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Old May 21, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sojah
yup ^ ^ ^, you are right for the most part... i still don't think many people will even know about the air. i have probably told 100+ people outside of this CL forum about my UL and only about 3 of them had even heard of a UL or even knew about it, maybe 1 knew about the air susp the other 2 just knew about the back seat amenities. i may have issues if i tried to sell it back to a dealership, who know they even might think its a blessing cuz then they don't have to worry about the air susp needing to be replaced.

so you really think that the average informed used car ls430 perspective buyer would have the knowledge that the UL should have air susp???
No, you're correct in that the average LS430 buyer will have no knowledge of UL air suspension. BUT, if you were selling this car and someone asked you if anything has been done to it (a fair and very likely question to get) and you had to say that you removed the stock suspension and replaced it with 'better' suspension I'd say almost all buyers that are not sophisticated in these kinds of things would immediately run for the hills. Dude, not picking on you just stating my opinion. I have a UL and I have considered going to coil suspension IF my air ever goes out. I just know that once that's done probably the only way to get rid of it is to trade it in at the dealer.
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Old May 21, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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I think it depends on who's buying it (the intended market). If you're selling a used acura integra/honda civic/toyota supra w/ a loud borla exhaust and stiff suspension, there will be tons of young buyers who will love it. If you're selling a Toyota 4x4 w/ ARB bumpers and slightly larger tires, it's likely a selling point. But when it comes to a luxury sedan, the market is mostly in their late forties or older, and they prefer a stock vehicle.
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Old May 22, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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^^^very true

However, the majority of sane buyers would not prefer this.
As a matter of fact, this should be against the law with heavy penalties

here's a sample:



https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...-thread-3.html
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Old May 23, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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The above picture is hilarious. Thats over the top modification. They must be keeping that SC400 for LIFE and passing it down from family member to family member. Cant hate on them though, they are "Doing Them" Life is so short,what they heck. I dont mod out but, to those who decide to and even the person in the above picture, Live It Up. I wouldnt go as far as the car in the above picture myself but hey, everybody doesn't like the same things, thats what makes life great and us special, are differences!!! Great Find GS3tek, never seen that type of modification before. L.G.N.M
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