2003 Lexus LS430 Review | The Most Reliable Luxury Sedan Ever
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- Review on the ultimate Lexus, the 2003 Lexus LS430. This has probably been the most requested review ever. I now understand the love for the Lexus LS430. It truly is one of the all time greatest luxury sedans. This big body Lexus is absolutely sublime and you would never know it had 172,000 miles on it. I didn't want to screw up this review so I did a voiceover but I promise to never forget my camera equipment again.
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Well, normal schedule and style of review should resume soon. Hope you still enjoyed this 430 review because it was highly requested and I'm so glad I did review it. Special thanks to Westgate Imports for this opportunity. Definitely browse their inventory because it is pretty amazing and will give you an idea of what I will do next. Few surprises are still in the works otherwise. Thank you for watching.
I'd really love to see a review from you of an es330 in comparison to the Ls430.They call them baby LS's, but who knows🤷♂️. It would be a rare comparison, because they are obviously on different levels. But a review from you would be great!
I would love to do that comparison but man it is impossible to find these cars haha. But I’m really humbled by your support and appreciation for the reviews, I’ll try to make it happen!
I Have An 04 ES330,As Reliable As My Former 01 Tundra V-6,That Gave Me 888,885 MLS.of Servs. Biggest Repair I' ve Had Was Repl. Of Lower Control Arms & Ball Joints @ 159,500mls.Dealer Wanted Almost $2000,Got MOOG Parts & Cert.Mech.Put Them on ,For Much Less Than Half That & Has Better Warr.Than.Dealer.
Exhaust Sports Auto can u give a review for the 2011 Volvo XC90
Thank you very much sir. Much appreciated, I have been studying good used cars. I'm desperately in the need of a good quality vehicle. I want to jump on one of these. Yet I'm worried about that air suspension. Idk if you have a video for 05-06 Lexus ES330. Also looking for the nicest model Acura TL and TSX. What do you think about the 04-05 Honda Civic EX?? Better yet other than Toyota and Honda. What would be a great year model car/suv for 5G?? Ugh.. My heads spinning looking.
I have a 04 LS430. Best car I've ever owned. I do alot of driving for work and it makes the journey enjoyable. So comfortable and reliable. I'm hoping to get 500k out of her. Great car!
Heck yea go for a million haha it is an awesome ride for sure
@wigwamman1 i think its a belt. ive been trying to find out too
Dats it im gettin 1
hey eddie is this lexus ls430 a good first car? or second car? =)
@@petripisila607 if you haven’t found out yes it has a timing belt to be changed every 100,000 miles.
Just bought my dads 04 LS430 with 90k miles off him for $5500. Very happy with it.
Waht??! That's the best deal I've ever heard of. I've seen these sedans with 340-380k miles. Wow, 5 and half grand for a Lexus LS430.
I have a 2002. Bought from a Lexus dealer in 2015 with 74k miles. This car is built impeccably which explains its resistance to ageing. With 100.5k on the clock currently, the only repair bill I have had as of today, is for the air conditioning system. Surprisingly and fortunately, it was not the air-compressor that failed (which could have costed thousands). It was a simple $200 fix including system recharge and diagnosis at the dealer. Another common, minor problem is the failure of door actuators but actually you only need to invest $10 on a motor and have it installed back to your original actuator. The process is a little troublesome but this is actually what the service advisor recommended to do (don't tell anyone haha). If that had to be done at the dealer, it could have costed $600 for a brand new door actuator and labour.
Every ride the car gives is incredibly quiet and as smooth as silk. Unlike the 460s (which I have a 2010 and 2015), you don't even know if the engine is running unless the car is motion. Although the pedal is not as sensitive as the 460s, the car can still catch speed pretty well. You are so well-isolated from the road that it is not uncommon to perceive travelling at 40 mph while in fact, the car is cruising at highway speed. All windows are perfectly sealed which results in no wind noise (a disaster in the early 460s). The leather are also of top quality with only a few "cracks" despite the age (another disaster for pre-2010 models which Lexus offers replacement at no cost to you =)). My car is loaded with ML but they are still functional (the amp failure as you mentioned, is about a $1k fix). LS 430 is probably the most reliable and elegant car ever in history! The only complain if I had to give one - it is very easy to fall asleep on interstates since the car is too comfortable LOL
Door actuator=door lock actuator?
I was thinking about getting a ls460 then I watched your review. I just purchased a 2006 ls 430. Thanks for review.
