Lexus LS430 Buyers Guide
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- Basically if the car works its a good car. When you test drive the car, make sure you press every button. Watch some of my other videos to learn about features/ hidden options.
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• Lexus LS 430 Secrets - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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I love this guys tone. He sounds so bored talking he makes me feel like he can be totally trusted.
I smell sarcasm 👃🏻
Napolean Dynamite gave thorough review here.
You actually still got this car for an amazing deal $6800 with no major issues for a black on black ls430 here in Portland were I live with less then 100k miles would sell for $12,000 within a week. I’m jealous lol that is one slick ride.
People I see are now selling the car for up to $16000 just a couple months later
“man I’ve had a lot to drink today...”
mans took a couple shots and made a car review video
That comment was so random yet funny AF. Great review!
That was hilarious 😂😅😂😅
Your insight on these cars vs the new or current cars that they are spittin' out today is Spot-on! Great videos, I will be watching! Take Care Sir!
He's gonna have a vape in his left hand... that was the comment of the day lol 🙂
Perfectly said bro this is a Real luxury car a lot of modern ones not so much and I agree to me as well this is the best looking big body Lexus ever made as far as I’m concerned 😎
Thanks, appreciate your review and info ! I want one in black like yours, has that timeless classic look. You got a great deal, most I have seen with this low mileage is over 10k easily.
You got a screamin deal man despite having to fix a couple issues. 90k!? That’s an insane price ($6,800)
I just bought 2004 ls430 base modem silver /black great condition with 139000 miles for $3700
Complaining about a black on black, 90k mile LS430 for $6,800... Things have certainly changed. I can't find anything even close to that for under $10-12k.
Good video! Thanks for taking the time to share it. What type of exhaust tips are those?
"designed by robots for robots" - good point
Just picked up a 2004 UL with 168k for $2500. It's so much car for the money
Excellent deal! A year in the future it's 12k
Enjoy the content but I disagree with a lot of the points you made about the UL package... for a lot of people owning a piece of automotive history is enough reason to get the UL plus UL you can find with Radar CC and pre-collision. Also, if I found an UL with the spring coil swap already done that’s big bonus for me, an enthusiast
The cars just not complete without air suspension
dont see too many of these in Austin, but i get excited when i see one!
I see plenty of LS430's here in the DFW area. Surprising to hear not as profoundly seen in Austin.
@@RandallJT84 just saw one today! Silver one looking pretty clean in a shopping center lot
Best car ever. I had a 93 LS400 10 years ago and recently bought a 2004 LS430 Sports Suspension model.
How do I know which one is sports model ?
It will say sport on the front fenders in a little rectangular box. It will also look ever so lower and have the “sports” wheels
@@samhouston10 you could find sports option button on console probably
Really debating if I should fix mine. Really need some advice on wether to keep it or count it as a money pit. It has 260k miles and i need to change the radiator, transmission, tuneup, front driver side suspension clunking with braking, and I think that’s about it. Already put new tires on it at the beginning of this year. I could do everything but the transmission. My goal was a clean vip look. I’ll probably make a video about it
Idk man Im debating getting rid of mine. It’s almost everytime I go out now (dont go out much) someone dings the car or runs into it in a parking lot and drives off. Its really bizarre how unlucky the car is. I have no proof who it is I just know with a backup camera and parking sensors Im not running into anything. I have a nice new indentations of a licens plate or just bolts on the back bumper. I really cannot believe how unkind humans are. Do what you think is right man
@@Maybe1Someday Bro I've gotten rear ended at a light twice in like 6 months in mine. Both people were on their phone at the light and let off the brake. SMH thought I was the only one. It wasn't to bad though just license plate screw marks.
@@Maybe1Somedayyeah dude door dings kill me like wtf no one dings my beater but oh a Lexus let me slam my door into it
04-06; base model; test the stereo; got it thank you :)
Napoleon Dynamite reviews cars!! Love it. The LS430 is an absolutely beastly great car! Not outdated in the least in 2023.
Kip
Can you review your RX350 vs the LS?
I just picked up mine a 2004 LS430 with 122,000km here in Vancouver Canada for $9,500 Canadian car is tight.
If your $6800 car last you indefinitely I think your doing ok
Where are you seeing them for $10k for low mileage? It could be timing with all the current supply issues, but everything looks expensive now. I’m considering an 06 with only 42k miles and the owner wants $17.5k. It’s in immaculate condition and that price is comparable with other listings i see nationwide for similar vehicles. It does come with some of the additional options you mentioned.
$600-$800?! with only 90k miles?? lucky bastard
2006 LS 430 /w regular struts is an excellent ride.
I don’t know what you mean new car? I have always pre use Lexus since 2003 just bought my 7th a GS300 on 07 plate. Lexus remain the king of comfort and reliability regardless of the year but I agree with you I love the old classic Lexus from 05 to 2011.
