bernie_the_bolt

Looks like you all had a great time. Hopefully, I can make the next F gathering. 

I'm in if 1st or 2nd weekend in June.

On 12/4/2022 at 6:16 PM, hockeyedwards said:

Must have missed it, quite a few of us discussed it but it was a little while back. All who swapped the pads out, resolved the squeal, the OEMs are also infamous for the amount of brake dust given off. There are plenty of pad options available, all down to budget and preference. As mentioned above, won't get anywhere with Lexus directly.

EBC red stuff is the one to go for. Here's a link to their site. https://ebcbrakes.com/products/ebc-redstuff-ceramic-brake-pads/

Shop around for better prices.

On 7/19/2022 at 5:12 PM, ashyk36 said:

Hey. Can I ask your thoughts on insuring a GS F. I am 34 years old, 12 years no claims, no accidents or points, parked on driveway overnight, 5k mileage over a course of the year, lowest cost on money supermarket from a reputable insurer is £1100 ( lowest cost overall is £850).

Anyone got any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks 

I pay £250 pa with Churchill. 10000 miles pa, parked on private driveway. I’m 55 with full NCB. 

2 hours ago, Shahpor said:

Colin, where do you get the sales info from?  not doubting, just curious...

Thanks.

Not sure about Colin, but I use How Many Left?

Anyone looking for an RCF, Lexus Liverpool have a 17 plate in Azure blue for £31.5k. No pictures yet.

14 minutes ago, Gsf grey solihull said:

Guys had quick look at black leather there is blue undertones 

That bottom pic is excellent. Looks more blue than black. If Lexus called it black then fair enough, but it’s more like a midnight blue, and as previously stated in the thread, if you look through the perforation at a particular angle, is more like a navy blue. Anyway, I’ll call it Lexus Blacknblue from now on!

10 hours ago, Fair and square said:

The below image is a picture of the blue inteior on the GSF, certainly wasn't a factory option in the UK however, if you have got the 10th anniversary blue interior you may find that you have a few buyers lined up, "shotgun" me first please.

I recall that between the perforations on the seats in my ISF it was blue, ever so strange it was almost like blue was used in order to achieve the black finish on the leather!

It’s not the “Fuji blue” of the 10th anniversary edition. Pics below. Seats are definitely not black like the floor mat. If someone sold me a black car that colour, I’d get them under the trades description act!

23 minutes ago, Neo_gsf said:

Have a look at the interior of this

https://www.monzamotorhouse.co.uk/cars/lexus/gs/f5.0v8/431731/

You'll see a similar blue tinge as seen in your picture. 

Yes mate. That’s the same but it’s midnight blue leather. Honestly. I’ll try & take a photo of mine in the light tomorrow. 

12 minutes ago, hockeyedwards said:

Sorry to be that person but pretty sure that's black... and the interior choices for our cars black/white/red? And as mentioned above, the blue reserved for anniversary editions? 🙂

No mate. It’s blue. You can see the difference between the seat and the centre armrest which is black alcantara. 

On 2/13/2021 at 4:13 PM, Dave400SE said:

I'm considering shopping for a GS-F (I know it could be a long wait).

I've had an IS-F and an RC-F in the past (both went to other forum members) but I've never even seen an GS-F.

How do they compare?

Also, can you fit a roof box to the GS-F?

I'm not sure if this is a stupid question but our RX won't take one due to the panroof so I thought I'd ask it anyway.....trying to see if it could replace the RX as the family car but it could be a tough sell to SWMBO.... 🙂

I'm not far from you mate. Once this lockdown crap is over, get back in touch and can meet you at cheshire oaks or something so you can look mine over.

7 minutes ago, Arnett said:

Blue interior ?!?🤤🤤 Thought that was only on the American GSF actually jealous. Got any interior shots ? 

Only this one from the dealers. As you can see, it's a midnight blue colour. Not been bothered to take any interior shots yet.

2018, Ultrasonic Blue, Blue Interior, ML.

Bought mine last year. I'm 53 now.

5 minutes ago, F.A. said:

Were the illuminated kick plates fitted when you bought the car or did you fit them after ?

I had them transferred off the GS450H I traded for the GSF

Just a little over 3 months ownership of mine and I too am smitten with my beastie. Done nearly 3000 miles in mine. Mixed driving. Getting between 23 and 25 mpg. Longest journey I've done is a little over 400 mile round trip to Milton Keynes. Got about 31 mpg on that run (would've been more if the motorway hadn't been empty on the way home!!!😁😇)

You can't change the boot closer function. It's the way it is. You open the boot to put stuff in or take it out, so pressing a button before walking away is logical.

Cleaning the wheels and calipers is generally a pain because of their design. I get my son to do it 🤣. The old 3 inch roll forward (or backward) helps. I've just bought some Bilt Hamber autowheel and wheel woolies to lessen his burden 😁.

Tried to see what mine looked like in white ... didn't like it!😁

I've also added some F ghost shadow lights. I think they look quite cool.

On 9/18/2019 at 3:25 PM, V8ORBUST said:

Personally this was a big thing for me aswell. Rightly or wrongly, I feel more comfortable having done so.

Me too,

On 8/3/2019 at 10:10 PM, Flytvr said:

Why’s it the best F car?

For me, it's practicality. I have also spoken to several Lexus sales people that have driven both the RC F and GS F back to back on a track and they reckon the GS is better, but that is their opinion.

Yeah, Huyton in Liverpool (pronouned Hi-ton) is pronounced as Hew-ton.

On 7/31/2019 at 6:53 PM, F.A. said:

Yes, there was no movement on mine as they were confident that they had several buyers lined up. Unfortunately, as these don’t appear too often, I wasn’t willing to call their bluff. 

Same here. But also, they knew I was after one as it's the best F car and the LC500 is just not practical for me. Think they will hold their value pretty well.

8 hours ago, F.A. said:

Ah cool. The dealer (Newcastle) mentioned that they were looking at potentially purchasing your car before Liverpool bought it, when they picked me up from the airport. It must be one of the last registered. 

Yes, I believe there is only one left registered to Lexus UK. Only 5 registered in 2018 so look after yours. Rare beast!!!!!

3 hours ago, F.A. said:

Very nice. @bernie_the_bolt, is your car the one that was recently for sale at Lexus Liverpool!

Here is one of ours. 

Nice too pal. I like that colour nearly as much as mine 😉. Yes, mines the one from Lexus Liverpool. 

Confirming, there is no remote boot close function. Also, there is no way to get rid of the Sat Nav menu screen on startup. I had this on my 450h and now have it on my GS-F. Not a problem to press a button when moving off.

She cleans up quite well!

Suggest you try Toyo T1R's. I originally had Dunlops on mine and changed to the Toyo's. Much reduced road noise and much better handling, especially in the wet. I've just ordered a new set after 20000miles of trouble free, quieter driving.