How many miles do YOU have on your LS430? (The Mother thread)
01-15-18, 04:24 PM
#826
Winner winner chicken dinner...congrats.....I could be wrong but I think 362k might be the highest thus far.....(p.s. again I loved it when someone came forward on the Maxima forum, 479k, and he qualified it by saying it sure runs like it has 479k too, then he attached a pic of his mechanical ODO indicating it was a 95-97 car since 98+ has a LCD odo)
Edit to add: John, do you still think 200K's much of a reach for these cars??? Linky...
Last edited by Gronemus; 01-15-18 at 05:00 PM. Reason: Added another example
01-16-18, 01:10 PM
#827
And check this out from late last year... found this on the drivetofive.com website last week. Seems the Million mile Lexus is even closer now...
OK, not a 430 but if an LS400 can do this then certainly an LS430 can.
OK, not a 430 but if an LS400 can do this then certainly an LS430 can.
01-29-18, 06:08 AM
#830
Moderator
02-23-18, 10:17 AM
#833
Moderator
I'm almost at 185,000 already. At this rate, I'll be hitting 200K in May. I thought I wouldn't see 200K until July.
02-25-18, 03:19 AM
#834
Hi
Just picked up a 2004 with 19,500 miles. One owner, who at 84 years of age purchased the car new and paid $180,000AUD......now that is what I call a man who is very optimistic!!
I have had the car about 10 days, just over 160 miles driven by me......car is amazing, so quiet and smooth. First time I drove it, I got out and forgot to turn the engine off.....could not hear it!!
Question, car has not had timing belt done........given age should I be doing this now?
paolo
melbourne
Just picked up a 2004 with 19,500 miles. One owner, who at 84 years of age purchased the car new and paid $180,000AUD......now that is what I call a man who is very optimistic!!
I have had the car about 10 days, just over 160 miles driven by me......car is amazing, so quiet and smooth. First time I drove it, I got out and forgot to turn the engine off.....could not hear it!!
Question, car has not had timing belt done........given age should I be doing this now?
paolo
melbourne
02-25-18, 04:10 AM
#835
Lexus Champion
Hi
Just picked up a 2004 with 19,500 miles. One owner, who at 84 years of age purchased the car new and paid $180,000AUD......now that is what I call a man who is very optimistic!!
I have had the car about 10 days, just over 160 miles driven by me......car is amazing, so quiet and smooth. First time I drove it, I got out and forgot to turn the engine off.....could not hear it!!
Question, car has not had timing belt done........given age should I be doing this now?
paolo
melbourne
Just picked up a 2004 with 19,500 miles. One owner, who at 84 years of age purchased the car new and paid $180,000AUD......now that is what I call a man who is very optimistic!!
I have had the car about 10 days, just over 160 miles driven by me......car is amazing, so quiet and smooth. First time I drove it, I got out and forgot to turn the engine off.....could not hear it!!
Question, car has not had timing belt done........given age should I be doing this now?
paolo
melbourne
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02-26-18, 12:08 AM
#836
Hello
Thanks for responding to my post.....my first. Will book car in at the dealship where it was originally purchased over the next few weeks to have belt changed. I imagine that the water pump should be �� given the low mileage.
Been quoted $850, supply and fit for the belt and tensioners. Will clarify with dealership as to what they will be replacing for that price.....cheaper than the TB on my Alfa GTA, $2000!
I will drop the oil over the weekend all going well, 5-30 SAE Mobil 1. Not certain what deals use.
paolo
Thanks for responding to my post.....my first. Will book car in at the dealship where it was originally purchased over the next few weeks to have belt changed. I imagine that the water pump should be �� given the low mileage.
Been quoted $850, supply and fit for the belt and tensioners. Will clarify with dealership as to what they will be replacing for that price.....cheaper than the TB on my Alfa GTA, $2000!
I will drop the oil over the weekend all going well, 5-30 SAE Mobil 1. Not certain what deals use.
paolo
05-25-18, 06:43 PM
#838
Instructor
I hope you got a receipt for a timing belt replacement as it is now 6 years overdue. It is an interference engine so it MUST be done or you are risking a total engine destruction. Replacement engines are available for $2000 but you will still have the installation costs and down time.
Mine was not done and the car cost me $1400 more than I thought it had.
Last edited by jimisbell; 05-25-18 at 06:52 PM.
05-25-18, 07:16 PM
#839
What color combo? You can research the vehicles history at https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/ Simply create an account and then add your LS by VIN and check the service records, if any.
05-26-18, 05:56 AM
#840
Driver School Candidate
What color combo? You can research the vehicles history at https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/ Simply create an account and then add your LS by VIN and check the service records, if any.