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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: bigegg on 30 May 2013, 21:07:16
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Been trawling round the local car dealers today and mrs Egg has fallen in love with a 2001 plate Lexus LS400
4.0! V8, creme leather interior. HUGE boot.
Double glazed rear windows, seperate AC system in back. Seperate sound system for rear seats!
Fridge built into rear arm rests.
I've got to admit it's F88king *gorgeous*.
It's got MOT til Xmas, a month's tax, full service history (120K miles), and everything I've read says they are indestructable.
I'm guessing fuel usage will be hugeish (but probably less than a 3.0 shogun!), and parts seem expensive - but it's only 2k
what should I do???
The alternative is hoping and waiting for a v6 MV6/elite auto estate.
I've just had to walk away from a 2.6 2001 CDX estate with leather interior + 3 months MOT for 600 quid, because it was manual :'(
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Why do you need anything bigger than a 2.0ltr? Going by previous posts. :)
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Think you are one of few if you find that age LS400 gorgeous!
Heavily loaded with kit though, silky smooth V8 as well, lacking a bit of soul though. :-\
If its right price, go for it :y
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A superb car.In a different league to any Omega.If mpg isn't a big worry,go for it. :y
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Why do you need anything bigger than a 2.0ltr? Going by previous posts. :)
lol.
Just because I can empathise with someone driving a small engined car, doesn't mean I want to.
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Think you are one of few if you find that age LS400 gorgeous!
Inside is gorgeous.
Don't care about outside. Can't see it from where I'm sat! ;D
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I liked the outside of the earlier ones,but when they changed the headlights etc. (was that the LS430 ?) it got really ugly.
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Think you are one of few if you find that age LS400 gorgeous!
Inside is gorgeous.
Don't care about outside. Can't see it from where I'm sat! ;D
Valid point ;D
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Mate, if it floats your boat then why the hell not :y
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Can I stay on the forum tho, if I don't own a mig?
In my defence -
I'm not Scouse.
I don't own a zafira.
I don't live in Wakefield
;D ;D ;D
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(http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/modelpicture.php?id=9949)
(http://ls400.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/img_2555.jpg)
is it just me who can see the similarity?
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Yeah
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;D ;D ;D
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I have wanted one in the past and kept an eye out for the newer type on LPG for a while without any luck, they are rather huge though!!
I believe the rear suspension can be costly though!
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Got to say.....and don't hate me..... they're hideous!!! lol but as said whatever floats your boat :y
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Test drive it mate - it should be almost silent running, instant power with silky smooth gear changes - any clonks or nasty noises, or issues with engine/box, walk away ;)
One of the best "put together " cars you can buy.
However, unless you have loads of money "why buy a roller to go shopping" ::)
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Been in a 2001 LS430 recently (as a passenger) and its jam packed with gadgets makes the Elite look like a GLS and their comfy, Silent engine very smooth, Bit on the big side and not exactly good looking but not bad either. Depends what you want from a car really..
Had this strange method of opening the doors, Car locked walk up to the door (any door they all have it) put your finger over it door opens even has keyless start which for a 2001 is pretty good :o :y
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Technically a good car, however they're just so dull. If you like it though, why not?
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Almost bought one of these before the omega , was outbid on a car that needed work body wise but the toys in it :o and armchair seats were great . Seen one in the scrap yard a few months back , virtually a complete car inc V8 engine :'(
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I had a series 2 93 plate ls400 and it was superb, drove like a dream and awsome power and silky smooth autobox, it was very good on fuel to be fair and about the same as my old mans 3.2 elite.
Boot is huge and will take a 100 ltr lpg tank easy, and will still be huge.
If you need spares buy the parts from the usa as they are cheaper and more readily availible than here, suspension parts here can only be bought compleat ie lower arms but in the states you an buy the bushes (poly) individuly.
They are super comfy even now considering they are getting on a bit , but superb all the same, wish i still had mine. :'( :(
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Only live once , buy it :)
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fcksake.
Went back today - sold!
