DanLS460

Hello everyone Been reading this thread with interest as I now have an IS200 with the same 'stickly tacky' dashboard ESMac how did you get on?

Hello everyone I hope you will welcome me to the forum; as of yesterday I’m now a proud owner of my first, 2004 Lexus IS200 saloon in SE trim. Up until recently I was running both my Honda Civic Type S 2007 diesel and a 2007 Lexus LS460. The car for the age and mileage (95,500) is in superb condition and has stacks of history. Does anyone have any advice about: - Suggestions for what to do when first purchased. - Mechanical issues to watch out for. - Restoring the interior dash plastics and the plastic gear selector surround (auto) Thanks in advance for your input, hope to speak to you all soon Daniel

Thanks everyone for the feedback...looks like I've started a debate on the merits of CVT transmissions. Whatever mechanical means of swapping the cogs, provided its automated, doesn't bother me, though I've not had any experience of using a CVT. In addition to the GS450h and LS430 being contenders, I've also considered the GS300. I believe these can suffer with carbon build-up, but I guess high quality fuel and oil should slow/prevent this.

Update...... So my wife is now expecting again. Hopefully this time around, things will work out. Due to my financial situation now looking a little more favourable, and now needing a more practical saloon, I'm back on the hunt for a Lexus. Head says GS450h.....heart says 2005/06 LS430

Update...unfortunately the S190 GS430 I was looking to purchase sold......so the hunt continues! Also interested in a 2005/06 LS 430 but a decent one of those looks to be hard find!

Hello again everyone So latest development is I’m potentially going to be looking at an S190 GS430 next week. Anyone any pointers for what I should be looking for? The car has had a cam belt change, water pump and gearbox service done already. Thanks Dan

Hello everyone Thanks for being so informative Linus that’s a big help. I totally agree, judging by what I’ve seen on the adverts, without having actually sat in one, I’ve already assumed it won’t have that ultra luxury feel but that’s fine. Colin; I’d consider a 430 from either generation the 160 or 190

Hello everyone I did have an LS460 which I sold a few months ago and this was first taste of Lexus ownership…now nothing else will do, so I’m on the hunt for a new daily driver to replace my 3 door, 2007 Civic Type S. Two GS models have caught my eye, the 300 (S160) or the 430 After research I’ve found most forums and YT analysts say the engines and other mechanicals in both of these variants are essentially bulletproof. However, no one will know better than you guys if this is true, so I just want to know if this is the case? My commute is a round trip of 25 miles mainly motorway with a bit of town driving. I’ll also be driving around my 7yr old daughter which I’m sure will probably mean the newer 2005 car, in terms of safety, might be a better option. Which should I go for? Thanks for the advice Daniel

So, after a very enjoyable 9 months of ownership, I’m having to say goodbye to my 2007 LS 460. My wife and I were married in September, and I purchased the car as a surprise for my wife (more for my benefit let’s be honest!) so that we could tour Scotland on our honeymoon in luxurious comfort and style. It didn’t disappoint, we instantly fell in love with the car on our drive up to Gretna Green and it didn’t put a foot wrong for the entire trip north of the border. Very quickly, my family formed a deep attachment to the car with all the memories we’ve made whilst cruising around in it. My 6 yr old step-daughter (and fellow petrol head) leaps with joy and excitement whenever we choose to drive anywhere in the Lexus, instead of my somewhat less opulent but very trusty Honda Civic Type S diesel (as you can tell, I have a thing for a good Japanese motor) 4 weeks ago we had the most amazing news that we were expecting a new addition to the family and it would be our first child together. Obviously news like this demands that you take stock of your current situation in all aspects of life, especially financial. With that in mind, I came to the painful conclusion that despite me being able to comfortably run and maintain the car now, that probably wouldn’t be the case in 6-7 months time. Therefore, it was time to sell, and not before long I was contacted by a very worthy buyer looking for a replacement for his LS 600H. After an exchange of messages, a couple of telephone calls and some polite negotiation we came to a deal, and he’s due to pick up the car very soon. A few days ago my wife miscarried. As you might be able to appreciate, this has been a really sad time for all of us. This has been another huge ‘take stock’ moment, when you realise what’s important in life. We all have our passions, pursuits and hobbies, but nothing counts more than family. Of course we intend to try again, and with all that in mind, I’m still pressing on with selling the car, plus the obvious fact that it wouldn’t be fair on the buyer to pull out from a done deal. I’ve throughly enjoyed my brief period of Lexus ownership, and it’s absolutely true what they say, once you’ve owned one, nothing else will do (well, except for my Honda). In the future I’d love an LS430 or LS400, but I’d also love to be Dad, and that top trumps any car ownership. Thanks to all who’ve offered their support to me on the forum whilst I’ve had the car. Take care Dan

I'm shopping around for spark plugs, and not sure which engine model I have, the 1UR-FE or 1UR-FSE. Its a 2007 if that helps Many thanks Dan

Anyone have any suggestions as to what’s best for cleaning these exhaust tips? Many thanks Dan

Just had a quick check, drains near the wiper spindles clear…..coolant however…low!

Thanks Phil that’s a very interesting fact, and also thanks Steve.

Hello again fellow LS owners Have a 2007 LS 460. On acceleration I can hear what sounds like water sloshing around in the behind the drivers foot-well. Is this possibly related to the air conditioning or is there a blocked drain of some description? Many thanks in advance

Many thanks everyone, sounds like they’re not worth the hassle. I’ll be sure to book it in for a full detail in the next few months