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[dscam]

Favourites from the upcoming ACA:


SL600

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2...



E34 530i manual

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2...

[nobrakes]

dscam said:

Favourites from the upcoming ACA:


SL600

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2...



E34 530i manual

https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic-auctions/2...

A nice pair.

@143k miles, at least that SL600 isn’t a garage queen.

[donkmeister]

nobrakes said:

AlexNJ89 said:

half.pipe said:

Mega mileage LS600h with the reclining rear seat, for just over half thread.

Even if it only lasts a year, it’d cost the same as a years worth of PCP payments on a craptastic budget hatchback. Probably worth a few quid at the scrapyard too, it’s a heavy lump

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024061407...

Edited by half.pipe on Sunday 16th June 08:45

Great sign that these cars can last so long.

That does not look like a near 20yr old motor. Impressive.

Whenever I've bought a car I've always looked at the highest mileage examples to try and ascertain how much life would be left in one of lower mileage.

As my LS460 just ticked over 100k miles and is essentially that car with some complexity removed I now feel warm inside.

I've probably jinxed myself, but the key differentiator between my Mercedes experience and my Lexus experience is that the Mercedes was a little more needy. The engine and gearbox were eminently reliable, and the car never failed to proceed, but it needed occasional tokens of affection in the form of repair and maintenance on the various garnishes it had. The Lexus seems less so.

[donkmeister]

TheWokeBlob said:

Yeah I've seen and driven this car.

Its an absolutely heap that in my opinion shouldn't be on the road

SNIP

Its the sort of car you'd regret spending £1500 on. It doesn't even have much value in parts either as everything is so noticeably worn out. Avoid.

Edited by TheWokeBlob on Sunday 16th June 12:05

Edited by TheWokeBlob on Sunday 16th June 12:05

Ah bks. I feel less warm now.

On the parts front, you may be surprised. I had to buy a new door and side skirt for my 460 after a bollard ran into the side whilst Mrs D was driving it, and IIRC that was about £400 from a breaker.

Obviously I've made no allowance for labour but I suspect at £3k you'd get sufficient of parts common to the 600 and 460 to make it worthwhile for a breaker. Still... Can't believe it would be up for retail in that condition.

[Dan Singh]

donkmeister said:

TheWokeBlob said:

Yeah I've seen and driven this car.

Its an absolutely heap that in my opinion shouldn't be on the road

SNIP

Its the sort of car you'd regret spending £1500 on. It doesn't even have much value in parts either as everything is so noticeably worn out. Avoid.

Edited by TheWokeBlob on Sunday 16th June 12:05

Edited by TheWokeBlob on Sunday 16th June 12:05

Ah bks. I feel less warm now.

On the parts front, you may be surprised. I had to buy a new door and side skirt for my 460 after a bollard ran into the side whilst Mrs D was driving it, and IIRC that was about £400 from a breaker.

Obviously I've made no allowance for labour but I suspect at £3k you'd get sufficient of parts common to the 600 and 460 to make it worthwhile for a breaker. Still... Can't believe it would be up for retail in that condition.

"Wilfrid Autos" doesn't look like a bona fide retailer to me. No premises and only a mobile number - as dodgy as the car he's trying to flog.

[biggbn]

donkmeister said:

nobrakes said:

AlexNJ89 said:

half.pipe said:

Mega mileage LS600h with the reclining rear seat, for just over half thread.

Even if it only lasts a year, it’d cost the same as a years worth of PCP payments on a craptastic budget hatchback. Probably worth a few quid at the scrapyard too, it’s a heavy lump

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024061407...

Edited by half.pipe on Sunday 16th June 08:45

Great sign that these cars can last so long.

That does not look like a near 20yr old motor. Impressive.

Whenever I've bought a car I've always looked at the highest mileage examples to try and ascertain how much life would be left in one of lower mileage.

As my LS460 just ticked over 100k miles and is essentially that car with some complexity removed I now feel warm inside.

I've probably jinxed myself, but the key differentiator between my Mercedes experience and my Lexus experience is that the Mercedes was a little more needy. The engine and gearbox were eminently reliable, and the car never failed to proceed, but it needed occasional tokens of affection in the form of repair and maintenance on the various garnishes it had. The Lexus seems less so.

