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Title: LS400
Post by: STMO123 on 05 October 2006, 17:43:50

A while ago someome posted up a picture of a chavved up LS400. I said that I aspired to one if I could find a decent one I could afford.
But......now I've seen this I think it looks really dated compared to my omega :(. Disappointed.

http://www.specialistcars.net/newspecialistcars/carpages/21.htm

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Markie on 05 October 2006, 17:47:52

Not my cup of tea - agreed it looks dated - like an early `90s Merc

But well we all have our carazee moments looking at other cars to replace the Omega....so you are forgiven  ;)

spent 15 minutes this morning deliberating over a Jag xj6 4litre Sport 1997.

Looked nice but the lack of info and a 0 rated seller and my MV6 love means naaaaaah !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&item=300034277497&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: STMO123 on 05 October 2006, 17:57:17

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Not my cup of tea - agreed it looks dated - like an early `90s Merc

But well we all have our carazee moments looking at other cars to replace the Omega....so you are forgiven  ;)

spent 15 minutes this morning deliberating over a Jag xj6 4litre Sport 1997.

Looked nice but the lack of info and a 0 rated seller and my MV6 love means naaaaaah !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=020&item=300034277497&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I know what you mean Markie. You know I've got a soft spot for the rover 600's but they dont compare that favourably with the omega( except in the vroom vroom dept). But all the cars I really used to fancy just dont do it for me anymore. Even a '97 Jag is starting to look dated ( and the service costs, I believe, are horrendous.
Basically, I am getting old, like to moan about things (including my meega), but will probably keep it forever. ;D

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Markie on 05 October 2006, 17:58:41

lets go buy MG ZT V8`s  ;D

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: STMO123 on 05 October 2006, 18:02:20

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lets go buy MG ZT V8`s  ;D

If only 8-)

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Andy B on 05 October 2006, 18:06:26

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A while ago someome posted up a picture of a chavved up LS400. I said that I aspired to one if I could find a decent one I could afford.
But......now I've seen this I think it looks really dated compared to my omega :(. Disappointed.

http://www.specialistcars.net/newspecialistcars/carpages/21.htm

Paint looks a damn site better than on an Omega of a similar age, but at probably 10 times the price of a similar aged Omega I suppose it should be.

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: STMO123 on 05 October 2006, 18:11:39

Buy a silver one Andy, they look great forever. ;)

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Andy B on 05 October 2006, 18:15:34

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Buy a silver one Andy, they look great forever. ;)

I'm not a great fan of silver cars, although I've a had a silver/grey (can't remember the name) Senator & a silver Manta years ago, the roads are full of silver cars.

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Del Boy on 05 October 2006, 18:48:52

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lets go buy MG ZT V8`s  ;D

If only 8-)

I would like one if your offering markiec  ;D

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Martin_1962 on 05 October 2006, 22:32:14

Toyota Selstar

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Elite Pete on 05 October 2006, 22:36:24

Audi A8 8-)

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: M-Tek Performance on 06 October 2006, 09:12:24

Lexus GS300 Sports are very nice..

I wanted one when i happened to buy my Omega (which is now sold)..

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Admin on 06 October 2006, 09:13:46

Saab 9-5 Aero

I have to say... may drive the wrong wheels, but I would still be tempted!  :-[

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Martin_1962 on 06 October 2006, 09:44:53

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Lexus GS300 Sports are very nice..

I wanted one when i happened to buy my Omega (which is now sold)..

What is the proper branding of this one?

Got the Camry and the Selstar - what about this one?

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Martin_1962 on 06 October 2006, 09:48:14

Big one Toyota Celsior - Selstar looks like a misread
Middle one Toyota Aristo
Small one Toyota Altezza (also Japanese Camry)

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Big Rod on 06 October 2006, 10:14:36

I have to replace my MV6 in about a year.

I'm eagerly keeping an eye on Monaro prices. I reckon by next year a 1st generation '04 plate LS1 powered one should be just about affordable!!  8-)

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Phil on 06 October 2006, 11:55:25

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I have to replace my MV6 in about a year.

I'm eagerly keeping an eye on Monaro prices. I reckon by next year a 1st generation '04 plate LS1 powered one should be just about affordable!!  8-)

Check out the prices for the HSV Commodore, they dont appear often but when they do theyre around the 11K mark, plus you get the 4 doors  :)

Wheeler Dealers on Discovery (repeated Sunday night) bought a J plate LS400 for £1300!! I know what they spend in time and money is way off (£200 for a parrot bluetooth kit that is only £70), but at that price it still looked clean and engine wise was perfect.

2nd thoughts, cheap V8 donor car+ 1 no Omega, anyone follow where it could be haeding????

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Markie on 06 October 2006, 11:59:53

i follow - as a few have - could be messy though but no reason why it wouldnt work with a bit of blood, sweat and tears along the way ;)

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Big Rod on 06 October 2006, 12:26:06

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I have to replace my MV6 in about a year.

I'm eagerly keeping an eye on Monaro prices. I reckon by next year a 1st generation '04 plate LS1 powered one should be just about affordable!!  8-)

Check out the prices for the HSV Commodore, they dont appear often but when they do theyre around the 11K mark, plus you get the 4 doors  :)

Wheeler Dealers on Discovery (repeated Sunday night) bought a J plate LS400 for £1300!! I know what they spend in time and money is way off (£200 for a parrot bluetooth kit that is only £70), but at that price it still looked clean and engine wise was perfect.

2nd thoughts, cheap V8 donor car+ 1 no Omega, anyone follow where it could be haeding????

Already have checked them out, but I ain't allowed an import!! Bloody red tape!!  >:(

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: M-Tek Performance on 06 October 2006, 12:32:24

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-P-LEXUS-GS300-SPORT_W0QQitemZ290036762488QQihZ019QQcategoryZ50175QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

just ripe for a Supra TT engine ;)

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: Big Rod on 06 October 2006, 13:12:43

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-P-LEXUS-GS300-SPORT_W0QQitemZ290036762488QQihZ019QQcategoryZ50175QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

just ripe for a Supra TT engine ;)

Am I not right in saying that's what's basically in them already? I'm sure I've heard/read that they're very tuneable, unlike the 400 V8's.

Title: Re: LS400
Post by: STMO123 on 06 October 2006, 13:59:02

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-P-LEXUS-GS300-SPORT_W0QQitemZ290036762488QQihZ019QQcategoryZ50175QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

just ripe for a Supra TT engine ;)

If I had that I wouldn't be swapping the engine. It's fantastic just the way it is. That mileage seems a bit iffy though.