solarea100

I am officially feeling like an old man. I’ve had my LS430 for about 3 months now. I love the car, I moved up from an extremely sporty 2004 5 series that hauled @ss. I must mentioned that I drive about 25k miles per year, roughly 120 miles per day…AND that when I picked up the 5 series two years ago, I got 3 tickets within the first 6 months. Yes, I said, 3 freaking speeding tickets.



That cost some money, not to mentioned time wasted. Anyway, I loved the car, service for the BWW at the dealer was HORRIBLE!! And since we were getting great service for the LX, not to mention, it’s been extremely reliable, I made the switch to the LS.



Here is the story…I just took the car in for service….everything was handled in a professional, kiss-@ss manner. Life is good.



I did notice that when I picked up my LS on Saturday morning, there were a bunch of old folks (no disrespect intended) picking up their car as well.



Problem was, they were all driving the LS.



What to do? Well, I think I’m going for mods…..any thoughts??

BMcD430

I wouldn't worry about it. You have that nice '65 Shelby to keep you young!

Bruce

rominl

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i am not surprised about the age avg for the ls430, it's 'definitely older, probably from 35 to 50, and i have seen those in the 60s. but it's cool with me, if i get the ls430, it's not like the car will stay stock for long anyway

timoc42

hey man, I feel you. Im just 22, turning 23 next feb.

I feel older when driving in the LS too... most of the people I see driving around are grey-haired folks.

But no worries, the LS is a nice car and it keeps me pampered enough inside to care about something else.

Lexozz

You get a whole lot more respect when driving an LS.

timoc42

hey look at the poll...

we got a bi-modal distribution, with two majorities at the lower and the upper end of the ranges ... cool!

cdnguy

What is this >50 business? Does that mean everyone >50 is in the same group? Break it down into decades, to give you a better picture. When you are as old as I am, it's not really that old! (or so I tell myself!)

DeniskaGS4

im turning 25 next month.. i do feel a lil too young for the LS dint get that feeling in the SC.. maybe i need to switch to a CLS or a BMW 6

timoc42

deniska, dont go the CLS route...you will definitely regret it !! hehe

You will feel cramped after driving the LS... thats what I felt when I got into my friend's CLS after coming from the LS.

But the 645ci .... or the M6... thats another story.

btw, where are you in NY?

JLAWS

"Old" is not the perception I think other have when I am in my LS, more like a drug dealer
I have a black on black LS430 with sport polished 18's and limo tint all around
I have cross drilled rotors front and back and I am waiting on my black chrome euro grill.

Ive seen other LS430 and they can look very tame looking especially with stock 16's or even 17's, non sport model which I am pretty sure sits higher.






I can't picture gray haired folks driving with this set up.

PhantomZX

I love the LS430 and I don't give a d*mn that people think it's an old person car. For me, the comfort, luxury and reliability is all that matters.

I don't own an LS yet - I was in the market for a used one, but with the new model coming out, I've decided to hold off.

lkirchner

I am one of the older ones here and yes I feel old in the LS. Not so in my AMG's. By the way I did not feel old in the SC, I felt like a hardresser.

johnna

Does Anyone Have Information As To Where To Obtain The Upgrade To The Navatigational For A 2002? Dealer Wants $400.00 + Thanks So Much

caha14

Look here:

http://lexus-parts.com/partlist.asp?...=93&ModelID=25

Upgrades are released toward the end of the year, so you can now pre-order the 2005 update (or you could buy the '04 version). I think CL members get a discount on some things in this site, so you may want to check.

DeniskaGS4

I like the CLS.. the 63 should be out by summer time and prices should drop on the 55's.. the bmw 650 smg is also looking like a good choice

I lived in Staten Island.. im in jersey now but will be living in brooklyn by the end of the year.. i work in manhattan.. what about u?