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I wasn't paying attention and turned into the path of an oncoming car. Simple as that. I feel like I've betrayed the car which never let me down! Strange really. I don't know if it makes me more confident in my driving or less. I think of all the calculated risks I have taken and never even got close to a bump. I drift off in my concentration and straight into the path of another car. Basically, I was driving like a stereotypical OAP who shouldn't be on the road.

After 18 months of extremely cossetted and relaxing motoring, my Lexus ownership has come to an abrupt end, as did 12 years of claim free motoring in the UK. Just a quick note to say thanks to you all for the advice and general conversation. I didn't post much but visited often. I can't afford another Lexus just yet but one day... It's a crying shame to see a car do 116,000 miles and the engine to be so sweet that the oil leaves the engine after 9,000 miles as golden as when it went in go that way. Cheers Nilpoints (motorcycling everywhere now!)

I also had/have this problem. Removed a couple of ther rubber bungs and now drains nicely/gone away. Hose trick will not work. TLC of seals can help. In my case, water never near electrics as below it all.

My GS Mk 1 sometimes gets a high pitched buzz from what sounds like behind the glovebox. It's definitely vibration from dash/bolts etc. rather than anything mechanical (it's not that high pitched). It's not all the time but it is very noticeable when it happens (much louder than the sunroof rattle. Anyone else have this?

Sorry to sound a bit daft but I can't work out where the 9th speaker is. Assuming 2 tweaker's near mirror, one in each door, one on parcel shelf and one on dash where is the ninth? Nilpoints

Hi My girlfriend had the same on her 323 Mazda which I fixed with a large jubilee clip. My MkI has started to faintly rattle on start so I think I'll look to give it the same treatment. Nilpoints.

Hi I didn't have my security code so I had to have a reset done. I spoke with many Lexus dealers around the country to price this and it ranged from 2 hours work to a freebie (Lexus Leicester). So it pays to look around. In the end mine needed a new chip but Lexus Leicester did that for a very good price. I was very impressed with them. However, their rivals in a city to the north failed to even return my calls. RDS now working fine. Many thanks to all who helped. Cheers Nilpoints

Hi I've now been told by another Lexus dealer that their mats have Lexus logos on so I think I'll go direct to Lexus and find out what the situation is. Cheers Nilpoints

Peter L When & where did you get these mats? I don't think I'm ready to let this one go yet. Cheers Nilpoints

Just out of interest, why didn't you (Bison) consider a MkIV Supra? I thought that would have given the best of both worlds at the expense of rear seats and 4WD. My brother had a 310bhp sapphire in '91 and he still says it was the best car he ever had (was torched by TWOCers). Nilpoints.

Hi Lexus Nottingham have come back to me. They say that they have ordered a new set of Lexus mats for my car in and they don't have Lexus on and have no rear fitting holes. They are happy the mats I have are genuine Lexus ones. What do you think? Nilpoints

Hi I have e-mailed Lexus Nottingham for an explanation/clarification. They were in no doubt that these were the correct genuine mats for my car despite me pointing out the lack of logo or rear fitting holes. I'll keep you updated with my progress (good or bad). Thanks for your replies. Nilpoints PS: They do have fitting holes in the front and do fit so I suspect they are correct (ish).

I would like to know how many Mk1 GS300 genuine Lexus Car Mats out there have Lexus on. As seems to be the norm, my GS didn't have mats in when I bought it so off I went to Lexus Nottingham who kindly sold me a set of mats for £120 (after I argued £30 off)! However, they do not have Lexus or the "L" logo anywhere on them. They are, however, nice quality (beige) but I do feel that they should have some sort of logo on. Have I been "done"? Also, my Lexus (UK model) has twin peg fittings in the rear as well as the front. The DP of Nottingham told me he had never seen this before and the mats I was sold had no peg holes. Thanks Nilpoints

28 and live in Nottingham. I am a construction lawyer who flicks between a sensible GS300 and wanting my old Supra back (looking for a UK model as we speak). I live with my fiancee (a corporate lawyer) and have no kids. Into golf (a bit), guitar (a lot) and history.

There ar said to be two reasons why various religions demand any form of mutilation:- 1. For hygenic reasons (circumcism) - see my earlier post as to "custom" forming part of religion. 2. The idea of "sacrifice". Core to all religions is the belief that for something good to happen you must pay for it in some way. The Aztecs believed human sacrifice ensured the sun would rise again. Lent, Greek and Roman animal sacrifices, any kind of s*x for fun and Ramadan are all examples of these.