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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Jusme on 16 July 2015, 22:57:59
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Its got the same number of pots. OK. OK. So, I'm an old fart! And I didn't realise I would need to take an astronaut's course to get used to and understand the 50. Yes 'fifty' knobs, buttons and switches. Not to mention the 454 pages of the owners handbook. Talking to a bloke the other day who has had a LS430 for 2 years, and is still finding things he didn't know about?? One thing that pleasantly surprised me is, so far it has been the same on petrol as the 3.2 Miggy?? Can't stop the missus reclining the back seat and switching on the 'massage' button :o
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Now that is a cracking bit of kit. If I was significantly older than 33, I'd own one in a heart-beat.
I've driven a couple, and they are just as refined as an old Merc, or dare I say it a Silver Shadow. Of course, the Lexarse has all the toys, bells and whistles.
Good choice, Sir.
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No looker but I like it.
Reliability assured.....................I hope.
Good turn of speed, too. :y
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:y :y very nice :y :y
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No looker but I like it.
Reliability assured.....................I hope.
Good turn of speed, too. :y
Whilst it is not slow, it is rather lazy (both the 5 speed and 6 speed auto's). I think the 0-60 is around 6.8 seconds, book. I'd stick it head-to-head with a 3.2 Omega and there wouldn't be much in it. Of course, weight is the issue, and the Lexarse is extremely heavy (and extremely comfortable).
I'm not taking anything away from it though.... they are properly nice things to cruise around in!
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Nice looking car.
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Thanks for the kind comments, as for speed, not interested anymore, 'been there done that'. But I do like watching the rev counter sitting at 1800 revs at 70mph. It is luxurious I agree, also have to agree with Opti it isn't much of a looker but then, neither am I. And I have never been into looking at myself in shop windows at traffic lights, and never yet had a car that I can see from the drivers seat? Would ask if anyone has any tips on cleaning the seats. As they are the heated/cooled variety they have perforated leather faces. How the heck do you clean them without all the 'gack' going through the holes??? Maybe 2 Miggys going to be up for sale soon?? :-\
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Thanks for the kind comments, as for speed, not interested anymore, 'been there done that'. But I do like watching the rev counter sitting at 1800 revs at 70mph. It is luxurious I agree, also have to agree with Opti it isn't much of a looker but then, neither am I. And I have never been into looking at myself in shop windows at traffic lights, and never yet had a car that I can see from the drivers seat? Would ask if anyone has any tips on cleaning the seats. As they are the heated/cooled variety they have perforated leather faces. How the heck do you clean them without all the 'gack' going through the holes??? Maybe 2 Miggys going to be up for sale soon?? :-\
It's a fantastic machine - You should be proud of owning it!!!!
The perforated (air-cooled) seats as I have in mine. I use Glyptone Leather cleaner and use it as you would any other type of leather. Once it properly dries, it becomes a powder anyway, so just vanishes. Forget the expensive Microfibre cloths, get to Aldi/Asda/Wherever and buy a pack of three for a quid. Use these to really wipe the excess product off and most of it will disappear anyway.
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Thanks for that BM, orff to Asda in the morning... :y :y
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Whatever you do (and I really DO endorse most Meguires stuff)..... Do not buy Meguires Leather products. Don't get me wrong, they do the job, but they are very greasy, they stink to high heaven and not any cheaper than the Gliptone stuff.
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I'll go with what you recommended, just been watching the video on youtube... :y :y
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Very nice indeed a worthy Omega successor IMO, liking the colour an all suits it 8)...only thing I'm not so keen on is the interior colour I'd personally go for black it also goes better with the wood IMO.
The exact year/model I'd go for when the time comes to replace the Omega this will be the likely contender.
Best of luck with it :y.. Have heard the cambelt on these have very long intervals something like 90k - 8 years or something, not sure on how much parts cost or how hard it would be to DIY something like a cambelt job on these though, would imagine a Lexus garage would charge in the region of 1k, Small price to pay though giving how long the intervals are an probably works out cheaper than the Omega long term anyway 8)
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Very nice toy that Rob :y :y
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Nice second motor :y
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Very nice :y
Think these big ass Lexus things are nearly bullet proof reliability?
