Removalman

The car now has a brand new MOT! Expires October 2014 and EBay listing updated. Cheers!

I'm going to listen to the wise words on this forum and I've booked it in for an MOT tomorrow (Friday) and as soon as I've got the new certificate I will edit the listing accordingly. Good advice all.

Until I get another Lexus in the future (which I inevitably will - as I can't keep away), I've now listed what I honestly think is an outstanding example of the upgraded LS430 (2004) on EBay. Here is the link as I know a few people were previously interested: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200970792254 Happy to answer any questions you may have. Available for viewing in Rainham, Essex, close to the A13 and six miles from M25. Do you like the pictures?

OK, I've finally done it! The car is listed on EBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200970792254 Nice pics don't you think?

I got them on EBay. They were new so no hacking or messing about required. I think they were about £250.00.

The car will be ready for sale within the next 14 days as I should have a replacement by then. If you want to come and have a look at it in advance please get in touch. What is your budget?

Hello, The original discs (2003/04) that came with the car did not have any postcode search. The 2011 discs that are now in the car include the option to input the first four digits of a postcode when you are doing a town search. Still not perfect, but a hell of a lot better then previous.

Thanks for all the replies. As soon as I'm ready to sell I will post all the details on here with links etc.

Thanks Steve. Sadly my Gold Membership expired in April and I can't really afford to renew for what may be a fairly short period. I'm selling because I'm doing a lot more work mileage and I also need a four wheel drive and the RX doesn't do it for me. So defection looms....

Its time for me to sell my beloved 2004 (54 plate) LS430 which I have really tried to look after. I need some help and guidance as to where would be the best place to sell (EBay/Autotrader) and also how much I should sell it for? So here's what you get: Navy blue with cream leather - absolutely pristine condition 120k miles with full Lexus or Lexus specialist service history Air suspension struts replaced Cambelt/water pump replaced IPod Interface added (replacing CD player) 2011 Satnav DVD's installed which includes Post Code finder Car is currently running on a set of Nokian winter tyres (spare unused) Recharged air-con (May) Sale will include a set of Falken summer tyres that have only done 6,000 miles (spare unused) This car includes the premium package with the breath taking Mark Levinson sound system which is great with the IPod and all the other toys you can possibly think of, all of which work perfectly. The alloys could use some attention, but besides that I reckon this is one of the best examples of that model year on the road at the moment and a fair bit of money has been spent to keep it in tip top condition. So where should I advertise and how much should I be asking? Thanks.

Thanks Mike. Great to have a sanity check from someone who is obviously as sensible as me! Regards, Tony.

I've just been offered by my employer a brand new BMW 320 Efficiency Dynamics with all the extras and I've turned down because I just love my LS430 too much. Is this normal or rational behaviour? I love getting in my Lexus. I love powering up that Mark Levinson stereo, plugging in my IPOD and cocoon myself in total luxury and peerless refinement. I honestly don't think I will ever be able to own a different model of car. Am i weird?

I've been using some Nokian winter tyres on my 2004 LS430 which have performed really well. Now that Spring is in the air, I thought it might be sensible to change them to "normal" tyres and store the Nokians until next winter rather than keeping them on the car and just wearing them out. So with that in mind, can I have some recommendations for tyres that will be good for me for the summer months please? The tyre size is 245/45 R18. (I guess I can increase the R rating if needed). Anyway, any suggestions/advice would be appreciated. Regards, Tony.

Was about £110.00 including installation.

Hello, I'm not sure I can help you fully but I have the 2004 LS430 with the Levinson sound system. The Sat Nav includes phone/bluetooth options on my model and it works fine - I really don't know if you have the same version. I had an Ipod connector installed a few months ago which meant having to disconnect the CD player but that was an easy choice for me. I don't recall the make/manufacturer of the connector but if you trawl the forums on here you will find a few threads about adaptors that work for Lexus. It takes a bit of getting used to and its a bit clunky but I have to say the Mark Levinson stereo with an Ipod is truly wonderful. I don't know if there are any adaptors that have a dual connector allowing for both a USB or an Ipod but I'm fairly certain you won't be able to have two separate adaptors. Anyway, I hope that helps (at least a bit). Regards, Tony.