Oh wow thanks so much I really appreciate you watching and I’m humbled that you bought the 430 because of my review. Huge congrats my friend I know you will love that car for years to come. Take care!
Exhaust Sports Auto absolutely love it only problem which is not big is can’t play music from my phone. I’m going to miss that and satellite radio. Thanks again
@@B2stunt1 Oh yea older car problems haha. You might be able to swap in a Pioneer head unit. It costs some money but you can even get apple car play/ android auto in some of those new units.
Mr B2stunt i just bought a fm transmitter for my 1999 toyota and it works fine
@@westoncaldwell4155 Yes I picked 1 up. Thank you
this channel deserves 500k subscribers, you'll get there in no time. Keep up the great work
Thank you that means a lot to me! Amazing viewers like this make this worthwhile to me. Take care my friend
Damn, that interior looks absolutely incredible.
Yea I was impressed for sure
Very British!!😂🤣
@@thebear6529 Personally, I think the British or Germans make the most luxurious and classy cars. Japan makes the most dependable and reliable cars. :-)
I have owned one since 2006. I love it dearly. It has 170,000 miles. Drives like a dream and I just feel like it takes care of me. All you said is true! ❤
Any maintenance mishaps?
Not so far. It needs shocks this summer. We are deciding to sell it because it isn't a winter car and we live in Maine and my husband can no longer drive. So I just need one car. It's a bit traumatic so still wavering.
@@patriciadirlam I hope it goes to a good home.
It has been garaged every winter and never driven through the snow months. So we need to have just one car for all seasons.
Should’ve found a ultra luxury spec I love mine. Headlight washers, radar guided cruise control, dual pane glass, soft close doors, navigation system with built in climate/audio, rear seat massage, rear seat cooler, rear seat power recline and hvac controls. Also the air ride system a lot of people give grief but buy a air controller for it and lower it an inch so it’s less stress on the bags and they’ll last 20+ years
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The 05 and 06 models are the best cars Toyota ever made with the exception of the Land Cruiser before they put a 4 cam V8 in it starting in 1998 with the J100. The later LS430s had a 6 speed transmission and modern touches like LED tail lamps with better styling. The 04 models had transmission problems and are best avoided. The Custom Luxury trim level is the most rare and desirable one. The had the Mark Levinson audio and nav, leather on the doors and dash, smart cruise control, and with black interior you got exclusive burned effect wood that looked stunning. Ultra Luxury trim had the rear massage seats and fridge but the air suspension fails and runs over a grand in parts alone for each air strut. Conversion to metal springs runs about $2,500 in parts and labor. I have owned 3 LS430s and loved them. The problem areas are minor. The cup holders are notorious for breaking, the hood supports fail prematurely, the power mirror controls fail, the parking brake handle in all colors but black will discolor, the subwoofer on the ML audio models goes bad, and as you said the wood on the steering wheel cracks. These are all mostly DIY fixes you can handle for cheap. It’s sad these beautiful cars are now dropping well under $10K and getting into the hands of people who are using them as beaters. Like other Toyotas they will run for decades as junkers but they are not appreciated by the typical used car buyer.
So much great information glad to have you stop by my friend. Yea these things are amazing and I think a lot of people do appreciate them but the people who buy them don’t. I do like that later models came with a better 6 speed even tho the 5 speed was pretty good too. Literally one of the best used cars
@@Mabeylater293 Yea the 5 speed in this I drove with 173,000 miles felt perfect. The 6 Speed mainly is just a very nice improvement. The 8 speeds in the 07-12 460s feels a bit clumsy. I'm beyond impressed with these 430s
Your on point with that one
I'd like to know more about the transmissions troubles in the 04 model
texan176 04 Had no transmission problems.
The best part about my 02 LS430 is that it seems to be appreciating in value! I paid $6500 for it 3 yrs ago and was just offered $7200 😂
I have a 2005 from new and it's just had its first timing belt change over. I was considering selling it but decided to keep it and invest with a new head up display with a 9" screen and full android auto. It does drive great and I have never had a breakdown.
USA4US is it expensive in any way to you?
The Lexus LS, best luxury car ever made.
Think of a Lexus LS as a Japanese Mercedes Benz “BS” class, except unlike a Mercedes the Lexus IS reliable and long lasting.
I have a 1993 Lexus LS400 with 99,000 original miles on it
I bet that feels amazing
We all hate you!
My 1993 midnight blue, black leather has 180,000 miles.
