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Old 02-03-09, 08:21 AM
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Default My New ('04) LS430 Ultra Lux - comments?

WOW... I'm in heaven, and I think I got a great deal.

2004 LS430 UL w/ 60k miles, 20" Rims and new wheels, Body Kit, Tinted Windows, DVD headrests, and the whole Ultra Luxury package!!

All for just under $24k.

Comment? Suggestions?
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Old 02-03-09, 08:30 AM
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Default Another View - from the front

Here's another view... looks a bit more aggressive from this stance.
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Old 02-03-09, 08:35 AM
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WOW! very nice find! I was looking for one a few weeks ago, but gave up! seems like you got a great deal! all you gotta do is slap some nice wheels on it!
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Good Find Rare to find a car with a kit on already. Those wheels seems to be popular as someone else has very similar ones here too. Just need to drop it as everyone else will make the same comment
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Nice looking and a great find.
Old 02-03-09, 08:48 AM
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very nice find! the firs thing that comes to my mind when i see or here UL.......data controller system!!! lower that baby! and u'll be sittin nice!!!
Old 02-03-09, 10:02 AM
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Is it TOM's kit??

Yes, nice find, now just change the wheels and get datasystem you are done!
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nice find, how is the overall quality of the vehicle?? great price if its in good condition.
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Looks clean. IMO the '04 LS430 UL is the best bang for buck on the market, new or used.
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dont listen to these guys. your car already has the air suspension and gains NOTHING by lowering it. also it automatically lowers at speeds over 60 for better aerodynamics. no need to rice out a great car because other people have no taste or common sense. make sure all the little gadgets like the auto swivel air vents work and the power folding mirrors and such and you will have a great car for a long time. and make sure the 60k timing chain service is done. its around a grand but you need to have it done. I think the next major service like that is at 90k. MAKE SURE ITS BEEN DONE.
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I rode in that very same car a few weeks ago... look to get a new steering wheel and you will be set. Nice car!
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Congrats on your new ride. Verry rare to find one thats already been moded.
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i forget how high the UL's are in the front....
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Originally Posted by OneOfOne
dont listen to these guys. your car already has the air suspension and gains NOTHING by lowering it. also it automatically lowers at speeds over 60 for better aerodynamics. no need to rice out a great car because other people have no taste or common sense. make sure all the little gadgets like the auto swivel air vents work and the power folding mirrors and such and you will have a great car for a long time. and make sure the 60k timing chain service is done. its around a grand but you need to have it done. I think the next major service like that is at 90k. MAKE SURE ITS BEEN DONE.
So you are saying lowering a car is "rice-out", I beg for different, but to each his own, I won't argue.

But 3UZ has timing chain?? Give me a break.
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Default Just another opinion...

Looks great, I'm not too fond of the wheels though. Maybe if they were polished instead of chrome and staggered. (I can't tell if they are or not.) I would lower it too. Of course, I'm a mexican.... that's just how we roll. All in all it seems like a good find especially with all the additions. Now all you need to do is take some pics after you put your own touch on it.


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