Richiano

I have only had my 2005 GS300 for 6 weeks and its my first Lexus, It has only done 67k with full Lexus Guildford service history and paid £3850 for it. I got rid of a 2012 Mondeo Estate tdci 163hp mainly because the Powershift gearbox was starting to play up and was quoted £2000 just for a new dmf and clutch! A Lexus has always been on my bucket list it just so happens that the one I bought came up at the right time. I still cant believe how good it is especially considering its 13 years old and it takes levels of comfort and luxury to a new level although I have had a lot of grief from BMW owning friends telling me its a grandads car (which I am)! I have replaced all 4 tpms sensors as none of them were working and they were badly corroded at a cost of £280 including fitting and programming to the car fitted by Etyres who certainly knew is stuff and I also replaced both hid headlight bulbs which were £30 for the pair from Ebay. Lexus Swindon had the car in this week to do a recall for a fuel pressure sensor and gave me a CT200H with 4k miles on it which felt awful compared to my GS. I actually look forward to driving again now which is something I haven't done for years and also have to look back at it after I have parked up! I know its not everyone's cup of tea but for me its everything I have been looking for in a car and its actually not that bad on fuel with the computer showing 40.04mpg on the drive down the motorway to Swindon this week driving between 65-70mph.

Any recommendations for engine oil for my 2005 GS300 and how often does the transmission oil and filter need doing? Many thanks Rich.

Thanks for that managed to get Genuine Lexus discs and pads for the front and a touch up paint kit for £210 delivered from Birmingham Lexus.

Any suggestions on the best place to get a set of front discs and pads for my 2005 GS300?

I need a new set of discs and pads any suggestions on the best place to start looking?

Had me worried there for a mo!

Hi Steve, I thought it was a non serviceable chain?

Hi Hadrian, I had my Accord ictdi for 3.5 years and it never missed a beat then bought a 2012 Mondeo estate powershift and had loads of issues with the gearbox so got rid of that after 3 months then bought a petrol 2007 CRV which was a complete lemon and i have never had so many problems with a car but i think i was just unlucky, the dealer i bought it from gave me a full refund i only returned the car yesterday i only had it 3 weeks and today i get my Lexus!

Hello, I pick up my first ever Lexus today a 2005 GS300 SE with 68k genuine miles and fsh. Owning a Lexus has always been my dream after owning a couple of Hondas and various other cars over the years. I will no doubt be asking questions and looking for advice in the future on here! Thanks Rich.