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I saw both of my son's 400 had these and realised both of mine didn't, I've sourced used ones via amazon.ae for AED 120 (approx £33). They fit both RH & LH drive cars. Its the sort of part that gets taken out (to add a new battery) and gets lost. I'll provide at cost, no shipping costs from UAE as I will collect, but I will need to post to you in UK so will need to add a little just to cover P&P. https://www.amazon.ae/dp/B0D638HD7W/?coliid=I1CKMYGS8P4601&colid=3NTDL37PHOILU&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it So if you are missing this too and fancy adding one let me know and I'll order for you?

I'm sorry to say I cant help out. My son and I have two each now and I'm told "that's enough now" 😪 Sounds like a good opportunity for someone though.

Lol. Sadly there arent so many 400s and 430s in Dubai now but in the other Emirates like Sharjah and Ajman they are everywhere especially 430s which locals nickname "F16s" cos they are the ones in the fast lane that strafe you with their headlights to get out of the way. If you get the chance to go next door to Oman it's full of both. Not sure about the scrapyards yet but I've spent a lot of time in Ajman car souk, which is great fun. A lot of parts I've used on my car were sourced from the scrapyards by my friendly garage but this will be my first visit.

Both 2000's imported into UAE from the US, one Crystal White / Alpine Silver the other Burnished Gold Metallic, both high mileage. Both passed the local government vehicle inspection (not quite an MOT equivalent), I did vehicle reports -no accidents or flood damage. Work has started on the Gold one, pretty much all the suspension has been replaced so far, work list. attached (English is about their 4th language so make allowances pls). Only really got a few photos but will add more as work progresses. I was surprised that the gold was slightly different shade to my '99 (also shown in photos). Next job, visit local scrapyards, all good fun, happy to help restore two more of these beauties. WhatsApp Video 2024-10-28 at 14.20.50.mp4

mine also looks a little matt compared to the gloss upper part.

Hi Messi, When you say normal green do you mean the one that looks close to British Racing Green? If so I have that colour on my '99 its 6Q7 Imperial Jade Mica and the lower colour is UCAB0 Dark Green Mica Metallic or i have also seen it called Greenish Grey Pearl. Hope this helps you?

Yeah Malc. My son just bought two (2000 Platinum editions) which we are going to have fun restoring. They've done around 600,000 miles between them but of course are good for a lot more. This means we've got 4 between us now and I know my lovely wife isnt gonna see the funny side of me getting her one for Xmas.

https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1783288 This one is a higher mileage LHD '95 but has the distinction of previously being owned by Bjorn from ABBA. https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1660833 this is a lower mileage '97 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/326306206221?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=jaxaaJxbRcO&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=yKR_MLAuSKy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Silver '94

Crickets. I guess they are getting hard to find now. I'm gonna visit some scrapyards in UAE in a week's time, I will have a look for you.

I knew I'd seen a couple the other day on fb group, but now I see you've already found them :0)

Hi Alec, Damn that's an awful thing to happen. So sorry to hear about it after you've cherished it so long. I'll keep me eyes open for you.

Today was a Big day. I finally got my Golden Goddess back with a smorgasbord of work now completed. So no more leaks, no brake squeal, no more engine management light and she rides as though driven straight out of the showroom, what a difference! (Work completed: replaced front brake pads, discs & shims, new valve cover gasket, tappet cover gasket, steering pressure hose, 8 front arm bushes, one broken bush fitting bolt, transmission & engine mountings. Wheel balancing & alignment done, brake wear sensors replaced. Oxygen sensors cleaned and engine bay steam cleaned and the rear door lock repaired. Phew!) Then I went with my son to get some plates for the LS400 (also gold) he just purchased yesterday and he stopped at yet another 400 sitting in the corner of the Government lot, then he pressed what I thought was the key to mine and he opened the white 400! I panic when he gets in it, saying "you cant do that son, its not yours, theres a policeman on a motorcycle over there" and he laughs and told me he just bought that one as well! So he's now got two Platinum Series, one white 300K miles, one gold (160k???). He is going to use one for long commutes and the other to rent out for new joiners at his work to use. I was flabbergasted and delighted at the same time. Very happy.

Isnt it a self levelling system?

A few years go I was thinking about getting a used Cayenne, but my friend at the time was a Porsche Exec and he strongly advised me against it, lots of problems apparently. I'm sorry I cant remember what they were now?

Hi James, Nope dont know it, however if you set subtitles you can set it to auto translate to English. He says he's owned the car 3 weeks (in Poland) and is its 3rd owner.