Paul in Norfolk

So I took the advice of members and fitted a transmission cooler, seems to work fine, drove from Norwich to Edinburgh and back, over 800miles, never missed a beat and 33mpg. Now I can stop worrying about trashing my transmission! And a nice photo by Edinburgh Castle too.

Thought I had replied to this a week ago! After the advice from Antharro I read up and looks like it was good advice, I had heard of upgrading the transmission oil cooler for towing (an official Lexus upgrade I think?). Is this a separate independent oil cooler or is it a beefier combined radiator? Just weighing up the options.

I've not heard of the radiator issue but have heard about upgrading the transmission cooler for towing. If the suspension goes then I guess I'll fix it, as mentioned it has full Lexus service history so I hope that means something. My understanding is that the transmission fluid should be changed at 100k? If so I have a little while to go. Thanks for the input, I'm guessing the air suspension is expensive to fix.

Hi In flames - I haven't seen a single other LS430 in Norfolk, where about are you? I'm Wymondham.

I appreciate the roof rack might divide opinion but for me it's essential as my wife has an SLK (folding roof) and I like to canoe on the Norfolk broads and be able to get DIY stuff home. It can be fitted/removed in a few minutes.

After much research I take the plunge and buy the best LS430 I can find, an 04 with 70k, one owner from new, full history and 3 keys. My first Lexus. Driving it home there is a drumming sound, after moving all wheels around I change both front wheel bearings and it's fixed - silence! A small squeak developed at idle on cold mornings, changed the cam belt, water pump and accessory belt, fixed. Bought at huge expense a roof rack from USA, £300 ouch. But it is really good😁. A few minor bits like boot and bonnet struts, caliper dust boots etc fitted and it is the most beautiful driving experience, I look forward to turning that key every single day 😍 Owned it 3 months now (3000m) and next will probably be an LPG conversion. Any advice or hints for the LPG would be welcome.