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Spoke to the Trader guy on the phone; v lack lustre and not somebody I’d care to deal with. Gave me a lot of spin and blah but didn’t have any corroborated info, know anything of the provenance of the motor car or have the approach I was after. Also, reviews I’d read of the outfit weren’t convincing me it would be worth a 4 hr drive. Maybe ok for some but it wasn’t pushing my buttons. So it was a “no”. Hope that clears that up Jon. Search resumes....🧐

Dear all contributors, FWIW...H10 AXM is no longer under consideration. The search goes on! PeteTP

Appreciate those interesting remarks Tulpen. Any wisdom relating to the other older one I posted ......H10 AXM? Dank u. PeteTP

Hi Tulpen, TVM for your offer. Have you sustained any rad/transmission contamination problems? If so what sort of budget is required to sort it? Air suspension behaved itself? To add to the expensive ‘13 plate above I’ve just discovered this one which I’m trying to get more info on: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201912285636912?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ip313nn&model=LS 460&page=1&aggregatedTrim=SE-L&make=LEXUS&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&modal=photos As I’ve previously said, everybody is welcome to comment on these 2 examples good, bad or otherwise. Thnx in advance to you all. PeteTP

Aha! Good point well made John. I’m not referred to as they village idiot’ for nothing you know 🙄. Right then, the link below refers: https://www.twelvelondonroad.co.uk/used-lexus-ls-bagshott-surrey-2680393 Sorry for not having added the link first time round. Anyway, all comments, advice and guidance for this LS newbie gratefully received. TVM in anticipation. PeteTP

And is if you knew it would happen...... this dealer sent me this puppy for consideration a short time ago. Ridiculous to the sublime? Mileage ✔️ Price 🥴 and a gap of a year where no MoT was carried out. Have asked the question but thus far no reason forthcoming. Thoughts/wisdom of you kind members please if I may? TVM. PeteTP

Thank you The-acre for your advice in which you’re not alone. It is also where my own mental swingometer is pointing. No harm nevertheless in a healthy debate. Regarding his Lordship, maybe law enforcement might be interested.....every little helps😉. PeteTP

Very sorry for the contradiction and confusion that causes. Yes, you’re absolutely right on that. But the 50k mile diamond is turning out to be akin to the search for Lord Lucan. Therefore, by way of (extreme) comparison, I thought I’d just raise the idea with the membership or at least those that may wish to give their 2p worth. PeteTP

Just to throw this out there to the wise and experienced membership. May I canvass you’re opinion as to whether this this a ‘yes’, ‘no’ or best politely declined? https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/lexus-ls460-ls-460-se-l-automatic/1365896253?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social Have already benefitted from the prudent thoughts of a an earlier participant on this thread...sensible chap he is too....but thought that no survey of feelings can be too large. All responses gratefully received. Thank you to the kind folk of the LOC for ‘holding my hand‘ as I scratch this itch!! PeteTP

Just want to recommend WHEELCARE in Bury St Edmunds. Got all four of my IS250 Se-L alloys refurbished by them for £312 inc VAT. Dropped car in on Monday at 9am and got it back 24 hours later. Sarah (receptionist) and Ben (manager) we’re both great from start to finish. Result? Happiness😀 PeteTP

Update for those that may be interested. Unfortunately I didn’t get to Somerset quick enough to prevent some other lucky person buying the 460 Paul advertised here and elsewhere. 100% my fault for not acting swiftly enough - procrastination🙄. Congratulations to Paul for the swift sale of what definitely looked like a very fine example of a 460. Meantime, I’ve researched both the Norwich and Essex examples, which remain for sale, but have different issues that cause (picky) me some concern/reason for caution. Therefore, I am (for now at least) pausing on those two specific cars. Nevertheless, my search continues and if a member happens upon any information about a spectacular example of a UK LS 460 (<50k miles ideally) with FLSH coming to open market then I’d be extremely interested to hear about it. Thanks again to all of you who responded to my original post and for your thoughts and wise words of advice all of which have been duly noted. PeteTP

I’m really grateful for the wise words of those that know. Please keep it coming if there are more of you wishing to contribute. Can’t have too much info. Mind you, I may not sleep!!

Hello, Please could I bother you lucky LS owners to share some of your wisdom. I’m driving an IS250 SE-L (2007) from new. It hasn’t missed a beat in my 123000 miles. However, as our growing sons won’t all fit in at the same time I need a bigger version of what I have. I have always admired the subtle majesty of the LS and found this model https://www.robinsonsmotorgroup.co.uk/auto-devotion/used-cars/11023220-lexus-ls-460-se-l/# What would your thoughts be about what a new entrant to the LS market should look for if/when I go for a look and test drive? Thank you in anticipation Pete