Already Missing LS430...and it hasn't gone yet
Driver
Joined: Sep 2010
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You will regret it. I did. It was a happy day when I ditched that 460L and drove off in another 430. I still have it, and now a backup to go to whenever the current car goes to car heaven.
And it will go to car heaven. Without a doubt. Because that is where it came from. Crafted by the hands of God.
And it will go to car heaven. Without a doubt. Because that is where it came from. Crafted by the hands of God.
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: New York
I appreciate all the advice and support. You guys have lightened the load. I really am having a first world problem. I can whine about this on this forum, but anywhere else, people would look at me like....people have real issues and problems. I will be staying on this forum. I'd miss it.
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From: PA
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: CA
All true....here's my first world problem, a couple of them. I bought amazon stock in 1998 and sold it when it tripled. yeah, but if held, it would be 19X. I got facebook at the IPO, and continued to buy on the way down, scary. So I sold at $41 for a small profit, just before labor day weekend 2013. Just these two mistakes I dont' even want to say how much "missed money" that is. These are decisions that were made, that had justification at the time. Do I regret today? Of course. But time marches on, and missing out on money, that's an ok problem to have. Losing is worse! I bought some bank stocks during Brexit, those were good decisions. It may not even out, but there is always some positive with the negative....and we're fortunate to have decisions that we can make...my .02
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: AL
I usually sell too early
All true....here's my first world problem, a couple of them. I bought amazon stock in 1998 and sold it when it tripled. yeah, but if held, it would be 19X. I got facebook at the IPO, and continued to buy on the way down, scary. So I sold at $41 for a small profit, just before labor day weekend 2013. Just these two mistakes I dont' even want to say how much "missed money" that is. These are decisions that were made, that had justification at the time. Do I regret today? Of course. But time marches on, and missing out on money, that's an ok problem to have. Losing is worse! I bought some bank stocks during Brexit, those were good decisions. It may not even out, but there is always some positive with the negative....and we're fortunate to have decisions that we can make...my .02
Driver
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: Copenhagen
2001 LS430 with CL option had air suspension
Wonder, does anyone know on what market the shown ecru/ash car with air suspension but no navi was sold?
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: CA
Agree. While my Ls is at the dealer, have an ES 350 loaner. The interior looks like a Toyota and it does not look luxurious. Lots of plastic and complicated *****/switches. My wife's ES 330 is so much nicer. Same with newer Lexus models vs a 430. They really are gorgeous luxury cars. My service advisor says the build quality of the older ES/LS is much better. Shop manager drove my 04 and said the same thing.
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From: PA
Agree. While my Ls is at the dealer, have an ES 350 loaner. The interior looks like a Toyota and it does not look luxurious. Lots of plastic and complicated *****/switches. My wife's ES 330 is so much nicer. Same with newer Lexus models vs a 430. They really are gorgeous luxury cars. My service advisor says the build quality of the older ES/LS is much better. Shop manager drove my 04 and said the same thing.
But I will say, if I had to go to 2018-19 modern, instantly, those new Mercedes Benz dashs at the S level or E63s AMG, are nuts and I would like to have one. But it amazes me that someone who has that kind of disposable income (executive etc.) cares about the interior having 140 different led colors? When my BMW had ambient led lighting in late 2006, it was considered "cool." And it came in one color, red! lol
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From: AL
I'd ve better off keeping it
Based upon the value, how much I like it, and the low miles, I'd be better off holding onto it, and then in six months to a year selling one of them. It would be interesting to see how much more depreciation the LS goes to in a year. If I found a nice CL or another UL with low miles, I might sell both and get that.
I actually like the new RX350, but it doesn't seem like a guy's car to me.
I actually like the new RX350, but it doesn't seem like a guy's car to me.
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: CA
Maybe not quite 6 figures but my local Lex dealer Service Advisor agrees. So does the shop mgr and one of the sales guys. They all said hands down the best car Lexus has ever made.
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