New Lexus owner - 06 GS430
10-29-14, 05:46 PM
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New Lexus owner - 06 GS430
Hello all. I will be a new Lexus owner tomorrow! I'm very excited to take delivery of my 06 GS430. Although will be a new Lexus owner, I am not new to the brand. I have been working on these cars professionally at a dealership since March 2007. I've driven every car they make other than the LFA 
I'm excited to go to a quality brand. All my other cars have been American. I feel like this purchase is long over due! Here's a background of my previous cars in order.
1999 Explorer
2002 Mustang GT Auto
2001 Mustang GT Manual
2001 Mustang Roush Stage II
2003 Mustang Cobra (favorite)
2000 Mustang GT Manual
2006 Retired Police Charger
(Current and trading in) 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
Tomorrow.. GS430!
As of right now my immediate plans are SoundLinQ3 SLB3 and F-sport lowering springs. If anyone could tell me where the best place to buy the SLB3 is it would be greatly appreciated!
I'm excited to go to a quality brand. All my other cars have been American. I feel like this purchase is long over due! Here's a background of my previous cars in order.1999 Explorer
2002 Mustang GT Auto
2001 Mustang GT Manual
2001 Mustang Roush Stage II
2003 Mustang Cobra (favorite)
2000 Mustang GT Manual
2006 Retired Police Charger
(Current and trading in) 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
Tomorrow.. GS430!
As of right now my immediate plans are SoundLinQ3 SLB3 and F-sport lowering springs. If anyone could tell me where the best place to buy the SLB3 is it would be greatly appreciated!
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10-29-14, 07:01 PM
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Hello all. I will be a new Lexus owner tomorrow! I'm very excited to take delivery of my 06 GS430. Although will be a new Lexus owner, I am not new to the brand. I have been working on these cars professionally at a dealership since March 2007. I've driven every car they make other than the LFA I'm excited to go to a quality brand. All my other cars have been American. I feel like this purchase is long over due! Here's a background of my previous cars in order.
1999 Explorer
2002 Mustang GT Auto
2001 Mustang GT Manual
2001 Mustang Roush Stage II
2003 Mustang Cobra (favorite)
2000 Mustang GT Manual
(Current and trading in) 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
Tomorrow.. GS430!
As of right now my immediate plans are SoundLinQ3 SLB3 and F-sport lowering springs. If anyone could tell me where the best place to buy the SLB3 is it would be greatly appreciated!
I'm excited to go to a quality brand. All my other cars have been American. I feel like this purchase is long over due! Here's a background of my previous cars in order.1999 Explorer
2002 Mustang GT Auto
2001 Mustang GT Manual
2001 Mustang Roush Stage II
2003 Mustang Cobra (favorite)
2000 Mustang GT Manual
(Current and trading in) 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
Tomorrow.. GS430!
As of right now my immediate plans are SoundLinQ3 SLB3 and F-sport lowering springs. If anyone could tell me where the best place to buy the SLB3 is it would be greatly appreciated!
Since you have been working on these car since 2007...enlighten me about the transmissions...why don't the dealership service department want to service them before 100k and why don't they want to change the screen/filter unless there is a problem? LOL
10-29-14, 07:10 PM
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Hello all. I will be a new Lexus owner tomorrow! I'm very excited to take delivery of my 06 GS430. Although will be a new Lexus owner, I am not new to the brand. I have been working on these cars professionally at a dealership since March 2007. I've driven every car they make other than the LFA I'm excited to go to a quality brand. All my other cars have been American. I feel like this purchase is long over due! Here's a background of my previous cars in order.
1999 Explorer
2002 Mustang GT Auto
2001 Mustang GT Manual
2001 Mustang Roush Stage II
2003 Mustang Cobra (favorite)
2000 Mustang GT Manual
(Current and trading in) 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
Tomorrow.. GS430!
