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Really like the background to the photo!

Well done! Patience has paid off! Good result! So far..........

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201605244245868?search-target=usedcars&make=lexus&model=ls_400&postcode=ct149te&radius=1500&page=1&sort=pricedesc&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&logcode=p&adPos=1

GULP!

What is the story behind this?

Keep us updated please.

Wish I had done my BMW - the auto gearbox might have lasted longer - but who knows?

Goes well with the door handles - I like it.

I did not think it was all bad. Chris Evans is a personality that people like or even hate. Yes he is shouty but I put that down to enthusiasm and trying hard to make the programme snazzy - though it did not work that well. The format needs changing. I think the BBC have tried too hard to keep the format, which worked well with Clarkson et al. Given time - which nowadays is not allowed - I felt the show and personalities may have gelled and developed the show. I still enjoy shows about cars and I am not really all that interested in being entertained with stupid stunts like the Reliant sketch. Who will take over now I wonder? Nigel Farage? He is a good talker! LOL!

I like the colour as it is the same as mine. It does not show the dirt or minor scratches like a dark colour. Looks really good - well done. Did you have to travel far to get it?

Out of interest what age and mileage is the 450h you are buying?

What time is your appointment with the Chinese dentist Phil? 2.30 - Tooth Hurty!

I had not thought of the LS 400 ......... but Malc .......... I think you could be right!

The choice of car for £2000 is wide open. My advice would be to go with your experience, or the experience of other people you know well. I would look for a reliable car first and that narrows down quite a few makes as far as I am concerned from my personal experience. If you go for a luxury brand, you must take the risk of the possibility of big bills, even with cars that have a full service history. I saw a Nissan Bluebird "E" reg with a low mileage for that sort of money - that car would put a smile on my face for the exclusivity. Do you go with your heart or your head? My LS 400 is a superb car but ............ I still have that worry at the back of my mind that it could cost me a packet if it goes wrong. However, imagine buying a car for say £10,000, and the gearbox / clutch / turbo / engines goes wrong? You are stuck between a rock and a hard place.Can you then afford not to repair it? If it is a cheap car then £2,000 is not the end of the world in comparison. If finances are tight, go even cheaper. The less you pay, the more likely you are just to write it off as an unfortunate experience. If the car turns out to be better than you ever imagined, the feeling of smugness is truly wonderful! Just my thoughts.

Thank you for your comments - an old post, found it by using the search.

The type of roads/conditions I have found make a big difference. If you can get up to speed and maintain a steady pace on a motorway, consumption is very good. Around town stop start my consumption drops to 18 mpg. Acceleration and braking really hit fuel consumption. Long runs on motorways, that are not too busy, I can achieve 30 mpg plus. Hybrid mpg does not seem to vary much between urban driving and extended runs. Any comments from hybrid owners?

Did an MOT check on the internet. Has only done 1,000 miles in a year, which would relate to how much I have seen the car on the drive. Registered 31st March 1998 Colour Gold – but it is not champagne gold – a darker colour Test date25 April 2016 Expiry date9 May 2017 Test Result Pass Odometer reading113,611 miles · Advisory notice item(s) rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) nearside rear tyre cracking and wearing low nearside front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) offside front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e) slight oil leak Hope this is useful. I have no interest in the seller or car, just passing this on for others to see.

Local to me is an LS 400 for sale - MkIV - bronze with I years MOT. I do not think it has been used very much, as it always appears to be in the drive. It is not garaged. Beige leather interior, sign on the window says £1500. Only had a quick look but apart from the wheels it looked in good condition. Gold badges. Just thought I would give the heads-up as it might be worth investigating as the MkIV's are getting hard to find. It has the numberplate L400 **P(?) - not sure if that would be sold with the car or not. I knocked on the door but there was no one in. Will try and get more details when I pass again.

I stand corrected on Vanish! It did work for me but Rayaan is your man for detailing! Well worth reading his post on detailing, very informative.

Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber Care is excellent for plastic and rubber surfaces. Carpets - try Vanish foam if you do not want to get them too wet. You might need to do them a couple of times at least. My LS 400 ceam carpets came up well.

I find pick-ups very appealing - but why? They are impractical for most people except farmers and builders. The luggage gets wet in our climate and stuff can easily be stolen from the back if left. BUT ........ I still would love one - especially if it was a Lexus.

20 years old seems to be the cut-off. Only 2 years to wait! Fully comp mine was £280, if I remember correctly ...... but do not hold me to it!

That says it all!

What I find quite amusing is that non Lexus LS owners think we live in a dream world - we do! It is wonderful! Again my only worry is how long it will last!

Interesting Mike, at Lexus Canterbury (The cost of travel for you would far outweigh the saving) the cost was £89 - why the difference? As has been shown on other occasions, prices do vary between dealers - still not an extortionate price to pay IMHO.