Fair and square

14 minutes ago, F.A. said:

Why don’t we start a list to see how many of the 62 are on here?

1. F.A. 2017 Sonic Titanium, Black interior. 

Great Idea.

6 minutes ago, Arnett said:

Create a new thread for it. Worth it though.

I totally agree. I have created a new topic. Great idea from both of you.

A running thread to post your UK GSF - with less than 70 sold in the UK they are a rare and exclusive vehicle.

1. 2016 Black, Red interior, Mark Levinson, Sunroof - Fair And Square.
2. 2016 Blue, Red interior, Mark Levinson - CB
3. 2016 F Sport White, Red interior, Mark Levinson, Sunroof - hockeyedwards
4. 2016 Black, Black interior, Mark Levinson - Arnett
5. 2016 Blue, Black interior, Mark Levinson - Rensin55
6. 2016 Black, Red interior, Mark Levinson - Speedfreek
7. 2016 Black, Black interior, Mark Levinson, sunroof - mrfunex
8. 2016 Blue, Black interior, Mark Levinson - EvoStevo
9. 2017 Sonic Titanium, Black interior, Mark Levinson - F.A.
10. 2018 Grey, Black interior Mark Levinson - Gsf grey solihull
11. 2018, Blue, Blue Black interior, Mark Levinson - bernie_the_bolt
12. 2019 Black, Red interior, Mark Levinson - Papa Munchy
13. 2016 Blue, Grey interior, Mark Levinson - Scott Rogers

7 minutes ago, Gsf grey solihull said:

I wonder how many Gsf’s in uk and how many of those on forum???

https://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/vehicle/lexus_gs_f_auto

2 hours ago, speedfreek said:

Soon as I've picked it up I'll share! 🙂

A few sleepless nights then. I feel your pain.

Amazing, exactly as it should have been out of the factory.

Good work.

Totally normal. Watch the reading plummet when you go through standing water.

1 hour ago, hockeyedwards said:

They had a GSF before I think as well? They also left an advert on autotrader saying 'we'll buy your GSF' always a pleasure to see a need for the F cars 😄

They has Chris's of which was black but hand ML and sunroof. Prior to that they have had the USB one that featured on pistonheads a few years back.

34 minutes ago, F.A. said:

I’m sure they purchased their black one off a member on here. It’s been on there for a good few months now. 

That was Chris's, purchased before this current black one.

Very rare to have both factory options, sunroof and ML, fantastic to see.

It is nice to see Monza motorhouse building a portfolio with the GSF. Previously they have sold an USB ISF. Maybe they will end up been the go to people for F purchasers?

Fantastic.

I am a massive fan of mesa red. In the flesh it is a fantastic colour.

52 minutes ago, Malc said:

maybe remember changing 8 plugs in a V8 probably scheduled time at least 2 hrs labour !

Malc

That is exactly where the cost is.

Lexus GB flew a select few of us out to Ascari to see the launch and drive the car - around 2/3 months before they come to the UK.

I was really impressed by it, the TVD is fantastic and it can only be appreciated on the track - that be said my GSF has performed on the road when I have needed it to 😁 Unlike an M4 the RCF does need to be worked hard and get it wrong and you can really lose time, that be said, if you miss the torque curve in the M4 you can also find yourself in a little bit of trouble.

Dependent upon race track I think that you would appreciate the TVD (brands Hatch 👍) and as you own and drive a Fiesta ST I think that you will get an appreciation for the RCF on track as you have something to compare it to - on the bends it sure makes the car feel like it has so much more torque than it really does.

I totally agree hockey.

It is easy to forgot but just 12 years there was no such thing as an F range.

If we want to compare a £120,000 M4 GTS against this white RCF thingy as a like for like then fair enough but BMW had their M range well underway before Lexus even existed. Lexus have come far since 2008 and the models are priced so much more competitive than the German range. Considering that the F range was born in the heat of a global recession I think that Lexus has come far with their F range, unfortunately they just haven't achieved their numbers in the UK.

Maybe I will get shot down for this, but just like Astons and such like, the F range is much better suited to the USA, middle east and Asian market. My statement is based upon evidence of relative sales evidence.

