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and I think those that have voiced an opinion have done so in a nice/banter/humorous ish kinda way anyway, so all good from my point of view

cheers Neil, very much appreciated btw, I daren't do as you suggest re Glasgow.....I fear I'll get excommunicated!! (however, I do have something else planned that'll be revealed later next week)

aye, they’re brassed off with good reason - I don’t think I’ve exactly endeared myself to many of them with my U-turns..... pale blue car - U turn cos missus hated the colour silver car - U turn cos Lexusman offered me TUF, and I then gushed about it after reading Richard’s 54pg build thread so yes, can’t say I blame them tbh..... I’m hoping they see that it was just that I was overwhelmed by the choice (as unclebob rightly said, I was like a kid in a sweet shop), and I’m inexperienced in SC’s so it took me a while to realise what was important I’m a decent normal bloke who greatly appreciates all the time and help they’ve given me and I’ll apologise to them at the next meet (covid permitting....) regards Paul

ah, I see, thanks (another member suggested I posted it on the RX forum, just in case) cheers

Hi all, I cannot see it anywhere else so apologies if I’ve missed it, but is there a forum directory of trusted Lexus specialists around the country? - I’m north of Leeds, so something up around here would be preferable (I’ve got an RX450 that needs looking after, and I’m hunting for a SC430 to join it) cheers, Paul ps - I got some suggestions from the other owners club, but was wondering if there was anyone closer than Preston & Sheffield - happy to travel if necessary to a trusted place

Smashing, will do, thanks

ps - are you UncleBob on the other forum?

aye, smashing, grand, magic our Morris I’m guessing these are only on this list if the LOC members have been happy with the garage?

entirely agree, but I can’t get past the fact that it’ll be 350 for insurance + 150 servicing + 330 rfl = 830 already pa for a car that’ll be used about 30x pa max....the extra 250pa to the dvla is a step too far (not in terms of money, but principle...it sticks too much in the throat of a Yorkshireman to cough up an extra £2500 over 10y for the privilege of using the road 30x pa) it ain’t the money, it’s the unnecessary additional cost that bugs me I already cough up tens of thousands to the govt in income tax & vat & corporation tax & additional stamp duty - I’m damned if I’m giving the barstewards any more unnecessarily enjoy the weekend

Thanks Neil, I’m struggling to rationalise spending money on a 3rd car that I’ll probably use no more than 30 times a year, so paying the extra £250pa in road tax is a step too far, particularly as I intend keeping her forever re the ML - what are the different versions? regards, PK

Hi all, I cannot see it anywhere else so apologies if I’ve missed it, but is there a forum directory of trusted Lexus specialists around the country? - I’m near Leeds, so something up North would be preferable for me (I’ve got an RX450 that needs looking after, and I’m hunting for a SC430 to join it) cheers, Paul

ah, that’ll be the course at Ben Rhydding......it’s great training for climbing Everest..... you a red or a blue? - we are all reds, family came over from Ireland to Liverpool and eventually across to Yorkshire - YNWA!

I’m an Ilkley lad, born and bred, nice to meet a fellow local

sorry, my bad, in my eagerness I overlooked the link in your post - I need more caffeine... best Paul

will do, many thanks ps - does he have a website or a contact number (I don’t do Twitter etc)?

will do, many thanks

Hello all, newbie here (although I have owned an 02 imported sc430 many years ago) I’m looking for a facelift model, preferably late ‘05 or early ‘06, before the RFL tax hike kicks in (23 March ‘06?), and was hoping you may be able to help? Preferred spec:- White/cream leather (dealbreaker) Maple wood interior (ideally) Full Lexus SH (ideally) Recent cambelt & water pump change (ideally) Levinson (ideally - or were these standard anyway?) North of England location (ideally, but happy to travel for the right car) Not an import any help/thoughts greatly received & appreciated I look forward to meeting you all regards, Paul

Hi, I'm a newbie - just bought a 2001 Japan import Lexus/Toyota SC430 Fab car - brings a smile to my face every time I drive it, particularly if the top is down One thing that you all may be able to help me with is that every 3 mins it beeps 5 times at me (no warning lights on the dash - Lexus Hatfield have had a look and don't know, probably 'cos they don't have the Japanese software to interrogate the car) - any ideas anyone?? Thanks Paul