I have a 2006, and I had an aftermarket head unit put in because I wanted some modern features like android auto, backup camera, and bluetooth calling. the guy who installed it said he'd never work on another one because it was built like a tank, and it was almost impossible to gain access to some of the areas. haha. he put it back together right though because there are still zero creaks.
This car review is way more different from other youtubers. I love how he shows us instead of explaining it as a car dealer. it's nice hearing "that's cool" this is my first time watching him
@@thatmatty231guy And there's always that one guy who comes in and tries to defend notoriously unreliable cars. Sure you can claim they can be good when maintained like a fragile flower, but in reality 85% of Mercs this age with half the mileage are filled with rust, severe mechanical problems, a variety of leaks, etc. Jesus christ with you idiots. Not to mention the horrible ride quality: I've sat in numerous 2000s Mercs and the suspension is AWFUL, they bounce around a ton, but at the same time they crush your spine on every pothole. And on top of all that, they're horrible to maintain yourself, I know from experience that too because I've worked on several ones.
@@cfg_form2122 Old Mercedes E class are still used as taxis in developing countries because they're extremely durable cars. The BMWs and Mercedes used as company fleet cars are doing a million kilometers with basic maintenance.
@@davissilvestrs1996 Yes, the VERY old cars, especially the diesels. And the only durable thing in those is the engine, which isn't surprising as diesels have always been very reliable from basically any brand. The bodies in those models are still really sensitive to rust, and have trouble with other parts, and can be expensive to maintain. We're talking about 2000s cars too, not 80s-early 90s, why bring that up?
@@cfg_form2122 I’m talking specifically about the W211 E class and E60 5 series. Both the W211 with the 2.7 diesel or e60/61 with the 3.0 diesel will do 1.000.000 km with an unopened engine or transmission.
The dash is actually leather wrapped. Not "Cheap Toyota Plastic" and the wood was all made by Yamaha. Yes, the same Yamaha that makes pianos. You don't need to use the old milk bottle key to start the car, its a proximity key. Also, it looks like the telescoping steering wheel was not working, a common failure especially at that mileage. I love these cars.... truly a timeless classic.
I have just seen your review, what a shame you don't understand what your reviewing! The LEXUS LS 430 is superlative luxury, - and at the time of production, was actually years ahead of its time. The ultimate luxury edition, ( which is the car I drive ) - had adaptive cruise control , CAL Collision Avoidance Limitation (which if the car thinks your are going to have an accident even pulls your seatbelts in to the body to reduce injury . The adaptive Cruise ACC controls speed once distance is set via the driver, and has the capability to accelerate and more importantly brake to keep you safe. As for safety, there are numerous AIRBAGS blanket type for pillars and even has knee protective airbags. Recently voted BEST American Luxury car and was up against Audi. Cadillac Mercedes and BMW . The build quality is exceptional, and yes my car is fourteen years old with each and every switch working, and indeed every item functioning as it should. Put simply the BEST luxury car your can buy today, - even though it is old you will find its proud owners once they find a good one both mechanically and bodywork (as mine is) will be very reluctant to sell their cars. Please make sure that when reviewing any car, - you do your research! Mr P R Coysh Portslade, Mileoak, England.
Same my 2002 ls430.Paid 4k with164k miles. I have put only 1k miles on so far but am very impressed with car.I think it could use struts though.Probably original.
@@randalldavis3251 The suspension will be one of the biggest areas of wear. Check your bushings. You will spend money on any car simply due to age but far less on a good LS than a 7-Series or S-Class.
I just bought one of these beauties from a neighbor who was moving. 2005 with 209,000. Paid $5200. This one you show is nicer than mine but I love this car. It's quiet as a church inside on the highway. Rides like a dream. Has the 290hp twin-cam V8 engine so power is plentiful. (Gas mileage is abysmal). It handles surprisingly well also. Turning radius is as good as my smaller Accord. It's just a joy to drive.
