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Pictures of my lexus ct 200 with New 16ins allloy wheel and snow tyres i took off the 17ins for the winter

Hello everyone. Ive been reading the forum on and off for a few weeks trying to identify the cause of something which is starting to bother me. We own a 53 plate - 04 RX 300 SE-L and have done for the past yr. It was bought from a local, non lexus garage with full lexus SH. Its now done 57 000. Its the wife's vehicle mainly for running the kids around. We are both very happy with the car. I am becoming concerned about a noise which I can hear constantly. It sounds to me like a clunking, bobbling noise coming from the front struts/ suspension. It is very noticeable at low speeds, on whatever road surface you are driving on, ie perfectly smooth roads or those which are more worn. I am that obsessed with it I can even notice the noise or "feel" of the clunk even when driving at 50 +. The air suspension operates fine. No lights on dash etc. I am wondering whether the fronts shocks will need replacing. Its a noise I associate with cars Ive owned in the past when the shockers were getting ready for replacing. I have been reading some very alarming replies about the costs of lexus doing this work...? ie in the £ 000's. One member stated how Lexus sheffield charged £930 for just one shock absorber. The rest of the car is perfect, but I am dreading bad financial news. Can anyone offer any advice. I am thinking of having it booked it at Lexus sheffield and see if they can shed any light on it, with the vague statement of "I can hear a clunking noise coming from the front end".... The car drives and handles fine, but I am the type of person that can't just put up with these types of noises. If it was to end up costing a huge sum. Is it worth spending on this age vehicle? Your thoughts would be appreciated, as I continue to ponder scenarios and options. Cheers

Lol. Trust me I am not a dodgy seller/trader from Dudley. Even though I live there. Nor is mine clocked back. All in good bantor. Got to be careful who bids. I don't know who is genuine bidder or time waster. If it sells then so be it. Otherwise I get it ready to park it in garage and use it next yr. Looking forward to the drive to London tomorrow. Actually come to think of it I have driven it over 1000 miles since getting it MOTd in October. Must be the fear that if it sells then I can't drive it. Wierd Ifty

I think you will find that that one was clocked it originally had 260,000 + on the clock.

Hello everyone :) This is Heather, Ian's (IHgs300 previously IanS200) wife......I have joined to let you know that Ian has had surgery today and will be out of action for a while.....He is ok and recovering great (with a good amount of painkillers of course lol) and will be back with you soon :) Heather x

David thanks for reply... I had visions of interior rip out! Derek