As of right now my immediate plans are SoundLinQ3 SLB3 and F-sport lowering springs. If anyone could tell me where the best place to buy the SLB3 is it would be greatly appreciated!
I'm excited to go to a quality brand. All my other cars have been American. I feel like this purchase is long over due! Here's a background of my previous cars in order.1999 Explorer
2002 Mustang GT Auto
2001 Mustang GT Manual
2001 Mustang Roush Stage II
2003 Mustang Cobra (favorite)
2000 Mustang GT Manual
(Current and trading in) 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4
Tomorrow.. GS430!
As of right now my immediate plans are SoundLinQ3 SLB3 and F-sport lowering springs. If anyone could tell me where the best place to buy the SLB3 is it would be greatly appreciated!
Color combo, miles and pckg! and where did you find it? Congrats once again!
10-29-14, 07:19 PM
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Congrats on your new purchase and welcome to Club Lexus!
Since you have been working on these car since 2007...enlighten me about the transmissions...why don't the dealership service department want to service them before 100k and why don't they want to change the screen/filter unless there is a problem? LOL
Since you have been working on these car since 2007...enlighten me about the transmissions...why don't the dealership service department want to service them before 100k and why don't they want to change the screen/filter unless there is a problem? LOL
kinda jelly?!!! On a side note +1 on this question. i been debating on whether or not to change the fluids on tranny and i cant find a solid answer, maybe your tech background can help!!
10-29-14, 07:35 PM
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Hope that helps!
And I wont lie, im quite jelly myself! But happy for any new Lexus owner, as I hope to be one myself soon!
10-30-14, 03:34 PM
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Well the car wasn't ready for delivery today. They were fixing something with the active suspension even though I told them not to do any repairs since I would be doing it myself. They said I would be able to pick it up in the morning.
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
10-30-14, 05:27 PM
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Congrats to your purchase my man, you are in my boat now with silver metallic exterior and tan interior w/ piano black accents that I picked up 2 months ago. Although I wanna switch out the tan floor mats to black for a cleaner look... Just wanna say CONGRATS! I wanted that V8 torque with a Japanese reliability of a sedan and so I'm smiling with every punch on the throttle. Post up pics when you get a chance & welcome to clublexus once again!
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10-31-14, 08:34 AM
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Well the car wasn't ready for delivery today. They were fixing something with the active suspension even though I told them not to do any repairs since I would be doing it myself. They said I would be able to pick it up in the morning.
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
I was just working with a guy at a dealship in TX, Sewell actually. It's probably still in the site. He wouldn't come down for anything! $16888: 06 430, Metallic/tan with piano black accents (stole your description LoveThatV8)! Interior-GREAT condition. Exterior was good also, but wheels had road rash, one pretty bad, no Nav, no back up, no ML, had been in an accident but fixed by lexus, needed two new tires, front rotors resurfaced, with 75k on the clock. I think the asking price was too much, and after seeing your deal-it is!
Enjoy that beautiful car man! Cheers to you!
10-31-14, 08:36 AM
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Well the car wasn't ready for delivery today. They were fixing something with the active suspension even though I told them not to do any repairs since I would be doing it myself. They said I would be able to pick it up in the morning.
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
10-31-14, 10:33 AM
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Just not fair man! Lol!
I was just working with a guy at a dealship in TX, Sewell actually. It's probably still in the site. He wouldn't come down for anything! $16888: 06 430, Metallic/tan with piano black accents (stole your description LoveThatV8)! Interior-GREAT condition. Exterior was good also, but wheels had road rash, one pretty bad, no Nav, no back up, no ML, had been in an accident but fixed by lexus, needed two new tires, front rotors resurfaced, with 75k on the clock. I think the asking price was too much, and after seeing your deal-it is!
Enjoy that beautiful car man! Cheers to you!
