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I have not viewed the Isleworth one as Ed, the seller, works random days and we have never found one that works for both of us! I’m keen to see it as it looks a good one but understand if you get there before me!!

Just trying to find a window to go and see it. He is off at different times to me so need to get the planets to align!

He has had it serviced by a Toyota mechanic - happy to give out number so I can chase it up (the risk you take I guess!). It came down to £5,500 originally but no takers so he put it up to £10,000 and now down to £8,000.

I have not seen it yet so can’t comment. Good spot though.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402096407701?utm_source=product-service&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=at_braze_cars_ios_email_action_manual_alerts_email-a-friend This looks a little more ‘messed’ with; blue wheel nuts and carbon fibre steering wheel trim. Get rid of that and possibly a nice car underneath?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311043641640?utm_source=product-service&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=at_braze_cars_ios_email_action_manual_alerts_email-a-friend I think I may be able to get this for £5500 having spoken to owner.

To keep the thread going……. I viewed a 2007 LS460 SE-L last week. It was not in great condition externally but confident a good clean and alloy wheel refurb would have things back in shape. Internally was generally fine. I thought it was a nice place to sit but would obviously take time to get it ‘just right’ but that comes with fiddling as you get to know it. It felt a little baggy whilst driving, I think it was this example not the model obviously, but you can see how effective they are as a cruiser. A little wing mirror whistle but I guess that is because everything else is so quiet! I am still interested and have a couple I may see; not sure of forum rules of posting so people can advise?

Thanks for the replies so far. I get the point regarding LS430 vs LS460 and again, probably, the LS400 being more reliable than either! There is something about the LS460 that just appeals to me over the LS430 (which is still an excellent car) and I fear i would always think, '...what if....' not going for the LS460. LS600 an interesting one, perhaps even more complicated(?), but they seem double the price of an LS460. I have seen what looks like a good example of an LS460 on Autotrader, up for £8000 but I know he would take closer to £5000, but I have not seen yet. I also like the idea of a Honda Legend - smaller but 4x4, lovely V6, Honda reliability etc Dan

Good morning, I have owned a GS300 and IS250 but we are looking for something bigger for the family. An LS460 SE-L seems to be a good option for us but I have some questions. Steering racks and front suspension seem to be weak points and, from what I have read, cost about the price of the car to replace! Heart is saying LS460 but head is saying GS300 or RX450h. Any advice welcome. Thank you, Dan

Thanks for that. Did they do a long wheelbase version of the LS460 (in this model) or was it just the LS600?

Good morning, I (we) have been bitten by the Lexus bug and had a GS300 and now an IS250. Both were planned as just a cheap ‘stop gap’ car but we have kept the IS250 as our London car as it is great for that (reliable, small enough, auto and a few scratches!). I’m keen to get a ULEZ compliant bigger car as our family estate can’t go into London as not compliant. I have always liked the LS460 and that might be the answer. Is the SE-L actually longer than the SE? I know the levels of kit are greater but unsure on length. Prices seem to be rather broad from £5000 - £10,000, for seemingly the same car, but I am after the cheaper end of the market. Thanks for the help and I hope to be able to do a new car thread on here soon! Dan

Hi, I have just bought a 2005 Mk 3 GS 300 and started a new owner thread. It needs a new aircon condenser and have been quoted £290+VAT to have it fitted and the system serviced and re-gassed. Does that sound reasonable? Thanks, Dan

£290 plus VAT to change out condenser and regas. Picks up and drops off too. Does that sound reasonable?

Brakes and wheel balance done. The chap doing the regas says it is fine for now but gas is escaping from the bottom of the condenser where the rubber / plastic seal goes brittle over time. New condenser required but they look reasonably cheap on a quick online search.

Not particularly so but would love to know the fix?