roadkingof

! owner , 2003 LS 430 ULTRA with 53K miles with all Lexus dealer maintained service record and updated nav ......bought from Lexus dealership out of state for $15,750.00.........had to buy new set of Lexus chrome wheels and new set of tires though.

tcypert

Year: 2004
Color: Silver
Mileage: 55005
Package (ML or UL): ML/Nav/Sport Package
Price: $9000
Date Purchased: 11/3/13
Condition; Great, does need a right fender and repaint bumper
Complete Lexus Service Records? Yes, meticulous.
Private Party or Dealer: Private
How Long Did You Search? I didn't, it found me. I drove it to dinner and they said "it's for sale.
City & State: Dallas,Tx
Source (eBay, AutoTrader, Cars.com, etc.): From estate of friends mom.

PearLS430

2005
Pearl with beige leather
75K miles
purchased in may 2011 for $17900 (got a great deal I think)
In great condition
No navi just the basic package which I like
18" 5 spoke factory wheels (the best wheel package)
I went to the dealership looking for a truck and test drove this instead and fell in love asap.

nDrew

iTrader: (1)

Year - 2004
Color - Black On Black
Mileage - 75k
Package (ML or UL) - UL
Price - $18.2K Out the door before Ad Valorem Taxes
Date Purchased - November 2, 2013
Condition - 8.5/10
Complete Lexus Service Records? - Car fax noted dealer maintained. Timing belt completed 10k Miles ago
Private Party or Dealer - Dealer
How Long Did You Search? Of and on since March 2013
City & State - Purchased in Jacksonville FL
Source (eBay, AutoTrader, Cars.com, etc.) - Autotrader

XJSFan

Purchased a 2006 LS430 Premium Flint Mica/Ash 77k miles in mint condition with new tires and battery. It looks brand new and everything works great and was kept in FL over the winter months. I have all service records and It was fully serviced by a Lexus dealer every 5K. I paid $15,900 plus tax and I love this car. It's sitting in my garage next to my 1990 Jaguar XJS. The LS is going to be my winter car.

lennyd

Year:2004
Color: Mercury Metallic
Mileage: 43,000
Package (ML or UL) ML
Price: $9k plus my 2003 LS430 Base w/134,000 miles
Date Purchased: 2/05/2014
Condition:1 owner, mint Light Grey Interior, great exterior
Complete Lexus Service Records? Yes all from same dealer since new + clean carfax
Private Party or Dealer: Lexus Dealer
How Long Did You Search? Wasn't searching, same salesman marketing 2.5 years after buying previous car.
City & State: Pembroke Pines, FL
Source (eBay, AutoTrader, Cars.com, etc.)
Ray Hernandez Rocks!
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Bowie5

01 LS 430, 160,000 Blue Onyx Pearl, Good condition, 10,990.00, Absolutely LOVE IT

430THUNDER

2005 ls430 cl package with pcs and 18" polished sport package
1 owner blue onyx pearl 54k miles @ $ 19,750 excellent condition

TTurboPimp

iTrader: (12)

01 LS430 with 123k, ML and nav, 2 owner car and clean.....$7,500

224lex430

2004
Mercury Metallic
Ash interior
Modern luxury
Purchased 1/30/14
Excellent
All Lexus service records
Purchased from dealership
Las Vegas, NV
12k