I was just working with a guy at a dealship in TX, Sewell actually. It's probably still in the site. He wouldn't come down for anything! $16888: 06 430, Metallic/tan with piano black accents (stole your description LoveThatV8)! Interior-GREAT condition. Exterior was good also, but wheels had road rash, one pretty bad, no Nav, no back up, no ML, had been in an accident but fixed by lexus, needed two new tires, front rotors resurfaced, with 75k on the clock. I think the asking price was too much, and after seeing your deal-it is!
Enjoy that beautiful car man! Cheers to you!
Got my 430 a few months ago for more than that from a private seller. It is fully loaded, 31,000+ miles, excellent interior and exterior, no curb rash and well maintained. Had to bite the bullet because I like the color combo of black exterior and black interior plus the car looks new and was always garaged.
These low mileage cars are out there you just have to be patient.
10-31-14, 11:16 AM
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Got my 430 a few months ago for more than that from a private seller. It is fully loaded, 31,000+ miles, excellent interior and exterior, no curb rash and well maintained. Had to bite the bullet because I like the color combo of black exterior and black interior plus the car looks new and was always garaged.
These low mileage cars are out there you just have to be patient.
These low mileage cars are out there you just have to be patient.
Joking!!
To you also a sincere congrats man!!! I'm jealous.. but in a great way! But it does motivate me to keep looking. However, it seems as though many of the good buys are in Cali for the 430. Hell 350's are everywhere... I really want that v8 man! Test drive one a few weeks ago and was instantly SOLD! Had to have one!
10-31-14, 06:58 PM
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Just not fair man! Lol!
I was just working with a guy at a dealship in TX, Sewell actually. It's probably still in the site. He wouldn't come down for anything! $16888: 06 430, Metallic/tan with piano black accents (stole your description LoveThatV8)! Interior-GREAT condition. Exterior was good also, but wheels had road rash, one pretty bad, no Nav, no back up, no ML, had been in an accident but fixed by lexus, needed two new tires, front rotors resurfaced, with 75k on the clock. I think the asking price was too much, and after seeing your deal-it is!
Enjoy that beautiful car man! Cheers to you!
I was just working with a guy at a dealship in TX, Sewell actually. It's probably still in the site. He wouldn't come down for anything! $16888: 06 430, Metallic/tan with piano black accents (stole your description LoveThatV8)! Interior-GREAT condition. Exterior was good also, but wheels had road rash, one pretty bad, no Nav, no back up, no ML, had been in an accident but fixed by lexus, needed two new tires, front rotors resurfaced, with 75k on the clock. I think the asking price was too much, and after seeing your deal-it is!
Enjoy that beautiful car man! Cheers to you!
All cars get a health check performed with a scan tool and the car threw a code for a left hand actuator for the active suspension. I don't plan on fixing it right away because Im kinda cheap lol
11-01-14, 03:23 PM
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I installed a Viastech for iPod playback back when I got the car. Works great. If sound quality is on your list, a relatively minor mod really improves the bass quality from muddy to tight. Details in the Kicker link in my sig.
Happy motoring!
11-01-14, 06:17 PM
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Well the car wasn't ready for delivery today. They were fixing something with the active suspension even though I told them not to do any repairs since I would be doing it myself. They said I would be able to pick it up in the morning.
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
CRowe14, I just started looking Monday while I was at work. I didn't realize we got one in on trade the day before until I drove by our trade in line and saw it there. Its silver with tan interior. Its fully loaded with every goody. 73k on the clock. All maintenance up to date. They let it go for $15.9k out the door.
For those asking about the trans fluid. I never understood why dealers would refuse to do it. If a customer asks to have it done, I always do it. We'll tell them the interval is 100k but they want it done early anyways. It wont hurt anything to have it done early. Just realize this process uses a scan tool and the trans has to be a certain temperature to adjust the fluid level correctly. If it goes over a certain temp the trans has to cool down to start the process over again. Its just time consuming and techs always like to beat the clock time on repairs, which is probably why they don't like doing them
I hope you hang around...this is a great place!