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01-03-15, 04:48 AM
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New member, new car
Hello folks,
I'm new to this site, and a new member of the Lexus family. I have always loved the LS models, and finally took the plunge.
This will replace a Dodge Ram 2500 diesel as a daily driver. I think it'll be a slight adjustment.
I picked up an '04 LS430 UL with 113k on the clock. Two owners, all records from Lexus. Had friends of mine do a PPI, and it's headed home today. It needs a couple very minor things.
Pics are here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321617874563
I'm looking forward to getting her home, and really getting to know her. As my daily driver, I will rack up the miles fairly quickly.
I'm new to this site, and a new member of the Lexus family. I have always loved the LS models, and finally took the plunge.
This will replace a Dodge Ram 2500 diesel as a daily driver. I think it'll be a slight adjustment.
I picked up an '04 LS430 UL with 113k on the clock. Two owners, all records from Lexus. Had friends of mine do a PPI, and it's headed home today. It needs a couple very minor things.
Pics are here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321617874563
I'm looking forward to getting her home, and really getting to know her. As my daily driver, I will rack up the miles fairly quickly.
01-03-15, 08:05 AM
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the club..
I was watching that LS on ebay while it was listed. It sat below 10K for a while, and I thought about bidding on it if I could get it for less than 10 grand... Not hardly...
I found mine locally last week and am enjoying it thoroughly.
Your's really was a great deal.
What did it need??
I was watching that LS on ebay while it was listed. It sat below 10K for a while, and I thought about bidding on it if I could get it for less than 10 grand... Not hardly...
I found mine locally last week and am enjoying it thoroughly.
Your's really was a great deal.
What did it need??
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01-03-15, 12:54 PM
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So far... not much. (and it literally has been in the drive about 10 minutes). I had friends drive it from Fort Lauderdale up to me today.
Three things I was alerted to before paperwork was signed: The cupholder doesn't latch. I'll have to see about fixing that.
The shiftlock override cover is missing. Need to procure one of those.
The RHS mirror needs to be taken apart and fixed.
Oh, and I only have one key. So I need to order another.
Otherwise, I intend on doing some basic maintenance (new filters, oil change, transmission change, diff change, new spark plugs). Just some basic things, and driving it.
So far, it's quite nice. I've put about 20 miles on it, and it's a *huge* departure from my big diesel. So going to take a lot of adjusting to. I'll enjoy it for sure. Going to take awhile to get used to sitting on the ground. So used to sitting way up.
I have *many* questions, and obviously need to spend some time with the owners manual. This thing is complex. She's beautiful. Obviously garage kept, and it has dark tint, so UV deterioration is minimal to non-existent.
Looking forward to getting to know her, and rack up a lot of miles.
Three things I was alerted to before paperwork was signed: The cupholder doesn't latch. I'll have to see about fixing that.
The shiftlock override cover is missing. Need to procure one of those.
The RHS mirror needs to be taken apart and fixed.
Oh, and I only have one key. So I need to order another.
Otherwise, I intend on doing some basic maintenance (new filters, oil change, transmission change, diff change, new spark plugs). Just some basic things, and driving it.
So far, it's quite nice. I've put about 20 miles on it, and it's a *huge* departure from my big diesel. So going to take a lot of adjusting to. I'll enjoy it for sure. Going to take awhile to get used to sitting on the ground. So used to sitting way up.
I have *many* questions, and obviously need to spend some time with the owners manual. This thing is complex. She's beautiful. Obviously garage kept, and it has dark tint, so UV deterioration is minimal to non-existent.
Looking forward to getting to know her, and rack up a lot of miles.
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Congrats on the purchase. I know the dealer said the TB was done, but I didn't see a sticker in the engine bay. Just double-check and make sure it's done. Or perhaps the sticker is lower.
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Dealer records indicate TB and WP were done at 93k. I'll give the engine an inspection tomorrow and see if I can find the sticker. But I'm apt to believe the dealer, as 95% of all work was completed there over the life of the vehicle.
01-03-15, 08:35 PM
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Welcome. I also have an 04 UL. Best car I have ever owned. Check out the FAQ threads. Lots of good info.
I have a few personal recommendations if not performed already. Have your transmission and differential fluid exchanged. Your spark plugs are done at 125k but believe me, they are ready. Clean your throttle body, idle port, and maf sensor. Treat all the rubber seals of the vehicle with Shin etsu grease. Upgrade rear sway bar to the LS430 sports rear bar and bushings as well as replace the front sway bar bushing. Also, replace the engine temp sensor. Take a look at the large front lower control arm bushing and lower ball joints. These are usually pretty much ready at about 100k - 130k miles. All part of my tune up process that has my LS running really great.
I have a few personal recommendations if not performed already. Have your transmission and differential fluid exchanged. Your spark plugs are done at 125k but believe me, they are ready. Clean your throttle body, idle port, and maf sensor. Treat all the rubber seals of the vehicle with Shin etsu grease. Upgrade rear sway bar to the LS430 sports rear bar and bushings as well as replace the front sway bar bushing. Also, replace the engine temp sensor. Take a look at the large front lower control arm bushing and lower ball joints. These are usually pretty much ready at about 100k - 130k miles. All part of my tune up process that has my LS running really great.
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Welcome. I also have an 04 UL. Best car I have ever owned. Check out the FAQ threads. Lots of good info.
I have a few personal recommendations if not performed already. Have your transmission and differential fluid exchanged. Your spark plugs are done at 125k but believe me, they are ready. Clean your throttle body, idle port, and maf sensor. Treat all the rubber seals of the vehicle with Shin etsu grease. Upgrade rear sway bar to the LS430 sports rear bar and bushings as well as replace the front sway bar bushing. Also, replace the engine temp sensor. Take a look at the large front lower control arm bushing and lower ball joints. These are usually pretty much ready at about 100k - 130k miles. All part of my tune up process that has my LS running really great.
I have a few personal recommendations if not performed already. Have your transmission and differential fluid exchanged. Your spark plugs are done at 125k but believe me, they are ready. Clean your throttle body, idle port, and maf sensor. Treat all the rubber seals of the vehicle with Shin etsu grease. Upgrade rear sway bar to the LS430 sports rear bar and bushings as well as replace the front sway bar bushing. Also, replace the engine temp sensor. Take a look at the large front lower control arm bushing and lower ball joints. These are usually pretty much ready at about 100k - 130k miles. All part of my tune up process that has my LS running really great.
Yeah, I've done a lot of reading already. All of this is on my list of things to do shortly. I tend to be meticulous about maintaining things, and a lot of the work I will do myself. So far I'm really enjoying the ride and drive. Put just over 300 miles on her already.
