After 6 months with my 2007 Ls460, some thoughts....
02-10-19, 01:37 PM
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After 6 months with my 2007 Ls460, some thoughts....
Bought my dream car 6 months ago and still in love. 59,000 miles, interior 9/10, exterior 8/10.
This car is not sporty. At all. It’s rather boring. But at age 43, I wanted something classy, sophisticated, understated elegance, with all the bells and whistles. To be clear, I wanted a car I (think) I’d be happy with for the next 10+ years that would satisfy me. I absolutely love the fact this car is capable of 350,000+ miles when serviced regularly.
Sone thoughts. Taking care of this car isn’t the same as a Camry. It’s not a “set it and forget it” car. It takes, premium gas, full synthetic oil, renewing the cabin/engine filters for $100 every 6 months. The upper control arms are in need of service, looking for aftermarket brand I can trust for control arms/install for less than $500. These costs are very little when I consider the longevity of this car. In other words, this is a “luxury” car and it’s worth it as long as you have a trusty Indy mechanic (like I do).
I’m curious if having an 11 year old car if I should NOT go by the 65,000, 75,000, 90,000 mile service schedule?? Shouldn’t age of car be looked at in the same way mileage is?
Cass in point: If the spark plugs are to be changed in the service manual at 100,000 miles, shouldn’t a 2007 75,000 mile Ls460 have the spark plugs changed then?
I havent heard too too much on the forum regarding following service intervals based on age and I think that could be a mistake, although I’m not a car guy.
Can anyone chime in to help me with this quandary?
02-10-19, 02:26 PM
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Hello and congratulations, I too have a 2007 460, now with 110,000 miles. Engine and cabin air filters on Amazon together for half of $100.
I do not believe age makes a difference in service intervals except perhaps regarding certain specific seals that age and wear out, one example
may be control arm bushings that can crack from age, although mine are perfectly fine as are the control arms, per my indy mechanic.
No reason why spark plugs should be replaced prior to 100k that I can justify?
I do not believe age makes a difference in service intervals except perhaps regarding certain specific seals that age and wear out, one example
may be control arm bushings that can crack from age, although mine are perfectly fine as are the control arms, per my indy mechanic.
No reason why spark plugs should be replaced prior to 100k that I can justify?
02-10-19, 02:54 PM
#3
You have great taste in cars! I also have a 2007 L, with 82,000 miles 2 months new to me. The car makes me smile every time I get into it.
Take a look at the follow thread, specifically post #5 for insight into the difference in plug service intervals by model year.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...intervals.html
Take a look at the follow thread, specifically post #5 for insight into the difference in plug service intervals by model year.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...intervals.html
02-10-19, 03:19 PM
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beautiful car enjoy it its a timeless piece of engineering.
find a good indy, have them do what they feel as trust is built that needs to be done.
search for good lexus repair shops on google and yelp, pick one your comfortable with and let them guide you fairly
enjoy the ride
find a good indy, have them do what they feel as trust is built that needs to be done.
search for good lexus repair shops on google and yelp, pick one your comfortable with and let them guide you fairly
enjoy the ride
02-10-19, 03:24 PM
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tried to yelp without luck but found this for you
check into it
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02-10-19, 03:27 PM
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Time has no bearing on spark plugs, or SOME other maintence items. Fluids on the other hand are a different story, especially engine oil, brake fluid, and coolant. Remarkably I've never heard of transmission fluid having a time expiration date, which is a little strange because it is a petroleum based fluid subjected to heat.
02-10-19, 07:15 PM
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tried to yelp without luck but found this for you
check into it
CHICO CAR CARE, Independent Toyota Lexus Specialist
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Auto repair shop in Chico, California
Address: 1369 E 9th St, Chico, CA 95928
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Mon
Phone: (530) 343-1130
Appointments: chicocarcare.com
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Auto repair shop in Chico, California
Address: 1369 E 9th St, Chico, CA 95928
Hours:
Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Mon
Phone: (530) 343-1130
Appointments: chicocarcare.com
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I literally bought this car, 1.4 miles from that shop. But I live 3 hours away. Yep, made the special trip, cashier’s check in hand, without getting it checked out first. Not recommended but it’s worked out quite nicely.
