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A couple of weeks ago I bought my first Lexus. 2005 LS430 Ultra. I took it to the Lexus dealer for some minor work and they told me it needed the 60,000 mile service. I bought the car from the same dealer and the salesman who sold it to me told me the 60,000 mile service had been performed (The car had and has 71K on it when I purchased it...still does.) There are no records on this car so how can they tell whether the service has been performed or not? Maybe there's something in the car's onboard computer system that tells... Anybody know for sure? Thanks, Bill

Thanks, Adam and Dale and whatever the other guys name is... In the meantime, do any of you know of or have opinions on the advisability of going with a conversion kit to non air struts? I've found one on the internet for about $1300.00 that allegedly includes new struts and all the necessary conversion hardware, etc. They claim "if you can do a brake job, you can install the conversion kit". Sure sounds appealing considering the fact I've had 2 air struts fail and the car only has 71K miles. Regular struts are about $100 or less. Beats even the discounted great deal from Sewell and for sure beats the $1800 the dealer wants.

I was told by the dealer that I had leaking LF and RR struts. My car is equipped with the Air Suspension. The prices for these struts is atronomical (About $1800.00 each installed). I just bought this car and really love it but WOW!!! I've tried searching the internet for Salvage struts and found one for $600. I haven't ordered it yet. Does anybody out there have any ideas or advice for this newbie? It would sure be appreciated. Bill

I just bought my first Lexus. 2005 LS 430 UH - 71K miles. OK, Lexus owners, what should I expect? What precautions should I take? How often should I plan on replacing the battery? (The dealer Svc guy says they last about 2 years - can this be right?) Any tips for this newbie would be greatly appreciated.