not so lucky with The LS460
07-08-15, 12:59 PM
#16
Driver
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I'm just speculating but it's possible that Toyota as well as other manufacture discourages US spec cars because of the importation of stolen vehicles into neighboring countries that end up in the UAE with new papers.
It could also be that they discourage the practice because of loopholes where the citizenry can bypass the expense of domestically sold vehicles made for the region.
The cost of the US spec vehicles with miles on them could be reconstructed salvage as well but in the end it might be so cheap to own it's worth taking risks.
I found this article a good read. If I was the OP I would run a Carfax on the car to see if it has a salvage history.
http://www.drivearabia.com/news/2009...ed-car-market/
It could also be that they discourage the practice because of loopholes where the citizenry can bypass the expense of domestically sold vehicles made for the region.
The cost of the US spec vehicles with miles on them could be reconstructed salvage as well but in the end it might be so cheap to own it's worth taking risks.
I found this article a good read. If I was the OP I would run a Carfax on the car to see if it has a salvage history.
http://www.drivearabia.com/news/2009...ed-car-market/
I did a car fax check before buying mine .
07-08-15, 03:33 PM
#17
The cars here are much much expensive than the US spec , the thing is cars here are much more abused than us spec , like gcc model is under powrerd in the ls460 , where as us spec is more powerfull , there is a difference of 5000$+ in same model of ls460 between gcc and us spec .
I did a car fax check before buying mine .
I did a car fax check before buying mine .
As far as refusing to service your car it could be that they want to discourage the purchase of US spec cars. Are there any independent repair facilities?
07-08-15, 07:13 PM
#18
Driver
Thread Starter
I was looking into why Toyota doesn't sell the 1URFSE equipped motor for the LS as well as other V6 DI engines and it's because of fuel quality. Apparently the fuel in your region has too much surfer which could present a problem otherwise I don't know they just don't sell the US spec in your country.
As far as refusing to service your car it could be that they want to discourage the purchase of US spec cars. Are there any independent repair facilities?
As far as refusing to service your car it could be that they want to discourage the purchase of US spec cars. Are there any independent repair facilities?
Yes we have many specalized garages down here with loads of experience in repairs ...
07-08-15, 08:04 PM
#19
Lexus Fanatic
I'm right at 140k on a 95 Sc3 that I too have owned for about a year. I also thought it would be reliable right out the hot box but so far, I've had 3 alternators fail within a month of each other and it was through no fault of the car but rather the vendor and now with the 1st reported overheat and replacement of the original radiator to a Denso replacement, I'm feeling the blues too but I think I've turned the corner in terms of reliability. Thank goodness the previous owner which was limited to 1.5 and it was cared for.
Originally Posted by aaauae
i got this car thinking its reliable and a great car , its a year now since i got it , all kind of problems have started its at 143k miles now .
i've replaced the starter a month back , then had a bad accident
i've replaced the starter a month back , then had a bad accident
The LS460 has 143k miles, and as per the OP its started having some issues after a bad accident. Accidents can have all kinds of after effects on a car, and at vehicles of these ages when a previous owner has put 100k + miles on a car and/or owned it for decades...perhaps multiple owners...you just never know how the car has been maintained and treated.
In these situations, "reliability" issues no longer reflect on the quality of the car.
Hopefully OP your issue is that piece of metal/plastic.
07-08-15, 09:04 PM
#20
Lexus Test Driver
I get rid of vehicles long before 140,000 miles. I bought a 120,000 mile vehicle and regretted it. Stuff starts loosening up and there's only so much you can do to fix it. You can replace all the suspension components, but taking the interior apart to fix rattles gets old. The best bet is to buy lower mileage cars.
07-09-15, 11:47 AM
#23
I'm right at 140k on a 95 Sc3 that I too have owned for about a year. I also thought it would be reliable right out the hot box but so far, I've had 3 alternators fail within a month of each other and it was through no fault of the car but rather the vendor and now with the 1st reported overheat and replacement of the original radiator to a Denso replacement, I'm feeling the blues too but I think I've turned the corner in terms of reliability. Thank goodness the previous owner which was limited to 1.5 and it was cared for.
07-09-15, 01:01 PM
#24
07-12-15, 06:13 PM
#25
Higher mileage vehicles equals more wear and tear. Wear items like all the ones you've mentioned are typical among all vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles are typically not taken very good care of. Many owners will neglect maintenance and ditch the car rather than spending money on fixing issues. Now that you've fixed some of the issues you need to make a decision on keeping it or ditching it for a less expensive vehicle with lower miles. All cars will have problems over the years of operation. If you want the perfect car that never breaks I suggest closing your eyes and dreaming about it. In the real world all mechanical things will break given normal use. As for Luxory cars go the Lexus will outshine almost all other brands. If you want a laugh check out the BMW 7 series forums.
07-12-15, 06:53 PM
#26
Lexus Champion
Higher mileage vehicles equals more wear and tear. Wear items like all the ones you've mentioned are typical among all vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles are typically not taken very good care of. Many owners will neglect maintenance and ditch the car rather than spending money on fixing issues. Now that you've fixed some of the issues you need to make a decision on keeping it or ditching it for a less expensive vehicle with lower miles. All cars will have problems over the years of operation. If you want the perfect car that never breaks I suggest closing your eyes and dreaming about it. In the real world all mechanical things will break given normal use. As for Luxory cars go the Lexus will outshine almost all other brands. If you want a laugh check out the BMW 7 series forums.
After performing due diligence, such as obtaining the Carfax report, getting a pre-purchase inspection, doing visual inspection, and taking a test drive, I had no qualms about saving a good sum of money by purchasing a CPO LS460 with 60K miles instead of one with 30K miles.
If I could have afforded an LS460 with the features I wanted that was still under the original factory warranty, that would have changed things.
07-15-15, 08:46 AM
#27
Pole Position
I also suspect the accident, especially given timing of when the issue appeared. Wheel bearings often get damaged during impact even if they visually look like they didn't get hit.
Got any pictures of the damage? Was the shock absorber replaced as a result of the accident?
Got any pictures of the damage? Was the shock absorber replaced as a result of the accident?
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