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  1. IanA2
    I've just been told by MoT tester that a rear hub bearing needs replacing. There was no advisory on this last year, only 2500 miles in the past year and there have been no indications that the bearing was near the end of its life. Any views on this? I thought bearings wore gradually. Also the tyres were all changed a few months ago and my tyre guy (I'm pretty sure he would have noticed a dodgy bearing) said nothing. Am I barking up the wrong tree here or is this perfectly normal? Thoughts appreciated. Thanks folks.
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    Replies are coming through 20 plus hours after posting. Gremlins methinks.
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    It looks as though price depends on wg=here you buy. I've done a bit more research and it looks as though it is the correct part number, Thing is, it's 192.90 from these folks: http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/rear-shock-absorber/lexus-gs-jzs160-uzs161-uzs160-430-283hp_v15577_g900002.html
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    Thanks for that. Any idea if there are better shocks to use (that don't cost a fortune!). Ian
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    Hi, I may have to have the rear shocks replaced on my 2000 GS430. After a bit of research I think these are the required replacements. I understand that KYB might be the lexus part. Can any of you good folks confirm: 1. They're good parts to use. 2. That the one in the screenshot is the correct part. Thanks folks.
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    What did you think of the relative build quality....? Does the BMW measure well against the Lexus?
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    A cracker. I've had all that work (and a bit more) on my 430 (but not the rad) prophylactically, so hopefully at a tad under 150K it's good for a few more years. Probably only worth about a grand, but I wouldn't part with it for five.
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    Our local Timpson type cutter couldn't cut the key. Specialist key cutter in Peterborough market could. I can't remember what the issue was but I think it just needed a more modern cutting machine.
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    I don't know what kind of key you have, but if it's one of these types: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlexus+key.TRS0&_nkw=lexus+key&_sacat=0 you should be ok. I've bought a couple, had them cut and transferred the "innards" myself without issue. Still going strong.
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    I have an '00 430 and like you had issues with the locking nuts. I had them removed by my local tyre guys and replaced them with "ordinary" nuts. After all, who is going to bother nicking the wheels....?
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    Can't comment on BMW dealers, and I've had some great MB dealers (prior to the great reorganisation) but the only person I've been close to punching since I left school (many many years ago) was the then sales manager at my local MB dealer. I was trading in a less than 2 year old SLK 320 for a brand new M Class. The man was a monumental moronic bag of.........Their parts guys are delightful :)
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    It was about two years ago, but iirc a full system, including cats, was about 840 sqideroonies. That was with the best ss which carries a lifetime transferable guarantee. Hth. ETA: Tony Banks of course.
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    I can vouch for Tony Banks in Leeds, my full system for the 430 is excellent. It,s as loud or as quiet as you want. I chose OEM sound. I've also heard LL in Northampton are ok. Hth.
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    Hm...he is comparing it to a LWB S class with a 3 litre diesel engine :)
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    I've had many MM's since I bought my first one new back in '93. Since then I've had 2 x 190E 2.00 2 x R129's (one a 60) 2 x ML 1 x S Class (420) a CLK55, an SLK320 and a GES300. All I can say is welcome to a marque that makes cars as MB used to. I still have my '91 G, carved out of stone. Oh, and by the way, both the cars you have in mind will knock your s class 0-60 out of the park.
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    Interesting. Mine works fine and makes a pretty good sound.
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    I have one of those things and use it with an ancient iPod. Works very well. Hth,
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    Would that be called a Trybrid...?
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    I'm interested in this too and await responses with interest. Some years ago we had an Rx300. It compared very favourably to two MB M classes we owned, a 320 and a 500. Only thing about the Rx was that we felt it lacked just a wee bit of poke. That said we do have a history of big V8's (!). From what I understand about the new Lexus SUV's they are a bit more powerful and because of this we are thinking of maybe getting one, which is why I'm interested in hearing about recent experiences. PS: The Lexus build quality is better than that of early 2000's Mercs.
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    Would a new LL SS system cost more/less than those advertised
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    For the reason you've given above I don't think I've ever had an MoT fail. I'm lucky now to have a garage that's also a MoT station.
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    First and last time for this place. Complicated (domestic/boring) reasons why I used it this time, but I'll be going to my usual place as normal in future.
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    Ok. Thinking that it meant it should be done sooner rather than later. I booked it in to my regular garage for replacement & a service. Got a call from them to ask if I was sure I wanted it done as it was fine and didn't need changing. Just to check I went to another garage and asked if their opinion. No problem, it's fine. Spoke to dealer principal at MoT garage. My understanding of what he said is that "Advice" means that it might need doing before next MoT and "Strong advice" means that it will need doing before next MoT. And yet, it doesn't need doing. He got shirty when I pointed that out.
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    Yes, I have spoken to the garage. I'm interested to know what people would think it meant if they were given such "advice".
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