LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006) Discussion topics related to the flagship Lexus LS430

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Old 08-09-14, 07:43 PM
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Old 08-09-14, 08:02 PM
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Very nice. Love that color combo. How much did you pay if I may ask?
Old 08-09-14, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob04
Very nice. Love that color combo. How much did you pay if I may ask?
15495 only took 500 off but its like brand new so I took it home, if I wanted to squeeze another 500 I could have but I was exhausted from 3 hour trip to that dealer
Old 08-09-14, 08:46 PM
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Nice pick up. Very clean and a great price. Is it the CL or UL version?
Old 08-09-14, 09:55 PM
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Very nice, congrats! Seems like a good price. It appears to be a UL too, they didn't even advertise it in the auction.
Old 08-09-14, 11:06 PM
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Man this car looks absolutely GORGEOUS ☺☺☺. May you enjoy your bad boy. Take good care of it and keep it waxed up, shining clean! Post some more pics of it all around, interior, etc. And again, congratulations my friend! GREAT PICKUP!
Old 08-10-14, 03:36 AM
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It is a ul. does anyone know of an aftermarket warranty company that would cover air suspension? Thanks for the kind words everyone
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Originally Posted by lexon20's
It is a ul. does anyone know of an aftermarket warranty company that would cover air suspension? Thanks for the kind words everyone
Not worth it. Better off just replacing an air shock with a good used one when it starts to leak. They don't fail suddenly. Or just convert the suspension when one fails for about $1200. Welcome by the way.

Don't forget about the 90k timing belt / water pump service if it has not already been done.

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Old 08-10-14, 05:01 AM
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Ok also I have purchased used lexus gs400 certified before and both times a/c went out luckily I had the warranty, besides air suspension with all the electronics this car has plus pcs cruise if I used the warranty once it would pay for itself plus any inncident thereafter would be a bonus. So worth it or not just chance it?
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Aftermarket warranties are really never financially a smart decision. Especially, with the reliability of ls430. The smart plan is to not just drop it off at a dealer if something goes wrong. Find yourself a good local mechanic to maintain your car and use the forums. Paying for labor alone and getting the parts yourself is the best way to keep cost low.

For mechanics. Try using yelp.com Search and look at user reviews.

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The big things are the 90k timing belt / water pump service and spark plugs by 120k miles. If not already done, have all the fluids exchanged. Transmission drain and refill, differential, brake, power steering, coolant.
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What a steal!!!!!!
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Great deal...
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nice pick up
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Thats a great deal on a beautiful car!

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