lexus7217

I would absolutely get the extended warranty. I got one, as stated before, on my '05 CPO 5yrs/125k, through the lexus dealer. Get the carfax report with the vehicle. My car was sold to the dealer at an auction, but at 19k and records can't ask too much else. The car is in amazing shape, still had the new car smell. I'm young too, only 24, so I don't want to invest a lot into a car right now and I'd much prefer one that is hassle free. I plan to keep mine for longer than the warranty. To me regular maintenance is a must. Oil changes etc they will add up. But once you've paid for the car and its still clocking miles at 300k+ it will be worth every penny. Until someone hits you and totals it, as is the case on my '93. (sorry still angry about it) I only mention the air susp cause I'm just curious to see how the ride differs and as always just want more of the lexus goodness. I do realize that down the road they are expensive to repair and I've only heard troubles about them. I wonder how the newer gens are, 07-08 on air ride. (the feel) I do enjoy the look of the sport package and I know that compromises the ride even with air susp. So much for curiousness though. I'm very delighted with my non-air susp.

I'd say you are making a wise decision in getting and '05 430. I just got mine from the dealer CPO 5yrs/125k. The car only had 19k miles with all records. So it was a deal in my mind at $38k even, including the cpo warranty. The only thing I should've considered was finding one fully optioned out, including the air susp. But my '93, that was just recently totaled (rear ended), didn't have all the bells and whistles and I was 110% happy with it. Good choice on Lexus. They will last forever. Let us know about your decision and good luck!

I feel your pain.hey,got pics and what have you done to the 93'. If I told you everything I've done to the car it would probably total in over 10K, at a minimum. Mind you I only had the car for just a little over two years and I wanted to keep it for at least another 5 years or so. That 311K above makes me really jealous. I loved watching the miles clock on my '93. Each mile was amazing, almost like the first few miles on a new one. All the mechanical work was done at the dealer, starter etc etc, you name it and it was probably done. I have all my records to show for it. Sorry don't really have any before pics, but maybe I'll post a few of the damage. She shined up so well, had a few nicks but thats expected. Waxed every month and washed weekly. This hurts just talking about it. Other than that the car was in amazing condition. I hate to come home and look at it still covered in the driveway. And to top it off my dad has a '94 fully loaded air susp black ext black int. Everything is stock on my car no mods or anything just the seat upgrade to two tone on the '93. Jade ext and tan (two tone) int. In other news...I just ordered a Vaistech video unit for my 05 today. Anyone know where to get install instructions or recommendations. I'm gonna do it myself. (probably the only thing I truly wanted in my '93).

I've used leatherseats before on my 93 LS. Very nice two tone, tan with brown. A perfect match for the interior. They are very helpful. I added more padding as well as the new leather. AMAZING results! A lot of work but completely worth every penny. However, lucky me, some lady about a month ago rear ended me and totaled the vehicle. I did the seats back in Oct-Nov of '06, so they are in pristine condition. Wish I could've enjoyed them a lot longer. Now I have an '05 LS430 CPO 5yrs/125k. Really do miss my other car. She was my baby and I did just about everything to it. It was mechanically and cosmetically flawless with just about 170k. Had planned to keep it for the next 5 years or so before moving on. My luck I guess. Also, even though this is my very first post here on the forum, I really appreciate all the contributions that everyone adds. This is a great site and has helped me tremendously while working on my 93 LS. I will miss her dearly. But if I can help anyone, to the best of my ability, I will gladly do so. Take care!