I would say that the interior would also creak but these cars are very old and what matters more is the reliability. Electronics and moving parts going out is a bigger concern at this age.
I owned two 05 LS430s. The only flaws on the interior are the cup holders tend to break easily and the clear coating on the wood part of the steering wheel will crack and chip. That is all; it is completely flawless in all other ways. The high touch buttons on the doors and steering wheel simply do not wear like German cars where the coat everything with that stupid matte paint that starts peeling off at 2 years or 20K miles.
@SovietAmerican Cat It can be sanded down to a smooth surface and clear coated. I have not attempted it but I would hire a professional if I ever decided to fix it.
My Hyundai creaks less than a Mercedes, after seeing his tests I went and pushed on my 17 sonata in the same places there is a creak here and there but nothing like the mercs.
Not Japanese quality, only Toyota,Lexus quality Nissan,Mitsubishi,Suzuki and Isuzu are Japanese but there quality and reliability of there cars are unreliable piles of junk junk, utter garbage Instead of saying Japanese quality, say Toyota/Lexus quality only
@@joskjj3625 Honda's interior is okay and Subaru's newer interiors are miles ahead of garbage like Nissan and Mitsubishi but toyota/lexus is still the best
My Dad's 2004 RX300 with 135,000 miles just went through the MOT with no issues again. Lexus have their reputation for a reason and this LS proves it yet again. Maybe in 10 years you can buy an old Lexus and have it converted to an EV?
Very common for the armrest to jiggle and not open like you saw here. The screws holding it together come loose and prevent it from opening correctly. It isn't too hard to fix.
@@JimGames11746 I barely remember, but I do recall having to contort myself in the backseat footwell to get to some of them. Hopefully that makes sense. Good luck
The center console does open but it looks like that ones has that common problem. The screws are lose on that back part on the inside. You were wondering if it suppose move like that and It shouldn't. I have the same issue with mine. You have to push the back of it forward and pull the front latch at the same time to get it to open.
Actually, this doesn't surprise me at all. Not with this car. My 1991 LS400 has over 450K on it and I got it in 2006 with 141K miles. Original engine, trans, everything. I drive it almost every day. It's still a first-crank turnover and the drivetrain is as tight as a banjo string. This is one of my best investments, allowing me to create small businesses instead of making car payments. I'll be dropping cash on a 2005-6 LS430 next year and 200K miles don't scare me a bit.
Did you have to change the transmission fluid during your ownership? If so how often were the intervals? Debating wherher I should just ignore it and just worry about on time oil changes
Old Azz Car !!! This is a Luxury Automotive Sedan Mine is a '04 LS430 224K Driving Machine built like a Tank engine is Smooth as Butter, I drove GM Big Body's all my Life Cadillac's from 74 Fleetwood BroHam to 99 D'Elegance but from the first test drive in this Machine I switched over for life, had a choice between a 2009 Deville or 04 Lexus the Luxury in that car and safety was so far advanced it was a easy choice. Haven't regretted it yet Repair issues versus GM 😂😂😂😂😂 I'm so far ahead it's ridiculous. Lexus Ls430 Owners aren't selling them if they're in good shape you won't hardly find parts available in any Scrapyard in the US.
After 16 years and 250k miles a car that was a budget-ty luxary car when new with 1uz engine capable of reaching 1milion miles for the quality to be this good after all that is impressive i love lexus cars
The center console starts to come loose over time:( it’s an easy fix at speed academy has a video for it. My 430 has 230k miles Nd the only bad creeks is from the dash right in the middle. When you have a default center console push the center console forward Nd then lift up.
Interesting that the dealer is only including the Valet key with the car. The two master keys for LS430s featured a smart key system where you could start the car without having to insert the key.
@@Ghostwriter0527 That's a decent price. The front air struts used to bounce a ton when going over bumps, so I got that replaced with Arnott air struts for around $1600 using an independent mechanic. The dealer wanted around $3k for the same job.
