How many miles do YOU have on your LS430? (The Mother thread)
02-17-16, 04:59 PM
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287,857 on a 2006.
I bought it in 2011 with 72000 miles on it. I put about 49,000 miles on it annually(80% interstate). I have no real trouble with it besides the belt change every 100k and other minor issues. Runs as well as the day it rolled off the line and I'm no zealot when it comes to taking care of it. Oil changes probably every 6k-8k miles. I'm seriously hoping to get it over 400,000.
I bought it in 2011 with 72000 miles on it. I put about 49,000 miles on it annually(80% interstate). I have no real trouble with it besides the belt change every 100k and other minor issues. Runs as well as the day it rolled off the line and I'm no zealot when it comes to taking care of it. Oil changes probably every 6k-8k miles. I'm seriously hoping to get it over 400,000.
How are your suspension bushings? Did you replace anything there?
What other small items you had to deal with?
02-22-16, 06:45 PM
#634
Check engine light 
. Really, if you are at 100k and over and they have never been done do them and the engine temp sensor. Their cheap and make a big difference. My 04 UL with 144k gets 28+ mpg all day long on the highway. Poor mileage can also be a sign they are going. Of course clean MAF, throttle body, and injectors help. My favorite additive is the Dura Lube Severe System Cleaner. Big bottle for a big tank. I run a bottle every 5k miles or so.
. Really, if you are at 100k and over and they have never been done do them and the engine temp sensor. Their cheap and make a big difference. My 04 UL with 144k gets 28+ mpg all day long on the highway. Poor mileage can also be a sign they are going. Of course clean MAF, throttle body, and injectors help. My favorite additive is the Dura Lube Severe System Cleaner. Big bottle for a big tank. I run a bottle every 5k miles or so.
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03-11-16, 07:13 AM
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It's funny how you have your car's usage reversed from the norm on these forums. Most owners (other than the original old timer snowbirds) use the LS430 as a daily workhorse letting the miles pile on. I personally have a 2nd car for pleasure only and use the Lexus daily. This is one car that should not become a garage queen.
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03-14-16, 05:11 AM
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03-14-16, 08:07 AM
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My LS 430 has 296,029 I have replaced timing belt once spiral cable,breaks and shocks
Please state the year, mileage, how many miles you've put on it since you've owned it, and any major problems you've had with the car.
I'll start:
2004
84,200
I've put 3k on her myself
No major problem yet!
I wonder if anyone else on here has more miles on an 04+? I'm planning on driving this one to 200k+
I'll start:
2004
84,200
I've put 3k on her myself
No major problem yet!
I wonder if anyone else on here has more miles on an 04+? I'm planning on driving this one to 200k+
03-15-16, 03:30 PM
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225k on an 2004!
2004 LS430. Purchased in 05 with 28k miles. Just passed 225k and a perfect car except for some very small issues which we are working on through this forum. Want to keep it till 500k!
Jim in Chicago!!
Jim in Chicago!!
03-17-16, 06:22 AM
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I've had the suspension checked recently and was told there was no problems. The only other problem I had was due to the negative camber required on the rear wheels. Apparently it was not adjustable so I put on some adjustable arms and set them to zero, straight up and down. I don't do much cornering. Other than that, no changes beyond wear on all the predictable parts.
03-24-16, 04:14 PM
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2003 LS430 just purchased last Saturday with 143k on it. The dealership did standard oil change and all of that before they put it up for sale. Having some work done on it Tuesday for check engine light, and need to do timing belt and water pump since I do not know if that has ever been done or not.
03-24-16, 09:24 PM
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I have 226K on a 2002. I notice the car feels like it skips a gear when I am coming to a stop. Is this a sign of transmission failure? I was planning to do some major electrical work ($1500) but if the tranny's going then it's moot. Skipping doesn't happen all the time, just once in a while. I have changed the timing belt twice, since purchased back in 08 with 92K miles on it. Brakes changed 3 times, tires changed 2 times. replaced the radiator due to a small crack in the original. Other than minor electrical malfunctions (but major $) I have had no issues. Love this car and plan to keep it until 400K miles. I asked the Lexus dealership what was the highest mileage Lexus brought in for service. it was an LS 430 with 425K miles, still going strong. I follow all the suggested maintenance in the owner's manual also, but I don't take it to the dealer for service that often.