Not too familiar with the IS250 but I'm guessing from Vlad's post the sump plug is off set on the sump? Raising one side of the car slightly higher allows for a better drain if I'm understanding correctly. If you're unsure about this Rishi then I wouldn't use the plank. Rear wheel drive cars can be a little tricky to get on ramps depending on the surface. I've used ramps many times on FWD cars and I'm always happier with ramps rather than stands. But for a RWD car (I find) it's easier to jack the car up and put it on good stands.

I've had a brand new Outback for about 3 weeks now and if the XV is anything like that I'm sure you'll be happy. I'm very impressed with the build, fit and finish. I'll also say that my dealer experience was much the same. Painless. Enjoyable even! And the standard safety kit plus the Eyesight system is astonishing. We'll compare notes come winter

Good tip. Thank you.

Much appreciated. I'll get under the front of mine and compare.

Lovely stuff Zak. Nearly as nice as mine Now I've seen the pictures I'm pretty sure I remember the ad. If it is the one I saw I did drool over it once or twice. Where did you manage to source the mats from?

Sort of. Unfortunately the ones listed on LPD are for the MK4 with the revised bumper. And also unlikely to exist. But thanks for looking Qamar Bit of background, I've been chasing these parts since I got the LS last year. They're not available from Lexus, they're not available from Amayama, they're frequently damaged or already missing on eBay bumpers and as I've been told by numerous breakers, if they are complete they're one of the first parts to be snapped up. Blind luck or 3D printing are the only options open.

You do!

Use the sticky pads if you can. Rather than drilling holes. You can order them with the plates from the supplier I linked to or get them from Halfords.

Tried them But thanks.

Nope. I meant...

Very much appreciated. Don't really need measurements as the guy needs me to send my bits to him first but having a picture of how much is missing off mine would be a big help. I'm afraid you're going to have to get down on the floor! Just a thought but I'll keep you posted about how I go on too. He may be able to help with your missing intake and battery case.

Bueller...?

I've found someone who is willing to have a go at 3D printing the lower spoiler trim on the LS 400. Part numbers 76851-50050 and 76852-50030 respectively, unfortunately now unobtainium. If you're reading this you're probably aware that quite often the trim is broken or missing altogether. Mine have been cut down by a previous owner following damage on a kerb or some such and it catches my eye every time I look at the front of the car. What I'm after is an owner of a MK3 that still has the trim complete ( @MerchantOfVenice? ) and can take a couple of pictures for me. As low as possible showing the complete length of the piece. I've got to send what I've got to the printer but at this stage some decent photos would be very handy. Thanks in advance!

Nearly £8.5k in the end. Astonishing. And I agree about the damp. Look at the stitching on the steering wheel and the blooms on the A pillar trim.

A friend of mine recently picked this one up and he's rather taken with it.

Tried looking here? https://www.amayama.com/en

Any more on this? Places are opening up and I've already been to one or two shows recently. Would be great to get everyone together.

Honestly, if you want anything doing... Sorry Malc. It's a Merc.

Off to iPlayer with you Malc. We need a screenshot.

Same. I've wondered if there's some tricky way of getting the LS400 wiper arms to stand up on there own and meant to ask here but there really isn't is there?

Good.