How's your LS to run? I've seriously considered selling my really reliable and reqlly frugal mini and buying a 460 on the grounds that life is too short...My daily commute is @15 miles at 60mph on a dual carriageway plus 4/5 miles or so of roundabouts and town driving....am I bonkers thinking an LS would get 25mpg?

[donkmeister]

biggbn said:

How's your LS to run? I've seriously considered selling my really reliable and reqlly frugal mini and buying a 460 on the grounds that life is too short...My daily commute is @15 miles at 60mph on a dual carriageway plus 4/5 miles or so of roundabouts and town driving....am I bonkers thinking an LS would get 25mpg?

I do similar journeys (albeit DC at a somewhat higher speed) and it's more like 20-22MPG average, but I'm fairly certain I get 33-34 on longer runs. I run on super as mine isn't compatible with E10 (aluminium fuel pipes being the culprit IIRC).

I've switched back to the manufacturer-recommended 0W20 recently so it might improve. It seems to have been run on 5W30 for much of its life. Engine seems to be slightly smoother on the thinner oil, could be placebo effect!

I've had the opportunity to drive it at 140 mph and it was surprisingly quiet and composed. Subjectively it was like driving a Focus-class car at 70mph.

[AlexNJ89]

donkmeister said:

Whenever I've bought a car I've always looked at the highest mileage examples to try and ascertain how much life would be left in one of lower mileage.

As my LS460 just ticked over 100k miles and is essentially that car with some complexity removed I now feel warm inside.

I've probably jinxed myself, but the key differentiator between my Mercedes experience and my Lexus experience is that the Mercedes was a little more needy. The engine and gearbox were eminently reliable, and the car never failed to proceed, but it needed occasional tokens of affection in the form of repair and maintenance on the various garnishes it had. The Lexus seems less so.

My LS460 is on 167k miles and still going strong. No problems at all.

[W00DY]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145838811632

Nice.

[BenS94]

W00DY said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145838811632

Nice.

I need a cold shower.

[donkmeister]

donkmeister said:

biggbn said:

How's your LS to run? I've seriously considered selling my really reliable and reqlly frugal mini and buying a 460 on the grounds that life is too short...My daily commute is @15 miles at 60mph on a dual carriageway plus 4/5 miles or so of roundabouts and town driving....am I bonkers thinking an LS would get 25mpg?

I do similar journeys (albeit DC at a somewhat higher speed) and it's more like 20-22MPG average, but I'm fairly certain I get 33-34 on longer runs. I run on super as mine isn't compatible with E10 (aluminium fuel pipes being the culprit IIRC).

I checked the trip computer, 21.3MPG long-term average. Only a few longer trips in that so probably a pretty accurate reflection of my daily driving which, as said before, is similar to yours.

[bolidemichael]

BenS94 said:

W00DY said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145838811632

Nice.

I need a cold shower.

That’s local to me

[Bear-n]

I don't want a saloon.
I don't want a saloon.
I don't want a saloon.
I don't want a saloon.

[Kinky]

Bear-n said:

I don't want a saloon.
I don't want a saloon.
I don't want a saloon.
I don't want a saloon.

You don't need a saloon.
You don't need a saloon.
You don't need a saloon.
You don't need a saloon.

[macron]

Which site are we all now using to get some free vehicle info? As in cat status, number of owners etc?

I was using and had recommended on here carbaba, which has now withheld all that useful info. Does anyone else still show it?

[macron]

bolidemichael said:

That’s local to me

Forecourt shot today or tomorrow?

[Hippea]

BenS94 said:

W00DY said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145838811632

Nice.

I need a cold shower.

That is stunning! Someone buy it so I’m not tempted!

[Bear-n]

macron said:

Which site are we all now using to get some free vehicle info? As in cat status, number of owners etc?

I was using and had recommended on here carbaba, which has now withheld all that useful info. Does anyone else still show it?

Select sell my car on Autotrader, pop in the reg number and voila.

[bolidemichael]

A pre-Friday special, arguably should be around £6k -- but find another petrol V6 equipped version. MOT history is very strong, too.

[nobrakes]

bolidemichael said:

A pre-Friday special, arguably should be around £6k -- but find another petrol V6 equipped version. MOT history is very strong, too.

Pity the seats couldn’t fold flat (puts brown paper bag over head).

An amazing motor car!