LS400 vs LS430
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Many mentioned about the UL package for the 01LS430, besides the navigation and ML sound, does it also include the air suspension upgrade ?
But I thought I read it some where from the forum to stay away from those suspensions since they can be very costly to replace ?
But I thought I read it some where from the forum to stay away from those suspensions since they can be very costly to replace ?
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I work in Manhattan, NY, and see many Ultras with 100K miles on them, with no major failures.
Massive failures do not apply to LExus cars. I would still go with a regular LS rather than Ultra, but thats because Id ont see any benefit in riding on air, and I hardly need any headaches, minor or major down the line. The feature is useless unless you carry 3 fat animals in the back at all times.
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Mass failure rates?? Ever seen an LS 430 Utra on the floor?? like you see some lincolns, or MB s class?? I didnt think so.
I work in Manhattan, NY, and see many Ultras with 100K miles on them, with no major failures.
Massive failures do not apply to LExus cars. I would still go with a regular LS rather than Ultra, but thats because Id ont see any benefit in riding on air, and I hardly need any headaches, minor or major down the line. The feature is useless unless you carry 3 fat animals in the back at all times.
I work in Manhattan, NY, and see many Ultras with 100K miles on them, with no major failures.
Massive failures do not apply to LExus cars. I would still go with a regular LS rather than Ultra, but thats because Id ont see any benefit in riding on air, and I hardly need any headaches, minor or major down the line. The feature is useless unless you carry 3 fat animals in the back at all times.
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I like the idea of a 2000 since it was the last year and therefore the quality and reliability are bulletproof. Plus I am not a huge fan of the first gen 430 versus the second.
Not that the 2001 430 would be prone to break down but it was the first new year for the redesign. That's why I am opting for an 04-07 plus I like the look of it better.
Not that the 2001 430 would be prone to break down but it was the first new year for the redesign. That's why I am opting for an 04-07 plus I like the look of it better.
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Hi guys,
I have been thinking about getting a 98-2000 LS400 for quit some time now, but lately started to wonder if I should pay about 8K more for a 2001 LS430 instead, can you experts please give me some suggestion ?
In my mind the LS400 are bullet proof, and there is always that classic look that I love, its the last year model so I am sure all the bugs are fixed, compare to a first year new model for the 2001LS430, but then again I beleive the engine are the same, but we are talking about a whole new look.
Any suggestion or comments are much appreciated !
Thank you,
Jerry
I have been thinking about getting a 98-2000 LS400 for quit some time now, but lately started to wonder if I should pay about 8K more for a 2001 LS430 instead, can you experts please give me some suggestion ?
In my mind the LS400 are bullet proof, and there is always that classic look that I love, its the last year model so I am sure all the bugs are fixed, compare to a first year new model for the 2001LS430, but then again I beleive the engine are the same, but we are talking about a whole new look.
Any suggestion or comments are much appreciated !
Thank you,
Jerry
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