Show Us Your Motors!

grudas · 15 Apr 2021 at 10:51

Acme said:
Oh its THAT one is it? I didn't put 2 and 2 together...

Regardless, I didn't and still don't have the money to blow on a barge. Soon though, sure.

Yeah the good old "lexusman" under his 3rd or 4th eBay account

don't get me wrong I'm not saying this particular car is bad it's just that the seller has history..

Muffin` · 15 Apr 2021 at 11:42

Do you have a link to the ebay ad?

I found this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-C...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

But that's another car

watercooledman · 15 Apr 2021 at 11:44

that engine bay is so sexy

Akagi · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:01

Muffin` said:
Do you have a link to the ebay ad?

I found this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Celsior-Type-C-F-Package-Lexus-LS400-LS430-/193980199538?hash=item2d2a1ef272:g:XccAAOSwsOFgTmrP&nma=true&si=RViMKoBJEkMOqiagDgr0b4zMgaM%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

But that's another car

I can't find it, seems to be gone now.

Did it have a sticker for some japanesey sounding car garage on the rear bumper?

adam cool dude · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:02

Muffin` said:
Do you have a link to the ebay ad?

I found this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Celsior-Type-C-F-Package-Lexus-LS400-LS430-/193980199538?hash=item2d2a1ef272:g:XccAAOSwsOFgTmrP&nma=true&si=RViMKoBJEkMOqiagDgr0b4zMgaM%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

But that's another car

That is incredibly cheap for what you get. Couldn't care less about the age it is more than likely better than anything for 5k that is less than 3 years old and more than likely more reliable!

Akagi · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:06

Yep. I mean hell, even my crusty GS300 is an incredibly luxurious floaty experience with feather light steering, and that was £650. £650!

Aside from the original alternator going pop after all these years (very easy to replace, 20 minute job!) theres nothing wrong with it. Not a peep.

In a few months I'd love to upgrade to an LS400, or even better a Celsior. A better one than my last one... What I really want is a UCF10 though (MK1 LS400/Celsior) preferably with one of the wild interior options, like full bright red, or full blue!

Clarkey · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:19

Can't go wrong with a good lexus. Loved my old GS. I'd have another in a heartbeat but priorities change and I can't be having gas guzzlers these days.

Akagi · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:20

Clarkey said:
Can't go wrong with a good lexus. Loved my old GS. I'd have another in a heartbeat but priorities change and I can't be having gas guzzlers these days.

Plenty of the ones for sale are LPG converted!

grudas · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:23

Muffin` said:
Do you have a link to the ebay ad?

I found this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Celsior-Type-C-F-Package-Lexus-LS400-LS430-/193980199538?hash=item2d2a1ef272:g:XccAAOSwsOFgTmrP&nma=true&si=RViMKoBJEkMOqiagDgr0b4zMgaM%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

But that's another car

The eBay ad is gone but if it had a sticker on the rear bumper like @Acme said then it's the same car... I recall it being very low mileage

Robbo · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:24

What about a Century: https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/1212/toyota-century

Cool.

watercooledman · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:24

acme stay away don't ruin a Lexus

watercooledman · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:27

Robbo said:
What about a Century: https://www.thecarwarehouse.co.uk/vehicle/1212/toyota-century

Cool.

all that tech in a 1997 car is mind blowing.

grudas · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:28

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1996-toyota-celsior

Actually this is the car you bought! So not the same one lexusman dodgy guy was selling..

Muffin` · 15 Apr 2021 at 13:42

Yeah I was going to post the link to CC - didn't line up that it was dodgy at all.

dlockers · 15 Apr 2021 at 14:11

Hald up - it is 34km?

Edit: I caught up now

Amazing deal. Looks like a cracker for £4k.

grudas · 15 Apr 2021 at 14:18

Muffin` said:
Yeah I was going to post the link to CC - didn't line up that it was dodgy at all.

Yeah! Different car but in the exact same colour inside and out hence the question

either way it's a nice buy and they're proper nice driving cars! 30k km is literally barely ran in.

Akagi · 15 Apr 2021 at 16:11

watercooledman said:
acme stay away don't ruin a Lexus

When have I ever ruined anything?

Once in a while I buy something pre-ruined, but I never ruin things myself.

In fact I do quite a lot of un-ruining!

The GS has stayed ugly and standard, because it is too comfy to ruin.

Clarkey · 15 Apr 2021 at 17:56

Acme said:
Plenty of the ones for sale are LPG converted!

Mine was LPG, that ship has sailed now though, a lot of garages don't sell it any more, it's becoming really hard to get hold of.

IC3 · 16 Apr 2021 at 00:22

Clarkey said:
Mine was LPG, that ship has sailed now though, a lot of garages don't sell it any more, it's becoming really hard to get hold of.

Closest petrol station with LPG is 16 miles from me, seems like there's less and less every year.

Akagi · 16 Apr 2021 at 01:21

Clarkey said:
Mine was LPG, that ship has sailed now though, a lot of garages don't sell it any more, it's becoming really hard to get hold of.

Oh wow, you know, its been so long since I checked that I hadn't noticed! Closest one is just under 10 miles from me.