I just got a 2000 ls400 is it a good car what do you think it's the platinum edition
I test drove a previously loved LS430. It was the nicest ‘Camry’ that I have ever been in. After that experience, I went out an purchased a 2001 E38 (BMW 740i w/ M-Sport pkg). I loved it. However... That BMW drained my bank account, specifically my savings. What a stupid mistake I made. BMW’s are truly wonderful to own, BUT it will cost you the price of a used LS430 to maintain ($6,000 transmission alone). My advice....? ... if you can find a LS430/460 .... BUY it and you will not regret it. The LS430 is truly as good ‘He’ (the reviewer) ... claims. Get one while you can. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much for stopping by, I have to agree the German cars are best leased. But once you have owned a couple cars, the LS430 is a great car to settle on, and the best part no compromises. I appreciate you sharing your experiences my friend
Beats me why you wouldn't buy a LS or ES and just buy a real sports car like an S2000 or Miata. "a fool and his money are soon parted" - Thomas Tusser
Sorry you learnt the hard way. When buying a used luxury car you should stay as far away from BMW and MERCEDES as you possibly can. Lexus is and will always be the way to go.
I had the same experience when I purchased a Cadillac STS 2007. That vehicle drained all of my savings as well. I since sold it and got a 2013 Lexus GS350 AWD. So far I am not regretting it.
Welcome to the bmw I got-got club. Get out of it and get a Lexus.
Back when lexus made lexus and before they betrayed their loyal customer base. This is the pinnacle of LS built to original LS400 philosophy.
Yea I agree it’s the 400 Made better
That was a great review given what you had to work with. Maybe you will get a chance for a redo on a video about what to watch out for after time. You mentioned the timing belt. I wonder what else fails and when. Once I get my car sold I’ll be looking for an LS and now the 430 is not out of the question. Those headlights though... Huge...
Thanks! And yea it would be nice to redo this with something newer. If you haven’t already, I did make a buyers guide on the 2008 LS460 but the LS430 shouldn’t have half the problems. Club Lexus forums are an amazing resource too! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thank you for being honest and not biased towards the 460. I have a 430 that I Love obviously (does anyone really just like these cars?) and have been helping my girl decide between a 430, 460, and GS350. We've watched all your 460 videos and this 430 one literally came at the perfect time. I figured you would subconsciously prefer the 460 but I really respect your honesty and video-making quality. Cheers and maybe you'll buy one of these bad boys one day ;). Glad to see people that truly appreciate them.
Not a problem Nick yes I will never deviate from the Truth I must let people know my honest feelings because people such as yourself will be spending hard earned money on these cars you deserve to know the truth. That being said it would be an honor to buy one of these cars one day and I hope these videos have helped out. Take care my friend and I appreciate you stopping by
I wouldn't bother with a GS IMO
Recently bought a beat up 03 with 293k miles. Still smooth, hopefully i can bring it up to 350k or more
Nice!
I own a 03 LS430. 156k miles. Bought it after a 95 LS400.
Main thing I don’t like is the initial lag in acceleration.
Beautiful car.
It might be an issue with your car, I have had the 02 and have the 04 now and neither have any lag.
My gs 430 has that same lag
Something wrong with the car. Ls or Gs never lag take it to a mechanic to look at it.
I have same dislike in my 01 the car is perfect otherwise and the black cherry paint with black leather interior is stunning and gets many compliments
2003 LS430 with 196,000 miles and feeling beautiful. Just replaced timing belt, etc. good for another 100k. Best value in the world.
Just crossed 100,000 miles on my 2003 last month. Hope ours lasts as long as yours!
How much was timing belt replacement
Dude i think you are the best review channel
I bought one of these for my mom recently... Now I want it 😆
Haha yea that’s just how it goes this is a really nice car, your mom is lucky 😂
04-06 LS430 was the best looking in this generation.
ありがとうございます。
Thanks for sharing, As a Birthday present to myself I was thinking about getting a LS460 and NOW I'm having second thoughts. I do own a 2003 LS430 and love that car. Trust me I wasn't going to get rid of my LS430 if I decided to get the LS460 I was going to give it to my Dad. That my way of keeping her still around. My first Lexus was the LS400 a 95 and I like it, but when I saw the LS430 it was love at first sight. You're right about everything, that car handles beautifully. What's making it so hard for me to commit to just going out and get the 460 is the rear. It's something about the rear of the 460 that flat out turn me off.
That's the FIRST time the I like everything about the a car inside and out and soon as I look at the rear of it, it turns me off. I'm really thinking if I decide not buy the 460, I was thinking about changing my front bumper and replacing it with a aftermarket more aggressive style low profile bumper.
