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Free download from Lexus tech site. http://www.lexus-tech.eu/MaintenanceSchedules/ls/Final.pdf Here's the schedule for the original LS460s Annual service (minor) * Replace oil (SL/SM) and filter * Inspect steering wheel, linkage and steering gear box * Inspect brake pedal and parking brake * Inspect brake linings and drums * Inspect brake pads and discs * Inspect brake fluid * Inspect brake pipes and hoses * Inspect exhaust pipes and mountings * Inspect battery * Inspect air cleaner filter * Inspect suspension ball joints and dust covers * Inspect rear differential oil * Inspect front and rear suspension * Inspect tyres and inflation pressure * Inspect lights, horns, wipers and washers * Inspect air conditioner refrigerant amount * Check that the radiator and condenser are not blocked with leaves, dirt or insects; check radiator fins; check hoses and connections for correct installation, corrosion etc.; clean if needed - every 2 years for first 4 years, then annually * Inspect 'Fuel tank cap, fuel lines, connections and fuel vapor control valve' every 2 years for first 4 years, then annually Extra items at major service (every 2 years) * Replace brake fluid - SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 * Replace air cleaner filter * Inspect drive belts * Inspect coolant * inspect charcoal canister * Inspect drive shaft boots * Inspect automatic transmission fluid (type WS) Less frequent items * Replace coolant at 100,000 miles then every 50,000 miles Only use "Toyota Super-Long Life Coolant" or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrate and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids) * Replace spark plugs (platinum/iridum-tipped) every 60,000 miles * Replace fuel filter every 8 years * Replace rear differential oil API gear oil GL-5 every 4 years The LS600h is basically the same, but with a couple of fluid changes related to the AWD system. Lexus charge £199 flat rate for an 'essential care' service minor, and £399 for major. It's difficult to see the justification for charging double for the major service.

Hi all - possibly already covered. According to the Lexus website iPhones don't support text/iMessage support - however by clicking show notifications on the Bluetooth settings for the connected nav device it started working today!! Downside - the car asked me to get shopping on the way home this evening thanks to the wife!!! Cheers Matt Sent from my iPhone using Lexus OC

I think everyone has made the key point that if you want something pain-free and ultra-reliable with plenty of toys and luxury, the Mk IV LS400 is a good option but good ones are very rare and hard to find given that it was discontinued in 2000. I owned such a car for over 13 years and I can honestly say it was the best car I ever owned and so reliable too - I did once have to replace a water pump at a cost of £90 but this was after 180,000 miles and 10 years. I sold the car last year when it was 15 years old and had reached over 225k miles. The new owner is still very pleased with it and once in a while drops me a line too. I have recently purchased an LS430 (mine is the facelift version on a '53' plate) for not much money and whilst it is a step forward in terms of size, gadgets and luxury over my LS400, it has not been without it's problems but now that these are cured, it's proving to be a great companion Personally, if you do go for an LS430 I would try to get the facelift version as I think it looks slightly better than the Mk I version and in terms of spec, it has the reversing camera, 6 speed automatic gearbox and 18" alloys fitted When you do go to view any of these cars, take your time and make sure everything works - I made the mistake of not checking the electric steering column in my LS430 and it didn't work and I had to replace the entire unit. Fortunately, a used one saved me a lot of money but it's something I really kicked myself about. Good luck with your search and with your choice

Ive looked at the Q50, but the reviews are not all that great. The steering sounds awful....after all its not just about power, also I've previously owned a 350Z, and the engine into Q50 is essentially still the same as the Z's but with an electric motor stuck on, so it'll be abit like a backwards step for me ;) But more seriously though the IS300H is for my wife, and for her mpg > bhp any day of the week, and actually I enjoyed driving the IS300H much more than I thought....hence my very brief/fleeting thought about getting something similar for my self. I don't do many miles in the 335i so mpg is not really an issue, and have spent about £7K on modifications to the engine/suspension/ICE over the last few years, which means even though from the outside it looks like a 320D, it's capable of delivering 90% of the performance/fun of a M3, but without the 'M' tax. Recently did a 2000 mile+ round trip around Europe in the 335i, including 8 Alpine passes, 140mph+ blasts down the Autobahn with the wife asleep in the passenger seat, and the Belgium GP....So it will take some thing very very special indeed to tempt me away from my 335i, the Lexus dealer tried it, but I put a stop to that conversation within about 10 seconds The only car on the market that I can realistically seem my self letting the 335i go for is the Tesla S....but at nearly £100K for the model/spec I want, I think I'll be holding on to my 335i for a long long time yet, which really is no hardship .

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There is no noise from the gearbox. There are two noises which are different from a car with a normal auto or manual transmission: The CVT allows the engine to run at the optimum rpm for the current situation and therefore when you put your foot hard down that means 5000+ rpm to get the maximum power and it will stay at a constant rpm until you back off the throttle. This is often referred to as a drone because the pitch of the sound isn't changing, which is different from the constantly changing rpm sound as a normal car goes through the gears. This is the sound of the engine, not the transmission, and in the IS300h it is quite well muted. When coming to a stop the electric motor is used as a brake which recovers energy into the batteries. The motor makes a bit of a whine, a bit like a milk float, and because the engine is off it becomes audible. It is maybe more apparent in the IS compared to the RX or CT because the driver is physically close to the motor but it isn't really noticeable over the stereo at a sensible volume. The 300h feels no slower than the series II 250, especially in sport mode.

For sheer luxury, better looks and toys galore, the LS430. For unparalleled reliability the LS400 (although they do of course go wrong, and can cost a lot to put right) I've had both, and it would be a hard choice to choose one from the other.

The Ls400 coz of it's propensity not to cost you the earth in on-going maintenance costs......... simple Malc