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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 09:06 AM
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So I got this car in at my job and I am tempted, I have been thinking about it on and off for about a year and I know these are pretty solid. Can any one offer any links I can read up on.
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2005 Lexus LS, 93K MILES.
2005 LS 430 One Owner CARFAX Report

I would go from this


01 GS300, 168k on it,
led conversion on everything except tail lights,
rx330 wheels all weather tires
rx330 shift, redoing armrest,
sc430 wheel being redone with possible functional radio controls,
jdm climate control in transit
land cruiser fogs in transit
double din radio waiting for install.

Still needed
fix oil leak
need to get led tailllights and start doing suspension work soon.

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needs to be serviced and detailed, need a little paint work. Can you LS guys tell me what trim this is, I know its not the Ultra Luxury, is it the Premium Pkg?


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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 09:24 AM
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If you call a Lexus dealer with the VIN the would tell you what package it is. Nice looking car to be honest in the pictures. Noticed it is missing a trim piece on the inside tho.
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DurtyGS
needs to be serviced and detailed, need a little paint work. Can you LS guys tell me what trim this is, I know its not the Ultra Luxury, is it the Premium Pkg?
Yes, looks like the premium package (base model did not have cooled seats).

You can also make an account on drivers.lexus.com and enter the VIN into the garage. From there you'll be able to see the service history and the specifications of the car as it was configured/delivered.
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by notroman
Yes, looks like the premium package (base model did not have cooled seats).

You can also make an account on drivers.lexus.com and enter the VIN into the garage. From there you'll be able to see the service history and the specifications of the car as it was configured/delivered.
great thanks!

Originally Posted by Chucky1
If you call a Lexus dealer with the VIN the would tell you what package it is. Nice looking car to be honest in the pictures. Noticed it is missing a trim piece on the inside tho.
it was on the passenger side.
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 11:30 AM
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Looks clean, you can easily find the replacement trim pieces on ebay. You'll enjoy the smart key system I wish I had it on my 01. You'll also be able to easily add an aftermarket radio to the car because it doesn't have navigation so getting modern car features won't be that difficult.
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Chucky1
If you call a Lexus dealer with the VIN the would tell you what package it is. Nice looking car to be honest in the pictures. Noticed it is missing a trim piece on the inside tho.
so I ran the VIN, car has been maintained at sewell of Dallas since purchase, which happens to be them as well.

I do like that it not too loaded and I can still modify it when the bug hits me in a few months or so.. lol
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 03:05 PM
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My only regret with my LS, is getting one with Navi / Mark Levinson, since I would rather just add a double-din with CarPlay via a Beatsonic kit.
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 07:05 PM
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+1 4 cooled seats Well ok they r supposed to cool
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kos
My only regret with my LS, is getting one with Navi / Mark Levinson, since I would rather just add a double-din with CarPlay via a Beatsonic kit.
Can you tell me more about this Beatsonic kit? I only heard about Vaistech and Groms for bluetooth connection
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