[New LS 400 owner sa... Oh, I can't keep doing this]

Another LS400 ruined. What on earth possesses people? I know the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same thing but this? Air ride, quad exhaust, that gear shift and mismatched badges. I'm speechless.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308130736227?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&fromsra&make=Lexus&model=LS 400&price-to=9500&sort=year-dsc&transmission=Automatic

[My Recently Px'd GS430 now on Autotrader.]

34 minutes ago, PRT68 said:

Also noted it's marked as a private seller. Is it, or are they being a little naughty?

They make it sound like they're a private seller. First question should be "So, how long have you had it?" 

[My Recently Px'd GS430 now on Autotrader.]

1 hour ago, JeffL said:

What is the RFL for the GS430? The seller is quoting £395 which I suspect is the 6 month figure? My GS300 is £615 p.a. for the renewal just received.

12 months but registered January 2006 so just squeezes in to the pre-March cheaper bracket. That said all bands have gone up in the last week.

[Bluetooth/AUX receiver for non Bluetooth models.]

Similar solution to the ones I use.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CG48K5H?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Much want...

[Changing the clock]

20 hours ago, Mincey said:

I find it amazing that a relatively cheap Sony car stereo with RDS which I bought for my Vauxhall Nova in the mid nineties would change the time automatically when the clocks changed. Why oh why oh why can't Lexus do something similar? 

The factory fit units in my 17 and 18 year old Saabs are the same. Turn on the radio, the clocks change. More than a little amused by this thread 

[New IS 300 owner saying hello!]

I may have to.

Probably shouldn't have told the kids I'd take them on holiday once I've sold it.

IS300 = 10 days, south of Spain, all inclusive

9-5 = wet weekend in Cleethorpes

😬

[New IS 300 owner saying hello!]

I'm having a hard time giving this car up. My Saab 9-5 is a lovely thing but it's like a tractor compared to the IS300 

[Bluetooth hands free]

Probably correct about the old Bluetooth and new phone. Didn't really work with my '06 400h either.

Have a look at gromaudio.co.uk for a solution. I've used their stuff for my IS, GS and my 400h. It'll give you phone calls plus streaming audio eg Spotify.

[IS300 2003 cabin air filter]

Your dealer will have them.

lexuspartsdirect.co.uk (Lexus Swindon) list them at £17.20

ECP also stock a variety of brands.

Not sure I understand your question about strip lights.

[Photochromic side mirrors constantly dark]

You might get lucky on eBay but sellers usually want to sell the entire unit and as the problem is common with cars this age the actual glass can be as bad as yours. You may still be able to get the glass from a dealer but that will be £££. If it's the same as the 400h then I know the glass was still available up until recently. 

Unfortunately your only option might be non-genuine stick on glass. It goes over the original and I'm told the heat still works but obviously not the auto dimming.

[New IS 300 owner saying hello!]

Another update to this.

I didn't stay in the IS300, my father insisted his driving was "fine" and carried on pottering about in it. Sadly he now has an Alzheimer's diagnosis and will have to give up.

So this will be going up for sale sooner rather than later. If anyone's interested give me a shout.

[LS400 remote key issue]

2 hours ago, Gorodish2022 said:

I live in a relatively low crime area but still feels wrong leaving it unlocked (to be on the safe side).

Can you not lock and unlock with the key? My LS had no fob at all when I first got it and until I sourced one I just used the key in the driver's door.

5 hours ago, Gorodish2022 said:

Hi everyone, hello again. I was a member years ago, and have recently returned to the LS400 fold (I missed them too much!) getting a 1998 DHP in Bronze from a lovely chap in Cheshire.

 

2 hours ago, Gorodish2022 said:

N40LEX btw

That'll be Rich Scott's old car. He's never been a member on here but he's a good friend of mine.

[Advice on failed LS 400, which has now stopped.]

Why the conspiracy theories?

What indication is there that the OP is a trader that bought a dud? Absolutely none.

Not everyone joins owners forums, quite often people who join don't come back after posting once or twice, not everyone who's bought a Lexus posts here and more importantly not every owner knows the ins and outs of engine maintenance.

This isn't the first time this has happened. It's bizarre.

[2006 LS430 - Key and alarm issues!]

Really? I thought it was just a button to turn the lock/unlock beeps off?

[This article might merit a discussion ?]

30 minutes ago, LenT said:

 

A salesperson is hardly likely to introduce a negative note when selling the car - even presuming that it’s something they’re aware of themselves.

 

Quite. Look how many low mileage/low speed potential customers are suckered into buying a diesel over a petrol because all they see is 60mpg vs 40mpg or whatever. Then they can't understand why the dash lights up like a Christmas tree after a few months.

[2006 LS430 - Key and alarm issues!]

There's about a 500 yard spot on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield where neither my old IS300 or RX400h would lock or unlock using the remote.

[Help buying a soarer]

I'd say £4000 for a non-runner is ridiculous.

After the IS, RX, GS and LS I came close to buying a Soarer a couple of times but the lack of parts for the mundane stuff (especially electrics) made me give up.

[1999 V-reg GS300 SE - What is it worth, soon to be for sale]

11 hours ago, Tom_Lexus said:

Hi Kev, any chance this is your Dad's car? It's a real beauty. A question for all, do you think it's advertised for a fair price? I am tempted

https://www.elitemotorcompanycroydon.co.uk/used-cars/lexus-gs-300-3-0-se-auto-4dr-croydon-202208198958399

Seriously considered that one back in September but went for my 9-5 instead.

[Zen Motoring Lexus special]

The ones showing the Purim celebrations are the best.

[Zen Motoring]

I enjoyed it so much I bought the t-shirt 

[Front discs and pads]

Genuine. Should be about £195 for the full front set. EBC are a smidge cheaper but for the difference you might as well fit genuine.

[New IS 300 owner saying hello!]

Does look really well!

[Droids without wires]

23 hours ago, DavidCM said:

Buy a "dongle" from AAWireless- a small 2 inch square box,about 1/4 thick which connects to one of the usb s in the armrest and connects to your phone automatically when you get into the car.Mine has worked perfectly.

Do not buy a similar product from Carlinkit.It does not work properly and their customer service is hopeless.

 

10 hours ago, Addh said:

For more info see this thread 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've been using one in the Subaru for the last 10 months or so. Agree it works well.

Motorola do one too https://motorolasound.com/audio-products/android-auto/ma1

[Saab]

21 hours ago, dutchie01 said:

(over 80% of Saab owners had a university degree)

 

Happy to buck that trend 

[Saab]

Very nice. Iconic car.

My current Saabs aren't classics but different enough to stand out among the boxes imo.