242k miles and the shifter and steering wheel show zero fading or wear. Either they replaced them prior to sale or always wore gloves because this condition is an anomaly. Zymöl leather and wood regiment for 16 years? Still unusual and I'd never expect so little wear. My sister has a 2008 RX350 with 100k less miles. Touch points will get worn.
The left side of the steering wheel has typical wear on the leather. It's just hard to see in black. The shifters are so well made that unless an owner abused it with a sharp ring or some heavy duty cleaner, they hold up very well. You can tell the car was garage kept--- no cracks on the wood veneer steering wheel. Am I surprised it looks this good with 242k? No, excellent build quality that gets care lasts a long, long time. Nice car.
@@Zephyrdaze1819 except for the fact that my sisters shifter is palm worn after 148k miles. I’ve seen others worn too. 100% serious. The condition is way beyond average.
@@LawrenceMarkFearon oh I believe you. I've just never seen one after shopping for many 430's. I think ladies having hand lotion smeared on does not help.
Have you got any plans of doing a Lexus LC500? I got to spend some time in one but not enough to get a good feel for it and I'd love to see it in a video!
I get sick just by looking at those Corolla buttons and cheap plastics! The interior looks awful just like every other Lexus interior. Rebrand a car, put some leather in it and put it on sale with premium price tag! Yaay, let’s buy a Lexus!!!
By looking at it, you can feel the good quality
I test drove an 03 model yesterday, just imagine how nice you think it would be and times it by 1000
Toyota/Lexus quality and reliability at its finest always solid built and reliable
Not only is the quality good, but these things are hella comfortable too.
I'm on my third LS 430. I can't think of another car that was ahead of its time more than this one.
I have a 2006, and I had an aftermarket head unit put in because I wanted some modern features like android auto, backup camera, and bluetooth calling. the guy who installed it said he'd never work on another one because it was built like a tank, and it was almost impossible to gain access to some of the areas. haha. he put it back together right though because there are still zero creaks.
Solid. Very impressive car for the mileage and the vintage honestly.
I have one of these, 96k miles. Love it.
Thanks for review! Ive waited a long time on this LS! Aged like a fine wine
This car review is way more different from other youtubers. I love how he shows us instead of explaining it as a car dealer. it's nice hearing "that's cool" this is my first time watching him
Really touchy kind of guy huh.
Great car. Especially, the engine. Way durable than today's German cars at that age...Cool interior also.
My W211 E-Class is 16 years old and in good condition as this - depends who looks after it.
@@thatmatty231guy And there's always that one guy who comes in and tries to defend notoriously unreliable cars. Sure you can claim they can be good when maintained like a fragile flower, but in reality 85% of Mercs this age with half the mileage are filled with rust, severe mechanical problems, a variety of leaks, etc. Jesus christ with you idiots. Not to mention the horrible ride quality: I've sat in numerous 2000s Mercs and the suspension is AWFUL, they bounce around a ton, but at the same time they crush your spine on every pothole. And on top of all that, they're horrible to maintain yourself, I know from experience that too because I've worked on several ones.
@@cfg_form2122 Old Mercedes E class are still used as taxis in developing countries because they're extremely durable cars. The BMWs and Mercedes used as company fleet cars are doing a million kilometers with basic maintenance.
@@davissilvestrs1996 Yes, the VERY old cars, especially the diesels. And the only durable thing in those is the engine, which isn't surprising as diesels have always been very reliable from basically any brand. The bodies in those models are still really sensitive to rust, and have trouble with other parts, and can be expensive to maintain. We're talking about 2000s cars too, not 80s-early 90s, why bring that up?
@@cfg_form2122 I’m talking specifically about the W211 E class and E60 5 series. Both the W211 with the 2.7 diesel or e60/61 with the 3.0 diesel will do 1.000.000 km with an unopened engine or transmission.
