BigTim804

2004 LS 430. Bought it back in January 2017 with 198,000. Highway miles and well taken care of from appearance and ride. Other than routine maintenance, preformed by me of course, I replaced both front hub assy. A week and a half ago. This passed weekend I replaced the Bank 1 sensor 1 o2 sensor, what a pain... After I replaced the front hubs I still have a small bump from front end going over bumps while turning mostly. So when I had it up for the o2 sensor I played with the front end a bit and have come up with either the left tie rod or end assy inside the boot. So that's coming up soon, gonna pull it and most likley just press new bushings. And my passenger side boot was ripped under the clip so looks like I will have just a little more front end work in near future then alignment and new tires. The only thing I know of before I bought the car was timing belt at 182k. I'm currently at 208000 and I must say, the miles are up there but it drives like no other. Can't complain one bit. And I enjoy the heck out of working on this thing.

pondfisher

2004 LS430 - 219k running and looking good!! Also 98 LS 400 282k shows a little age but still drives like a dream.

SearsJ

2002 LS430 bought in April. 103k miles on the clock when bought. Use it every day. Mileage now 108k. First job we did was the cambelt. Have converted it to LPG. Runs beautifully. Love it

Bob04

Your LS430 runs on propane?

SearsJ

It does! Much cheaper than petrol and actually runs better

Johnhav430

Miles are climbing too fast, the car is a work horse, on the way to 96k, purchased with 81k 11 mos. ago. Was going to let my wife use it and the car was already on reserve which I don't like to do, this is from daily driving. Luckily filled 20.2 gal on Thu. before fuel got hiked yet another 10 cents, for a whopping 40 in a week?

tallcaguy

That's cool. How does it run better?

02lex430

hurricane harvey

FILTHEE

I have a 2001 UL which I bought it 3 months ago from the second owner with 166,XXX miles and am currently at 169,XXX. I replaced the suspension with steel springs from Suncore (Re-labeled Monroe OESpectrum) because of a blown right rear bag. I have also replaced the upper control arms, lower ball joints and front end links. The return line for the power steering was leaking pretty bad, so I replaced the rubber portion of the hose with trans cooler line rather than paying for an entire new hose. While I was at it, I changed out the P/S suction hose as well. Lastly, I replaced the PCV, hose and grommet.

I still need to do the inner and outer tie rods, rear end links, tranny drain and fill, diff fluid change, serpentine belt and brakes all the way around. But with a $3100 purchase price I will still be under $4500 for a very reliable well built car that will last at least another 100K miles

Isack4

soon to have 2003 LS430 with 117,000! waiting for shipment from BC to Ontario right now but cant wait to start work on it! certain it was maintained properly and basically was sheltered in a garage for its life so far

2KHarrier

I hit 175K on my way get the oil changed yesterday. So, that’s 32,750 for the year, so far... 175K and running strong

Johnhav430

about to hit 6 digits, about 400 mi. shy....

Are BC cars rust free (I've seen some pretty bad cars in ON! Let's hope your weather is mild as I have multiple trips to Toronto in the coming 3 mos, starting right before Christmas)?

Isack4

Thats what im a tad worried about considering the one and only owner was elderly and kept it pretty safe.... that being said that could have been a great thing too because it was a basement level garage so should have stayed somewhat out of the humidity. Yeah the road salt scares me for driving a luxury car around but im really excited to take care of it Here's what she looks like

2KHarrier

You have enough window cleaner and leather cleaner on that bench on the right to last 14 years...

Isack4

HAHAHA exactly, those pics are actually from the original owner but their throwing that all in ! should be kept real nice