:'( :'(
Never mind, 27 more on the bay
:y
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Buy one with LPG fitted. ;)
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thinking that. :y
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Buy one with LPG fitted. ;)
.......and 12 months M.O.T. :y
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I've always quite liked the look of them. A bit like a Merc C class from the same era on steroids! :y
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Buy one with LPG fitted. ;)
.......and 12 months M.O.T. :y
And 12 months tax + full tank of fuel :D
This is a seriously underrated car
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However, unless you have loads of money "why buy a roller to go shopping" ::)
reading the owner's club website, real world mpg around 20mpg for town driving, 28 on the m/way.
That's not much different to the mig - I only do about 100 miles a week - two 30 mile trips on the m/way, and the rest on runs to the gym and a shopping run - and I don't (usually) drive like a idiot
I put £25 a week in the transit, expecting to put £35 in this - at most.
And the insurance is £300 less a year than the mig! (500 less than a renault laguna 1.9 :o )
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You could possibly get an earlier one onto a classic policy
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Just discussing this with mrs egg.
Who are the "usual suspects" for classic insurance?
Adrian Flux?
Carole Nash?
Farmer's Union?
Is it possible to get an online quote anywhere?
I know it's usually better to phone, but interested in a rough estimate
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if you do go for a lpg one make sure it got flashlube kit, saw a write up that toyota/lexus cars have lot of valve wear on lpg
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You could possibly get an earlier one onto a classic policy
Unlikely as the LS400 came out late 1989.
Quote -
"In the UK there is no fixed definition of a classic car. Two taxation issues do impact however, leading to some people using them as cutoff dates. All cars built before January 1, 1973, are exempted from paying the annual road tax vehicle excise duty. This is then entered on the license disc displayed on the windscreen as "historic vehicle" (if a car built before this date has been first registered in 1973 or later, then its build date would have to be verified by a recognized body such as British Motor Heritage Foundation to claim tax-free status). HM Revenue and Customs define a classic car for company taxation purposes as being over 15 years old and having a value in excess of £15,000."
An early LS400 would meet neither criteria. Also recognise that classic car policies usually cap annual mileage.
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You could possibly get an earlier one onto a classic policy
Unlikely as the LS400 came out late 1989.
Quote -
"In the UK there is no fixed definition of a classic car. Two taxation issues do impact however, leading to some people using them as cutoff dates. All cars built before January 1, 1973, are exempted from paying the annual road tax vehicle excise duty. This is then entered on the license disc displayed on the windscreen as "historic vehicle" (if a car built before this date has been first registered in 1973 or later, then its build date would have to be verified by a recognized body such as British Motor Heritage Foundation to claim tax-free status). HM Revenue and Customs define a classic car for company taxation purposes as being over 15 years old and having a value in excess of £15,000."
An early LS400 would meet neither criteria. Also recognise that classic car policies usually cap annual mileage.
no mate your partly wrong-Car*** Na** classic car/bike insurance company-told me they could put 1994 miggy on policy but as you said max 5k per year
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after reading around a few lexus fora and about classic insurance in general, it seems that "classic" could mean over 15 y/o or over 20 y/o.
In this, as with most things, it seems that the insurance companies make their own rules ::)
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after reading around a few lexus fora and about classic insurance in general, it seems that "classic" could mean over 15 y/o or over 20 y/o.
In this, as with most things, it seems that the insurance companies make their own rules ::)
yes mate and reckon they make rules as they go along too ::)
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if you do go for a lpg one make sure it got flashlube kit, saw a write up that toyota/lexus cars have lot of valve wear on lpg
asked about this - the 4.0 V8 doesn't need the flashlube.
£1450 for LPG fitting.
Paid for in about 9000 miles/12 months
:y
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Can I stay on the forum tho, if I don't own a mig?
In my defence -
I'm not Scouse.
I don't own a zafira.
I don't live in Wakefield
;D ;D ;D
aw gawd...
Going to go look at a Zafira *in wakefield* this afternoon (just for short term use)
Next thing you know, I'll be stealing hubcaps ;D
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Can I stay on the forum tho, if I don't own a mig?
