IA Considering Selling: 2004 LS430 Custom Luxury, Black on Black
04-22-14, 08:52 AM
#1
2004 LS430 Custom Luxury, Black on Black, Lowered to $12.5k!
After buying a GS430 as well, we're considering selling our amazing but maybe-too-big-for-us LS430. Not sure, but for the right price we'd let her go.
Mechanically extremely solid as all of these Lexus cars are. On top of that, I go overkill on maintaining my vehicles, and spare no expense.
Maintenance done within the last 5k miles at my favorite independent mechanic:
- OEM Timing Belt
- OEM Tensioner + Pulley
- OEM Water Pump
- New Toyota Long-Life (Red) Coolant
- NGK Iridium Spark Plugs x 8
- German Castrol Synthetic 5w30 Oil
- Motocraft SL400S oversized oil filter as recommended by a Lexus Master Tech for maximum effective filtering life
- OEM Serpentine Belt
- OEM Engine Air Intake Filter
- OEM Cabin Air Filter
Replaced OEM Rear Struts and boots as the right rear shock was leaking.
Replaced hood shocks that were getting weak
Replaced front L emblem as the original was pitted
Replaced rear L emblem as it too had lost its luster
OEM Black pearl "LS430" and "Lexus" emblems for the trunk lid as well
Also, about 6.5k ago, it just had all new brakes - brand new rotors and brake pads. It stops incredibly well for such a large car.
Comes with the factory 18" Chrome 5-spoke wheels. I have some very nice 20" Blaque Diamond wheels and brand new tires that I'll include for an extra $1200 - these were well over $2000 new. I'm fine selling them separately however if you'd just like the stock wheels. The paint looks great from a few feet away, even has a clear bra on the front end to prevent rock chips, etc. There are small scratches and whatnot if you're looking for them right up close, but nothing you'd be too concerned about - just not a show car. Couple small dings in the roof and one in the hood from hail, but again you have to look for it. The car has lived most of its life in Texas, and it shows. When it was up on the hoist for suspension work, I looked underneath and the exhaust system still looks brand new. (And now I'm considering moving to Texas)
Clean carfax, clean title in hand. We're ready to sell for $SOLD with factory 18" chrome wheels. I see a lot of these cars go for a lot more, especially enthusiast owned and maintained, and if the paint was perfect I think I'd wait for $15k, so for those of you who want to buy this car to drive, it's ready for the next 90k miles at a ridiculously low price considering how incredible this car is. $SOLD will get you both sets of wheels.
Edit: Photos of interior on post 10 & 11
EDIT: Price drop to $SOLD for forum members, $SOLD with both sets of wheels and tires.
EDIT Again: Back on the market with huge price drop for quick sale, $SOLD ! First one with cash takes it!
Mechanically extremely solid as all of these Lexus cars are. On top of that, I go overkill on maintaining my vehicles, and spare no expense.
Maintenance done within the last 5k miles at my favorite independent mechanic:
- OEM Timing Belt
- OEM Tensioner + Pulley
- OEM Water Pump
- New Toyota Long-Life (Red) Coolant
- NGK Iridium Spark Plugs x 8
- German Castrol Synthetic 5w30 Oil
- Motocraft SL400S oversized oil filter as recommended by a Lexus Master Tech for maximum effective filtering life
- OEM Serpentine Belt
- OEM Engine Air Intake Filter
- OEM Cabin Air Filter
Replaced OEM Rear Struts and boots as the right rear shock was leaking.
Replaced hood shocks that were getting weak
Replaced front L emblem as the original was pitted
Replaced rear L emblem as it too had lost its luster
OEM Black pearl "LS430" and "Lexus" emblems for the trunk lid as well
Also, about 6.5k ago, it just had all new brakes - brand new rotors and brake pads. It stops incredibly well for such a large car.
Comes with the factory 18" Chrome 5-spoke wheels. I have some very nice 20" Blaque Diamond wheels and brand new tires that I'll include for an extra $1200 - these were well over $2000 new. I'm fine selling them separately however if you'd just like the stock wheels. The paint looks great from a few feet away, even has a clear bra on the front end to prevent rock chips, etc. There are small scratches and whatnot if you're looking for them right up close, but nothing you'd be too concerned about - just not a show car. Couple small dings in the roof and one in the hood from hail, but again you have to look for it. The car has lived most of its life in Texas, and it shows. When it was up on the hoist for suspension work, I looked underneath and the exhaust system still looks brand new. (And now I'm considering moving to Texas)
Clean carfax, clean title in hand. We're ready to sell for $SOLD with factory 18" chrome wheels. I see a lot of these cars go for a lot more, especially enthusiast owned and maintained, and if the paint was perfect I think I'd wait for $15k, so for those of you who want to buy this car to drive, it's ready for the next 90k miles at a ridiculously low price considering how incredible this car is. $SOLD will get you both sets of wheels.
Edit: Photos of interior on post 10 & 11
EDIT: Price drop to $SOLD for forum members, $SOLD with both sets of wheels and tires.
EDIT Again: Back on the market with huge price drop for quick sale, $SOLD ! First one with cash takes it!
Last edited by Ahheck01; 08-17-14 at 09:15 AM.
04-26-14, 10:56 PM
#4
Thanks! I feel for you. These cars are unbelievably good for the price, but they're still not super cheap.
Also, bump for new photos. I need to get some good interior shots after a thorough vacuuming and dusting, but had a chance to give her a quick wax and photoshoot!
Also, bump for new photos. I need to get some good interior shots after a thorough vacuuming and dusting, but had a chance to give her a quick wax and photoshoot!
05-04-14, 08:20 PM
#8
I'm curious how there would only be a couple of small dings from hail...wouldnt the whole roof be dinged up then if it was from hail? I'm not sure how only a few small dings can happen if when it hails it hails everywhere. Also can you post interior pics? I think if youre asking 14k for a car you should definitely put up interior pictures. I'm not trying to bash the thread as I'm interested in the car and only a state over from you but no interior pictures or pictures of the flaws are really hurting your sales chances. Again, not bashing just would like to see as many pictures as possible and to hear an explanation as to how the whole roof doesn't have hail damage.
05-04-14, 10:21 PM
#9
I'm curious how there would only be a couple of small dings from hail...wouldnt the whole roof be dinged up then if it was from hail? I'm not sure how only a few small dings can happen if when it hails it hails everywhere. Also can you post interior pics? I think if youre asking 14k for a car you should definitely put up interior pictures. I'm not trying to bash the thread as I'm interested in the car and only a state over from you but no interior pictures or pictures of the flaws are really hurting your sales chances. Again, not bashing just would like to see as many pictures as possible and to hear an explanation as to how the whole roof doesn't have hail damage.
And yes, that's my bad on interior photos. I've been helping a friend move and have always had quite a bit of 'stuff' in the car, so I've been looking for an opportunity to clear things out for some nice photos, and haven't done so yet. I cleaned up and did a quick vac tonight, so tomorrow I'll get some interior shots.
Quick shot from tonight's wash bay / vacuum session:
05-10-14, 05:19 PM
#14
If this is still available at the end of the month I might be your buyer. This is exactly what I'm looking for except miles are a little high but the good maintenance helps make up for it.
