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I was wondering if there any LS460 owners out there who have experienced a problem with the stereo amp? Mine has just blown and, on contacting Lexus (to ask what was causing the ear-deafening audio alarm-which you can't turn off!) they immediately appeared to diagnose the problem, over the telephone.
It's currently booked in to have it replaced, but I suspect that this is a known problem.
Wonder if anyone else has experienced this?
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Thanks for your views guys.
The main reason for asking was that I had very kindly been loaned an LS460 for several days by Lexus Twickenham to see if I would experience the same back problem I had when switching from an 'old' GS to the 'new' GS 3 years ago.
I did immediately get a back ache, hence my question.
Whilst taking the car back to the dealer yesterday (150 mile journey), I did some more experimenting with the seat controls and discovered the control that slides the seat squab backwards/forwards made a big difference (the GS doesn't have this control). I think I can get a comfortable position now, which makes the decision a lot easier, as the car is awesome (over-used word, I know) in almost every other way. Absolutley gutted that the front air vents no longer have an oscillate feature though!!
Many thanks for your help
Bob
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I wonder if anyone can help me?
I currently drive an LS430, which is supremely comfortable.
I am thinking of buying an LS460 but am concerned about the comfort.
Whilst the LS460 is more involving and handles and drives better than the 430, it also a much firmer ride.
This might suit many people, but I have a slight back problem (never an issue in the 430) which I worry might become a problem with the 460. I am not especially old (well - I don't think so - mid 50s) and I know this might sound like an 'old man's complaint', but it could be an expensive mistake if I have to change the car in 6 months time.
I wonder if anyone here has changed from a 430 to a 460 and, if so, how have they fared regarding this matter? I appreciate that it is a personal thing, and we are all different, but I would still be very interested in anyone's experiences.
Thanks very much
Bob
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If you have already viewed the car this reply might be a little late, but better late than never.
I own an '05 LS430, so can't comment on the age of the car, but with that mileage the car is barely run in. I have done similar mileage and have had no problems worth mentioning, which is what you'd expect given the quality and reputation of the car.
I can achieve 30mpg on a motorway run, but only with a light right foot. You should expect to get 27-28mpg without too much trouble. Around town it's a little different but you should get 22-23mpg. Unless, of course, your town is central London, in which case expect 16mpg.
Sounds like a good buy too me, but would repeat all the comments made by Peter regarding fsh etc.
Go for it, you won't be disappointed!
Bob
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Thanks eXOBeX. Good spot. I was in danger of missing that one.
And as for Boo, if I were you, my friend, I would be very careful when making that kind of offer on a public forum. It could be construed as a binding contract, and I have very good lawyers. Unless, of course, you were offering some kind of part-ex deal?
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Thanks chaps...yes, tried every possible seat position but hasn't helped.
As for the other suggestion, I'm a married man. Gave that sort of thing up years ago.
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I know this is a personal thing, and we're all different, but I just wondered whether any new GS owner has had any back problems since getting their new car?
I have had the previous model GS430 Sport, and before that a GS300 and never had any back pain at all.
Since getting my new 430 (fabulous, by the way) I have been getting grief from my back, and wondered whether it was connected, or just a coincidence. It is a firmer ride than the old model, which is not a bad thing normally, but might be for me.
Hoping it's a coincidence!
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Well, I pick up my Canterbury Blue with Sutherland Interior 430 this weekend, so I hope I'm not disappointed with my choice. Getting excited now, but with fingers crossed
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Going to Bristol Launch tomorrow (7th).
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Thanks guys. I agree with everything you say about 'sod what others think'. It's only that I've never seen anyone under 70 driving one. Mind you, I do live near Bristol, which is hardly at the cutting edge of technology or style. They think you're a 'bit flash' down here if you've got Sky TV. And when I take my TR6 out on a sunny day! Well, you'd think I'd just landed from Mars...
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This is my first post on this forum so please be gentle with me.
I currently drive a GS430 Sport, having owned a GS300 previously. I am now considering changing to an LS430, but am worried that I am not old enough! Seriously.
I am 53 years old and would be interested to know the average age of LS drivers. Perhaps this forum could give me a clue.
Stupid question, I know, but I would be interested. I have such little street cred left and I would hate to lose that.
Many thanks
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Just one more for good measure:
The 'secret' cubby holes under the front seats on the 430 are missing from the 460.
I totally agree with all the other 'failings' of the 460 - bloody quick though, isn't it?