Spacewagon52

Wheel bearing? Have you had the wheels balanced recently?

Please keep us all informed how you find the Tesla. Thanks.

What mileage has it done?

Really looking forward to the progress. If you have the patience, try to film as much as possible.

Cracking! Remember it is a V8 not a V6!

Shock horror and indignation! I thought you knew the handbook by heart!

That is the SENSIBLE choice!

Sorry John, you have missed my point. A Corolla would be a good second car - I want you to pick the worst rubbish you can think of! Just imagine som eone left you a car in their will - you took one look at it and said, "Oh my goodness! What on earth possessed them to leave this to me!"

I once had a Mini Metro 1.0 litre for a second car. ANY car driven after that is like a Rolls Royce! To appreciate our Lexus cars even more, we should run an unreliable banger. What heap of junk would you consider buying as a second car? Sadly Metros are off the list.

That looks a cracker! Did you buy it from a garage or private?

As John would say: "Read the handbook!"

I much prefer your honest appraisal than twaddle from a professional hack!

You have sold it to me Nick! If I were to replace my LS400 with another saloon, I think the GS450h would definitely be the one!

Disappointing. Please let us know what the dealer comes back with.

I would like to add this video for interest to LS 430 owners.

Just look at the past winners of European Car of the Year Award and that demonstrates what motoring writers know! Jack Sh*t!

I have bought 4 Lexus cars ............ the problem I have is selling them! I still have 3!

That now looks brand new! Compared with the cost of upgrading to a new car, it is good value.

Anything wet with alcohol. I tend not to drink too much.... as I spill most of it!

It is a compromise between size (inside), fuel consumption and comfort. I would find the UX, for example, too small. The difference in fuel consumption between the RX and NX does not appear to be that far apart. So my initial choice would be the RX ..... but I would never say never!

(*) = joke John!

This has been a very interesting and funny thread to read. It is fascinating to read what features people like / miss / want / from their cars. The BIG worry I have when buying a car is: "Am I going to be disappointed?" All the research and a test drives, does not fully prepare you for actual ownership. Lexus cars are initially underwhelming on first acquaintance. The longer you own them the more you seem to appreciate the cars. Regarding equipment / accessories; I am convinced there is a big difference in owner expectation, depending on your age. Younger Lexus owners require more tech - especially when it comes to playing music and phone compatibility. For older owners (like me!) what was once very important, is now no longer a big issue. There are features on my 1998 LS 400 that I am sure I do not use - sunroof / heated seats. My first priority, in buying a car, is reliability. An unreliable car would drive me crackers (try owning an old Ford!). Comfort and build quality would come second. What features do I like? ABS braking Air bags Automatic Transmission - Well I am also sold on automatics, provided they have a powerful engine. Air conditioning / heater – we forget that not many cars had these years ago Reversing sensors Radio / CD player Power Steering Trip computer Electric windows Electric door mirrors Remote petrol cap Folding rear seats flat Heated rear window ************************** What features could I live without? I am not rubbishing these features, JUST saying I could forgo them. Fast 0-60 times Lane departure / Radar cruise / Pre-crash system Self-parking gismo. Cruise control (It would not be a hardship to be without this feature here in the UK) Heated seats (I forget to put mine on in the winter! – Though they are lovely!) TPMS – Tyre pressure monitor (something else to go wrong) Air suspension Phone connectivity (answering phones, even hands-free I think is a real distraction from driving) Electric tailgate Electric adjustable seats and steering Sunroof Headlight washers Rear camera Navigation system (Use Tim Tim) Rear side blinds Handbook – complete waste of time! Too long to read! Just post on here if you want to know anything! (*)

You could set Position 3 to push back your seat fully to allow easy access and exit of the vehicle? Just a thought?

Yes, but only when I drink Ghost Ship Ale. Drives my wife crackers!

Bite the bullet, get it MOT'd and KEEP it!