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Hi guys, I was interested to know what tyres were fitted by Lexus to the 2009 era Lexus Ls 460, its not an L and running 18" wheels, also looking at one with 19" wheels so be good to know a general idea of what is the brand usually fitted by Lexus

Thanks.

Just an update to my previous posts on E10 petrol

Now been using super unleaded for couple weeks and the car runs much nicer getting about 22mpg in the city 28-30mpg mixed city and A roads, my opinion is that the super is better than E10...

Hi all,

Would I be correct in saying that there won't be an NX 350 F Sport in the UK next year, only the hybrid?

I know they have the NX with the standard automatic gearbox in the US in 2022 and what about Ireland? Same as the UK?

I also noticed a drop in torque when I was touring in Devon a few weeks ago, I was manually changing gear a lot more than usual especiallly with three adults in the car and at times luggage, some of the steeper hills were a challenge!

Might try the Super for a week or two see if I prefer it.

Now covered about 400 miles on E10 and fuel and consumption has noticeably dropped to about 17mpg around town and 25mpg on the motorway 

Previously was 23 around town and 30 on a motorway

Temp has dropped a bit so might have an influence...

Not tried super unleaded yet...

Could be a new NX FSport on the cards next year😁

How many times I have explained something so perfectly and yet it still gets fouled up somsomewhere along the line...such is life

20 minutes ago, scudney said:

You could also try your timpsons or similar if you don't fancy doing it yourself, first time I have heard of reprogramming the car if you do it yourself lol, I have always changed my fob batteries myself with no problems so far.

Bloke in Timsons said main dealer🤷‍♂️ all nonsense of course...

Both fobs now functioning perfectly with thanks to you guys...👍

I thought as much, thank you so much finally a sensible answer... my car is an 2005 RX 300

2 minutes ago, PCM said:

If you have a small screwdriver you can do it yourself.

I bought a cheapo watch screwdriver set from eBay - about £5.

Really useful to have.

I went to Halfords and they said I would need to reprograme the car if I did it myself? Seems a bit over the top?

So whats the best place to get a new Battery installed in my key fob?

Can I do it myself?

Is it main dealer only?

Hard to believe I couldnt find a post on this 🤔

On 9/14/2021 at 8:58 AM, PCM said:

Mine is fine.

Though I will be using V-Power as I tend to anyway...

Was thinking the same...

Hi guys, can anyone say if E10 is ok in an RX 300 2005 model?

The government website says no to the GS of the same year as mine and with the same engine but nothing about the RX 300

Should I use super unleaded??

Hi guys, I was wondering if anybody knows of a Lexus specialist for used parts, I'm doing some restoration work on my Lexus RX 300 and I will need some suspension components, also I want to replace the bushes with good quality silicon bushes if i can, any help or advice very much appreciated

Hope everyone is keeping well...

Rob.

19 hours ago, royoftherovers said:

Thanks for the update Robert and good luck in your quest to obtain what is rarely available.

Yeah they are few and far between! Loads in the US and in Australia just need to keep an eye out in the UK im in no hurry so it'll be an interesting hobby for me.

Ok so just to catch up on this I didn't buy the car, my friend was offered £14,000 by someone else so I said take it! That's well over what I would pay and as somebody pointed out this is not an SE or an L there is no luxury pack I probably would have come up to £13,000 but only because it was a really nice car, I've been using one or two valuation tools and I have to say that they don't value them very high for such a lovely car? I think they are worth more but the market is the market, there is a SWB for sale near where I live being sold by a dealer for £10.500 or near offer, 2007 with only 55k! it's a really nice car but unfortunately it's Black with a beige interior and I'm not liking that combination myself but I do like the Blue now that I have seen it up close, I think I'll keep my eyes out for a Blue one in the coming months soon be March and we have a reg change so there might be a few more about and I'm certainly interested in exploring the idea of owning an LS, I do still love my RX though and its only got 65k on it 

1 hour ago, royoftherovers said:

Many thanks Robert for that background perspective.

Someone told me a very long time ago that life does not come with a return ticket. I did not understand all those years ago, but as my journey has unfolded I see its significance.

Tell your pal of the outcome of your researches and why you feel it appropriate to offer him say, £12,000.You are not asking him to provide a warranty and you are taking whatever risks are associated with the car.

He will either accept your offer or he won`t. If he does then use a short period of time wisely and come to a decision re the LS or the RX.

If he does not accept, then you will not feel disgruntled as you still have the RX and a good friend.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

Pending me test driving it and seeing the paperwork mots etc I have offered 11.5, I'm not being deliberately harsh he just came at me unexpectedly and just after Christmas too, I've only just had my RX serviced and also I insured it last week so I'm smarting a bit! We'll see what happens

7 hours ago, cruisermark said:

This car listed here was recently discussed on this forum:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201812123213416?sort=sponsored&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&make=LEXUS&model=LS 460&advertising-location=at_cars&page=2

21k miles - dealer price £14,995

Someone mentioned this was advertised privately for £7995

I saw that, a bit steep I thought, a good comparison though but I doubt anyone in their right mind would pay 15 for a standard SWB, its low miles but I think you could buy one of these with 100k and it would be a good car as long as it was serviced properly, I certainly wouldn't part with 15k doh'😲

17 hours ago, graham8370 said:

We could give you the best advice if we knew how much he would sell it for.

