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Cotswold Pete

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    LS400Mk4(gone), now E350(w212)
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    2000
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  1. Be interested to hear your thoughts whatever you test and see how it compares to ES 300h, which I am possibly thinking of getting some time (even given Canbus issues). I never owned a 430 but been a passenger in a few and I can see why some think they were the sweet spot, on the 400 front, once I had various bushes sorted the floaty feeling was not there, which the wife noticed much more than I did.
  2. Crikey not seen one of them in a while, used to have a neighbour back in the 80's and his dad drove a canary yellow one, never got to have a go though
  3. Sam, this is a sad story to read, and I totally understand the thought of getting rid of the car. I had similar dilemma last year, but my LS had done 230K+ and needed about 3K spent on it, to keep it on the road, but decided I did not have the skills to do it so it went to the great Lexus resting place in the sky. Since then I have regretted it at times and then at other times decided it was the best thing to do. As a Lexus owner of 15 years, my Merc seems so rough and ready and though cheaper to repair I spend a lot of time thinking about the Lexus I will buy when I feel the Merc is just not making me feel like driving much. So whatever you end up driving it will not be the same as an LS400 (I did not want a 430, was not sure on a 460 though was erring on buying a ES300H before bargain - or so I thought - E350 dropped into my lap) Best of luck with whatever you end of driving
  4. Tis a lovely place to visit, did so last Xmas and sung carols in the minster with the choir. And then visit Hull, different vibe, but interesting to wander around down by the old docks
  5. My first experience of a Jap car was the 4th Gen Datsun Cherry in 1983 (only had it for a week while my Ford Escort was being repaired), I hated it. My next experience of a Jap car was 1994 in an LS400. Blown away (though took me until 2008 to actually own an LS). Totally agree with the sentiments of this post, and even though I now own a Merc I still advise most people who ask that if you want a car that is relaible it has to be a Jap car. Not sure when the other Far East manufacturers will catch up. I would add (though) I used to have Honda as a client and visiting their (now gone) Swindon site felt a bit like being in a movie where no one could step out of line, a little creepy if you ask me. On the supercar front been in quite a few, always a thrill whethe and Evo or NSX or even a Chimera, but never wanted to own one.
  6. Having stood on top of various skyscrapers and looked over the edge as heights generally do not bother me. Watching the trailer reminded me of the video of climbing the tallest mast in Kansas, which makes me wince. I used to climb 20meter radio masts back in the 70's that were swaying (trailer mounted with stabilisers!!) that was about my limit. 518 meter mast climb Never had a problem with my platform shoes and my corduroy drainpipes back in the day👠👠
  7. Heard the other day second hand values coming down a lot as the new car market recovers ability to supply, so less people chasing a decent second hand car. Recession may change that a little, but I would think most people looking at spending north of 15K might just go for financing deals on a new car. Car looks great, and hopefully you get price that makes it worhtwhile
  8. I used to run at 32 max - above that I could tell tyres a little too hard. Used to get about 20K miles out of Falkens at this pressure, probably would have got more but a bit lazy with checking tracking and suspect if I had all the front running gear bushes sorted would have got more (as I was getting uneven wear even after Chris Mullin of Glos got the beast as good as poss). Actually looks like when I first got car I was squeezing 35K+ out of tyres
  9. Maybe try this - pretty sure I did this once I had sorted my broken link to check levels were as they should be. How to check levels BigBoomer beat me to it
  10. Only one on the 400. What I cannot remember when mine broke whether it looked like the lights were attempting to self level, but basically levelled incorrectly due to the broken link.
  11. Is it a case of the levelling link on rear wheel has snapped, I assume the 430 is the same as the 400. cannot recall whether it is on near side or off-side.
  12. Also looks like the one on the left has larger sun visor shading. I guess these cars go for ever in Dubai, as less rain and mud to allwo the tin mice to get their teeth into the arches etc.
  13. Just wondering if the L & H on the plate mean LIQUID HYBRID
  14. I would also get a diamond stone - Stone - I use one of these to keep the blades sharp for a long time as even the fatmx will blunt. Means less time swapping blades and good for the planet as not sending all those blades to landfill.
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