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Yes, on my LS400. Also had them on previous car. I considered them good value overall. I don't drive enthusiastically, so can't comment on the handling. Decent wear intervals - depending on price, would have them again

There is no denying they are lovely cars to sit in. The wait for an expensive repair to occur would drive me mad!

There will be many buyers out there who have know idea about the thefts and insurance hikes. I doubt a Lexus salesman will warn them!

I am on my 5th Lexus. The first four were all older cars (all well over 10 years old!) The quality and reliability of these cars has been exceptional. When it came to choosing my retirement car (5th Lexus) the make was a no brainer. I am not saying Lexus cars outstrip other makes on equipment but on build quality and reliability they must be near the top. I agree with Gray, it depends on how a vehicle has been looked after. Yes, you can be unlucky to buy a Lexus Lemon. The chances are slim. These cars are complicated mechanical and electrical devices and things will go wrong at times. Rarely do you get a series of issues. Older cars do wear out but I would put my own money on a Lexus or Toyota to give hastle free motoring. The only caveat would be if you needed a particular type of vehicle that is not available as a Toyota or Lexus.

Had the same message - but it went off. Will give them all a quick clean.

LS400 - 31 mpg RX300 - 27mpg RX400h - 37 mpg NX300h - 54 mpg

Those prices are scary! Have you searched for a firm that specialises in aircons? Hopefully someone on here might be able to suggest somewhere?

There would appear to be a case of having an EV for shorter journeys and a hybrid for longer trips, provided you need two cars. The other alternative might be to own one EV and hire a hybruis for holidays. The costing would need to be worked out but it is aa posible option.

Autoglym works really well especially on rubber seals.

Agreed!

Very surprised Mini is third?

A valid point - thanks

When they do go wrong, the LS400 will often repair itself!

To the LS400 out this afternoon to discover "Left Front Door Open" warning. Got out and closed door. Still the message showed. Next the electric windows would not operate on the driver controls. After my short journey, Steering wheel motors became inoperative! The steering wheel would not retract. Deep breaths to allow thinking. USE THE MAGIC TRICK! Disconnected battery earth for 10 minutes. Reconnect - all working except VSC light - that went out after a short while. Amazing what electronic gremlins show up and sorted with a simple reboot.

It is the same with the NX300h - if you are too quick things go wrong. Warning buzzers, lights and messages - it is usually an operator error! I now look for the Ready light to illuminate! The car prevents you from doing things for a reason - though I do not always agree!

Sadly, you are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

You need to check the total cost of import - Google it. You can get a vehicle for half the mileage with a full service history for your budget. Try AutoTrader UK https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertising-location=at_cars&flrfc=1&include-delivery-option=on&make=Lexus&model=CT 200h&postcode=ct147th&price-to=9000&sort=price-desc#202307240010879

The first car you mentioned (170K miles) I would avoid - too many alarm bells ringing. Is it expensive / difficult to import from the UK?

I thought it a bit expensive considering the mileage. However, I am not up on secondhand prices in Eire.

My 2 year old Hyundai Stellar had to have the whole roof resprayed due to bird droppings!

I thought you had to be posted abroad for a certain time to get the tax discounts? A chap I knew, taught serving military children in Germany. He bought a Volvo very cheaply and sold it at roughly the same price as he paid.

A friend of mine bought a Lancia Beta - it had been Ziebarted! Do you remember Ziebart rustproofing? Made no difference at all! It rusted from the inside out!

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