My first lexus/2001 ls430
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After spending some time looking at a half dozen LS430s, I picked one up today. The problem I was having was color combos. Most cars were horrible colors or they had light interiors which I didn't want. I also did not want a loaded car for fear of too much upkeep with the electronics or suspension. I ended up with a 2001 Millenium Silver with grey interior with Nav/ML 17s and 98K. The interior is virtually flawless with not a crease or crack on the leather anywhere. The body is straight as an arrow with not a dimple to be found. Other than a few small paint chips on the front bumper and a scuff mark, I was impressed with the overall originality of a car of this vintage. Mechanically it is strong with the back center speaker buzzing away, and the front rotors needing to be turned (causing a shimmy on braking). I feel like I'm driving my living room reclining chair! I have a G35 Coupe (purchased new) for fun and now the Lexus for comfort. It is like driving a barge but totally comfortable.This car exudes quality everywhere. POST 17 HAS PICTURES!
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Sorry guys, I'm not at all savvy with cameras, but will give it a try when I get some time. I'm off to my mechanic to give it a thorough once over to find out how deep I have to go into my pockets.
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^^^
When I bought my Allante, I had my mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection. I think he foresaw braces for all his children when he gave me the go-ahead to buy that car. LOL
When I bought my Allante, I had my mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection. I think he foresaw braces for all his children when he gave me the go-ahead to buy that car. LOL
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The cash register draw keeps opening and closing with my 01 LS430 purchase. I just replaced my front pads and turned the rotors and now am contemplating replacing the rear struts due to some annoying creaking going over bumps. That still leaves me with a buzzing rear subwoofer and the need of a map update. My Nav DVD is from 2000! Hopefully that should cover all the mechanics. This would really be killing me if I had spent an additional 10K for a 2004 or newer LS430 and had to first start sinking more money into it. Oh well, the price for status.![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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