The dash is actually leather wrapped. Not "Cheap Toyota Plastic" and the wood was all made by Yamaha. Yes, the same Yamaha that makes pianos. You don't need to use the old milk bottle key to start the car, its a proximity key. Also, it looks like the telescoping steering wheel was not working, a common failure especially at that mileage. I love these cars.... truly a timeless classic.
These are the best built vehicles in the world. No german/American cars come close to it
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Agreed.
@japanwatchconnection I do.
@@rick15666 Me too 🤝😎
Love to see these older cars. These are the best made LS cars imo. Luxury was just as much about build quality as it was tech and comfort.
Best cars to ever own that I own two of these, highly recommend this car to you guys
The center armrest cubby has loose screws and you need to push it forward to open it. Easy fix.
I have just seen your review, what a shame you don't understand what your reviewing! The LEXUS LS 430 is superlative luxury, - and at the time of production, was actually years ahead
of its time. The ultimate luxury edition, ( which is the car I drive ) - had adaptive cruise control , CAL Collision Avoidance Limitation (which if the car thinks your are going to have an accident
even pulls your seatbelts in to the body to reduce injury . The adaptive Cruise ACC controls speed once distance is set via the driver, and has the capability to accelerate and more importantly brake to keep you safe. As for safety, there are numerous AIRBAGS blanket type for pillars and even has knee protective airbags. Recently voted BEST American Luxury car and was up against Audi. Cadillac Mercedes and BMW . The build quality is exceptional, and yes my car is fourteen years old with each and every switch working, and indeed every item functioning as it should. Put simply the BEST luxury car your can buy today, - even though it is old you will find its proud owners once they find a good one both mechanically and bodywork (as mine is) will be very reluctant to
sell their cars. Please make sure that when reviewing any car, - you do your research! Mr P R Coysh Portslade, Mileoak, England.
I have a 23 year old one and the interior doesn’t look more than 5 years old. The engine is also great.
everything was great before, not only lexus, not only cars, EVERYTHING, GOOD OLD TIMES....
Yupp same here I own a 2006 Lexus LS430’and never getting rid of her she is a keeper 😎
Same my 2002 ls430.Paid 4k with164k miles. I have put only 1k miles on so far but am very impressed with car.I think it could use struts though.Probably original.
@@randalldavis3251 The suspension will be one of the biggest areas of wear. Check your bushings. You will spend money on any car simply due to age but far less on a good LS than a 7-Series or S-Class.
@@randalldavis3251 😎
I just bought one of these beauties from a neighbor who was moving. 2005 with 209,000. Paid $5200. This one you show is nicer than mine but I love this car. It's quiet as a church inside on the highway. Rides like a dream. Has the 290hp twin-cam V8 engine so power is plentiful. (Gas mileage is abysmal). It handles surprisingly well also. Turning radius is as good as my smaller Accord. It's just a joy to drive.
Cannot wait for the german equivalent of this video!! Oh wait those cars are probably in the scrapyard!!!
@japanwatchconnection let’s see one on here to compare then!
I would say that the interior would also creak but these cars are very old and what matters more is the reliability. Electronics and moving parts going out is a bigger concern at this age.
@@notmyfaultthisishappening3795 But this car doesn't creak or rattle lol
Watched many of these and this is by far the best so far
I owned two 05 LS430s. The only flaws on the interior are the cup holders tend to break easily and the clear coating on the wood part of the steering wheel will crack and chip. That is all; it is completely flawless in all other ways. The high touch buttons on the doors and steering wheel simply do not wear like German cars where the coat everything with that stupid matte paint that starts peeling off at 2 years or 20K miles.
Is the clear coating on the wheel replaceable?
@SovietAmerican Cat It can be sanded down to a smooth surface and clear coated. I have not attempted it but I would hire a professional if I ever decided to fix it.
Lexus quality is just superior! its just crazy the attention to DETAIL
what 8 out of 10 for fit and finish man, this was supposed to be, the most legit 10
No. It's still not Bentley levels with that loose rear console and cheap plastic dashboard.
