2002 Lexus Custom

This 2002 Lexus LS 430 was purchased from a long-time elderly couple who could no longer drive. Both owners averaged roughly 10,500 miles per year over the life of the car.

The exterior is finished in Millennium Silver Metallic (4P7). Panel gaps are excellent, the paint presents with good depth and shine, and while there are a few minor chips and scratches, they are only visible under close inspection. The Ivory/Tan interior (LK04) is exceptionally clean and well maintained with a few tiny blemishes. The car runs and drives flawlessly.

The first owner purchased the car new in late 2001 in Chatsworth, California and ran it as a personal lease vehicle. All service during this period was performed at Lexus of Beverly Hills, following the factory maintenance schedule throughout.

The second owner, the elderly couple, purchased the car in San Mateo, California in 2006 and drove it first to Saint George, Utah, and eventually to Las Vegas, Nevada, where it has been based since around 2020. At 120,862 miles in July 2023, the front struts and lower control arms were replaced along with the rear brake pads and rotors, a brake fluid flush, and a wheel alignment significant suspension work that addressed the front end comprehensively.

AAA Las Vegas at 125,253 miles performed the following work, including spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, a coolant flush, replacement of both the upper and lower radiator hoses, evaporative emissions vent purge valve and solenoid replacement, brake fluid flush, induction system service, and power steering service essentially a comprehensive mechanical refresh. At 127,623 miles in December 2024, the rear struts and shock absorbers were replaced, completing a full four-corner suspension refresh that had started with the front end in 2023. Spark plugs were replaced again at that same visit along with a transmission fluid flush and a fuel injection service. Within the last 1,000 miles, a new radiator and serpentine belt have been installed along with a fresh oil and filter change.

Two known minor issues: a small chip at the bottom of the windshield that is stable and no longer spreading, and the front passenger window which operates but can stop intermittently.

CARFAX does show two damage events. In October 2018 the car struck a parked vehicle, with minor damage to the left rear airbags did not deploy. In October 2020 minor damage was reported to both the front and rear bumpers. Carfax describes the damage as parking lot incidents. All cosmetic damage has since been repaired.

Taken together, this is a well-preserved, low-use example of one of the most reliable luxury sedans ever built, with a recent and thorough mechanical investment. The new owner would be stepping into a car that has just had its suspension, cooling system, ignition components, and transmission fluid addressed with Lexus dealer oversight throughout the recent period.


OWNER 1 Personal Lease | Chatsworth, CA (20012006)
Purchased new, titled in California, serviced exclusively at Lexus of Beverly Hills through all scheduled intervals. Lease ended at 43,329 miles, sold at auction January 2006.

~4,237 mi | 01/2002 Maintenance inspection, recommended maintenance performed
~5,000 mi | 09/2002 5k service: air filter checked, front brake rotors resurfaced, fluids, oil & filter, tires rotated
~15,000 mi | 06/2003 15k service: battery replaced, fuel system cleaned, 4 tires balanced, oil & filter, tires rotated
~20,000 mi | 02/2004 20k service: drive belts adjusted, fluids, oil & filter, tail light bulbs replaced, tires rotated
~25,000 mi | 03/2005 25k service: front brake rotors resurfaced again, oil & filter, tires rotated steering column repaired

OWNER 2 Personal Elderly Couple | CA UT NV (2006present)
Purchased 2006 in San Mateo, CA at 43,372 miles. Moved to Saint George, UT by 2009, registered there through 2020, then relocated to Las Vegas, NV.
2009 Service Burst (Saint George, UT) 79k82k miles

79,006 mi | 07/2009 Air filter replaced, battery serviced, oil & filter
79,740 mi | 08/2009 Cabin air filter, battery/charging system checked, power steering checked
79,814 mi | 08/2009 Stanger Toyota: maintenance inspection, power steering fluid flushed
80,316 mi | 10/2009 Battery replaced
81,777 mi | 10/2009 Transmission fluid flushed
95k mi | 11/2015 Brakes checked, two-wheel alignment
95k mi | 12/2015 Emissions & safety inspection
98,705 mi | 08/2016 Drivetrain checked
112k mi | 03/2021 Lexus of Las Vegas: vehicle serviced (no detail listed)
112,893 mi | 07/2021 Oil & filter changed (Valvoline)
120,862 mi | 07/2023 Front struts replaced, lower control arms replaced, rear brake pads & rotors replaced, brake fluid flushed, alignment, parking brake adjusted

123,481 mi | 12/2023 Lexus of Las Vegas inspection; passed emissions same day
125,253 mi | 06/2024 Major service at AAA Las Vegas: spark plugs, valve cover gaskets, coolant flushed, both radiator hoses replaced, evap vent purge valve & solenoid replaced, brake fluid flushed, induction system serviced, power steering serviced, oil & filter
127,174 mi | 12/2024 Passed emissions inspection
127,623 mi | 12/2024 Rear struts & shock absorbers replaced, spark plugs replaced again, transmission fluid flushed & changed, fuel injection flushed, tune-up
~127,700 mi | 01/2025 Lexus of Las Vegas: vehicle serviced (no detail listed)
129,394 mi | 07/2025 AAA Las Vegas: maintenance inspection, battery checked & charged
129,472 mi | 04/2026 Lexus of Henderson: maintenance inspection
~128,500129,472 mi | Recent New radiator, serpentine belt, and oil/filter change (within last 1,000 miles)