I have a 06 RL and a 2020 Lexus RX350 and I still jump in the RL 90% of the time. The RL was ahead of its time because today in 2024 it is still keeping up with today's options and it drives so nice. I would love to find one with low miles and I would buy a 2nd. I've also put mine on some 19s with an accuair air ride system, level sensors and upgraded the stereo system and I am killing it at the car shows. the interior is starting to fall apart they used really thin materials, so it needs the inside redone. He is right about the chrome I replaced all mine, and it was hard to find the parts I had to buy them from 3 different places to get the complete set and there is absolutely zero no aftermarket parts available I have been looking for new headlights for years it seems an impossible task, I have found what I think are the last few left in the world but I just can't spend $3500 for a new set at this point.
I like to thank you for showing a easier step by step way of saving time and money repairing and installing that rear speaker please, please continue to make more videos like such
I've had an 05 since December 2019 and love it. Giving it to my son in the next 3-6 months when he gets his license, then buying another one for myself LOL
I wish I kept my silver 2005 with A spec package longer. I trader her in (and was upside down on the loan) for a g37s and definitely felt like a downgrade. The dealer recommended a brake flush which was a horrible idea. It led to the brake booster failing and it was going to be $1500 to replace. I should’ve just had an independent mechanic do it and probably would’ve been half the cost and kept it at least 2 more years. Yeah, timing belt was due as well, but I kept it in prestige condition. Other issue cosmetically was the A-spec wheels flaking and that was likely due to the prior owner using harsh wheel cleaner.
Just picked up a 2002 LS430 with the UL package. It has 280k miles but holy cow it drives so smooth. And I was averaging about 27mpg on my 200miles road trip back home. I’m very impressed with this car.
I've taken the speaker out via your instructions, removed outer foam and cleaned speaker... waiting on the speaker fix kit to show up so I can fix and install. Will keep you posted.
I was thinking of purchasing one of these cars, but i am now starting to understand that the only thing dependable about this car is the engine. How did Lexus/ Toyota engineers screw up the door actuators dependability after creating the most dependable v8 engine on the planet???? This engine is known to be a "mechanical marvel" certified to be used as an airplane engine or a boat engine, but they can't over engineer a working door actuator????!!!!
ha just try and replace the fog lights and their bulbs you have to remove the front end, windshield wipers are a pain too, and do you know why you have to keep up on the trans fluid no fluid to the rear of the trans a design flaw all Acuras, and do everyone a favor and not by one with the run flat tires other than that I liked the RLs
If it’s still available, and you’re into the music and can get your hands on it, get the dvd audio Dire Straights Brothers in Arms. It’s 80s music, but this disk has been master for full surround sound, and in that car, you feel like you’re up on stage with them. Presently I drive a 2020 RLX sport hybrid.
Nice story and I totally agree. I leased my second LS430 in 2005 and bought the car at the end of the lease. Today it has 137,000 miles and I just replaced the factory timing belt, pulleys, tensioners, serpentine belt, etc. Since I have owned it (except for tires and breaks) I have replaced the front right wheel bearing and front shocks (68,000) and one muffler. About to replace the steering column up and down motor. Crazy. I Love the ride the V8 and the handling.
Our navigation system and screen all together is completely malfunctioning on my 06. When we got it in 2017 it looked brand new. It’s really went down hill in the last 7 years.
Dude, no disrespect . You know nothing about audio. You put Bose against Mark Levingston. Total disrespect. By the way I own a LS430. The RL doesn't compare . Sorry
I'm picking up one, been driving it already as a loaner. Has nearly 300k miles with timing belt, waterpump, oil pan gasket, valve cover gas, trans fluid within the last 20k as well as diff. Only area of the car that shows its age is the leather. Dash and glove box lid are perfect. The car has had many owners but within the same family. They all maintained it and all shared it lol Plus new brakes and tires all around. Calipers are in good shape, it does have an emissions light but my state doesn't care, just an o2 sensor. Only issue I did find is that the "check charging system" light comes on but goes off when you drive and restart the car. It even shows proper charging amps while it's occurring. My friend claims it does that every once in a while. He nor anyone that's looked at it can figure it out but it hasn't done any harm to it. Just a gremlin I guess.
My keys got flushed down a automatic flushing toilet at a loves truck stop and the locksmith that came and said he get me a key so I could go about my business showed up and then was unable to get a key code!! Any ideas how to get the key code?