So many things to think about.
The only way that I would give up my 430 quick, If I could stumble across any 2004-06 LS430 L.
THANKS for reviewing this car or in some case my car, now I'm sitting back and really thinking about should I go after the 460 and it's not looking so good.
Haha not a problem my friend if I were you, I would honestly maybe look for a 2004-2006 LS430 knowing what I know now, I would not buy the 460. Really the only advantage the 460 has is it’s slightly bigger which is not a big deal and it has a 100 more hp. But I actually would rather have the 430s V8 instead it’s crazy but true the smoothest engine I’ve ever experienced
@@MeynMotorGroup thanks
L? You mean ultra luxury or modern luxury?
Going to check one out today with 85,000 miles for $5k! The deals are out there just keep looking
Nice!
I have a 2003 430 , Ultra Luxury.. amazing car.. take car of it with regular maintenance.. will last you forever.. everything works great on mine.. even the air ride.. no issues.. awesome car
Love my 06 UL 💯 Incredible ride
Yea it’s definitely an awesome ride congrats!
Did you convert to synthetic oil?
Hey you forgot about the shelves under the front sets
Love these LS cars! That would be cool if you can find a 400 to review to see how it compares.
Definitely will one day thanks so much for the support!
Great review
Thank you so much
It may not be as good as the sound system in your lexus but what this has that yours doesn't is separate climate controls and stereo. You can put whatever modern double din you want in there and do a full custom stereo very easily
Well done Sir!🎩👑
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed my friend
I have a 2003 Ls 430 CL with 233k miles . you wouldn’t even know this thing had that many miles. It rides so smooth and is my reliable commuter to the Bay Area (San Francisco area). This car by far is the best one I’ve ever owned.
Edit: coming up on 240k mikes pretty soon got the oil change at 233k
It’s only been a month lol
Yea it’s a superb ride
How can you tell if an ls 430 is CL? I can tell if it's a UL, but not a CL
Johann Lopez the paint job is what makes the CLs difference pearly white not too white. From what I’ve seen that’s the only way and the inside interior also the radar cut out box in front is what is also different from CL and below
Just got a 2003 ls430 149,000 miles. I feel blessed.
Just started following you. Based on this review I’m convinced I want to get a 430 rather than a 460. I could only a afford a low end 460 anyway so prefer to have a high end 430. Thanks for the review.
Thank you my friend! And please get a warranty
Exhaust Sports Auto Good idea! Thanks!
Enjoy that sweet ride
I have an 02. I love it. I get compliments all time.
Nice!
I own a 2006 me too 😎
I have a French 2003 « pack president » LS430 which looks identical to this one except there’s gps dvd navigation. What an incredible car for the money (it keeps its value more easily too)
I especially LOVE the refreshed version of these! 2004+ I think!
Yes they’re fantastic! Especially with the 5 spoke wheels
I have a 03 LS430 with Ultra-luxury. It is a really nice elegant and reliable sedan.
I am sseing some conflicting information about the timing chain/belt. You mentioned timing belt, but I've seen other references to a chain. Do you know for sure it has a belt?
Yes belt for the LS430 and LS460 uses a chain
What a lot of forget to mention or do know about the drawers under the front sets... it a hidden compartment... they are under the two front seats
Yea some kid made a video on thst
Hi, I have currently the entire lineup of the lexus LS Range with the LS460 2013 model on its way. Currently daily driver is the ls430 and anything above 60mph on a road with inclines etc it seems the power needs to be reached for, torque levels arent great. Is there a greater power difference feel from the 460 engine?
Note: Did not purchase the 08 model*
Thinking of just selling my 15 ford focus for one of these. I know it might be dumb since the gas mileage with my 1.0 3cyl is pretty darn good but I need the comfort. Mine rides like a go cart and 6 speed manual in the city gets old quick. Have not heard many negatives except for the mark levy stereo and possible air ride to avoid.
Thanks for the review. I'm looking at one online with 165K and I as was very skeptical but I will at least go check it how?
8:46 that is an ashtray cubby and the stereo is aftermarket.
Try finding a full ultra LS430, it will absolutely blow you away.
They all get sold before I can get to them lol
Just purchased 2001 silver ultra. Just looking at it is rewarding. Black leather, cherry wood. 188K miles. Everything works. Drawers under front seats? I did not know that. Paid $4100.00. I don’t care if anything happens to it mechanically, electronically, etc. it’s the beautiful elephant in the room. Time for massage.... :))
Mine had the Mark Levinson audio system. Of course the amp has failed. But I just play Pandora on my phone until I get the amp replaced.
