MikeT

I have recently bought a 2007 SC430 (Cadoxton Slate - that is metallic Grey to normal people) and am having a great time with it (:-} I am based near Amersham and there are a couple of other SC's in the area. It goes in for a detailing session next week so I expect it will look really excellent. Regards MikeT

Just discovered that although the first SC430 came out with run flats these were discontinued after much customer complaint and newer SC430's do not have run flats and the suspension was modified to cater for this change. So my concerns were misplaced and I will ask more questions before becoming concerned. Regards

I have purchased an SC430 and have realised that the tyres are not run flats (yes I know I should have checked each tyre). I am looking for input on what impact this change would have made to the car. Will this compromise the handling? Will it negate my insurance as OE was run flat? Is this a real no go for the model? Any guidance would be appreciated.

For what it is worth, I have started mixing and matching. LS400 needed new pads and discs on front - had that done by local engineer at £100 less than Leus Hatfield estimate. Needed front caster arms replaced - had that done at Lexus. For 63000 mile service called several main dealers and using LOC discount got the work done at Lexus Bracknell for £160 less than Hatfield (including LOC discount). Other main dealers were more expensive than Bracknell. £90 per hour is a leg over rate - so keep on checking around and passng on the good news on who has reasonable costs. By the way, if I was running a Jag I could find an independant service outlet reasonably easily. Anyone know of any independant Lexus service shops?