... and yeah a 4.3 V8 same on fuel as 3.2 V6 :-X :-X
::) ;D
Always said 3.2's are crap on fuel for their size :D
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Nice, I've always liked the big Lexus. If only they did an estate.
As for the cambelt, it's a much simpler job than an Vx V6, with no timing tools required.
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Well! I am pleasantly surprised with the replies. ;) Cambelt change is 100,000 miles. Looked at black interiors, and yes it does go better with the wood, but to me it made it feel too dark inside? Looked at a few of these for a year before settling on this one a month ago. 'Reliability' is apparently great? I feel born out by the size of the maintenance/repair section on the Lexus forum. Had one problem since buying it, rear aircon pipe split, (common fault apparently?) pipes capped off, now aircon just in the front which is more than adequate. Seems no-one has these repaired due to petrol tank etc having to be dropped. Definitely will not complain about Omega handling anymore.. :-\ another common fault that I have also found on this car is, the pump that lifts the body needs a repair. Kit is £8.50 on ebay. Could do with some help with the DVD player, no instructions and a pile of remotes in the rear armrest. Incidentally, members on Lexus forum are quite complimentary about Miggys.. :y
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Looks pretty smart to me :y
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Is there a more quiet car for driver and passenger?
I think not. :y
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When I initially saw the first photograph I instantly thought ......ah....yes.....S class Merc.
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I guess the next question was how much? :)
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I guess the next question was how much? :)
...and how old?
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Lovely looking car for wafting along :y
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Glad you finally found the right car Rob, that looks lovely :y If wifey approves then all the better ;D
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Wanted one a few years ago. Bit outdated externally perhaps, but cracking interior and the few people I've met that owned one where VERY happy with them. :y
Chain drive cam set up iirc?
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Do tell us what this gains in terms of spec over an Elite/CDX :)
I know they have lots of odd little 'toys' being Japanese, very high on the gadget-front. As has been said, they offer nothing (personally) in looks, but all that means is that those who would turn one down, and instead got a BMW, Merc etc.. are missing out - in the same way that badge snobbery would see those same people pass over an Omega.
Seems a very smart motor, and you're clearly happy with it. Good on you, I say :y
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The later ones are seriously packed full of tech...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201502110851954?radius=1500&page=1&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&channel=cars&model=ls_460&sort=default&postcode=gu153au&search-target=usedcars&make=lexus&logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201502110851954?radius=1500&page=1&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&channel=cars&model=ls_460&sort=default&postcode=gu153au&search-target=usedcars&make=lexus&logcode=p)
Early ones still interesting, not keen on the centre wood though :-\
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201507024842020?onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&search-target=usedcars&sort=default&page=1&postcode=gu153au&price-from=0&radius=1500&minimum-seats=2&make=lexus&channel=cars&model=gs_430&logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201507024842020?onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&search-target=usedcars&sort=default&page=1&postcode=gu153au&price-from=0&radius=1500&minimum-seats=2&make=lexus&channel=cars&model=gs_430&logcode=p)
Wonder how the V8's take to LPG? :-\
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Looks really nice and comfy for those long journeys :y
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Thank you Jon, and once again for your help in the 'spirit of OOF' going to check out the other one for me. Do tell us what this gains in terms of spec over an Elite/CDX 'How long have you got'?? Most of the blokes on the Lexus forum use any excuse to travel long distances in theirs, quoting. 'just the sheer joy of travelling in such a luxurious car'. No mention of taking a spare HBV or crank position sensor etc along. In fact when I asked about recommended independant garages in my area. I was told that many of the blokes go to Japex in Kings Langley, these blokes live a lot farther North than I do. I have to say, since buying it I have really enjoyed driving it. I go along with everything said about them by blokes that are on their 4th/5th.'Once you have owned one, you will never want to drive anything else'. My Miggys. The 3 elites I have owned I was fond of, and enjoyed immensely. But the first difference I noted with this car was, the difference in quality of leather. and plushness of the seats. I always thought that the sound system in the Elite's was pretty good. But! I had never heard a 'Mark Levinson' system before. I'm not here to either be an envoy for Lexus, or to 'rubbish' Omegas. The Lexus is a totally different animal, 'far superior'. But then Omegas didn't cost £60,000-£70,000. To answer the other two questions, it is an 04 plate, which after research I plumped for over the 06 I was contemplating. Cost? 'Don't jump on me for this comment'... I paid about 6-7 Elite's for it... It had done 97,000 miles.... ;)
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Nice car mate - personally I like the light leather interior. Enjoy.