We have a 2001 and a 2005 best cars we ever owned, it's the clear coat cracking you can sand that all down and put another clear coat over it and it looks brand new again, did you now that the air conditioner in the front go's back and fourth to keep you both cool in the front seats
That Cadillac comment hurt lol. I have a 04 deville and the door layout looks identical. It's actually scary.
Just say an 06 for like $12k with 90k miles. I just picked up a Avalon tho. Both great cars.
I see a ton of 2007-2011 LS cars around me in the city. In the ghetto I see more LS 400's than LS430's driving around here.
Ls400s are like 2k, 430s they're anywhere between 6k-10k
Found an '03 with 130k miles.. The initial price was 6500, but I got him down to 4500.. Maybe I will get this.. black on black, appears to be in great condition! Time will tell..
hey bro , this is my daily driver at the moment lol, but i have the crazy rare black on black and cherry wood trim. i noticed your tester had michelin primacys mxv4 and were the tires i was looking to upgrade to from reviews and research, can you confirm that the combination makes a quiet ride? how was it
Yes very quiet I would recommend these tires
@@MeynMotorGroup should i sell it for 460 ? not much price difference, kinda like the front of the 460 better, how was ur experience with it? im looking for a black on black one 2012 for 13k
Ehh if you have a 430 I think you should run it to the ground first. Keep it awhile longer unless you have like 300k miles on it. But no the upgrade isn't really worth it. I guess you could argue the 460 is safer since its newer and bigger. Also 460 has optional AWD that's the only reason I would go 460
@@MeynMotorGroup ur right, just gettin bored, the 430 is like the not too attractive girl that likes you in school and would cover all your needs but you still aimin for that hot cheerleader (the s6 or sclass). mind you i did screw most of the cheerleaders :$
I’m watching this because I just found one for sale, but it’s for 15,000$ I feel that is way higher than the market price.
In the ashtray that is an added on satellite radio unit.
18 here and im pretty excited in looking forward to buy my first ls430 this weekend been saving for a long time ill come back for an update (i dont think yall care but just cuz ill be back)
Please be back I def want to hear about your purchase. Since your 18 and you probably worked super hard to get this car, I would really suggest you getting a warranty because parts can cost a fortune so I would pay up for a good dealer car preferably from a Lexus dealer
I’m also 18 and looking at an LS430 vs 2013 gs350. I like the gs350 aesthetics more but that damn ls430
I unfortunately didnt buy the ls430 but i did buy an is300
@@Alex396doesminecraft dopeeeee what year? All the newer is cars are too expensive for me haha
@@ayushsaha4656 i feell you thats why i went cheap its a 2003 beater not gonna lie its crappy right now but ive wanted to build a rwd car for a minute now
Does that one have air suspension? I Was looking for buttons I couldn't tell I was wondering?
I dont think this model had the air suspension
You reviewed 2000 s500 and enjoyed that. Which do you like better? thanks
So yea the S500 technically handled better but I’m still by far impressed most by the LS430s engine. Insanely smooth the smoothest engine I have experienced and that would be my pick
MB use to make advanced vehicles. Sat on their rep and got gassed by Lexus. MB “money burned” up. Same with American manufacturers: PATHETIC.
good jobs good review nice car
Thank you my friend! And for sure love this car!
I would love one but a litre of fuel is £1.16 is always high in the UK. I wouldn't drive it anywhere often.
How much is a timing belt job?
Looking at 01-06 LS 430's for less than $5000 currently. I was surprised to find Single owner and all dealer maintenance cars out there.
How many miles?
@UCPZ1_C7iEBAVG-PkCYS_dHQ hmm yea idk I'm just super weary of used cars with high miles the auction will definitely go up so doubt you can snag it for less than $3k but if you did that's so solid
Senior owned, and garaged is the way to go.
I owned a 08 LS460 base model with the green color that I dislike. So I bought a 01 LS430 all white with the gold emblem about two days ago Let me tell you something. I'm the fifth owner and the mileage was at 203k. I have no clue why the last four owner let it go for, this car smooth and quiet like a hybrid. I'm guessing the last four was looking for rough and loud.
