Hello, I just bought a 2001 LS430 ultra on march 9 2010. my research convinced me that the J-8,BMW, OR benez cannot touch it. negative car is hard on tires, so get excellent tires,it does have a timing belt which has to be changed at 90,000 miles and on the mark levinson stereo system the rear woofer is easy to blow and Lexus charges $400.00 for one. I read a lot of reviews and it is the best car for the money on the road.I recommend buying the ultra-package car you will be glad you did.