He's asking £13.5K, 2007 Deep Blue 34k miles cream interior absolutely mint and faultless, not SE or L model

17 hours ago, royoftherovers said:

One does not look a gift horse in the mouth.

Buy it, drive it,then sell it if you do not like it.

And explain that to your friend upfront.

Hi John, interesting idea, it means that I need to tax and MOT the car and that will cost me £800 unless I pay monthly on the road tax and maybe get temporary insurance the only problem with buying the LS is that I would need to sell my RX as I already have three vehicles in my drive

If I sold the RX but later on I changed my mind I honestly don't think that I would be able to buy another RX that was as good as mine at least not the same year and with low miles plus I know my RX its been maintained without cost being a limiting factor, the only thing I don't like about my RX is the ride is a bit choppy, its not the air ride version and that does let it down a bit, that said what car is perfect it does tick a lot of boxes for me, it's a neat practical fairly compact little car that is easy to drive, I only ever had three issues with it in my ownership one was an air con recharge and the second was the headlight level sensor, and the third was the Battery needed replacing but apart from that its been a great car and I consider these things as only to be expected for a 13 year old car

I had another look at the LS last night and boy it looks really good absolutely mint! Cream leather without a mark on it even the cream carpet is un-spoilt, it looks brand new and not 11 years old, I used a valuation tool online and its worth is £11,200 if you can rely on these things...but my friend wants £13,500! To be honest I think someone will pay over the top for a mint car, I guess I could buy it then think about it and if I don't want to keep it then I'll sell it on but I need to buy it at the right price if I am to make anything out of the transaction and given that I will need to payout for tax and insurance plus something for my trouble, you might be on to something John, buy it then think about it if I get it for the right price then I didn't loose plus I have time to consider what i want to do with my RX effectively buying some time and who knows I might be converted to LS ownership! It's got air suspension and it's shinny with chrome bits!🤪 It is a bit light on rear entertainment but I won't be sitting in the back...🙄

Be interesting to know what is the maximum that  one should expect to pay for a private buy? That way I can gauge what would be the right price to pay for it, my very maximum would be £13,500 but I wouldn't be able to make any profit or even cover my costs if I sold it at that price, in my humble opinion I think someone who is a big fan of the LS 460 looking for a mint car would pay 13.5 for it, but this is a SWB and not an SE! 2007 deep Blue with cream leather and with 34k miles near as dam it

So tell me I'm wrong I welcome any opinions maybe the price is lower or even higher   

A pal of mine is selling his LS 460  going for the new model and he asked me if I wanted to buy it! Bomb shell... I wasn't expecting that so it kind of spun me out!

Here's the thing, he has owned this car from new its his baby always looked after it but because he goes abroad a lot for business the car is left standing in his garage, it's a very nice garage it has a radiator to keep the car warm and everythin? Some people have that,

don't they??

Anyways the car is mint low miles full history 4 new tyres Michelin's new discs and pads and its just had a main service from Leky

I hear you cry "so what's the problem grab it before someone else does" well the thing is... going back to "the thing" I already have my RX and I like it very much, I aint lookin for a new motor, well at least I wasn't but now I'm coming around to the flipping idea! Got me thinking I'm up nights I tell you! Do I really want to own an LS?

Oh' the LS 460 is 2007 just standard not SE or L 30k miles

I have never driven an LS 460 so any comments or advice would be really very helpful to enable me to make a decision, this is tough and at short notice but it seems like a good opportunity to own a nice car, but there are lots of nice cars out there that I do not want to own? My existing car is not a daily driver I do about 5k per year in my car and most of that is touring I love travelling around the UK in the summer, I also use it for the trip to Tesco's and generally running errands ideally I need to let my buddy know before he's off again on Sunday night, no pressure!

Happy New Year guys and gals.

Thanks guys...

I found a Japanese car specialist that was recommended by a taxi driver I know, apparently he knows all about Toyota and Lexus cars so I'm going to book it in with him, I could do it myself but then I'll have difficulty proving that it was actually serviced at least this way I get an invoice to go with the other car stuff, he said he uses Lexus parts so I expect it'll be Toyota oil and filter.

I just lock mine and don't park it anywhere dodgy! If it gets nicked I'll of course be disappointed and especially if i just filled up! And also I was kind of partial to that Sam Smith CD, and my umbrella, oh' and those mints aunt pat gave me, there somthin else! I won't be heart broken though, I'll get through it. 🙂

I searched for a post on engine oil but to no avail? I was sure that this subject  would have come up... but anyhow I was wondering if Lexus recommend a specific brand of oil? Searched tinternet but it was a bit inconclusive, I usually put Mobile one in my Mercedes Sprinter but haven't done a change on this car yet, supposed to be every 10k and I realised that it has done 15k since the last change doh' also needs diff oil and transfer box oil and according to the maintenance schedule, trans fluid is inspect or replace.

Happy new year youall