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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 04:28 PM
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201k on an 02' UL runs great. Original air suspension. No issues.
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Old Oct 4, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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2006, ML, 128,xxx Miles. Running like new!
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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2002 UL with 192,000. Took a 4,850 driving vacation and the car ran like new - quiet, smooth and full of power. When I got back, did a full service including its second timing belt. Did a complete inspection and nothing needed replacement. Have just had the driver's seat foam replaced with an OEM part and was amazed at the difference: like new.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by reader46
2002 UL with 192,000. Took a 4,850 driving vacation and the car ran like new - quiet, smooth and full of power. When I got back, did a full service including its second timing belt. Did a complete inspection and nothing needed replacement. Have just had the driver's seat foam replaced with an OEM part and was amazed at the difference: like new.
If you don't mind me asking did you see the old timing belt?
I had mine replaced in 9/10 and due to mileage it is ready again. I had the water pump replaced then too. Don't want to delay but the parts are so "new"
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Old Oct 8, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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200K. Original suspension except for wheel bearings. Not a UL so no worries about air suspension. Getting ready to do the timing belt. Again. Painted the hood for the second time. DC beltway has lots of pebbles. Great car.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 02:57 PM
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Yes, I did see the timing belt that came out of the car; it looked pretty good. But the consequences of being wrong are so bad that I have made it a point of following the suggested maintainance intervals. Since I wrote the note about the LS430, I have just done the 90,000 mile service on my SC430 and replaced that timing belt too. I should get a volume discount.
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BT3100
If you don't mind me asking did you see the old timing belt?
I had mine replaced in 9/10 and due to mileage it is ready again. I had the water pump replaced then too. Don't want to delay but the parts are so "new"
BR3100. Sorry, I messed up my reply to you Please see my not from Oct 15 at 2:57. I'm pretty new at this...
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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just amazing, ive been on the corvette forums and Mercedes forums, you just don't get these kind of posts anywhere else.

Lexus , I love it!

2003 with 68 000 miles, picking it up tomorrow, hope it takes me as far as its taken you guys
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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by reader46
BR3100. Sorry, I messed up my reply to you Please see my not from Oct 15 at 2:57. I'm pretty new at this...
Thanks for the response!
I am about due for a timing belt but am thinking with less than 3 years on the WP I may just do the belt. I know the cost isn't that much more but a 3 year old water pump should be fine imo.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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Not mine but found this on craigslist. Looks great for it's age and miles.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Not mine but found this on craigslist. Looks great for it's age and miles.
Wow!!!! If I lived near there I'd totally go test drive it, just to see how it rides and drives.

I'm thinking $7500 is a bit high, though.

Is the vin# on there? Would love to check the service history...
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
Wow!!!! If I lived near there I'd totally go test drive it, just to see how it rides and drives.

I'm thinking $7500 is a bit high, though.

Is the vin# on there? Would love to check the service history...
Looks like it got sold already. It is not on http://autoswapinc.com/

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atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/4108387919.html
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Looks like it got sold already. It is not on http://autoswapinc.com/

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atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/ctd/4108387919.html
wow that's like 35 miles away from me.

Hey BMW7_ls430 ,you're ls and mines looks pretty similiar . What type of wheel is that ? The miles on that ls makes me realized with proper care I still have alot of life left in my ls.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by lexusls4
wow that's like 35 miles away from me.

Hey BMW7_ls430 ,you're ls and mines looks pretty similiar . What type of wheel is that ? The miles on that ls makes me realized with proper care I still have alot of life left in my ls.
My 2001 LS w/ Nav has 233,000+ miles and still rolling strong. I would not hesitate to drive this vehicle across the country. (I did replace the Gen 2/3 Nav unit with the Gen 4 Nav player from a 2005 Toyota - easy interchangeable upgrade for $300.) I'm in the market for a '05 - '06 LS Custom Luxury or Ultra.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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I just changed my oil today at 260,000. Only repairs have been front wheel bearings at 175,000 front right and 205,000 front left aside from brakes. Original struts and exhaust system. Call me crazy but I have usually run regular gas.
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