shinto

Hey guys, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I'm in the market for a used LS460 but I'm not sure exactly what I should be weary of on these models. I'm looking at 2007+ years...anything wrong with those in terms of recalls or common problem areas I should look for when checking them out in person? From reading this forum, I don't really see any problems (other than the one that burned up!)...any advice would be appreciated!

TIA!

Flapjack1

get a CPO and you will have nothing to worry about for 3 yrs or until the odo hits 100k in that 3 yr period.

Silverpaws

Agree, and if possible, recommend 2008 since 2007 was first year for current model.
Think they worked our a few minor issues but overall, probably not that much difference. Can save a few thousand by getting an '07 though.

shinto

Ok guys, I'm back....quick question.

I'm looking at an 08 with 40k on the clock....it's not CPO. Would you guys buy an 08 LS460 without it being a CPO? It's still got the factory warranty, which should be up in a year or 10k miles if I'm not mistaken. Thoughts? I'm assuming if I go with the non CPO, make sure the valve job recall has been done on it? Anything else to look for?

Thanks in advance!

NobleSpine

If you cannot get a CPO, you can get extended warranty at great price from two dealers mentioned in this forum and still be OK. I recently bought an 07 and got extended warranty, I had 33k miles when I bought.

cheez80

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take a look at the TSIB list posted elsewhere on this forum -- be aware that the dealer most likely will not cover those issues once the original warranty is over, even if you have a CPO or lexus extended warranty (also be aware of the exclusions in the CPO + lexus warranties). i'd suggest an even later build car -- my 600hl has had tons of issues related to being an early build car (mine was produced late 2007)

shinto

Cheez, so what you're saying is that even if I get a CPO or extended warranty, Lexus still may not offer to fix any recalls?

Noble, I'll look for those extended warranties...thanks.

shinto

What do you guys think? I pulled the service history for this car...

Service Type Date Service Provider Mileage Repair # Description
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 35K1=REP:OIL,FILTER,GASKET -ROTATE TIRES- LEXUS OWNER'S MANUAL SERVICE INSPECTIO
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 =FRONT BRAKE REPAIR
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 =REAR BRAKE REPAIR
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 ALE REPL COMP SPRINGS & LASH ADJUSTERS FOR GS460, LS600HL
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 WASH VEHICLE
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 BATTERY
Dealer Reported 04/29/2011 Sterling McCall Lexus 33844 0472605 COMB: BATTERY
Dealer Reported 10/27/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 28283 0446190 25K MILE SERVICE: LUBE OIL & FILTER, CK ALL FLUIDS, INSPECT AIR FILTER, INSPECT
Dealer Reported 10/27/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 28283 0446190 VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT
Dealer Reported 06/21/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 23998 0428316 20K MILE SERVICE:*FREE OIL & FILTER* LUBE OIL & FILTER, CK ALL FLUIDS, INSPECT A
Dealer Reported 06/21/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 23998 0428316 REPL HEADPHONES
Dealer Reported 06/21/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 23998 0428316 ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST
Dealer Reported 06/21/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 23998 0428316 =CUSTOMER CARE OIL CHANGE
Dealer Reported 01/28/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 19270 0407085 SWITCH WAS OFF
Dealer Reported 01/28/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 19270 0407085 COULD NOT DO STATE MACHINE DOWN
Dealer Reported 01/28/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 19270 0407085 ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST
Dealer Reported 01/13/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 18861 0404815 15K MILE SERVICE:*FREE OIL & FILTER* LUBE OIL & FILTER, CK ALL FLUIDS, INSPECT A
Dealer Reported 01/13/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 18861 0404815 DONE
Dealer Reported 01/13/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 18861 0404815 ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST
Dealer Reported 01/13/2010 Sterling McCall Lexus 18861 0404815 =CUSTOMER CARE OIL CHANGE
Dealer Reported 10/14/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 16360 0391639 ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE
Dealer Reported 10/14/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 16360 0391639 N/C
Dealer Reported 07/20/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 13831 0379399 NEEDS NEW BRAKES
Dealer Reported 07/20/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 13831 0379399 ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST
Dealer Reported 07/20/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 13831 0379399 =CUSTOMER CARE OIL CHANGE
Dealer Reported 01/20/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 9896 0353512 DONE
Dealer Reported 01/20/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 9896 0353512 N/C
Dealer Reported 01/20/2009 Sterling McCall Lexus 9896 0353512 REPLACED L/R TIRE
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 =10K MILE SERVICE:*FREE OIL & FILTER*LUBE OIL & FILTER,CK ALL FLUIDS,INSP AIR FI
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 VEHICLE PULLING
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 COMB: TIRE AND WHEEL (TWO)
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 COMB: WHL DISC OR TIRE (2)
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 COMB: FRONT CAMBER (TWO)
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 TOW-IN
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 BOTH SIDES
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 REPL L/R TIRE HAD A NAIL IN SIDEWALL
Dealer Reported 12/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 8859 0349173 =CUSTOMER CARE OIL CHANGE
Dealer Reported 07/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 3812 0326848 ADDITIONAL SERVICE REQUEST
Dealer Reported 07/18/2008 Sterling McCall Lexus 3812 0326848 5,000 MILE SERVICE

Nospinzone

The key thing I would question is the new brake pads at only 14,000 miles, and then the brake repair at 34,000. Either this car was driven really hard, or there is some inherent problem with the brakes.

You don't state the year, but you should check if it was recalled for the valve spring replacement, the fuel rail and the idler pulley.

cheez80

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they will fix recalls (i think they're obligated to by law), but they won't fix service bulletin stuff (like updated b-pillars, dash rattle fix, wind noise fix, updated brake actuator, etc)