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Bill not £900 thankfully! These cars are an absolute bargain for the level of luxury you get, aren't they!

Yes! Lol. Wish me luck with that :) Apparently the advantage with ISM is it's easier to wash, and I should be able to return it to similar condition.... He's given me some washing advice. It's best to pat-dry with towels as well to reduce swirls etc I think. ISM apparently beads for a long time - he has a customer with an M5 that lives outside and still beads water after 18months! Interesting that Lexus paint is known for being soft.

Thanks for that. I got Bluetooth working. I'm an audio guy, so don't like the idea of using an FM transmitter, but may have to if it's the only way. Do love the stereo in the car - it's brilliant and not too processed sounding thankfully. Am I right in thinking it's easier to add some kind of Aux in to the post 2004 models (mine is 2006)? I suppose I'd probably have to disable the cd changer to do this?

Yes, Coulsdon CR5 just south of London. You can find his rates on his site: http://www.divinedetail.co.uk The level he gave me was the Divine level, his top level detail. So not cheap, but I think actually good good value personally when you consider the amount of work done and the fact the car is now coated in Kamikaze ISM so should be a lot easier to clean. I just really liked the car so wanted to get it into better shape - it deserved it! I wanted to start ownership from a good place rather than have it all swirled/someone else's dirt Etc. To me, he's a step beyond detailing on this occasion - perhaps not quite full on restoration, but restoration without painting panels! I have no affiliation but can only recommend what he offers. I was so impressed with the results all my cars are going in. Never normally had cars detailed before now, but with the right person I can now see the value in doing it.

Small update, I have had a full correction detail done on the car from Ed at Devine Detail. He does amazing work! Full picture story of the detail here. He's based in Coulsdon. Let me know what you think! I think it's a real transformation. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/105375-one-seriously-swirled-black-lexus/#entry1580482

Thanks folks - I will look at those links and will check the forum rules.

Hi, I will be collecting a 2006 LS430 in just over a week. It just scrapes inside the cheaper car tax cut-off thankfully! I had a couple of questions: - does the bluetooth work with the iPhone 6 plus for phone calls? I saw a thread where someone was having problems and I didn't check it sadly. - what is the best way to route in the audio into the stereo from an iPhone? - what are the preferred tyres for both handling and noise (I think it had pirellis on it from memory, but obviously want to make sure I have the best when it comes to change them) Thank you for your help, and I am really looking forward to getting the car home and wafting along in comfort :) It will be used for longer journeys as I already have a couple of sports cars (Porsche & Ferrari - both great but obviously a lot louder!), so wanted something to contrast that with lots of comfort quietness, soft ride etc. that I can pile the miles on where necessary.