@@LawrenceMarkFearon I watched bentley and rolls videos, they squeaks a lot
Tashun Kosapa Lexus Top Quality I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 and never getting rid of her she is a keeper 😎
@@TheFaiz2020 I dont like lexus, but facts are facts, this one doesnt squeks at all
Japanese quality! Creaks less than a new Mercedes!
My Hyundai creaks less than a Mercedes, after seeing his tests I went and pushed on my 17 sonata in the same places there is a creak here and there but nothing like the mercs.
mercedes is the shittiest overrated vehicle in the history, only a people who doesn't have any clue about cars, are buying them
Not Japanese quality, only Toyota,Lexus quality
Nissan,Mitsubishi,Suzuki and Isuzu are Japanese but there quality and reliability of there cars are unreliable piles of junk junk, utter garbage
Instead of saying Japanese quality, say Toyota/Lexus quality only
@@joskjj3625 Honda's interior is okay and Subaru's newer interiors are miles ahead of garbage like Nissan and Mitsubishi but toyota/lexus is still the best
In your dreams. Lexus creaks like no tomorrow don't even get me started
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My Dad's 2004 RX300 with 135,000 miles just went through the MOT with no issues again. Lexus have their reputation for a reason and this LS proves it yet again.
Maybe in 10 years you can buy an old Lexus and have it converted to an EV?
I’m honestly shocked at how solid and quiet the center console was with all that wood veneer
You the first person I've ever seen that goes around the whole interior of a car pushing on everything. Lol
Those have oscillating vents which still work and custom luxury package has soft closing doors
Like the way you do this , it really shows how quality standards are.
It devours new cars despite all those years.
I LIKE THE KEY TO MY 2004 LEXUS LS430 ULTRA AND MY FAVORITE FEATURES ARE THE CUP HOLDER, AND THE STORAGE THE CAR HAS 🫖
Love your vids man! I never skip the advertisements. Solid solid car btw, I'm impressed.
Oh God this car is really solid .
There cars are TANKS!!!!! Extremely reliable.
Very common for the armrest to jiggle and not open like you saw here. The screws holding it together come loose and prevent it from opening correctly. It isn't too hard to fix.
Where are the screws located? My armrest does this and I'd like to fix it
@@JimGames11746 I barely remember, but I do recall having to contort myself in the backseat footwell to get to some of them. Hopefully that makes sense. Good luck
The mid 2000s Lexus and Toyota cars were at its highest peak in terms of quality.
The center console does open but it looks like that ones has that common problem. The screws are lose on that back part on the inside. You were wondering if it suppose move like that and It shouldn't. I have the same issue with mine. You have to push the back of it forward and pull the front latch at the same time to get it to open.
Love lexus ls430
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I thought this video was going to talk about the technology factor, not someone just pressing every panel on the interior. I could do that.
Fantastic cars, only problem is in the UK we get crucified by the road tax and petrol prces.
Actually, this doesn't surprise me at all. Not with this car. My 1991 LS400 has over 450K on it and I got it in 2006 with 141K miles. Original engine, trans, everything. I drive it almost every day. It's still a first-crank turnover and the drivetrain is as tight as a banjo string. This is one of my best investments, allowing me to create small businesses instead of making car payments. I'll be dropping cash on a 2005-6 LS430 next year and 200K miles don't scare me a bit.
Did you have to change the transmission fluid during your ownership? If so how often were the intervals? Debating wherher I should just ignore it and just worry about on time oil changes
Of course the front armrest lifts/opens up! And there's a lot of space in there...
Where are y'all located?
I'm looking for this exact car with maybe the ultra luxury package.
Grab the center console at the back and pull it forward, then press the button on the front and open the console.
First view.
