How many miles do YOU have on your LS430? (The Mother thread)
10-30-15, 10:56 AM
#601
Not at all. It improved the ride. I noticed that my car would tend to have a bit of back and forth swaying motion that would happen on the highway and was more noticeable during crosswinds. This upgrade helped eliminate this sensation without sacrificing comfort. Get the sports bar and sports bushes. Also, replace the front sway bushes. They may not look bad but after 100k miles they are much softer then the new ones. This applies to all LS's. They are cheap and both are an easy diy if you are inclined.
The chrome on my wheels is peeling off and it's $1100 to redo it since no one has them in stock here in san diego. they'd have my car for 2 weeks to rechrome my actual wheels (not trade out). it's not leaking air yet though...maybe i'll hold off. on the other hand I don't want to wait until the wheel re-chromers are out of business...I guess it's not popular anymore.
MyLexus LS430 -172000Km- 2002-2015---
alec nahoru:
10-30-15, 12:27 PM
#603
Oh good to know. i'm not mechanically inclined whatsoever. what would the dealer charge me to do those various changes?
The chrome on my wheels is peeling off and it's $1100 to redo it since no one has them in stock here in san diego. they'd have my car for 2 weeks to rechrome my actual wheels (not trade out). it's not leaking air yet though...maybe i'll hold off. on the other hand I don't want to wait until the wheel re-chromers are out of business...I guess it's not popular anymore.
The chrome on my wheels is peeling off and it's $1100 to redo it since no one has them in stock here in san diego. they'd have my car for 2 weeks to rechrome my actual wheels (not trade out). it's not leaking air yet though...maybe i'll hold off. on the other hand I don't want to wait until the wheel re-chromers are out of business...I guess it's not popular anymore.
12-01-15, 01:13 PM
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Thanks for your input. I will be driving it more now that my grand daughter has her eye on the 04 Acura RL. Do you think I should change the timing belt/water pump now @ 32600 miles? Or wait a while? TY for your input.
12-01-15, 02:24 PM
#605
2002 Black on black with just over 187,000 on it and still going strong!!!
The car looks like new inside and out. I Bought it about 3 years ago with 125,000 miles on it. I've owned brand new Cadillacs, Lincolns, etc. and this is by far the most realible and most comfortable car I've ever owned. I'm looking to get to 300,000 if I can. When this one goes I'll buy another 10 year old LS.
The car looks like new inside and out. I Bought it about 3 years ago with 125,000 miles on it. I've owned brand new Cadillacs, Lincolns, etc. and this is by far the most realible and most comfortable car I've ever owned. I'm looking to get to 300,000 if I can. When this one goes I'll buy another 10 year old LS.
12-01-15, 05:26 PM
#606
I think Lexus cooperate realized that the 430 was so good it could not be duplicated. Really too nice for them. They last so long and hold up so well their profit margins on parts and service would decline. So, to solve this problem they decided to design the LS460... 
Really, speaking of the leather in my car. People are amazed at how well it has held up. Barely any wear on the drivers seat and the rest is just pristine. Blows my mind too and I don't have a garage.
Really, speaking of the leather in my car. People are amazed at how well it has held up. Barely any wear on the drivers seat and the rest is just pristine. Blows my mind too and I don't have a garage.
12-07-15, 01:04 PM
#610
^That's just amazing.
Any comments on how the car has been treating you, especially that your car is only 100k miles away from crossing the distance to the moon and all the way back to earth :P
Just great to see these engines rack up the numbers.
Any comments on how the car has been treating you, especially that your car is only 100k miles away from crossing the distance to the moon and all the way back to earth :P
Just great to see these engines rack up the numbers.
12-14-15, 11:52 AM
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Just turned 63,000 on my '05 LS 430. The car runs and looks new. The interior is pristine. The previous owner used the reflective windshield sun screen religiously, and so do I. Its important for protecting the dash ... and especially the interior wood.
Happy miles
