New member: Looking for 2008+ GS450h SE-L

[Odysseus]

Hello Lexus enthusiast chums,

A bit of an introduction and note about my next car choice.  

Similar to others on here, I'm looking to buy a GS450h.  I'm looking at 2008 and newer models and am keen to get radar cruise control and a sunroof as well as the SE-L goodies.

They seem to be a bit thin on the ground at the moment, but if anyone is selling one please let me know. 

Aside from the issues with shock absorbers (which has been 'absorbing' to read), I'm assuming the rest of the car is pretty bullet proof?  I'm very keen to buy the Lexus warranty once I get the car, and will not buy a car that I can't apply the warranty to.

I'm based in Cambridgeshire and work in Cambridge itself, so I'll be using Lexus of Cambridge for servicing.  Any horror stories/positive experiences here?  

When I called Lexus of Cambridge they told me they don't give a discount for the Lexus owners club.  This is a shame.  Not that I'm opposed to joining the club the the savings on servicing would have been very useful.

If I do buy the GS450h it will be my first Lexus.  The other car in the household is a 2010 Toyota Prius, the quality and driving experience of which have directly LED me to consider Lexus whereas before I wouldn't have.

My previous car history is heavily influenced by the usual German suspects, having had four Mercedes-Benzes, three BMWs, and a VW.  I'd happily have a Merc or BMW again, but not a VW.  I've also had a Jeep Grand Cherokee (surprisingly good), a Range Rover Vogue (unremittingly awful), a Volvo (fine and respectable) and a Smart Brabus Roadster (hilariously both good and bad, but mostly bad).

I look forward to being a member here, and ultimately having an actual Lexus to talk about!

Thanks for reading.

[Farqui]

Welcome to the forum, good luck with your quest.

Are you sure about Lexus Cambridge not offering discount as they should according to the info here. I've seen from other threads that not everyone at the dealership may be aware of the club discount, so perhaps you just need to persevere?