I have a ultra luxury... reclining rear seats. Massaging rear seats. Heated and cooled front seats. The way to know you have a ul is air ride and the wood is red mahogany instead. Converting to coilovers makes a world of difference. Plus you look clean slammed. Air ride is bouncy too. I've owned plenty of cars on airlift and other brands. I personally have my car on stance coilovers but have a set of bc racing air suspension for it as well
I'm about to check one out tomorrow. 197k miles for $5,500. Seems like a good deal to me!
I also heard that the soft-close doors run on the Vaccum of the air ride suspension. Is that true?
Someone t-boned me in my sc430 and I just started doing research on the ls 430 and boom got this video. Let's go
Cars a tank, I got this thing just in case someone decided to hit my car again 😉
@@Maybe1Someday so I'm seeing someone putting up an 02 with 88k miles vs some 04s with 130k. The low mileage one has to always be the right choice right? 🤔
@@AzNpenguin456456 its actually not always the case depending on the persons who drove it. Do a carfax or an autocheck
@@Maybe1Someday will do thanks for all the advice!
Update for y'all: drove to tampa, fl (4 hrs from me) and nabbed myself a black 05 LS430 with a mint interior w/ 168k miles for 6500 out the door. Clean carfax and driving the car feels like you're on clouds (but with the oomf of a v8 lol). The only negative is something is up with the driver side front suspension. Turning the wheel makes it groan and going over small bumps there is a rattle. Will be looked at soon. Either way thanks for making this vid- I'm in love with the car.
Mine is the 2002 with 111k paid 10k vehicle is flawless, timing belt and struts were replaced by previous owner and the serpentine belt drive belts and hoses were replaced by the dealer that sold me the car this is my weekend car my other car is a 2007 Toyota 4Runner also with a 4.7 V8
you stole it. great deal.
Your voice reminds me of Napoleon Dynamite 😂 Good vid
Hey bro just curious did your dad friend get another Lexus or did he get a German car Mercedes or other?
I think he drives a tesla and a ghost
Mine has that key but no nav screen, odd combination?
Could be original purchaser had his priorities
I need this for my first car
I just got one for my first car and I love it so much
Its one of the nicest cars in every way
6800 isnt bad even w those initial problems . Esp wn90k miles
Perfect description of the people who'd potentially drive this
The sound of that door closing...
How much would it cost worst case scenario for the amp/audio problems?
Honestly Ive been quoted the moon. I have videos on opening the amp. If it doesnt look fried inside or water damage its usually fine. The problem is usually the battery not having enough amps and or just being old
I tried buying an LS430 for years but for some reason I just end up buying the 2Gen GS’s rather.
😂 same here
Good car too.
@@jamalwalker2104 yeah I just wish the GS would get more love here on youtube it seems the LS is getting all the glory.
Does the CL also have the cooler in the back?
I dont think but Im certain there could be
There one at a pawn sop near me for 4995
I hope you bought it
Well I'm looking at one with only 120k miles in mint condition inside and out but the amps out. He's asking for 6500 not sure it's gonna be worth it
Might be depending on history
The greatest luxury sedan ever made , and the best engine toyota has ever made
The stereo shouldn't be a dealbreaker. For a car like this. So long as everything else is in good order, I’d rip out the stereo, and retrofit a modern system that would offer up-to-date tech in the car; along with a better backup camera and or 360 camera system.
The newer LS models are a superior evolution in the design and tech in every metric imaginable. Seeing these cars in photos will never give you the visual and kinesthetic impact as seeing one in person and driving them. Seeing a Camry parked next to a modern LS in person, one would instantly see what the immediate differences are. With that said, for the money, an older LS430 still looks fantastic and offers huge bang per luxury buck.
Ps. My 2019 ES 350 competes with the Mercedes E Class, is larger inside than an LS 430, has amazing comfort in the seats, heated, and vetilated, radar adaptive cruise control with lane keep assist to help reduce driving fatigue on long trips. I can remote start my car from my cell phone, and still get up to 35 mpg with 89 octane out of a naturally aspirated 302 BHP 6 cylinder engine that will be less costly to maintain than a V8 in any LS model made.
Note: Many Lexus V8 engines have the starter placed in the center between the heads, and under a mountain of parts which drives up the service cost to replace it. On my 3.5 liter 6 cylinder, the starter is mounted on the side just under the air intake, making it a job that can be done in your driveway for the cost of the parts only.
Lexus lost track in modern times, their getting back into it with the new LX600. Lexus must have watched my video because the new truck says “LEXUS” across the back, not just an emblem. They also dont make the land cruiser anymore. So just like the camry and the LS situation. They should be very distinguished. Thanks for watching
@@Maybe1Someday In some areas I suppose we’ll simply have to disagree. The interior design language of Lexus cars made in the 90s-mid 2000s hasn't aged well at all. It just looked tired and dated by today's standards. For the time, it was great, and still offers a lot features and comfort for such a discounted price point. I can see some argument for a simplistic and understated exterior vs some of the more sporty/aggressive fronts fascia designs, and sharper angled body lines that can be somewhat polarizing. But, a Lexus LS in any year if well-kept, offers some degree of stately-styled presence on the road.