In my defence -
I'm not Scouse.
I don't own a zafira.
I don't live in Wakefield
;D ;D ;D
aw gawd...
Going to go look at a Zafira *in wakefield* this afternoon (just for short term use)
Next thing you know, I'll be stealing hubcaps ;D
:-X ::)
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Can I stay on the forum tho, if I don't own a mig?
In my defence -
I'm not Scouse.
I don't own a zafira.
I don't live in Wakefield
;D ;D ;D
aw gawd...
Going to go look at a Zafira *in wakefield* this afternoon (just for short term use)
Next thing you know, I'll be stealing hubcaps ;D
:-X ::)
need an auto people carrier/small minibus.
like vauxhalls in general, and trust the auto boxes.
Mrs Egg refuses to drive a transit minibus.
so it's either a zafira or a (nother) scenic... ::)
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This is a nice Lexus :y
LINK (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201305106697969?atmobcid=soc3)
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Mrs Egg like the sportcross:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Lexus_IS300_SportCross.JPG)
3.0 straight 6, boot about half the size of the mig estate, slightly more powerful than the 3.0 mig
not room for three adults in back seat.
list of "expected faults" is *very* short - ie, non-existent
How will I live without worrying about:
rust
headlamp adjuster failure
crankshaft sensor failure
powersounder conflagration
HBV failure
ABS ecu failure
rocker gasket failure
Wheel bearing failure
Wishbone bush failure
Changing cambelts+tensioners+waterpump every two years
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need an auto people carrier/small minibus.
like vauxhalls in general, and trust the auto boxes.
Mrs Egg refuses to drive a transit minibus.
so it's either a zafira or a (nother) scenic... ::)
Are the Zafira autoboxes any good or is a manual better?
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can't drive a manual.
I trust vauxhall autoboxes *in general* based on the ar25/ar35
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Mrs Egg like the sportcross:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Lexus_IS300_SportCross.JPG)
3.0 straight 6, boot about half the size of the mig estate, slightly more powerful than the 3.0 mig
not room for three adults in back seat.
list of "expected faults" is *very* short - ie, non-existent
How will I live without worrying about:
rust
headlamp adjuster failure
crankshaft sensor failure
powersounder conflagration
HBV failure
ABS ecu failure
rocker gasket failure
Wheel bearing failure
Wishbone bush failure
Changing cambelts+tensioners+waterpump every two years
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::) ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D
I thought all vauxhalls had this list ::) :( :-\ ::) ;)
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lol.
I'm sure I've missed one...
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can't drive a manual.
I trust vauxhall autoboxes *in general* based on the ar25/ar35
Vx FWD boxes are not GM.
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Mrs Gixer has one of those Sportcross thingies iirc, very pleased with it afaik :y
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This is a nice Lexus :y
LINK (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201305106697969?atmobcid=soc3)
Ten grand for a 7 year old car with 160,000 miles on the clock!!! :o :o :o Am I missing something here :-\
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This is a nice Lexus :y
LINK (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201305106697969?atmobcid=soc3)
Ten grand for a 7 year old car with 160,000 miles on the clock!!! :o :o :o Am I missing something here :-\
Thought these where around 60-80k new :-\
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160,000 is nothing on one of those engines if its been well serviced.They can go to the moon and back. ;)
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160,000 is nothing on one of those engines if its been well serviced.They can go to the moon and back. ;)
Maybe so, but Ten grand??? Really?? ::) :-\
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160,000 is nothing on one of those engines if its been well serviced.They can go to the moon and back. ;)
Maybe so, but Ten grand??? Really?? ::) :-\
Just been checking that model the LS460 would have cost in the region of £76,000 new.
(http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=183912347)
£9,990 Isn't that bad, and as has been said they'll do rocket ship miles. :y
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Mrs Gixer has one of those Sportcross thingies iirc, very pleased with it afaik :y
Very. Although I have been blamed for braking a parking sensor after lifting a full wheels bin in the back to take to the dump. She not happy. :(
I'm very pleased to get back in my omega after though. As much as I like it. :y
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160,000 is nothing on one of those engines if its been well serviced.They can go to the moon and back. ;)
Maybe so, but Ten grand??? Really?? ::) :-\
Just been checking that model the LS460 would have cost in the region of £76,000 new.