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The later ones are seriously packed full of tech...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201502110851954?radius=1500&page=1&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&channel=cars&model=ls_460&sort=default&postcode=gu153au&search-target=usedcars&make=lexus&logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201502110851954?radius=1500&page=1&onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&channel=cars&model=ls_460&sort=default&postcode=gu153au&search-target=usedcars&make=lexus&logcode=p)
Early ones still interesting, not keen on the centre wood though :-\
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201507024842020?onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&search-target=usedcars&sort=default&page=1&postcode=gu153au&price-from=0&radius=1500&minimum-seats=2&make=lexus&channel=cars&model=gs_430&logcode=p (http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201507024842020?onesearchad=used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew&search-target=usedcars&sort=default&page=1&postcode=gu153au&price-from=0&radius=1500&minimum-seats=2&make=lexus&channel=cars&model=gs_430&logcode=p)
Wonder how the V8's take to LPG? :-\
2nd one there is the GS Lexus which usually has a V6 engine its one model below the LS but this one has the same engine as the LS430 must have been an option back then :-\
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Nice car Jusme, hope it serves you well :y
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Thank you Henry... :y
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Very nice car,all those goodies and not as gimmicky inside as a modern Jag,I like it.You paid 6-7 Elites for it?crikey all that car for £3.50p!who'd have thought it :D ;D
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Fantastic car Jusme.
I haven't seen any pics. with the boot open. What's the space (and especially the width) like? (Golf clubs in mind).
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Sorry just to ask again, have many people converted them to LPG?
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Nice looking Motor.............. :y :y
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Yes Tunnie, there are a few running LPG.. Plenty of room in boot for golf clubs. One of the reasons I went for the LS instead of the GS, room in the boot for SWMBO's wheelchair. The GS boot is miniscule compared.
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Ooohohooo don't mention LPG conversion on the lpg forum. Noooo. Not aloud, that. :(
"Can't afford to run the car. Then don't buy it in the first place", etc etc.... Rather Eejits. ;D
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Although I would add, the Lexus forum is quite good, generally speaking.
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What a great choice, always liked these hope you get many years of absolute driving pleasure from it , very envious .
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"Can't afford to run the car. Then don't buy it in the first place", etc etc.... Rather Eejits. Conversely I read a post which said. ' converting to LPG allowed me to enjoy my dream car, which, with the miles I cover I wouldn't have been able to afford on petrol'. :y
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Many thanks for the kind comments. But what if it had been 'pale green'??? Don't think Lexus do 'pale green'?? Having released teenage son into the non cosseted world away from 'Dad's pocket', I now only cover about an average of 50 - 60 miles a week so, mpg figures are not a bother anymore... :) compared to filling up sometimes twice a week as 'Dad's taxi'.. :y
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Nice car... Lexus are a serious contender to replace my Omega when the time comes, but I need an estate.
Tunnie, they take well to LPG but I think Flashlube is a must IIRCC
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Thanks. :y
Get a lot for your monies it appears, along with shocking depreciation means Omega type bargains.
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Very nice motor. :y :y :y
Pity they don't do an estate as it would make an ideal Omega replacement.