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Here's one that seems too good to be true. What do you think? 03 LS430 42012 miles $16k 17" wheels no navigation

Thanks for all your advice. Looks like I should wait for an 02 or newer LS. Does the 02 or newer LS ride better because of any design changes or was it just isolated to the ones you test drove? I'll bet the timing belt change was skipped because they didn't plan to keep it. Those 17" chrome wheels looked really nice. I don't feel I can find anything like it under $15k though.

I'd bring it to another Lexus dealer to have it checked. It comes with a 2 month comprehensive warranty that covers the A/C system.

I'm considering the purchase of a used 2001 LS430 with 97k miles. It has the chrome 17" wheels and the euro tuned suspension. This is my first experience with an LS430. Does any one know if the non-euro tuned suspension version with 16" wheels is significantly smoother/quieter? This one also has the ML audio with Navigation. Timing belt not changed. Trunk gas struts replaced. One headlight is really dull. The other headlight's high beam points to the ground, but the low beams seemed to be aimed properly. Seemed to have been involved in a minor accident (didn't see anything about air bags deploying). Here's the carfax. http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Rep...HBN30F410016959 The only issue that's putting me on the fence is this. http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums/index...showtopic=57647 While I was test driving it (they let me take it home overnight) the noise went away into the background. I might be able to get used to it. Maybe I shouldn't? Exhaust smelled very clean. I'm used to the smell of a carbureted Chevy small block. Love the rain sensing wipers. Brakes worked very well. Love that it has VSC (my main reason for changing cars). Other issues: One side of cup holder is broken. Sunglasses compartment switch does not pop back out when you press it. You have to pull it out in order for it to keep the door closed. Passenger outside mirror housing plastic missing a chunk. It also sometimes doesn't fold in, but I guess I could just leave the folding feature turned off. Driver's side outside mirror electrochrome is half messed up. It looks like half of it is dimmed at all times. Still works ok though. The asking price is $15k. I found another 01 LS430 with 80k miles asking $14k, but it doesn't have the ML, Nav, or 17" wheels. How many miles do you think I can get out of this thing? How long will the transmission last without requiring any work (other than fluid changes) done to it? When do oil pan gaskets, valve cover gaskets, crank shaft seals, etc. start to need replacement? Do the driveshaft bolts really need to be retorqued all the time? What happens if I don't have it done? thanks in advance

I wonder if the orifice is clogged or if the refrigerant charge is low. Can the Lexus guys check this out or should I take it to an A/C shop? This is actually occurring on a car that I'm considering to buy. An 01 LS430 with 97k miles.

When the compressor cycles on, I can hear the refrigerant flowing at idle. The sound is like a quiet high pitched squealing. My wife said it sounded like water. The Lexus salesman and service adviser couldn't hear it. Anyone know if this is a common issue and if it's normal? It is annoying. I expect the car to be perfectly quiet during idle. If I turn off the A/C, the noise goes away. It comes right back when the compressor cycles on.