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glad you got it sorted - I have been meaning to get mine checked but finding a decent garage is a mission

Kelly did you get this sorted? or atleast find out what was cauing your symptoms?

It will feel like a new car to you! - when you go to pick her up check all the electrics work - the dealer looks very reputable

I would do the same - would'nt feel content and I know it evades the whole point of the deposit!

That's a nice car - hope the rest of the purchase goes well mine is silver aswell - silver doesn't date and gleams even after a simple hand wash

I agree with most of what micheal has said - ive had mine for over 4 years - 136k miles - I service it every 12 months with castrol Edge 0w-30 - everything still works on mine and I havent had any huge failures or repair bills in my time. The body work on mine from a few metres looks shown room but on close inspection it does have its imperfections - I always take it to the car parks and can comfortably reverse park between 2 cars - it does stick out a couple of feet though. I think in the future I will naturally be opting for a 460 or 600h I hear the 460 is even more refined and has a bit more floaty ride than the 430 - try both and see which strikes your fancy hope this helps

Yes upto 03 is the old shape - 53 onwards has a more sleeker look

My ls430 passed last week - no advisories but did need to replace the headlight ballast

welcome back !

Hi Stephen - Air con problems on the 430 have been limited in numbers so there is not much information available on the forums. If the compressor is working then you should be able to hear it cutting in and out when air con is selected. If they tried to regass it then did it hold pressure? if not why not - did they detect a leak? A common problem on the 430s is the air con pipes corroding resulting in loss of gas - could this be your problem? I would take it to an air conditioning specialist and get a second opinion - if possible watch them while they check it and at the end ask how they reached they diagnosis. If it is the compressor then the cheapest route would be a second hand unit - preferably with some warranty. If it is the pipes then there is 2 options - the costly one is buy the pipes from lexus and get an independant to fit them - this involves alot of dismantling including removing the petrol tank. The second option is is to cap off the pipes for the rear aircon and regass - this leaves you with front air con only but in reality it does not make a huge difference since we don't get many hot spells here and most cars come with front aircon anyway Hope you get it sorted soon

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-LS-430-4-3-auto-6sp-/222447226644?hash=item33cae34f14:g:2QYAAOSwWxNY0VAT A true testament to the quality of materials and workmanship - shows no signs of wear at 185,000 miles - Wow!

Yes phil I have noticed that problem too - but only on long night journey - Good Tip!

Mine also always looks like this too!

Richard are you saying you can't fix batery problems with the 600h's? or is it just the ones with rear relaxation pack?

V8 O Babe

They are flat seating nuts with washer 12mm x 1.5

Yes definatley - I always recommend doing this if you have unexplained electrical problems - and it costs nothing One thing I would say is some of the late 400s (mainly 2000 models) need to go through an immobilisor reset procedure - as a precaution just find out where to get the procedure just in case you need it. hope you get it sorted soon

Hi - there is some rumour that a failed petrol cap gasket can set off the same error - I replaced the gasket on mine and it did no sure the problem. I have had the diagnostics done twice on mine and it keeps coming back the same error - drivers side oxygen sensor - funny thing is the emmissions are fine and the car drives fine - is just the annoying light

Malc do you mean aslong as he doesnt install a a mini keg of guiness in the fridge with a dispenser next to the table all connected nicely with temperature display so that you can enjoy your drink at the touch of a button whist being wafted away he wont need to inform them?

this is modification on a totally new level - hats off to you for attempting it and I look forward to further posts. Do you think you might need to inform your insurance company?

Very nice looking car - agree about silver colour - it does not date and vary easy to clean. I have immense respect for the 450h and have always wanted one (still do just to experience the CVT) but coming from and LS430 and the problems with the 450h I have not taken the plunge. i,m thuning of waiting a couple of years and going for the 600H. Enjoy the car

sorry to hear you are lexusless! - please do pop in on the forum. I thought a member on hear wanted first refusal?

Nice looking car - its difficult to find a nice straight body car but you did it ! My favourite colour is blue and green

The 3 letters ring a bell - could of been on eBay in the past

Very good solution