Trying to decide between a 2004+ LS430 vs a high mileage 460
02-15-21, 11:36 AM
#31
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I don't believe the car I posted was a salvage, and I stay away from salvage titles.
Believe it or not, in the space of the time I've started this thread, I've missed out on 3-4 LS430s, including an excellent 92k mile specimen that I found on facebook marketplace posted just 5 hours prior, and the owner of which I messaged immediately trying to set up a time. Very frustrating.
Meanwhile, I pulled the trigger on a 2012 LS 460 with 82k miles, Mark Levinson and sport package from Carmax. I'm waiting for it to be shipped. We will see if I keep it, and if I do I will get the MaxCare warranty to ensure that if the air suspension goes out in the next 4 years it will be on their dime.
...But I'm still looking for LS 430s. I just can't let go of that greenhouse/low beltline. I'm wondering if I'm just projecting what I feel when I'm driving my LX470, which has huge windows and the most amazing rear-wards visibility. I'm sure the LS430 is not like that, but in buying an LS460 I keep thinking I'm sacrificing a lot of road view.
Believe it or not, in the space of the time I've started this thread, I've missed out on 3-4 LS430s, including an excellent 92k mile specimen that I found on facebook marketplace posted just 5 hours prior, and the owner of which I messaged immediately trying to set up a time. Very frustrating.
Meanwhile, I pulled the trigger on a 2012 LS 460 with 82k miles, Mark Levinson and sport package from Carmax. I'm waiting for it to be shipped. We will see if I keep it, and if I do I will get the MaxCare warranty to ensure that if the air suspension goes out in the next 4 years it will be on their dime.
...But I'm still looking for LS 430s. I just can't let go of that greenhouse/low beltline. I'm wondering if I'm just projecting what I feel when I'm driving my LX470, which has huge windows and the most amazing rear-wards visibility. I'm sure the LS430 is not like that, but in buying an LS460 I keep thinking I'm sacrificing a lot of road view.
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usedname (02-15-21)
02-15-21, 04:26 PM
#32
I think you are on the right track looking for an 04-06 LS430. I'd expand my search area and price range....you may have to pay a little more for a super mint 430. It will be worth it. I like and looked at 460's as well....but I just couldn't take the chance w all the potential problems over a sweet 430. 
02-15-21, 08:36 PM
#33
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GUYS I just found a 2004 with 69k miles, regular use and regular maintenance at the dealer, with a history of amplifier replacement in 2016 and timing belt/water pump done at 35k miles in 2013!
The only problem is that it's gold. I think I'm going to buy it anyway.
The only problem is that it's gold. I think I'm going to buy it anyway.
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nvwls (02-17-21)
02-22-21, 07:52 AM
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