Also this car is really similar to the W140 S-Class inside and out.
the Lexus looks a bit more modern but it is pretty similar to the w220
Old Azz Car !!! This is a Luxury Automotive Sedan Mine is a '04 LS430 224K Driving Machine built like a Tank engine is Smooth as Butter, I drove GM Big Body's all my Life Cadillac's from 74 Fleetwood BroHam to 99 D'Elegance but from the first test drive in this Machine I switched over for life, had a choice between a 2009 Deville or 04 Lexus the Luxury in that car and safety was so far advanced it was a easy choice. Haven't regretted it yet Repair issues versus GM 😂😂😂😂😂 I'm so far ahead it's ridiculous. Lexus Ls430 Owners aren't selling them if they're in good shape you won't hardly find parts available in any Scrapyard in the US.
After 16 years and 250k miles a car that was a budget-ty luxary car when new with 1uz engine capable of reaching 1milion miles for the quality to be this good after all that is impressive i love lexus cars
Best car ever
The center console starts to come loose over time:( it’s an easy fix at speed academy has a video for it. My 430 has 230k miles Nd the only bad creeks is from the dash right in the middle. When you have a default center console push the center console forward Nd then lift up.
can you make for bmw e60
Interesting that the dealer is only including the Valet key with the car. The two master keys for LS430s featured a smart key system where you could start the car without having to insert the key.
Our 2005 Hummer H2 with over 100k miles sounds like that!
That center storage compartment is supposed to open.
I have an 05 LS UL and it opens, has a large storage area inside.
I’m looking at the same car going for about 11.5 with 96k miles. How has your air suspension aged? Have you swapped it?
@@Ghostwriter0527 That's a decent price. The front air struts used to bounce a ton when going over bumps, so I got that replaced with Arnott air struts for around $1600 using an independent mechanic.
The dealer wanted around $3k for the same job.
your girlfriend must either love ya or find you creepy! LOL!
Amazing condition for the mileage.
You have to hold the latch and pull forward on the center console
almost a quarter million million miles? held up alot better than you give it credit for.
242k miles and the shifter and steering wheel show zero fading or wear. Either they replaced them prior to sale or always wore gloves because this condition is an anomaly. Zymöl leather and wood regiment for 16 years? Still unusual and I'd never expect so little wear. My sister has a 2008 RX350 with 100k less miles. Touch points will get worn.
The left side of the steering wheel has typical wear on the leather. It's just hard to see in black. The shifters are so well made that unless an owner abused it with a sharp ring or some heavy duty cleaner, they hold up very well. You can tell the car was garage kept--- no cracks on the wood veneer steering wheel. Am I surprised it looks this good with 242k? No, excellent build quality that gets care lasts a long, long time. Nice car.
@@Zephyrdaze1819 except for the fact that my sisters shifter is palm worn after 148k miles. I’ve seen others worn too. 100% serious. The condition is way beyond average.
@@LawrenceMarkFearon oh I believe you. I've just never seen one after shopping for many 430's. I think ladies having hand lotion smeared on does not help.
@@Zephyrdaze1819 or hand sanitizer after pumping gas ⛽️🧴💦🤲🏻
@@LawrenceMarkFearon Amen to that. Never grab anything until your hands are dry from the alcohol in that stuff.
Have you got any plans of doing a Lexus LC500? I got to spend some time in one but not enough to get a good feel for it and I'd love to see it in a video!
Just push a little harder so you break it. I have never seen anybody ever do this to a car.
I just feel like for the Miles this thing has it’s only worth whatever someone’s willing to pay for it
I have this car and I have no clue how to use the radio
Hyundai Equus please
Occupation, to press and touch interiors like maniac
Wood is real compare to bmw and benz fake woods. Also you don't slam the doors because of the soft close feature.
7:04 🤣
very well
Still better than Tesla lol
Please , new mazda3
I get sick just by looking at those Corolla buttons and cheap plastics! The interior looks awful just like every other Lexus interior. Rebrand a car, put some leather in it and put it on sale with premium price tag! Yaay, let’s buy a Lexus!!!
It's lexus
Why you gotta manhandle everything like that?
Japan quality
Creaky😆
Really touchy kind of guy huh.