I recall the Aston Martin 70th birthday celebrations in 2017/2018 - us UK Aston owners watched Aston Martin Singapore and China fly a Vanquish in mid air via a helicopter, it made headlines. But yet, in the UK, we received an email newsletter. British band, pffft.

No such market in the UK to warrant costs of a celebration of that magnitude.

1 hour ago, Gsf grey solihull said:

Valuation based on pretty dire situation recently when I had puncture on motorway !!! Felt pretty helpless owning car with no solution other than trailer home 

🤣🤣 happens to the best of us.

Hey.

In the country right now, it appears that there are only 2016 available.

The below does not have the sunroof, but does have ML

https://www.monzamotorhouse.co.uk/cars/lexus/gs/f5.0v8/421097/

The one below does have both sunroof and ML

https://www.oakgarage.co.uk/used-lexus-gs-wolverhampton,-west-midlands-3261442

23 minutes ago, F.A. said:

I’m really sorry but I can’t seem to find it at the moment but I’ll keep looking. 

By any chance was it the thread as below.

https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/126172-is-f-purchase-extended-warranty/?tab=comments#comment-1151485

44 minutes ago, d3ron said:

One other thing is the car doesn't need a full Lexus service history either. So long as they inspect it, they will usually warranty it. 

I warrantied mine the month it turned 10 for peace of mind. Turns 11 this month and I have a year left. 

It was also a pleasant surprise that MOTs are thrown in. I'd forgotten about that detail. 

This is correct indeed.

18 hours ago, Gsf grey solihull said:

My 2018 Gsf is due for first mot with lex dealer,they quoted just under £1100 for 2 year warranty does this sound right????

To date £1050 for GS (GSF comes under GS warranty) 2 years for the price of 1.

I am a massive fan of the approved used Lexus warranty - from past experience I have found it better than other manufacturers out of the factory warranty.

1 hour ago, Gsf grey solihull said:

Hi all, I bought my Gsf after owning gs430 which I kept for 13yrs, my Gsf is jan2018 registered was there any sold after mine???

Two were registered in 2019.

Apologies for jumping in however, if anyone happens to be after a set of tyres..........

2 hours ago, RichGS11 said:

I missed that. Apologies.

That car has done the rounds indeed, on trailer I am guessing, however the original thread on this vehicle is almost 18 months old. 

If you have an interest in the car, maybe the colour ticks your box (mesa red is amazing in the flesh 3 stage pearl paint) then I think that it would be both lazy and nieve not to investigate this car further. 

Maybe to avoid wasting your time, send a message out to the seller questioning the points that were raised on the original thread.

Best of luck, there may be some haggling to be had especially given the time of year.

I can second Bamford Rose, Mike is a decent chap, in fact if I recall correctly he owned an rx400h, the only thing reliable on site!

14 minutes ago, C.B said:

High cost of parts vs low warranty cost make the warranty very appealing on these cars imho.

Of course, the likely hood of something going wrong is low. Which is why the warranty is so cheap in the first place.

Depends how risk adverse you are!

£795 for a 2 year warranty Lexus ISF no excess, unlimited mileage, RAC (in other cars & for partner), MOT cover - a single claim on the Mark Levinson subwoofer costs the equivelent.

£1500 for a 1 year warranty (£3000 2 year) Audi a4 s line warranty on 2017 model

£2400 for a 1 year warranty (£4800 2 year) Aston Martin Vantage 5-10 years old

£3000 for a 1 year warranty (£6000 2 year) BMW M4

£3700 for a 1 year warranty (£7200 2 year) Mclaren 570s

People can make what they will from the above.

I personally have claimed on several Lexus warranties, GS300, RX450, IS250, ISF, GSF, I don't think that there is a Lexus that I have never had to claim on however, never had a claim refused. Audi, single claim on the manufacters, refused, a little legal jargon overturned the refusal and Aston warranty, well, more refusals than I have had hot dinners.

5 hours ago, pumatwin27 said:

Hi All,

Just joined and looking at the possibility of buying an IS-F.

My understanding is that if the car is less than 10 years and has a full Lexus service history. Then a warranty can be purchased. Do Lexus still have to inspect the car if the last service was less than 12 months ago?

Thanks

 

 

 

Your understanding is correct plus 140k mileage limit.

A warranty inspection is required.