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Well..... 2 years ago I bought an LS400 unseen, and had it picked up from Newcastle and delivered down here to Bournemouth. I only bought it for one reason......and that was to rip the engine out and put it in my Opel Commodore. It arrived, and I got to see for the first time just how amazing these big ol barges are! I then came up with a plan.... I'd insure the LS (it was already M.O.T'd) and run it around until the M.O.T ran out.....simple! But....that plan all went wrong when, like a lot of people that have owned them, I went and fell in love with the bloody thing! I now treat it like a baby....a flippin big baby at that. It has full black leather interior, full wood pack, gold badges and it has the dynamic handling package (DHP). It's got a lot of get-up-and-go in it for a big car...It's almost 300BHP. The DHP really does help this big ol barge get round corners. It drives floorlessly and the auto box is silky smooth....it's 10 times better than my father in laws Mercedes auto trans. You can hold it in gear...thats when you can really get it moving! I get a lot of admiration for the car where ever I go. This car is now my daily drive....I get roughly 23 mpg round town and I once had 34.5 mpg on a run to Folkstone....not bad for a 4 ltr v8! . I've had a lot of cars over the years (about 78?) and none of them have left such an impression on me as this LS400. Needless to say, I wouldn't think twice about owning another and I would strongly advise you give one a home. I'll just leave these here if I may.....     |
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Opel Commodore A Coupe
Opel Rekord C Coupe
Opel Rekord C Saloon
Vauxhall Magnum Coupe V8 (Magnumania)
Mk1 Scirocco GLS
Mk1 Scirocco GLS (early chrome bumper)
Corrado G60
Mk1 Cortina 2 door Pre Airflow
Mk2 Escort 1300 2 Door
VW LT35 Tipper Truck
BMW 320D E91 Tourer
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LowStandards
Club Retro Rides Member
Bigging Up The Sum Sum Man Since '99
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I think everyone's in agreement, buy an LS, not a a GS
You'd only be disappointed in the cheaper, poorer sibling
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I've had the LS400. It was a wonderful barge and got 950km to a tank on a run from Brisbane to Sydney.
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oli123
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Sounds like I best go view a few ls as well! Thanks
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Cars so far I've had:
1995 Corsa B Van
94 Golf MK3 2.0 Driver
98 BMW e39 520i
98 Focus TDDI
04 Honda Accord exec
99 BMW 728i
02 Corolla T sport
98 Focus 1.8 Zetec
98 Subaru Impreza wagon
06 Merc Cls 320cdi
07 Yaris
99 BMW 328i
04 Volvo S60 T5
98 Golf MK3 Wagon 1.8
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oli123
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Well..... 2 years ago I bought an LS400 unseen, and had it picked up from Newcastle and delivered down here to Bournemouth. I only bought it for one reason......and that was to rip the engine out and put it in my Opel Commodore. It arrived, and I got to see for the first time just how amazing these big ol barges are! I then came up with a plan.... I'd insure the LS (it was already M.O.T'd) and run it around until the M.O.T ran out.....simple! But....that plan all went wrong when, like a lot of people that have owned them, I went and fell in love with the bloody thing! I now treat it like a baby....a flippin big baby at that. It has full black leather interior, full wood pack, gold badges and it has the dynamic handling package (DHP). It's got a lot of get-up-and-go in it for a big car...It's almost 300BHP. The DHP really does help this big ol barge get round corners. It drives floorlessly and the auto box is silky smooth....it's 10 times better than my father in laws Mercedes auto trans. You can hold it in gear...thats when you can really get it moving! I get a lot of admiration for the car where ever I go. This car is now my daily drive....I get roughly 23 mpg round town and I once had 34.5 mpg on a run to Folkstone....not bad for a 4 ltr v8! . I've had a lot of cars over the years (about 78?) and none of them have left such an impression on me as this LS400. Needless to say, I wouldn't think twice about owning another and I would strongly advise you give one a home. I'll just leave these here if I may..... You must be local ish to me, I'm very close to folkestone, lovely car you have there! |
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Cars so far I've had:
1995 Corsa B Van
94 Golf MK3 2.0 Driver
98 BMW e39 520i
98 Focus TDDI
04 Honda Accord exec
99 BMW 728i
02 Corolla T sport
98 Focus 1.8 Zetec
98 Subaru Impreza wagon
06 Merc Cls 320cdi
07 Yaris
99 BMW 328i
04 Volvo S60 T5
98 Golf MK3 Wagon 1.8
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Thanks... I've polished the front light covers since those photos.... amazing what a differents it makes.
