MikeLS430

How much was your dipstick? (and mileage, premium pack?)

Hi, I wonder does anyone know how to use the existing speakers of a 2001 LS430 for another audio device. Is there a Line-in anywhere? I want to install a mobile car kit, a DVD player with TV, MP3 player, etc. (It would be nice if the navigation screen had a Video-in somewhere too!).

I get 19-20 in normal use (mainly in town), I expected to get at least the stated average of 23.5 (my 3 series 2.5 BMW got 34mpg, on a stated average of 31). On M25 I get 28mpg. In pure town driving, I get as low as 14mpg. I guess it's not only the engine size, it's also the weight. Btw, I have it always on normal, instead of sport :)

Thank you , I will give them a ring, although they are not in Surrey, Oxted is in Sussex, about 45 mins away from me, I'm in Guildford.

I'm in Guildford Surrey and need fitted: 4 parking sensor set with camera on the rear bumper Nokia 810 car phone (unit in the boot, aerial inside rear bumper, handset in armrest, screen on dashboard) 7" LCD screen either on dash, or in sunblind, with TV tuner and aerial camera in front bumper

Sept 1998? Strange, as the LS430 came in UK on November 2000 (until then they were selling the LS400). I own an LS430 X reg, and have test driven a few, and never seen one with parking sensors (until the new one came out on Nov 2003). It's very easy to notice if a car has parking sensors, just look at the rear and front bumpers, you should see the 4 or more round detectors. Thanks Mike - I'ver never been so confused! All the reviews of a 2000 plate LS430 I've read say it DOES have sensors. Lexus UK have now responded and say it does too, but that they can be turned off, so they think that's what happened. So now the dealer is looking for the on/off option Lexus tell me is there. Does this email from Lexus UK make sense? And how much is it to add the rear view camera option? Quote: ----------------------- Thank you for your email. The Lexus LS430 Series 1 (from Sept 1998) should be fitted with an Ultrasonic parking system as standard. I have checked and I can confirm that it is possible to switch off the parking sensors on the LS430. Please refer to the owners manual (Lexus Park Assist) To the right hand of the steering below the auto mirror switch there is a switch with a P with a triangle. This switches the sensors on or off. ----------------------- ←

Yes, there are lots of websites for parts, etc. But who is going to fit them? I've seen other forum members talking about some amazing fitters they have in Manchester, etc, but what about someone near Surrey?

No, the LS430 from 2000 till 2003 does not have parking sensors. The facelifted one (Nov 2003 upwards) has everything: 6 gears, front and read parking sensors, rear view camera, bluetooth, and is a bit faster and a bit more economic. Of course it looks better , has 18" alloys, etc. I'm having parking sensors with rear view camera fitted to my X reg LS430 these days.

1992 LS400? I bet that isn't even double glazed. I've got an LS430 2001

On my LS430 on the passenger window, in the botton, center, there is a white semi-circle between the 2 glass panels. It's about 4 inches in width. I talked to my local Lexus (Guildford) and they said the window needs changing, and they want about £260+£135 labour to do it. As I just forked out almost £800 for an air-con pipe leak (which happened to be where the fuel tank is, they had to remove the axle and put TWO new pipes for £250(!) plus 5.5 hours work), I'm begining to doubt the reliability of my LS430. Maybe I should buy an extended warranty, for £750, but was told by Lexus that it's just an insurance policy that doesn't cover wear and tear, and for any claim they have to phone and ask permission, etc. Anybody's comments will be appreciated.

Hi, as many have, I'm considering replacing my 17" alloys to some fancy 18 or 19" ones (I've got an LS430 with the boring 17" ones). My question is what differences should I expect? I've heard that the handling might become more sportier but at the same time harder (the new LS430 has 18" as standard so I think maybe increasing to 19" won't be too much?). In the past, some guy in my local Halfords told me that bigger wheels actually increase fuel consumption and also worsen acceleration(!) . If that is the case why do so many people want big wheels? Any comments from your own experiences are appreciated.

I'm considering modified my Lexus from "standard manufacturers specification", starting with alloys, but all the nice and cheap insurance companies I know, don't even want to give an on-line quote if the car has been "modified from manufacturer's standard specifications". What do you guys do? Who do you insure with, or do you just ... forgot to tell your insurance company?

No, I'm afraid it's the 5 speed one. The 6 speed one is supposed to be upto a whole 1mpg better! :)

Hi, I'm thinking of converting my LS430 to LPG, I was promissed 40% reduction in my fuel bill, cleaner engine, and friendly for the environment. My local authorised LPG converter, charges £2100+VAT which is not too bad. Has anybody LPGed their Lexus yet?

I usually get 19.8 or something on my LS430, very dissapointing! The average is supposed to be 23.5 Doing the same routes, on my BMW I got 3 mpg ABOVE the average, while on the Lexus I got 3 below it's stated average. And I do drive economically.