£9,990 Isn't that bad, and as has been said they'll do rocket ship miles. :y
I'm sure they're great cars, but essentially a posh Toyota. ::) I think I could do better with £76,000 in my pocket! ;)
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VXR8 estate, a month all inclusive in Antigua and twenty grand off the mortgage spring to mind ::)
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A Rolls is essentially just a posh VW these days but people still spend over £250,000 on them. ;)
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VXR8 estate, a month all inclusive in Antigua and twenty grand off the mortgage a Ducati Panigale spring to mind ::)
Fixed. :y
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No accounting for taste Mr Albs :y
VXR8 estate, a month all inclusive in Antigua and twenty grand off the mortgage a Ducati Panigale spring to mind ::)
Fixed. :y
Never been a motorbicyclist, but tis your mortgage :y
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No accounting for taste Mr Albs :y
VXR8 estate, a month all inclusive in Antigua and twenty grand off the mortgage a Ducati Panigale spring to mind ::)
Fixed. :y
Never been a motorbicyclist, but tis your mortgage :y
Don't have one. ;)
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That'll do nicely then :y
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Actually,cancel Antigua and the Panigale. I will have this instead.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-DESMOSEDICI-RR-/190847400688?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6f643af0
Its only a half hour away.I think its fate.Its meant to be. :)
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Kin how much :o
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Kin how much :o
I'd need more wheels than that for 32k :o :o :o
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Mrs Gixer has one of those Sportcross thingies iirc, very pleased with it afaik :y
Very. Although I have been blamed for braking a parking sensor after lifting a full wheels bin in the back to take to the dump. She not happy. :(
I'm very pleased to get back in my omega after though. As much as I like it. :y
why?
What makes the mig better than the sportcross? size?
Serious question, btw - I'm planning to give up on migs to get the lexus (3.0 Sportcross now, for mrsEgg - LS400 in a couple of months for me)
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.. and judging by the Ducati that appears to have taken to driving down my road at 6 AM every morning, they exhibit the only fuel injected engine in history that won't idle cold without an irritating constant blipping of the throttle and can't overrun without popping and banging all the time. >:(
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.. and judging by the Ducati that appears to have taken to driving down my road at 6 AM every morning, they exhibit the only fuel injected engine in history that won't idle cold without an irritating constant blipping of the throttle and can't overrun without popping and banging all the time. >:(
Oh, I take that back, actually. TVR never managed to fix the popping and banging either.
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.. and judging by the Ducati that appears to have taken to driving down my road at 6 AM every morning, they exhibit the only fuel injected engine in history that won't idle cold without an irritating constant blipping of the throttle and can't overrun without popping and banging all the time. >:(
Oh, I take that back, actually. TVR never managed to fix the popping and banging either.
;D
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Actually,cancel Antigua and the Panigale. I will have this instead.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-DESMOSEDICI-RR-/190847400688?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6f643af0
Its only a half hour away.I think its fate.Its meant to be. :)
Nice choice Albs ;) Never owned a Ducati but that would be the one ;D
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Actually,cancel Antigua and the Panigale. I will have this instead.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-DESMOSEDICI-RR-/190847400688?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6f643af0
Its only a half hour away.I think its fate.Its meant to be. :)
Nice choice Albs ;) Never owned a Ducati but that would be the one ;D
Nor have I but have been to Antigua a couple of times - everyone should go there at least once in their lives ;)
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Actually,cancel Antigua and the Panigale. I will have this instead.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-DESMOSEDICI-RR-/190847400688?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2c6f643af0
Its only a half hour away.I think its fate.Its meant to be. :)
Nice choice Albs ;) Never owned a Ducati but that would be the one ;D
Nor have I but have been to Antigua a couple of times - everyone should go there at least once in their lives ;)
A nice road trip on the Ducati , well maybe 20 yrs ago ::) :(