How many miles your car has right now? I have the same year model and I had the wind noise gone with the window replacements, had the two recalls you've mentioned above done, and I have had zero problems since new. My car has 36K miles now.

 

I'm all the way up to 35,000 mile.

 

My 2009 AWD has had all four struts replaced. All done between 40K and 48K miles....all under warranty. That's all that has failed. Car has 50,750 currently. Bought the car with 45K miles on it. I just did my first oil change myself. Cost me $60 dollars for the filter and Mobil 1 synthetic extended life.

 

What model year LS460s are included in this recall? Is it a current Open Recall still , if so, does anyone know the code number ?

Can i assume that any CPO LS460 i look at has had this done ?

 

Here you go, more than you would ever want to know!

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...placement.html

 

The Valve Spring recall only applied to the '07 and '08 models of the LS460. It is a Safety Recall and never expires.

There is an extensive discussion here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...placement.html

 

I beat you by 2 minutes!

 

My dad used to have an LS430. But he got into an accident and it was considered a total loss. Since we all wanted to stay in the Lexus/Toyota family, he wants to get an LS460L. What common problems should i keep an eye out for when i go look at one. I have heard of some concerns such as Acceleration problems where it feels like it only has half of the power and the valve issue or recall. The one we're looking at is an LS460L, black on black, i think its "fully loaded" because it has the rear seat backs that recline, 4 zone air conditioning, heated and vented rear seats, power rear window shades and radar cruise control. obviously there's a lot more features. the car has 83,000 miles and they're asking $30,000. Is that a good price? should i be concerned about the mileage? Thank you in advance!!!

 

Here are a few things that you can do:

1. Get the VIN #, go to Lexus.com and add that to your account. If you don't have an account you will need to create one.

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/home

2. Make sure that they have done the TSIBs for wind noise and the valve spring recall. Since this the LWB this car came standard with Lamisafe glass on all four doors - so maybe wind noise wasn't an issue.
3. Many 2007 and 2008 cars had issues with the brake actuator.
4. There was also a TSIB for the fuel rails on the 2007 LS.
5. Check if the car had all it's maintenance done. The records will show all maintenance if it was done at a Lexus dealer. If elsewhere then you won't see records for each service.
6. Look through some of the threads from 2007 and 2008 and you will find plenty of information here.
7. and.... Use the search function

Fully loaded LWBs are rather rare. Good luck!

 

How much under what they are asking should I offer???
Car has a great carfax. Very nice cond. Fully loaded.
It's been on the lot for 32 days.. Oh by the way it's a CPO.

 

What is year model, mileage, options, and dealer asking price?

 

Well this how I see it from buying from Lexus dealers, they don't get nervous about a cars time on the lot until it get close to 90 days or over, if it does you can get a really good deal having the car attendance record. Also you need to go deeper in your investigation than CarFax, you should do get an AutoCheck report, next register on Lexus Drivers website plug in the VIN# of the car and have a look at the entire service history (Only if serviced at a Lexus dealer) then compare between all three for gaps in any history. When looking at the service records on Lexus site and you see a line item that does not go in detail the service rep at the dealer can expand that item to see what was done. I don't know what year or how many miles it has but by it being a CPO make sure the main items have been replaced or done (07-08)

-Fuel rails recall
-Valve Spring recall
-All front control arms replaced with new design
-Glove box Rattle Noise (Should not be a gap)
-B-Pillar Lower Garnish wear (replace with new design)
-Brake Acuters Click noise (Brakes operate as design but they are lil noisy)

Back to price I know the dealer is adding the cost they put in to reconditioning the car (CPO) back into the price of the car, check NADA for what the Clean Retail value is based on mileage, options and condition to see if it is inline.

 

That website was very helpful. Thank you!

 

Hey CL,
I just bought a 2009 LS460 with abt 130K mi on it. It's an AWD, with air ride, and convenience package. New to the 460 fam, but not the Lexus game. I've had 2 430s, one of them was UL, so I'm a little worried about he air ride on this one.
Any known issues with the factory air on the 460s?
Also, engine wise, I was pretty involved in all my cars' maintenance, and am mechanically proefficient. Just wondering if there are any common issues people run into with these 460s
Not urgent, but if you could post some stuff I'd appreciate it.
Thanks

 

Lots of info in the sticky notes at the top of the LS forum. First place you should look. Then use the search feature if you have the urge to learn more. Congrats on the LS.