writes123

Year - 2005
Color - Flint Mica w/ Black Interior
Mileage - 121,959 miles
Package - UL w/ PCS w/ 18" Chrome Wheels
Price - $10,500 + TTL
Date Purchased - 1/13/2014
Clean Carfax though possible off the books accident. Possible work done on driver's front side. Power Steering Rack replaced under extended warranty by original owner around 87k.
Condition - Good/Fair. Regular Oil Changes. Timing Belt (possibly w/ Water Pump) done @ Keyes Lexus @ 114k 8/2013. 2x Transmission Fluid D&F - Toyota WS, Coolant Flush - Radiator+ 2x Engine block drained, removed thermostat, 2x Prestone Radiator Flush + Cleaner, Distilled H2O, installed new thermostat w/ gasket and finally 2x Toyota SLLC (50/50) gallons with distilled H2O to top off (about 40% coolant concentration), Spark Plugs - Denso Iridium Power, 2 Front Air Struts - Toyota OEM, Brake Fluid Flush - WalMart Supertech DOT3, PS Fluid D&F x3 - Mobil 1 ATF; 4 New Tires - Continental PureContact 235/50R18, Alignment, 2 Front LCA Bushings - Toyota OEM, Engine Air Filter - NAPA Gold, Cabin Air Filter - NAPA Gold, Rear Cabin Air Filter - Beck Arnley, 6x air/seat filters - OEM, Hood and trunk Struts - Ebay Aftermarket, Thermostat w/ Gasket - OEM, Rear Diff fluid D&F - Mobil 1 75W-90LS; oil change - Pennzoil Ultra 5W-30 w/ Fram Ultra Oil Filter, MAF Sensor - Cleaned; Throttle Body - Cleaned; Wipers - ANCO Contours; Serpentine Drive Belt - Goodyear Gatorback
Done since acquiring by self or Vinam Auto Repair
Complete Lexus Service Records - Mostly complete service from Lexus dealer
Private Party Sale
How Long Did You Search? - 1 year
City & State - Irvine, CA
Source - Craigslist

1st owner lease and purchase - Real Estate Agent in Sherman Oaks; Most likely traded it in due to 2 front Air Shocks (and LCA bushings) that were leaking. Definitely made the car and steering wheel rattle and shake like no one's business on any road imperfections.
2nd owner (owned for 3 months) bought from less reputable used car dealership which acquired from auction from a Honda dealer in SoCal

Came with Only 1 Master SmartKey. Have since purchased 3 additional NEW smart keys from Lexus Dealerships. Hopefully program them soon.
I consider it a practical 1 owner car. I have spent quite a bit of time and effort reconditioning the car back to original condition. Still have the PCV valve replacement left to do. Had 2 Transmission fluid services done in a span of 3 days (search posts for that ordeal).

I will have to replace my rear struts. They're not leaking but the rear is not rising as much as the brand new front air shocks. even after ECU reset.

Will most likely do a transmission filter replacement and drop and fill or possible fluid exchange via torque converter in 10-15k or 1 year time.

Jch

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Year: 2005
Color: Black over saddle
Mileage: 57K
Package (ML or UL): Neither - Custom Luxury, Saddle interior, smart key, 18 inch chrome wheels
Price: $18K
Date Purchased: 2/14
Condition: Almost Mint
Complete Lexus Service Records? No, some on Lexus site from first owner and had extensive discussion with second owner on maintenance history
Private Party or Dealer: local chevy dealer
How Long Did You Search? was not searching- saw local add and saddle interior caught my eye
City & State: St. Louis MO
Source: Craigs List ad

nautica602

Year: 2004
Color: Mercury Metallic
Mileage: 93k
Package (ML or UL): ML
Price: $14k need to add $1k for new front shocks, and other minor things to make it look new
Date Purchased: Jan 2014
Condition: Almost excellent
Complete Lexus Service Records? Yes including Timing Belt/ Water pump at 90k
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
How Long Did You Search? 2 Months
City & State: Gilbert, AZ
Source: CL

Ce3kay

Year: 2006
Color: Black/Black
Mileage: 45k
Package (ML or UL): ML
Price: 25,000
Date Purchased: Jan 2014
Condition: Almost excellent
Complete Lexus Service Records? Yes,
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
How Long Did You Search? 6 Months
City & State: LA, CA
Source: CL

sade04

iTrader: (1)

Year: 2006
Color: Mercury Metallic
Mileage: 54k
Package (ML or UL): ML
Price: $21.5k out the door
Date Purchased: Feb 2014
Condition: Almost perfect besides minor peeling on stock wheels
Complete Lexus Service Records? Serviced @ Lexus its entire life
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
How Long Did You Search? 3 weeks
City & State: Philadelphia, Pa
Source: Cars.com