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10 years seems to be the limit:

https://www.lexus.co.uk/owners/warranty/

A two year Lexus warranty on that vehicle is £995, and this is the last chance of buying one for it, as it's ten years old.  I think I'd say to them that I'll buy the car for £8k if they'll put a two year warranty on it - and then start to walk away and see what happened.  The cost of the warranty will give you peace of mind, as it covers just about everything that isn't wear and tear.

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Hiya,

I'm a bit puzzled by this.  I was aware that only one AWD 460 had come into this country to be sold before things started going badly in about 2008 for LSs.  I was very interested in this car, but when Lexus Manchester sold it at about three years old it was silver, and I prefer a darker coloured car, so lost interest.  And here, now you have a blue car that's a 460 LS SEL .....

I need a lie down.

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Jonathan, 

If your preference is to the normally aspirated 4.6 SE-L rather than the Hybrid 600 have you considered the 460 SE-L All Wheel Drive version (AWD) 

There very rare here in the U.K. I have one and the benefits are immense in winter conditions especially compared to the standard rear wheel drive when trying to put 380 odd BHP through the rear wheels in slippery conditions. The AWD also gives other benefits such as a heated steering wheel, updated battery and heater core.

Derek

Hi Derek,

"I have one" isn't quite accurate.  If you have one, then "I have the one" would be more accurate.  Only one AWD was ever sold by Lexus in the UK, and it seems that you're the lucky person!

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2 hours ago, ColinBarber said:

But the original statement was about A+

"My problem is that in order to get the Lexus safety system A+, you have to go and buy the top of the range model"

Yes, I agree.  My 10 year old 460 (which I've had for 9 years) has more safety kit than the +.  I've waited for something with equal or better safety spec to come along, and now it's here in a car with only 4 seats at the very top of the price range.  I don't think that Lexus understands UK motorists, nor the reasons that they would buy an LS.

I suspect it's going to be a Volvo S90 for me next, but I'm putting it off for as long as I can.

It makes me sad.

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MPG isn't a simple function of speed. 

I'll try to get out more.

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I do like the way that John has different numberplates at each end of his Lagrande.  I thought for a while that I might like to do that on my car, but then I realised it would just be another bit of data to try to remember.

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http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/52302-obd-ii-diagnostic-codes/

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Steering rack replacement, I'm told is about £5k.  But it may not be the steering rack - it could just be the motor - but who knows?  As I said, I'm not interested, but at auction, with those lights on, I'd expect it to perhaps fetch no more than £5k or so itself.  Presumably the seller knows exactly what the problem is, but I suppose they're hoping that someone comes along and doesn't realise will buy it.

Thanks, Vasilis, for the history - I was hoping someone would know more about it.  I'm just a bit nosy, really.   And what a shame if someone has tricked WeBuyAnyCar!   : o )

https://auctionview.british-car-auctions.co.uk/Results/LotDetail/897fe27e05a54c9aaa3c625573f49f9b?VehId=c5843e29-2113-4501-bf88-310ac21f3360&FromSearch=true&searchQuery=q=lexus&bq=&sort=Relevance&missingMileage=True&page=1&extraFiltersActive=true&returnTo=LE56MYT&Source=Search&selectedVehicleIds=

I came across this - low mileage, looking good, though a couple of warning lights showing - possibly a great buy for someone out there!

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Hi Steve,

You sound like you need some bedtime reading.

Two files attached

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LS460 BROCHURE.pdf

LS600 BROCHURE.pdf

Hi Derek,

You are aware, aren't you, just how unique your LS is - it's the only AWD that ever came to the UK.  Definitely something to cherish.

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Mine became a problem at about 55k miles.  Lexus Cambridge's response was to clean the throttle body.   The problem went away and hasn't come back, so I was well impressed.

Setting the adaptive cruise - yes, the lever only flicks the speed in 5mph increments, but you can set any integer speed from 29mph upwards by driving at that speed then switching it on.   The plus side is that it is easier to match changing speed limits - 40mph to 60mph is just 4 clicks, and 40mph to 30mph just two the other way (with the car braking automatically to reduce the speed immediately).   You can use conventional cruise control without the radar, and that does let you do 1mph clicks - but with the radar, sensitive readjustment isn't really needed as your car matches the speed of the car in front.

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My guess from the reg number of that car would be that it was originally a Lexus demonstrator or staff car - so not 'one owner' - maybe 'one previous owner'.

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well, just before the bottom dropped out of the market in 2008 a single solitary all wheel drive model arrived in this country. Specification similar to the standard 460, though the engine power was intentionally reduced, but only slightly. Uses the internals from a LS600 - some sort of central diff, powered by petrol engine, but without the electric motor, feeding drive front and back. I noticed it for sale a few years ago in Manchester. It sold quite quickly, but unfortunately it's in silver, a colour I'm not too fond of. I'm sure it's great in the snow, though. By this time though they just stopped the 460 altogether.

Looks good - still has a low mileage - depends whether you want to be absolutely unique or not!

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Well, yes, I enjoy driving an LS, but that's because it's such an obedient car. It stops, goes, and turns exactly when I want it to, with no anxiety - so, a perfect car. (yes, apart from the mpg!)

Sorry, you've got me back to front on the show off thing - I agree that no one has a LS for that reason - it's because it's well camouflaged that many people have one. And I agree about the comfort. But does it matter ultimately if you are driving, or the car is driving itself?

I'm hoping for a car that drives itself when I'm too doddery to drive!

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Me too. But have you wondered what it will do to road congestion - keeping an extra generation on the road?

Well, I'm hoping that there will be less of an issue with congestion if cars are driving themselves - junctions being more efficient as cars talk and negotiate with each other, motorways having 'trains' of closely spaced co-operating cars, and optimum routes being negotiated as well - plus fewer motorways closed for hours because of serious accidents ...

I'm hoping for a car that drives itself when I'm too doddery to drive!

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This may be a real life saver in the future for people who for medical reasons or other are unable to drive. BUT ........ for people on this forum, I feel, driving is a bit more than just getting from A to B and having independent transport..

I realise that there is pleasure in driving - I enjoy it very much - but isn't comfortable safe independent travel from A to B the real reason most people would own an LS? If you want something showoffy, then you'd not get an LS, and if you want to push your driving skills, surely that's what track days are for?

I think the future is coming faster than we think!

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I'm hoping for a car that drives itself when I'm too doddery to drive!

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Hi SH20,

The little leds you can see emit invisible infrared. In the dark you can see a tiny amount of faint red light from them. There are cameras there too that track the reflection from your eyes. From this, the car knows where you're looking. Look away for too long and the car apparently starts braking if it thinks there is a problem. I've not had the nerve to try this out though!

Enjoy the car.

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I suspect that most of the people on here have someone who knows them as grandad. I certainly do!

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ha ha - my eldest is 6 so i have some catching up to do

some catching up? Im 17!

Hi Omar. Thing is, though, you've got a much snappier CT200 - what I'm suggesting is that it's the LS that's the grandadmobile.

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But also...... be aware that the remote works in the back, but not in the front of the car.

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Yes, on my 460, on the audio page (maybe page 2) there is a button that lowers the screen - and that can be used to make it come up again. Push the audio button to the right of the screen, and, from memory, it's there somewhere near the top. I'd go out and check but it's the middle of the night and there are badgers around <wg>

There is no manual release. I believe that if you manage to pull it down then it is broken. : o (