tonyricha

Saw that, you prompted me to post, can't work out how to link the add to this thread.

Hi all, exactly 3 years ago my hybrid pump failed so I leased a merc diesel (yuk) on the exact day the merc is returned I see my old girl for sale on eBay. Still looks as good as ever, only covered 11K since we parted ways. The advertisment states hybrid pump has been sorted but no mention of any Battery issues, so those batteries are now 11 years old having covered 211, 000 miles.

Not going to buy it at £3999 as I now have a dark blue 450h with the all important moon roof.

If LPG actually worked why would car manufacturers mess about with petrol/diesel/hybrid systems? Surley if they could market a luxury vehicle which runs reliably on half price fuel they would all offer it ?My LPG converted GS 300 burnt it's valves out twice in 1 year

 Avoid.

Hi and a warm welcome to LOC, your car looks v.nice in fact now have decided to tint my rear windows,.makes the car look more exclusive. The lack of sunglass holder is really annoying! I had a phase 2 GS where that panel dropped down as glasses storage but neither of my 450h SE L have it fitted. It looks to me USA spec care have it as standard but I guess the Japs dont think we get enough sunshine to need sunnies.

My sunglasses ride on top of the rear view mirror a treat, pust the nose pads over the top of the mirror but I guess it depends on the type of glasses.

Re sat nav yes later discs will allow imput on the move, I think 2009 onwards. I do have a disc set of that vintage here to which you are very welcome to but obviously not fully up to date.

Hi, very similar issue to yours was posted on here 1st May this year titled "Energy screen enquiries" hope it helps you. Good luck Tony

Have you thought about a GS 300 ? If you buy no newer than a 55 plate road tax is still reasonable, way less to go wrong but the same car as a 450h, just does not go as fast. There is a 300 SE L on auto trader now within your budget with just 85K on the clock.The only issue with that should be usual rear brakes.

Good luck

I'm back with the brand but not the main dealers unless I can help it!

Nice one! How long away did you last ? I almost made 3 years in a Merc but sooo pleased to be back in a 450 h

Neither of my GS450 s have ever bleeped externally.

My last 06 450h could play dvds, the screen is I think identical to the 09 I now run. Both SE L with Mark Levison, the only difference is the aux input on the later one.

Is it alcohol served here 

Good luck mate, wait to hear before you loise faith in the brand. Plenty massive mileage motors on here still running well.

Gotta say my last 450h (with often open moonroof) managed 200 K with no Battery issues so they aint too fragile !

Suppose this means I should not ride about with moon roof open and air con on! Shame as I do like a bit of extravagants!

I always travel for the right motor but last year wifey bought a VW camper van unseen in Portrush N Ireland so my trip was motorcycle to Luton airport, Sleazy Jet to Belfast, one bus and 2 trains to vendors house, car ferry to Scotland then drive down to Huntingdon, long day out that one especially as I dont do camper vans or dirty diesels. Now sold on ( but with a profit ) 

Made Cardiff for this GS 450 seem local and easy.

Spot on re comfort! Drove my new to me 450h from Cardiff back to Huntingdon then realised I was so comfy hadn't stopped for coffee or even moved in the seat. I have a spare nav disc set but the same age as yours, at least yours allows input on the move unlike the original would have been in it.

What date is on your sat nav disc

Well bought!! Dont spend too much time looking at the Battery graphics, it will almost never show 100% charged, this is quite normal. Most folk new to these get fixated worrying about the batteries! My last GS450h hit 200K still with perfect Battery pack, even the 12V one was never changed. In fact the only Battery issue was in the 🔑. Trust the technology and enjoy.

I thought exactly the same as you re value and spec which is newer and or less money but they do not drive as well as a GS 450 and the dealer network is very thinly spread. Also with more GS hybrids out there it is now possible to find non franchise help with a Lexus but not for Infinity? I also found the Infinity to be a very dark cabin which is not to my taste. I bought another GS 450 SE L and must say I am delighted with it .

Well feeling well pleased, previous owner just contacted me back to say no hidden issues and in fact a very nice car! PHEW !!!

Just curious, does the single wheel spin on the info graphic in the speedo when that screen is selected and car moving?

here you go boys and girls. Not purchased from a Lexus dealer, I am still a bit sore after the last episode from them!

Will be when I work out how to! My only concern is the new gal has a lexus themed number plate so might somebody on here say " beware that is my old car which I traded in because ...."

No I didn't test drive as Cardiff was just too far away to go for a test drive. With mileage of just 42K I decided after my last 450h experience of 200K before any faults I dare just buy it and boy am I pleased I did! Every bit as good as I remembered, the grin factor of acceleration is awesome. I did look at 2 newer ones but no sunroof and I really dont like the angular front so I am very happy and left fair ammount of cash in bank. Drove 200 miles home then realised I hadnt moved once because I was so comfortable. Superb !!!