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This is one topic which I am extremely qualified to speak on as I drive over 25,000 miles a year and have had four LS models over the last 8 years (I buy a new USED one every 2 years in order to save money). Here's my list: 1990 LS400 bought with 150K miles (now has over 250K miles and heads have never been off!) 1994 LS400 Anniversary Edition bought with only 80K Miles (sold it to a friend and he totaled it - thank god he and he wife were not hurt - they rolled 3 times in UTAH!). 1998 LS400 bought with 100K from original owner (should have never sold it! Circumstances) 2001 LS430 bought with 78K from original owner I used to drive from AZ to CA and CA to AZ constantly as well as all over both states. I would also drive the SAME ROUTES many times which consisted of BOTH HWY and CITY and a mix of both. I can tell you that the 98, 99 and 2000 LS400's are remarkable on FUEL ECONOMY because that was the year (1998) that they got not only a 50HP boost but something even more important... CVVT (Constant Vaeriable Valve Timing). CVVT allows you ignition timing to be optimized at ANY speed CONSTANTLY. IF you are going to buy a used LS400 I would only consider a 98 99 or 2000. Or... just get a 430. THE BOTTOM LINE The 98 99 and 2000 get the EXACT SAME FUEL ECONOMY as the LS430. When I say exact I mean ACROSS THE BOARD based upon CITY and HWY and various different driving styles. THis is amazing for the 430 considering it is a heavier and more powerful car (it also steers much tighter like a MBZ and BMW). WHAT ARE THE NUMBERS? The numbers vary GREATLY based upon HOW you drive. Also, I have noticed that a fresh oil change (I use full synthetic and do it every 5K) and fresh wash and wax can improve MPG on the freeway by 2 MPG!!! In AZ most speed limits are 75 which means I do 85 to 90. In CA it's 65 and I only do 75. Freeway mileage can vary more than city because of the higher speed and resistance (internally and externally). Here's my average for 98 LS400 and 2001 LS430 25 MPG on the HIGHWAY and 20 MPG in the CITY For those of you who can do it. If you go only 65 on the highway you can get 27 MPG in a 98 99 2000 LS 400 or 01 LS 430. No one believes me and I even bet my friend $50 and he sat there in the car and watched as we drove from Santa Barbara CA to Palm Springs CA and got 27.5 MPG! I told me when we were in AZ that I'd bet him another $50 I could get 29.5 from PRESCOTT AZ back to PALM SPRINGS. He wouldn't bet me and it was good as I would have one since I had done it before (the drive is from 5,000 ft elev in PRESCOTT down to sea level in PALM SPRINGS-LOL!). City mileage varies greatly only based on driving habits. The LS gets amazing mileage once it's rolling and up to speed. However, the number on killer is going from light to light. Therefore if you just quit accelerating when you know you are going to hit a light you get to your location in the same time.... however, you're carrying more speed without the pedal to do it. Like LARRY DAVID said on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM when asked about the fuel economy of the toyota camry in the city: 35MPG in the city? Are you sure? "Well.. of course it depends upon the city!"

I am looking to buy a set of USED 17" rims for my 2001 LS430. Nothing super flashy. Just something to replace my scuffed up ones from the guys wife who I bought my car from (she tagged a lot of curbs - the most I've ever seen). I am sure somebody has a nice set since I notice many people opt for aftermarkets. I am looking to spend from $400 to $600. Thanks, Jeff

I was getting an ERROR 01 message on my CD player that eventually went away (was happening on non homemade CDs-BTW) and wondered what is the best way to clean the lense on the CD PLAYER of the LS430. Mine is a 2001 with the 6 disc changer. Sincerely, Jeff