An expert’s view

BARRY SANSOME, ENTHUSIAST OWNER “I’ve owned eight LS400S and five of the later 430s. The LS400S have been the most reliable. In fact, they’ve been so good I’ve never taken out breakdown insurance. The leggiest had done 379,000 miles and its engine was as sweet as a nut. Lexus dealers are the nicest I’ve ever met. I sold my latest LS just last night. I’ve replaced it with a 430 but already I’m sorry. My wife says she won’t be seen in anything else, so I’ve a bit of explaining to do…”