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You might want to take a look at this '04 LS with 28k, appears to have ML package. Flint mica with black interior. Located in Milwaukee.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...5447/overview/

It looks a little rough. The front bumper cover needs to be cleaned up and the right rear parking sensor is missing. Those and other things can be fixed. The low mileage is hard to find and the price reflects the issues..

Little

Nah won't do any car that is not black or white. Interior color can be cashmere or black. thanks for looking though.

kevin3344

Same here, we purchased our SC430 with just over 104k on it. TB was done at 80k. Actually you can still find a lot of good examples with just over 100k as long as the service has been done.

While everyone else is looking at those with lower miles you might able to snag one up with slightly higher miles at a good price.

Little

Well it happened sometime last night. Ive started to take a peek at the Lexus LS 460's and I really like the exterior styling. I proceeded to check out the 460 board and right away I might step back as apparently they are having an issue with melting and sticky dashboards, armrests, etc. What the heck is up with that???

430

Yes, the hard plastic surfaces such as armrests and dash covers develop a soft stickiness when exposed to too much sun. In certain instances, Lexus is replacing these damaged pieces. This is a bigger problem in the southern states than the northern ones. One of the reasons I decided to stay with a LS430.

TriC

Although far from universal, early 4G LS models (2007 thru 2012) can be plagued by serious issues, including melting interior panels as well as control arm and brake actuator failure. Lexus has stepped up, either voluntarily or involuntarily (via lawsuits) to address some of the problems.

Later 4G cars are, thus far, better, but are still "young," so the jury is still out on them.

kevin3344

Just saw a blk/blk '03 LS430 with 83k posted on Autotrader for $8,356...no pics yet but I would certainly inquire about it.

Bocatrip

I've gotten feedback from Lexus Service (shop foreman and manager) 2013+ is the safe way to go with the LS460. Anything earlier can have issues.

430

Agree. The 2013+ would probably be the safe bet but may fall in a less comfortable price range.

Ricklin

My 2nd post here. Put the deposit down on my 05 LS430 UL today, and I am pumped. It is the first car I have bought sight unseen. Carfax excellent, one owner, 5 k service at Lexus like clockwork. No PCS but that's ok by me. Exactly what I was looking for as a "final" work car. I put a lot of miles in, this time will be in comfort. I'll post pics when it arrives. I had Lexus do an independent PPI on it, the dealer tech was impressed with the car's condition and history.

kevin3344

Congrats! We purchased our SC430 sight unseen as well. You can't go wrong with a well taken care of Lexus. Look forward to seeing pics!