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Hi guys, I've just bought a new LS430 and a problem it has is the level of the left of the car, is about 10mm lower than that of the right. This is mostly noticed on the rear. I have seen the instructions on how to adjust the ride height, however I wonder if there is a way to 'reset' the air suspension at all? The car rises and lowers and firms up from sport to normal mode. It is a 2003 late UK model LS430. Thanks Jon

Hi, I posted on here a while back regarding getting one of these as a company car. My situation has changed slightly and my overall business miles has reduced. As such I'm considering a 52 ish plate LS430 with around 100k miles for my daily car. I've researched and found that air suspension can cause issues on the premium pack cars and they're very expensive issues to fix. Other than that gearbox oil changing at 60k and cam belts at 100k are important. A/C pipes at the rear can corrode and be expensive but these are just on the premium pack cars (I think). In a nutshell it almost looks like you're better off getting a 'non premium' car if you want to run one with the least risk of having it present you with an almighty bill at the end of the month. What are your thoughts on this? Are there any other 'common' problems I need to be looking for. I dont mind getting my hands dirty changing brakepads etc but i dont want to be changing the gearbox 4 weeks after I buy one! Thanks! Jon

Steve, Thanks for the reply and warm welcome to the forums. Insurance will be an issue (I am 26) but I expect to pay around £1300 ish per year, I was looking at Volvo V70 T5's prior to these. I do have two other cars (all be it they are quite old, mk1 and mk2 escorts) but they are insured and this helps when you get quotes I find! The air suspension worries me, I have read of some people haivng to spend big money on sorting these out, are they much of a problem? What kind of miles (as long as the car hass FLSH) would you normally expect to get to before you hit 'big problems'. I know it's an 'open' question. But do we have a number of members on here with 300k on the clock and still no major issues? Many thanks, Jon

Good morning, Firstly thank you for viewing this thread. I've been on here as a non member for a week or so, reading threads about LS430s but not it's time to ask a question I hope you can all help me with. I currently have a company mondeo. It's grey, boring and reliable. Good on Fuel and the boot is huge. It's a work horse. I want to get a LS430 for around 5-6k to replace my Mondeo (company car). To give you a background as to what my situation is. I work in IT, I carry a fair bit of kit about. I do 25k business miles a year I have a fuel card which pays for the fuel I use ( so 15MPG is fine) My company car allowance is pathetic, it's only around £250 permonth, from which, Tyres, MOT's, insurance, wear and tear items all have to be paid from. I know that it is important to buy an LS430 with lexus history, no history = cheap = expensive in the future. Doing so many miles I am sick to death of looking at the black plastic **** interior within the mondeo, nothing is exciting and as I sit in it for about 2-3 hours a day on average!!! I want something nicer to be in. So, you're the experts. What do you think? Thank you in advance, Jon