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02-10-19, 08:47 PM
#8
Nice riding Luxo barge isn’t it. Way above my normal pay grade. Comfortable to the max. Quiet. Great mileage for a big car.
did I mention it goes?
You will enjoy it
did I mention it goes?
You will enjoy it
02-11-19, 12:25 AM
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02-11-19, 07:40 AM
#10
I hate you,if that's Black Sapphire Pearl!!
Been looking for a lower mile 10-12LWB,but would settle for a low mile 8-10 in BSP,or Verdigris mica.
Good find!
Mine has been good to me,I just want a lower mileage LS.
If your handy you can do most of the maintenance yourself,even faster if you have access to a lift.
BTW,which site had the car?
Been looking for a lower mile 10-12LWB,but would settle for a low mile 8-10 in BSP,or Verdigris mica.
Good find!
Mine has been good to me,I just want a lower mileage LS.
If your handy you can do most of the maintenance yourself,even faster if you have access to a lift.
BTW,which site had the car?
02-11-19, 09:32 AM
#11
Bought my dream car 6 months ago and still in love. 59,000 miles, interior 9/10, exterior 8/10.
This car is not sporty. At all. It’s rather boring. But at age 43, I wanted something classy, sophisticated, understated elegance, with all the bells and whistles. To be clear, I wanted a car I (think) I’d be happy with for the next 10+ years that would satisfy me. I absolutely love the fact this car is capable of 350,000+ miles when serviced regularly.
Sone thoughts. Taking care of this car isn’t the same as a Camry. It’s not a “set it and forget it” car. It takes, premium gas, full synthetic oil, renewing the cabin/engine filters for $100 every 6 months. The upper control arms are in need of service, looking for aftermarket brand I can trust for control arms/install for less than $500. These costs are very little when I consider the longevity of this car. In other words, this is a “luxury” car and it’s worth it as long as you have a trusty Indy mechanic (like I do).
I’m curious if having an 11 year old car if I should NOT go by the 65,000, 75,000, 90,000 mile service schedule?? Shouldn’t age of car be looked at in the same way mileage is?
Cass in point: If the spark plugs are to be changed in the service manual at 100,000 miles, shouldn’t a 2007 75,000 mile Ls460 have the spark plugs changed then?
I havent heard too too much on the forum regarding following service intervals based on age and I think that could be a mistake, although I’m not a car guy.
Can anyone chime in to help me with this quandary?
Now to the question you asked, I don't think spark plugs or or any such components will require a chance. Fluids on the other hand, are a different story. They may need changing on regular intervals.
Again, Congratulations on the car and welcome to the club!
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02-11-19, 09:42 AM
#13
@ JLAWS I assume you have 19's on your LS. Did you notice any change in terms of comfort? Shock absorbing capabilities of the car? I'm all about luxury and the only reason i kept the stock wheels is to keep the ride comfortable.
02-11-19, 10:35 AM
#14
Racer
The 2nd pic is my car. I'd say I lost about 15% of the pillow ride but gained 30% better handling. Also I changed my worn front oem struts with 90K miles on them with improved KYB gas a just struts. The car is much more planted around corners. The 18s were sloppy. The car was too floaty on the highway and leaned too much around corners. Also they made the car look very dated.
19s seem to be pretty rare. I've only seen one LS460 with 19s in my area and it had Florida plates on it.
19s seem to be pretty rare. I've only seen one LS460 with 19s in my area and it had Florida plates on it.
02-11-19, 10:41 AM
#15
@ JLAWS you make a good argument. The picture is really nice. Are these the OEM 19's? I know LS also had some OEM 19's as well. They are the only ones I ever thought that looked good on LS. And yours looks exactly the same.