Club Lexus Forums - LS430 http://www.clublexus.com/forums Discussion topics related to the flagship Lexus LS430 en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:13:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Club Lexus Forums - LS430 http://www.clublexus.com/forums <![CDATA[I'm going to buy it! 2006 Black / Black LS430 ML...]]> http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465534-im-going-to-buy-it-2006-black-black-ls430-ml-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:04:55 GMT So after looking for a bit I found the car that I feel suit my father's needs: reliable / smooth. It also suffices for what I wanted and thats NAV / ML speakers / Backup cam. We want to find an LS460 but prices are too high right now and we hope they will drop.

Here is the car:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOD-L...item35a4ffa90c

I spent a lot of time researching this vehicle. The car was bought and serviced at Lexus of Clearwater and sold there and then subsequently sold as a CPO in June which is good along with new tires / new brakes. I spoke to the service rep who managed that particular car and he told me everything AND SCDROPTOP (aka the man) got me a print out of ALL services it had done so I was able to talk to the service rep (Jake) at Lex of Clearwater to make sure all was well--which it seems to be. I also checked carfax / autocheck for what they are worth and they were also clean. The car was traded into Mercedes of Tampa (next to Clearwater) and then bought in a dealer auction from the dealership I want to buy the car from. I checked out the whole car for all OEM VIN stickers on all the parts and EVEN brought a paint meter which showed no real abnormalities. Then I took the car to JM Lexus (where we purchased our cars new) and had them take a look and they gave me the okay. I feel a bit safer after all this BUT I wanted to know anything else you guys would recommend to look at. THANKS IN ADVANCE!

The swiveling vents didn't work on the mid-driver side which isn't a deal breaker for me, but is something that annoys me...how much is this to fix and how often do they go "out" ]]> LS430 IStoSC http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465534-im-going-to-buy-it-2006-black-black-ls430-ml.html Is anyone familiar with this noise? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465445-is-anyone-familiar-with-this-noise-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:28:30 GMT When starting my '04 LS, there is a short but very distinguishable moaning sound about a second after it kicks over. Was wondering if anyone has experienced this. Please listen to my video recording. Any insight would be much appreciated.

-Steve

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6d0VyY4ACE ]]> LS430 luxxxor http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465445-is-anyone-familiar-with-this-noise.html Is this haterism or what? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465364-is-this-haterism-or-what-new-post.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:03:25 GMT Fellas check out this old review that i found. I think the guy that took his wife/girlfriend drove an LS430. :agreed:

Check out the user reviews.



http://autos.msn.com/research/userre...1455&RL=460283, ]]> LS430 Slvr surfr http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465364-is-this-haterism-or-what.html sport mode vs normal mode http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465323-sport-mode-vs-normal-mode-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:56:12 GMT I have a 04 UL. I have driven the car in sport mode and normal to text the comparison. Honestly i don't feel/see it? Can anybody tell me what is suppose to be the difference btw the sport setting and the normal. Does the height mode contribute to how the sport setting is suppose to react? Also in the pwr mode vs normal mode, I also can't really feel the difference in the tran shifting? Is pwr mode suppose to be faster or just more responsive? Can anyone explain that to me as well? ]]> LS430 gs4bkny http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465323-sport-mode-vs-normal-mode.html Improvements to the LS430 for 2004-2006 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465277-improvements-to-the-ls430-for-2004-2006-a-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:14:42 GMT Aside from some of the more substantial things that were added or enhanced, i discovered some things that were nice touches and didn't see this listed anywhere.
  • The 2004-2006 rear sunshade folds down in reverse (like the 2001-2003), but returns to the UP position when you return to a forward gear.
  • When misting your windshield (using the wiper control on the steering column), the headlight sprayer also sprays automatically on 2004-2005 models equipped with headlamp washers.

I'm comparing how my 2001 LS430 UL behaved compared to my 2005 LS430 UL. I'm sure I'll find other little improvements over the next few months of ownership. ]]> LS430 DDLexus http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465277-improvements-to-the-ls430-for-2004-2006-a.html Metric and Imperial http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465190-metric-and-imperial-new-post.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:34:07 GMT My Canadian 2005 LS430 has a metric speedometer, metric odometer and Imperial (American) display. Is there a way to convert the display to metric, so that I am reading Lt/100km (or km/Lt) instead of miles/US gallon? Am I missing a setting somewhere. My dealer says it can't be done.
Thanks ]]> LS430 org http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465190-metric-and-imperial.html Timing belt, etc at 90,000? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465142-timing-belt-etc-at-90-000-a-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:23 GMT I have a 2001 LS430 Ultra with almost 90,000 miles on it. Timing belt has not yet been replaced - is it time? What else should be done at this mileage and what is the approximate cost of this work? Thanks. I have a 2001 LS430 Ultra with almost 90,000 miles on it. Timing belt has not yet been replaced - is it time? What else should be done at this mileage and what is the approximate cost of this work? Thanks. ]]> LS430 general98 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/465142-timing-belt-etc-at-90-000-a.html Bluetooth Connection Delay http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464987-bluetooth-connection-delay-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:07:43 GMT Bluetooth connects to my iPhone flawlessly, but on outgoing calls, there is a connection delay. The person on the other end has to say hello 2-3 times before I ever hear them answer. Is anyone else having this problem? Any way to fix? Thanks. Bluetooth connects to my iPhone flawlessly, but on outgoing calls, there is a connection delay. The person on the other end has to say hello 2-3 times before I ever hear them answer.