If miles of wood really tickles a person’s fancy, British imports are a much more luxurious option to pursue. Particularly, the older offers from Jaguar- early 2000s. Reliability of course, is the trade off. But, timeless beauty abound!
What you think of an 02 ls 430 for 3,400
Its probably a car
@@Maybe1Someday no it’s a hot wheel
@@juaninestroza4200 ;)
Well your dad friend may have bought an es and not an ls because no ls has 4 cylinders....The ls500 has 6cylinders and twin turbo. Even the hybrid version has a v6
4 cylinder or 5 cylinder it desnt matter. I see 500 I assume it has a 5L engine. Who wants to buy a 6 cylinder luxury sedan? Is it a camry? Instead of bringing a V12 to the states which they shouldve done when they made the 460 they went backwards.
@@Maybe1Someday Well luxury comes in all forms but I agree sir....The v8 is much smoother. However that Rx400 h rides comfortably and so does my Es330 which both has v6’s. But yes the LS should have big naturally aspirated engines like old times
Are 2002 ls430 bad ?
Some people dont like the 5 speed being old
this is one picky buyer
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I’ll have you know sir, im looking into these cars as a daily so my new wrx can get a break, and I DONT vape!
Did you see “SendIt Steves” new video where he blows a tire running over a vape?
@@Maybe1Someday that’s some craftsmanship right there
Are you asian and post pictures of it daily on IG ? Lol
Wth you smoking. No Lexus LS was made with a 4 cylinder. Your dads friend probably bought the new v6 twin turbo one. The new LS yes has a v6 but the build quality is still the best with various materials and contrast. They are RWD and AWD and much bigger than a Camry. Pls, refrain from personal bias if you are going to do a buyer's guide. Thanks.
0:25 Me 👍👍👍
Perfect because I’m both genders, old and young with a vape
Funny enough I am trading my wrx and somebody offered me of these.
Subaru driver - asian kid who posts pictures of his car on IG daily lol we know why tiny
V8 brother
Yeah ok, with a vape in their left hand. That’s more like kids with their dodge scatpack chargers that their daddy bought for them.
That ✋🏾 door handle feature doesn’t work on my 2005.
Do you have the keyless key though?
@@Maybe1Someday yes. Unfortunately this year. The car was totaled.
@@jamalwalker2104 Im sorry to hear that but since you replied I know you're still living and cars are replaceable. Everythings gonna be alright
@@Maybe1Someday I was able get into a 2010 PORSCHE Cayenne. I love it! But I sure do miss my LS430.
@@Maybe1Someday yes indeed brother.
4 cyl LS, I think you meant 6 cyl.
It's a 8 cylinder
all LS 430 are V8 4.3
Yeah 8
Bro, the door is soft closr stop slamming the door
Not base model, I have 2004 base model and only trunk is
Only UL has soft close
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What is the matter with this reviewer? There most certainly IS a way of telling if the Lexus LS 430 is the Ultimate Luxury version. Look above centre console, you will see a series of three switches in particular RIDE height is shown and SUSPENSION settings and then finally PWR for different power delivery, and altering of GEAR ratios! Just a little bit of research in order to appreciate a truly GREAT car is all that is needed. Mr P R Coysh Portslade. Mileoak. Portsldae England.
From the outside you can easily tell that from a car that is driving? Man I need your eyesight
I think u can tell by looking at the radar sensor in the grill (2006) or below the grill on the lower bumper (2004/2005 i suppose), in addition to the headlamp washers.
@@fj717 Headlamp washers come on the CL also.
@@fj717 correct
Napoleon Dynamite
Drinking and smoking? 🎬🕵️♀️
Drinking a lot of water 💦
Ruined your 69 likes.
Cmonbro put it back
@@Maybe1Someday It's out of my hands, weird how your reply didn't give a notif. I'm 17 and looking around for a nice daily driver. This is great.
lexus ls400 - ls430 have 8 cylinders which mean it’s a v8 mans said “v6 , 4 cylinder “
Because the car is so gender neutral, make sure you change the gender fluid every 3 months!
Gender neutral????
Bro I said one thing wrong and people non stop hate. Its a car for everyone.
You really said gender neutral car WTF 😒
You said it
LS 460 is the V8.
Gender neutral? WTH kind of talk is this. Screw that crap. On the Lexus I own em.
Did you see the muffler delete?
The most gender neutral, lol!! Some truth to that. Glad you didnt say gender fluid
I was just trying to make the point that the cars for everyone
@@Maybe1Someday I get it. It was just a funny choice of words. And you're right about the wrx sti guys
Yawn, yawn, yawn...........
I LOVE MY 2004 LS430 ULTIMATE, THE AIR RIDE IS WONDERFUL, NO COMPLAINTS HERE 🫖
Right it's a Lexus not a Mercedes