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To be honest, I'd like another Mk3, so I wouldn't rule out a 95 onwards, as you say, they are scarce so I can't afford to rule out slightly earlier cars. I just don't want rust!!!! Mark.

Thanks again but I think it's our 'friend' in Dudley....Mark

Thanks for the link, maybe a bit too modified for me...I'm 58!!!!! I'm looking for a standard car really. Mark.

I agree Malc but I can't see any LS's that I would consider buying...they are either manky or grossly overpriced. There are precious few and I can't blame current owners from keeping hold of good ones.....Mark.

Oh dear, I've now started considering a Mercedes S class as they seem good value...the dark side of corrosion and lesser engineering, but there are so many more to choose from. Mark.

Wise advice Mark. I will keep looking..

Thanks Steve, I've spoken to them and it appears to have had rust proofing underneath recently but the main issue is the advisories on the last two MoT's re the front upper suspension arms. I think I will pass on this one! Mark.

Interestingly on the island where I have been for the last 14 months, Tristan da Cunha, there is a severe issue with corrosion of new plant, JCB's etc due to the proximity of the South Atlantic!! The old Massey Fergusson tractors, of which there are a few, dating from the 60's and 70's, there is little or no rust visible. When I had my old Volvo 240GL in the 90's, they were reputed to be made with higher carbon steel for more corrosion resistance? Mark.

Thanks for all your comments, I was thinking about the £3990 one in Bradford but the MoT history shows corrosion on the sub-frame. Merely an advisory now but could that be terminal in a few years bearing in mind my cars are driven all year round and subject to salt in the Winter!? Mark.

Thanks...I have checked a few out on the MoT site and nothing looks as good as my old Mk 3. I'll just have to be patient. Whilst I was away, I saw quite a few listings on Autotrader and Ebay that looked good but, sadly, I was 6000 miles away!!!! Mark.

Thanks, I did see that one. She looks very nice but I was looking for a 1997 or later.

I'm back from working abroad and I'm looking for another LS, preferably a late Mk3 or an early Mk4. Is it my imagination or is there a shortage of decent cars? Anyone know of a good one going? Many thanks, Mark.

If anyone wants a Mk3 alloy in need of refurbishing, please feel free to collect from Wem, North Shropshire. When I get back from my job abroad I suspect I will be looking for a Mk4, so not needed. Also an indicator, second hand from Ebay. All for free!!!! Mark.

Enjoy!!!!!

Now sadly sold..........

someone is coming to view/buy tomorrow, sadly it's too complicated to arrange a loan. My wife simply hates driving it and her hands will be very full in my absence, so regrettably she has to go..... Mark

Thanks Dave, when I get back from my island, if it's still for sale, I may be interested. At that price I suspect it will!!! Then they may be open to offers...... Seriously, I'll have my work cut out finding another one as nice as the one I'm selling. Mark.

Well, having just got another ticket for 12 months plus with no advisories, sadly I have placed Betsy in the for sale section. Sorry for typos, I struggled to get the pictures and the text synchronised! Anyway, my contract to teach in Tristan Da Cunha is for 2 years and my wife hates driving her, so she needs to find a good home. The Land Crusher has almost exactly the same footprint, bar a few mm either way but she hates the lower down visibility of the Lexus. I will, of course, have to start all over again looking at LS400's , travelling to find another good one when I return. Trouble is five years down the line they will be even older and even more difficult to get a good one!! Mark.

Hi, I have a late Mk 111 which will be reluctantly sold before Summer as I am working abroad for between 1 and 2 years. I was going to leave it as late as I could but you are welcome to come take a look. I'm only in North Shropshire..... Mark.

I must say that before buying my mk iii some three years ago, I drove mk iv's and don't feel short changed having made my choice. 19 years old, 195000 miles and no rust!! As Rolls Royce used to say, the power is 'adequate' and never a stalling problem with or without aircon on. So sad that I have to sell her before I go to work on the island of Tristan Da Cunha for a year or two but you can guess what I shall be spending my 'hard earned' on as soon as I get back...... I would buy on condition. Hope this helps. Best wishes, Mark.

Thanks for all the comments, sorry for delay, very busy at school and the kids are hyper now we have entered advent!!! Sorry...I meant more hyper........... Yes Chris, I think so too at times but my wife is very understanding and I wouldn't want the resentment that would follow by stopping her if the situation were reversed!! Thanks Jonathan, I will consider your kind offer when I come to sell her, I want her to go to a good home. Best wishes, Mark.

Cheers David, it was am advert in the TES and paid, not as much as I get now but it was never about the money. I haven't had the contract yet so I won't go into too much detail, I just need to get it out of my system!!! There is a price for everything and I will miss my wife and kids, two of which will have gone through 6th form by the time I get back.

Thanks Malc, I did think about my mate in Northampton looking after her for me, he did offer, but it's a tall order in case something expensive happens. I am a bit ocd and possessive and in a way I prefer my wife to drive the Land Crusher whilst I'm away!!!

Well I took advantage of the black Friday deal on gold membership because.....I am going to have to sell my two girls Bess (BMW R1150RS motorbike) and Betsy, my LS. The bike will go soon and the car in Spring or as late as I can leave it. The reason? I'm a Physics/Science teacher and at the age of 56 have the chance to teach for a year or two abroad in a remote location. Despite the trip to the potteries yesterday, wafting my wife to the seconds shop at Emma Bridgwater, she hates driving the Lexus. Up to two years laid up on the drive will do her (the LS!) no good. It took me ages to find a good one, it will take me ages to find another when I get back, or maybe I could put a buy back clause in the sale? Mark.

I've been using Smith & Allan semi-synthetic 10W40 available in 20 litre drums from an auction site at a good price. I also use it in the Land Crusher too. Both changed at around 3 to 4 thousand miles.....so far so good... Mark.