I live in Bournemouth, but I travel up to Folkstone once a year for the SKA festival they have there.
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Opel Commodore A Coupe
Opel Rekord C Coupe
Opel Rekord C Saloon
Vauxhall Magnum Coupe V8 (Magnumania)
Mk1 Scirocco GLS
Mk1 Scirocco GLS (early chrome bumper)
Corrado G60
Mk1 Cortina 2 door Pre Airflow
Mk2 Escort 1300 2 Door
VW LT35 Tipper Truck
BMW 320D E91 Tourer
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Rx300
These seem like a lot of car for the money, and in some instances not much money at all
Am I missing something
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Built on the same platform as a Kluger. Same engine as well, but they're FWD based, and not very exciting. Can't even get the tail out if you get heavy with the right foot.
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Aug 10, 2017 15:59:11 GMT
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That's fine by me, its a potential parent mobile.
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vertex
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Aug 10, 2017 21:33:37 GMT
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I have seen a mk2 GS on an 05 plate on the bay of e a while back.. Well for the last 2years I've been wafting around in an ls400 & I can't really fault it. In the past I've had a mk1 gs300 sport with 200,000+ on the clock, Only issue I had, was it felt a little cramped not as much headroom I've had a mkiv n/a Toyota Supra no room in it. For friends,family shopping purchased, although I did find the (back seats) !! Ideal for stopping bottles moving. And for the last 8years I've had a Toyota aristo v300 vertex edition To give it it's full title. Regarding Aristo"s Mk1's 3.0Q n/a 3.0v. Twin turbo 4.0 zi-four V8 4wd (a very rare thing) Mk2"s S300 3ltr n/a V300 3ltr twin turbo For me I actually prefer the aristo, now I don't know if that is because I have the black interior & the Ls is coffee & cream.which may make the cabin look/feel bigger. Fuel between the aristo & ls is similar I get 15-18mpg I've had 35mpg on a long run in Ls4 & early 20's in the aristo. The rear sub on the GS/aristo can fail so turn that bass music up & listen, second hand ones have gone from £25 -£55 some breakers won't split from the door speakers.so may cost more. As mentioned the brake booster can fail, used ones are around £250, 2001 facelift models are best to get a replacement from. The same for the rear lights as a nice upgrade if you have an early model 97-2000 Mk2 aristo's have rear steering which is a known weak point, A lock out bar or a full rear subframe swap from a GS will solve that problem. Suspension arms need checking for worn joints. along with brakes for warping Picture ref included for lights without mentioning LEDs          |
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Marc
Posted a lot
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Just to reiterate what others are saying. Given the choice, I'd take the LS all day long. They're just fantastic cars and the build quality is second to none. Even compared to Lexus' later offerings the 430 and 460, the 400 is still the daddy. You can feel the compromises with the later models, interior trim isn't as nice, the way things are engineered are not as thorough.
I would happily own another tomorrow, but I'm just happy to compromise with my Jags as the LS just ain't as pretty!
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oli123
Part of things
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Aug 12, 2017 16:02:07 GMT
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Thanks all I'm now on the hunt for a clean ls. Providing difficult close to me, few out there for as much as 5k! They seem to have skyrocketed in price in recent years.
Hopefully ill find one soon!
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Cars so far I've had:
1995 Corsa B Van
94 Golf MK3 2.0 Driver
98 BMW e39 520i
98 Focus TDDI
04 Honda Accord exec
99 BMW 728i
02 Corolla T sport
98 Focus 1.8 Zetec
98 Subaru Impreza wagon
06 Merc Cls 320cdi
07 Yaris
99 BMW 328i
04 Volvo S60 T5
98 Golf MK3 Wagon 1.8
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