Jamesf1

The ES is FWD as its based on the Toyota Camry. New model Camry has just been released, the ES will continue to be based on that. FWD doesnt seem to do the A6 any harm in terms of sales in the UK

checked my 13 plate GS this morning, no rust at all...

At the moment there is no official word on the demise of the GS. Speculation from USA is the GS will be dropped. For the UK that would mean selling the ES in its place. (Possibly rebadged GS??) If this turns out to be the case, then yes you'd have to assume the GSF would end also. The worrying element of this is that the ES is a similar size to the GS but is an entry level mid size luxury car, and slots between the IS and GS. So wheres the GS is a true direct competitior the the A6, E class and 5 series, the ES is not (although for europe it could be ,made to be??) Footnote - the CEO of Lexus Australia has hinted the GS badge may find its way onto a luxury 4 door coupe, to become an A7/CLS equivalent.

only just seen this post, probably too late but I get around 27-28 MPG on average, a range of 350-370 miles, urban\mixed roads. On a Mway run 35mpg if cruising at legal speeds.

Infiniti?

Styling I like personally, and I take your point. yes the A6 is a run out model, so is an "exaggerated" example I suppose, but I have recently been offered 10k off a basic SE AVANT with 2 cheap options, best I could get of an executive GS was £4k, and the Audi had 2% lower interest. What I was alluding to is a big difference in monthly payments.... I was just making the point that on top of other factors, bigger volume sellers can (or are willing to) do better PCP deals.. Still says a lot that on final reckoning, Id rather keep a 13 plate GS than swap it for a brand new Audi. The mrs will will just have to allow the dogs in her car lol

The ES replacing GS story has been around since last summer. The 2 cars are virtually the same size, so doesnt on the face of it seem logical to continue to build both. The ES is cheaper and sells in bigger numbers. The GS no longer being imported doesnt sound right- its still on the website, configurator and finance offers

Lexus being niche - is undeniably an attraction of the Brand for some\many. Personally I moved to the brand having owned\driven\experienced BMW, Mercedes and Audi, and, quite frankly, Lexus are better. Maybe not in car magazine land where how a car goes around the Nurburgring is top priority, but in real life, where the things that really matter are: build quality, reliability, ride quality, dealerships. Both my Lexus cars - an IS250 and now a GS250 have real quality in depth. The Germans, in my own experience, are good at flogging a veneer of quality, but lack it in depth. My 13 plate GS never missed a beat, has no quality issues at all. My wife's 16 plate Merc E class has been back to the dealership on a low loader twice, and now has an infotainment fault. And the reality is also this: Take away M cars, AMG etc and the bulk of their models aren't all that to drive either, and most ride badly. Read any modern BMW review, if you dont spec £thousands of adaptive suspension then "they dont drive like a BMW should" I believe the real barriers to Lexus sales in the UK are: 1. styling - its marmite with the current models and 2. Badge snobbery. An Audi says "Im doing well" to more people than a Lexus does. 3. other brands offer much cheaper PCP deals. You can currently get 10k off a brand new Audi A6

sorry, cant answer you question directly, (my car goes to Lexus so I wouldnt hunt round for parts) but just wondered what mileage you are at? any idea why you need this eg damage or is it wear and tear?

Dont forget to post us some pics and first impressions...

Mt Ipad will play music via blutooth even from the boot..

neither. Its a machine, Its an it. Its name is Lexus GS 250 or its number plate at a push. Bah humbug

" - I've noticed that passenger side windscreen nozzle is aiming way lower than driver side one. Is it normal or there is some blockage somewhere ? dont know, but thats exactly the same as my GS250...

Thats all of us menfolk isnt it :-)

classic! I once spent 2 weeks chasing an annoying rattle that turned out to be the zip on my coat.

not all minor changes necessarily: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/lexus/gs-2012/?section=history

oh no! My 02 Civic Type R I bought new is off the road. Id always hoped an enthusiast had looked after it and kept it stock. Seems some boy racer has ruined it: Roll cage!!??? poorly welded!!!!! Test date 10 May 2016 Test result fail Mileage 105,236 MOT test number 527276475476 Reason(s) for failure Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) Horn not working (1.6.2a) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b) Advisories roll cage is very poorly welded

Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts, advice, experience. Thinking about purchasing a 2009 low mileage example. Ne reason really, my kids are grown up, I dont tow or need off road capability - just fancy one.

LC500. Or GSF. Or new LS.

Badge

think your in a minority of 1 there.

My IS250 used to do it at my old house which required full lock to reverse off the drive, as I went across the pavement and onto the road itself. It was worse the quicker I did it. Rolling backward very slowly eliminated it.Being RWD there is a lot of angle available on the front wheels and you literally drag one of them across the surface if you go too quickly. When doing the turn which causes it, do it as slow as possible, especially at or near full lock. The juddering is entirley normal and worse in cold temps. I've experienced it in Mercedes, Audi and Subaru and my daughters Yaris does it as well. Winter tyres help as they are a softer compund.

must admit I wouldnt of thought of that fix :-)

wasnt suprised that JLR products are off poor quality. I think the reality of the private buyer (outside of used) is where the best PCP deal is available

On the subject of JLR quality - just found an owners forum for the new Range Rover Velar. The faults and issues section is chock full of everything from software issues, rattles, creaks, burning smells, air cn faults, paint defects, reversing camera falling off, to air suspension failing 1 hour after pick up from new. Unbelievably bad quality for a car which starts at £45k and only came out 5 months ago!! A 70's BL car was better than this :-)