I am getting closer to purchasing a GS-430. (Looking for a 2001, first choice red, but ?? as long as it isn't black) Problem is where I live is 140 miles and a mountain pass away from the nearest Lexus dealership. There are scads of BMW's, Audi's and MB's around here, because there is also dealerships for these vehicles. Plan on doing my own service, will buy the service manuals and have a tech I trust who informs me he has all of the service information through Snap-On. What I am asking is how important is it to have a Lexus dealer in the immediate area? Thanks Bill in Washington State