Is anyone else having this problem? Any way to fix?

Thanks. ]]> LS430 sparklesea http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464987-bluetooth-connection-delay.html Can I lock my LS from outside when the engine is running? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464977-can-i-lock-my-ls-from-outside-when-the-engine-is-running-new-post.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:35:22 GMT Its going to be "our first winter together" and I was wondering if there is a way to start the car and lock it from the outside so that it can warm up in the morning without someone driving it away. The smartkey system is pretty smart in preventing something like this from happening, but has anyone found a loophole? ]]> LS430 SerasLibre http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464977-can-i-lock-my-ls-from-outside-when-the-engine-is-running.html Lexus LS430 Air Suspension Controller ASC680 DataSystem http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464868-lexus-ls430-air-suspension-controller-asc680-datasystem-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:06:51 GMT Hi Guyz I am planning to buy the Lexus LS430 Air Suspension Controller ASC680 DataSystem ...i just want to inquire on how to install this and does anyone has its picture while u were installing it on ur ride :) Hi Guyz I am planning to buy the Lexus LS430 Air Suspension Controller ASC680 DataSystem ...i just want to inquire on how to install this and does anyone has its picture while u were installing it on ur ride :)
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]]> LS430 diplomacyk http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464868-lexus-ls430-air-suspension-controller-asc680-datasystem.html Three LS430 questions: Suspension, shades, safety glass http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464856-three-ls430-questions-suspension-shades-safety-glass-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:36:01 GMT Can anyone answer these three items for me on the '01-'03 LS430s??

A - If an LS430 has the rear shade option on it, does it also then have the rear-side window shades as well? I know they are all there on the Ultras, but I'm not sure about the other cars I've seen. I believe the rear shade comes on the Custom Luxury option, but I'm not clear on whether the rear-side shades come with that as well.

B - What package did the laminated safety glass come with on the '01-'03 LS430s, other than the Ultra package? Was there another package that had it?

C - Last but not least, can a sport-suspension kit of some kind be installed to an LS430 that doesn't come with it from the factory?

TIA! ]]> LS430 zbs60 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464856-three-ls430-questions-suspension-shades-safety-glass.html 01 LS430 O2 sensor bank 2 per cat http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464834-01-ls430-o2-sensor-bank-2-per-cat-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:14:38 GMT so i have a check engine light on and my vsc light is on, any way the car has 86,995k wanted some info on which O2 to use and how hard is it to do it your self or bring it to my mechanic? i had the code pulled and he told me bank2 percat sensor, sensor 1? also if you have a good brand to recommend... so i have a check engine light on and my vsc light is on, any way the car has 86,995k wanted some info on which O2 to use and how hard is it to do it your self or bring it to my mechanic? i had the code pulled and he told me bank2 percat sensor, sensor 1? also if you have a good brand to recommend me and how much? thank you for your help i'll post pictures of my ride real soon ]]> LS430 TubbyGs430 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464834-01-ls430-o2-sensor-bank-2-per-cat.html seafoam in LS430 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464832-seafoam-in-ls430-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:58:28 GMT i've read through the 14 page seafoam thread and didn't see any LS users on there (maybe there is a post or 2, but I didn't see it). I've heard it's not good to use the brake booster line because it's not as effective.

what LS owners have used seafoam and how did you feed it in? ]]> LS430 LSin75075 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464832-seafoam-in-ls430.html Chester Springs, PA - Lexus Dealership http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464792-chester-springs-pa-lexus-dealership-new-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:13:15 GMT I just received a coupon which has a a $20 gift certificate (towards service or repair) and a 10% off accessory discount on it. It can only be used in the Chester Springs, PA Lexus dealership.

As there's another dealership about 10 minutes away from my house, I won't be using this coupon.

If any of you want this coupon, for free, no strings attached :woohoo: PM me and I will put it in an evelope and send it off in the mail!

PS..it expires 2-28-10 ]]> LS430 LS430inDE. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464792-chester-springs-pa-lexus-dealership.html Purple headlight - About to die? http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464766-purple-headlight-about-to-die-new-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:49:57 GMT I recently realized that the driver side low beam light had turned purplish recently on my 01' LS. Im guessing its just a sign its dying and i need a new one. Anyone have any other ideas? ]]> LS430 666ogre666 http://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls430/464766-purple-headlight-about-to-die.html