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Hello William, This is the rubber mat I bought for my LS430, these are excellent rubber mat I had it on ALL of my cars. These are made in U.S.A. http://www.ebay.com/itm/400742203302?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Hope this help.

Hi William, So you have the same color I have Briarwood Pearl? Mine also 2 owners and I am the 3rd, the seats filter is underneath the seat, very easy to access to. 1st, raise the seat to highest possible position. 2nd remove the small tiny drawer (slide open, push down and pull) then you can clearly see the filter attached to the blower motor. here is where I bought it from and they are quick shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/231669122805?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Don't forget the cabin filter also inside the glove compartment, I found out mine trap lots of pine pin in it. here is the seat filter (new vs old) The VAIS Tech iPod / USB adapter I place it inside the glove compartment, all of the control just as CD changer very convenience. Let me know if you need detail removal the radio and trim to install the VAIS adapter.

Congrat on your new ride, I also bought mine at local Lexus dealer for an 05 86xxxK miles for 19k OTD, so if your 16k OTD then it's a good deal. What you can do is check the service history by registering the vehicle at Lexus Owner website, you will see the previous owner's service record the most important is check that timing belt and water pump service has it been done yet. I love the 3rd GEN LS, everything inside are so refine, love the ventilation seat and replaced the seats blower air filter (it hasn't been replaced over 11+ years), this is the car I really want to buy 10 years ago, I did some minor maintenance like oil change, spark plugs changed, air filter changed, car run so smooth and refine, next is rear differential gear oil, I will let dealer change the ATF fluid since it require using Techstream software to monitor the fluid level. I just added an iPod adapter from VAIS and the Mark Levinson sound so lively with the iPod.

Thanks Fatcat23 for you detail information, I didn't get this one...someone bought it on the weekend I test drove it, Oh well...!!! I found another one in a Lexus dealer 2005 Briarwood Pearl with 86xxxk miles, 2 owners but it's in great condition, although it's price higher than the white one but everything works, dealer refinished the front/rear bumper and it looks like one of those L/Certified on the lot. They listed for $1999.88. I got it OTD for $19k, the car has consistent service history at the dealer oil change / brakes / and previous owner did the timing belt, water pump, all fluid change in 2014 at 59k+ miles, all tires are Michelin Pilot A/S 3 still have tread of 8/32, brakes are new. I immediate do my own tuneup regardless what dealer listed "80k miles services" done, I checked...air filter is clogged, cabin filter full of pine pins, oil they did change but I drained out 6+ quarts, I replaced the cool seat filter which no one replace it for the pass 11+ years. I put in 5 quart of Mobil 1 and it's night and day in engine performance, I also replaced ALL 8 spark plugs with the new type Denso iridium TT and the LS run completely effortless to get in/put freeway. 2 of the plugs near the firewall had black carbon all others are nice no carbon built up. I will change the differential oil soon in the holiday weekend, the only oil I didn't touch is the ATF since the tranny run smooth and quiet.

I will...picking up today, super excited although not my favorite color choice but it's hard to pass on a such a low miles LS. I kind of curious what average MPG the LS forum members got?

I just purchased my 1st ever Lexus! it's a 2005 LS430 with 86230 miles, 2 owners full service history for $19k OTD. It's color Briarwood Pearl with cashmere / Ivory interior. I triple checked everything works outside have some minor front bumper under splash scratches and rear bumper corner wear, otherwise all around is in great shape no dents at all. The selling Lexus dealer is going to do the refinishing touch. Pick it up in a few days. The vehicle already had timing belt, water pump, coolant, brake fluid, power steering pump fluid changed at 60k miles. Previous owner did the 80k maintenance at the selling dealer, Tires are 18" still have 7/32 tread life, they are all Michelin tires, brakes are smooth and no vibration or steering shaking. 1 thing I didn't see it in the service history is ATF fluid change?? I don't think I see a dipstick tube for the ATF. I want to get input from the forum member...do I paid to much for an 11 years+ car??? I hope I can use it for a long time. I kept ALL of my cars well and maintain properly. I also notice that the passenger side headlight aim higher than driver side, I wonder any LS owners has the similar setting. Any inputs, commons are welcome.

Seriously? No inputs?? I guess I will try the other Lexus owner forum, this place sucks!

Wow...no response? I went and test drove today, the car drive fine but lots of suspension noise when go over bumps and road reflector, tire noise is really noticeable...may be tires are old (Michelin Primacy), also...the rear power sunshade is "dead", the front cool seat function only the passenger side is working, brake vibrate when applying lightly and shaking if push down fast. So...I need help from those long time LS owners for input, Yay or Nay. Thanks in advance.

Hello, I'm new to the forum...soon will be an 2005 LS430 owner, I am going to purchase an used 2 owners with 145K+ miles, it's a clean Carfax records. No accident or bad tittle, the selling dealer asking for $13000, upon test drive start engine master red trigangle warning is on, check engine is on, tract off and check VSC display in the message. So I walk away and had the selling dealer to fix the problem, they told me yesterday car being look at and it's a bad O2 sensor and will be replace. I will test drive the car this coming weekend, I need some input and suggestion what to pay attention to, I known the tranny is a sealed type may need to change the fluid. The interior is super super nice and leather still really soft and no crack or wrinkle at all, but the rear power shade isn't working and the seller mention they will not replace it due to cost. So...any inputs and commons greatly appreciated, this is my 1st Lexus so I hope it's a great start. Thanks y'all in advance.