Salty321

Thank you all so much for your replies. It has helped me decide to inform the dealer I shall need a report of the diagnostics and that it was sorted or I shant buy.

I have laid a deposit to hold it  but I am pretty sure I would be entitled to this back after I had found out the advertisement of history of service is different.

Thank you all.

Steve 

I am probably 80% there already. Just by posting this question, it would seem I am having serious questions.

I am asking myself

Why buy a vehicle almost 20 years old. Pay the same 2,900 and buy a much younger vehicle and possibly with even less mileage than the 104,000 miles this Ls430 being offered.

Yes it has 1 owner from new and until 10,000 miles ago had full service history from  lexus dealer. Cam belt fitted at 80,000 and it would appear the company are offering to fully service prior to me purchasing.

That said I am quite sure they wont change the oxegen sensors which are probably the cause of engine light on plus VSC.

That said. Is this car a good price ? An ok price ? Or a vehicle to leave well alone at any price ?

Yes the condition looks superb from the internet,  enough for me to lay down a 10% deposit in anticipation I will purchase. However.....

Do I buy this vehicle  20 year old vehicle 

Is it going to start costing me a fortune ?

Or realistically do I opt for a more sensible 

Smaller

Newer vehicle.

I appreciate your candid opinions 

Thanks