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  1. Am about to fit Gadgetman rear parking sensors and would like confirmation of the colour code of the reversing light cables. I have Blue/Red for live supply and Black/White for negative. Is this correct please. Mervt
  2. Lot's of you folks seem to have SatNav. I know what it does but can it be a retrofit and if so, where is it obtainable and more to the point, what is the cost ! ? Mervt
  3. Thanks Mat. Jac, Loz and Colin. Have the belt, and awaiting my friendly mechanic who has been reading up on GS300 belt change. Wants me to find out about a 'tensioner roller' which he reads is necessary if the car has done nearly 100k without a cambelt change. Perhaps someone out there can enlighten me. By the way should I start a new entry in the forum as this one is getting quite long!? mervt ;)
  4. Thanks to all you helpful folks during the saga of my first Lexus purchase. I am delighted with 'her' and here she is at last! Merv :D
  5. Thanks Loz No the dealer did not say they had done it they said it had a full service history, which it had. What I didn't do was check the 'history' until after purchase. Full service history don't mean a thing really does it unless you contact the service dept regarding a particular service in the history, whereupon they tell you that the belt replacement was recommended but not accepted by the then owner. I would have though that a Lexus dealer would have noted this on the relevant service stamp - but knowing the motor trade why should I think that!! However if I can get it done for £100 I'll not complain. I see that some folks on this forum are saying that around 110 miles is the cambelt time. mervt
  6. Hi folks - sorry for the delay but have had some serious interruptions in the last week. Wifey had to undergo some Laser treatment to one eye which fortunately performed miracles for her. Sady out lovely sheepdog bitch picked up some poison left around by kindly farmers and was dead in 24 hours. Please excuse the off topic explanations. The car is fine and have had some quotes for the touching up. I have been in touch with the Lexus dealer who performed the services and have discovered the cambelt was NOT changed at 63,000. As the mileage is 90,000 will have to get some quotes for the belt as my friendly home visit mechanic can do the job - AND I CAN WATCH HIM ! Any ideas as to what I should pay for a cambelt? When the dust settles I will be posting a pic. Would like to get the beauty work done first though. Regards Merv
  7. Hi all Well the deed is done and I collect on Friday. The car seemed excellent, well shod, the interior was impeccable and everything seemed to be in working order. The engine sounded 'firm' and responsive and it was a very comfortable drive. The a/c was working fine, the transmission was quiet and the Auto change was imperceptable. The doors shut quietly and firmly. On the road there was a slight front wheel vibration which could be driven below or through and felt just like a slight wheel balance problem. The service history is good - some Lexus and some Brundells. The cambelt was replaced at the due time. The bodywork is excellent save for a mucky repair to a small bump on the front leftside spoiler and alloys which need sandblasting. My fully comp has gone up from £233 on my BMW 528 to £409. Not bad I suppose. So- here we go! Merv
  8. Hi MudZS - well tomorrow morning (Sat) all will be revealed. The car is now in and awaiting my inspection. No 2 son will drive us the 22 miles and keep a weather eye on our negotiations. Pam and I have dusted off our credit cards and are anticipating 2000 air miles each at least! You've all been very helpful and patient, not like some sites I have had dealings with in the past over computer matters. I will post the good? news as soon as we return - perhaps even a digital pic of the 'beast'. I guess you will all be waiting out there with bated breath - am I kidding? The saga continues! Thanks again Merv
  9. Thanks Dave. I am beginning to think I may have a bargain. I am noting all this good advice and will apply it when it is available. Will keep you posted on the site. The new Lexus replacement is promised before the enf of the month. Aren't you a nice friendly bunch? Mervt
  10. Thanks "Ants" will check on the Autotrader site. Haven't seen the car yet as it will not be in the showroom until present owners new Lexus arrives any day. The dealer is a Lexus dealer so I imagine it will be a 'genuine' but will certainly check on that. Will post here if and when I have the car. Nice club this seems to be. Thanks again Mervt
  11. Thanks both very much for the prompt and helpful replies. When your pensioned in your late 70's, you have to do all you can to avoid financial disasters. Hope to become an actual owner soon then and will certainly keep in the club. My first car was an Austin 7 tourer in 1948 which I found rotting in a builders yard and spent 7 months stripping down to the bare chassis and completely rebuilding. Cost me £35 and was offered £250 immediately it appeared on the road. Cars were unobtainable then there being a 10 year wait list for a new one! Thanks again Mervt
  12. Not knowledgable on Lexus cars but have been offered a top of range 1996, M Reg GS300 85Kmiles, full service record, for £4,000 by a reputable dealer. Wheels need sandblast and superficial body marks need attention. Have been assured that £500 would place it 'in showroom condition'. Haven't test driven yet - what should I look for please? Mervt
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