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  1. The-Acre
    Nothing comes up on the link. Where in Sussex are you?
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    The GS that I bought in January came with 6 months warranty which I thought would give me peace of mind, the further I look into it the more I've decided I wouldn't waste my time using it. So many exclusions, so many parts not covered, and it only pays a maximum of £50 per hour labour. On top of that 3 garages I've asked don't do warranty work due to the time it takes to get paid. I'm sure some are better of course.
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    Thanks Colin. What a strange design considering these parts only last a relatively short time.
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    Looking again I notice the tutorial is for an AWD, whether that makes a difference I don't know.
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    When I considered the hybrid the main advice was to have a health check done on the hybrid system which I believe is about £60 or so at Lexus. In the end I went for the non hybrid as I wanted to keep things as simple as I could. Also the shock absorbers which are a weak point seem to be much cheaper on the 300.
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    After two weeks I've finally got my Denso sensor from Rockauto for a third of the main dealer price. There's a Youtube tutorial for replacing bank 2 sensor 2 which shows the seat being removed which seems ridiculous. Does anyone know if the same applies on the drivers side as I'm replacing bank 1 sensor 2? The alternative is to have the wires cut, soldered and heat shrunk, but I'd rather do it properly if possible. Any info greatly received.
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    The wheels look like facelift LS430, they really suit it I think.
  8. The-Acre
    Personally I love everything about this apart from the price.
  9. The-Acre
    I agree, I've not found the ML to be any better than the Lexus premium sound system, or maybe you need a better ear for music to appreciate it.
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    Have a great trip, we're driving to Vienna next month and hoping for no snow!
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    I think you're right Mark, Lexus definitely don't make cars the way they did.
  12. The-Acre
    I'm afraid I have to join the anti black comments, although when refurbished they may look better. I'd have then done in silver personally as I quite like the look of them. Do they affect the ride? I put similar on my MK4 and changed them straight back as it just didn't ride as smoothly.
  13. The-Acre
    Just as well you don't own a Vauxhall then!!
  14. The-Acre
    It really is such a bonus to find these sort of mechanics. Someone who's prepared to repair rather than replace. He told me the GS is easy to work on which is good to hear, I'm assuming the IS is similar.
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    One was seized apparently but freed up easily. I've been introduced to a mechanic with a fully equipped workshop and two ramps, and not being young he has a massive amount of knowledge. He's very efficient, clean working (seat covers and floor protection) and very, very reasonable price wise. He'll be getting all our work from now on.
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    Just had the 4 calipers on my GS lubed, £45 including replacing all pads that I supplied. Not bad I thought.
  17. The-Acre
    All nonsense to me, I buy a car because I like it, not because someone else does or doesn't.
  18. The-Acre
    Although a few years later he did say it's sooooo boring and ended up destroying one with military weapons! Obviously by boring he meant it was ultra reliable and quiet and comfortable.
  19. The-Acre
    A few people have done this, including me. You need to connect the hose from the expansion tank to the small port below the radiator filler cap. It means getting some more hose and a reducing piece. If I remember correctly the expansion tank hose is 10mm and the radiator 8mm. I'm not sure where you'll find it but if you search this forum you'll find the info. The genuine Lexus radiators are about £300 whereas they can be bought for £80 or so elsewhere but have to be slightly modified, easy enough though.
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    Is it simply because it's a Chinese copy?
  21. The-Acre
    Sport mode felt no different to me, just as it doesn't on my Volvo. Height rises by about an inch and takes 30 seconds or so. Sounds like yours is normal to me.
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    Road traffic accident?
  23. The-Acre
    I had a 2001 and 2002 LS 430 and neither needed codes.
  24. The-Acre
    Thanks Colin, great info!
  25. The-Acre
    Definitely a lens. When the sun was on it it looked just like the lens from a phone camera.
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