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Malcolm
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1995 LS 400 MK3
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1995
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Kent
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Buying an ls400
Malc replied to marco24v's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
that's good then ... at least now you've got some 'heads up ' on likely ongoing costs for one with stuff needing to be done Malc -
Buying an ls400
Malc replied to marco24v's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
your decision of course BUT upper wishbones sure ain't cheap and cambelt, pulleys and waterpump change are about an 8 hour job .. 10 yrs / 100k miles if the service history shows lots of this done then maybe the asking price is ok BUT if not done then you will know what you might be in store to expect I've just spent the best part of £2k on mine this last year with my indy doing the stuff and getting proper parts from Amayama in Japan ( 50% of the UK Lexus /. Toyota cost ) BUT my knowing this stuff won't need doing ever again ( maybe ) The Mk3 Ls400 does fail the MOT on the wishbones at about 160k miles onwards, depending on the driving and driver over it's life Your decision whatever BUT as I said, a fresh sensible MOT will show you if the upper wishbones are likely to be a cause for immediate concern and a potential bank balance drain Good luck whatever Malc -
Lexus Land Cruiser
Malc replied to Malc's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
their one actually had the words Land Cruiser at the rear door Malc -
Buying an ls400
Malc replied to marco24v's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
even if you offer too pay for it ?? Malc -
Malc started following European breakdown cover for older cars, Lexus Land Cruiser, Buying an ls400 and and 2 others
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Lexus Land Cruiser
Malc posted a topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
did anybody else watch the Bolivia .............. World's Most dangerous roads ............last night on ' Dave ' at 7pm never seen a Lexus Land Cruiser before Malc -
Buying an ls400
Malc replied to marco24v's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
I would simply ask for a new MOT to be carried out while you're there watching it being done maybe The corrosion just might be light surface stuff The driver's heated seats only ever worked when new ! Then it's maybe worth the money + the cost of the new MOT UCAs can cost a lot of money when they need changing though Engine and gearbox can last a million miles Malc -
Leaking Boot Cheap Fix
Malc replied to newbie's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
Newbie indicated he had a Ls400 on his profile Malc -
It doesn’t fit🤔
Malc replied to Tinonline's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
that's the problem with more modern cars, there's not much longevity ................. I jest,............ mine's on 218k miles and I think it's the original cap too Malc -
2006 IS220D over 130k mileage
Malc replied to Victor_L's topic in Lexus IS 250 / Lexus IS 250C Club / Lexus IS 220D & IS 200D Club
I don't have one at all BUT I do remember reading quite some extensive stuff on these Forums about the issues with Toyota / Lexus diesel cars good hunting ....... Malc -
It doesn’t fit🤔
Malc replied to Tinonline's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
Simon, when mine went pop I just visited the local Factor and they produced the right match for the job from their store. At least by doing it in person you'll no doubt get the right part ...... and as I said, it's quite likely that other marques use exactly the same item Malc -
European breakdown cover for older cars
Malc replied to The-Acre's topic in Lexus General Discussions
so are u saying that Mercedes has a service schedule ad infinitum ? does Lexus for our aged Ls400s have this too please ? Malc -
European breakdown cover for older cars
Malc replied to The-Acre's topic in Lexus General Discussions
and are there manufacturers advices for cars of this age ? Malc -
European breakdown cover for older cars
Malc replied to The-Acre's topic in Lexus General Discussions
I have this cover ' free ' from my Nationwide FlexPlus account BUT ................. and mine's 23 years old now Malc -
diy headlamp cleaning kit
Malc replied to Malc's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
did anybody buy this product and try it out yet ? Malc -
Thinking of a '93 LS400
Malc replied to Jomps's topic in LS 400 / Lexus LS 430 / Lexus LS 460 / Lexus 600h / Lexus 500h Club
that's often the way of things with insurers ...... you could try insuring it for an agreed value maybe Malc