kphu

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I'm looking at buying an '04 GS430.

Anything in particular I should look for?

Is the balljoint issue still prevalent on an '04?, etc.


Thanks!

Ken

GSJake

iTrader: (21)

Any one in particular?

Yes I believe the ball joints have been crap until the end of the production run of 2005..

DarKnight

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I believe the balljoint issue was addressed in a previous model year. Just do the usual, try to get the maintenance records for the vehicle, run a Carfax, NADA also has a history report, have a trusted mechanic look at it or take it to Lexus. These cars are built pretty solid so there shouldn't be too much to worry about.

GSJake

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DarKnight... do you know what year that was addressed? I would like to know for my own personal knowledge.
Thanks!

werewolf

I think (emphasize think) the balljoints were redesigned in 2002/03. Call a Lexus dealer and ask or search the forum archives it should pop up. Either way expect to check / swap out ball joints every 80k miles or so.