Tom1204

We've purchased two new LS400's, and the trunks do not open themselves, they simple unlatch when triggered.

I dont really trust your dealer. Unless your car has gone through some serious times during its course of only 60K, you shouldnt have to replace them until 120k+. ← GRAND_LS 4 I couldn't agree with you more. The LS is my wifes car, it isn't driven hard, and no one has every serviced the car but the Lexus dealer (and it's received all recommended service, on schedule). We did not have to replace the mounts on her previous 92 LS, and it had 100,000 miles on it when sold. My LX470 currently has 70,000 miles on it, and no problem with motor mounts there either. Couple all of this with a quoted price of $975 to replace the mounts, and I know that I can purchase the parts for less than $250, I'am having a difficult time believing that the mounts need replacement.

I have a 1999 LS400 with 60,000 miles and our dealer is advising that the front and rear motor mounts need to be replaced. Does anyone have any advice on replacing these mounts, any unusual difficulties or problems to be expected?

When I began searching for my LX, the local dealers (Atlanta) just refused to come off MSRP more than $1,500. I finally purchased from JM Lexus located in Margate, FL. The totol deal was handled by phone, fax and email, and JM arranged to have the LX delivered to me in Atlanta. You might give them a try, their pricing saved me $5,000 over what the same vehicle would have cost from a local dealer.

Has anyone replaced the shocks on their LX470. I purchased my LX new in 1999, and although the shocks are not leaking and adjust height correctly, the ride seems to have deteriorated. Mileage 60,000