hookedonlexus

I know nothing about Lexus cars, I've been a consumer of products from the other side of the pond.

However, I'm in the midst of looking for a new luxobarge and stumbled across a really good deal on an 06 LS430. To convince me that I should get this over an XJ8 I wanted to ask you folks in the know a few questions:

What can you tell me about the engine?

Any weak points? What about routine maint? Does this thing have a t-belt or chain?

I assume the transmission (6 speed?) is solid given the lineage of Toyota?

Is there anyway to disable the steering wheel from retracting everytime you stop? Albeit cool I'm looking for a long lasting relationship with a car and it has been my experience that such electro doohickeys break, and I'd hate for it to give up in the retracted position..... what about all the electrics in this vehicle? What is the life expectancy?

What other bits of information have you on this car? Why should I consider it?

(I noticed that you had a really nice buyer's guide for the LS400, but I didn't see one for the 430, if there is one please direct me.)

TIA

Well I was in the same boat a month ago. i bought an RX330 for my wife, Last Monday I bought an LS430 for myself. Love them.

Hello and good morning. I live in Ontario Canada I have an LS430 and a RX330. I want to buy an OBD11 that will clear my engine code on my LS. I can buy one at Princess Auto in Ottawa for $70.00 (AUTEL) has any of you tried this one?

Thank You