Edit: I bought my 2008 Ls460 for $14k from a used lot three years back. The 2001 LS430 I got it off of Facebook for $1500. Both car feel amazing but the money different I spent on them two made me feel like I made a bad buy three years back lol
Yes, this car is very robust but I wonder: if something gets broken, are spare parts relative affordable (not much more expensive then BMW / Mercedes parts)?
Yes. You can get a good quality aftermarket water pump for under $100, for example.
wa n haha nothing is more expensive than buying, maintaining a beemer or buzz Benz.
I try to use all OE Lexus parts on mine. For the most part they aren't expensive. Many are just Toyota parts. There are some wierd exceptions but as a former Mercedes S Class owner I can aver that parts are far far far cheaper for the most part.
Own a Mercedes W126/300SE of 1986 and all parts are easy available and not expensive
Living in the Netherlands.
I have this ls430!
That’s very awesome it’s an incredible car!
Hey man,
iam going to look at a 2001 ls430 with 240.000 miles this weekend. Condition looks pretty good on the pics. Service always done by lexus.
Owner asks 6200€.
Is this a good deal? Is there anything special to look at other than the last time the timing belt got replaced?
Yea I mean actuators can cost potentially 1000s to replace if they fail but if you look at it that way, nobody would ever buy a car and I’m not sure you would be interested in leasing new cars although you’re in Europe, you can go to the American NHTSA website which will show you potential problems and TSBs with a car good luck
@@MeynMotorGroup he wrote that air suspension, fuel pump, catalysator and tires are new. He invested 5k in the last 3 years. Does this make the deal better?
I mean then everything that could potentially break or ne an expensive repair is more or less safe.
@@MeynMotorGroup the only thing that i dont know is if the timing belt got replaced... i will see that when iam there at saturday...
Oh lol and i also meant that the car has 240.000 km not miles.
Found a 2005 LS430 with Premium Sport Package Luxury. 90k 2nd Owner want 11,500 or Reasonable offer any thoughts?
Did you buy that Lexus?
I have this exact car, rims, color, interior and everything, this car is great and mine only has 75k on it but they are sooooooo expensive to fix, my passenger door actuator went out and it cost me $950 for just the part, I’m honestly scared for when or if something else breaks
Jeez hopefully it’s a one time deal and nothing else goes wrong
Hopefully🙏
Where did you take it to get it fixed?
huanuoya I did it myself, the part itself was $950, according to forums it’s a huge problem on 430’s and 460’s, typically it’s due to the small little motor in the soft close door actuator going out.
If you want an old luxury car learn to fix them yourself. These cars are relatively easy to work on.
How about a comparison to the 2006 GS300 or 2007-2011 GS350?
I've been wanting to do an older GS for a long time now, may get the chance soon we shall see
Do you think you can review the Acura rl?
Yea that should be easy to find
Don't bother lol
Front drive, not as good. Not much cheaper, so get the Lexus instead.
Love my 05
Nice that’s a great year too
Which is more reliable and will last longer: 2010 Lincoln Town Car OR 2006 LS430 ???? Both with 100,000 miles
yet to decide which one to buy, 460 or 430
To bad u didn't get experience the ultra luxury edition has air suspension, radar cruise control, little misters that pop up and spray headlights and lots more that make it even way better trust me!
The LS-430 was the last series that have the very obvious “Mercedes-Inspired looks” . They got rid of the “Hoffmeister-kink” design cue on the rear passenger door windows( the first three models had it), eliminating a typical BMW design cue for that era...
I have a 02 and it a tank.. love it tho k bout getting a 06...
Did the oscillating air vents break?
Mine don’t seem to work. The car has only 82,000 miles on it. Am I doing something wrong?
It seems like the older LS430 Is classy I wouldn't mind getting one of those actually I wouldn't mind getting the LS460 probably a 2011 model also I currently own a 2003 es300 got it really cheap when sitting in the owner shop it's his daughter in-law father's car...
Wait but does it have an aux cord or Bluetooth ?
Found one with 160k for $5,500. Strongly considering checking it out
Yea at that price you cant lose
Best vehicle made by human hands!
I really enjoyed my ls430 I love my baby still but I have the ls460 now
My amp dont work.what options do i have on fixing it
Buy a used one on eBay and have a mechanic friend to install it, pay like $3k to Lexus and they will fix, look into some after market solutions, and I believe there was a store in Syracuse NY that will fix it if you ship it to them, forgot the name of the place
idk much abt the stereos in ls430s but i do know u can get a top of the line alpine, jl, or rockford amp for wayyyy cheaper than $3k and have it professionally installed. u could also upgrade all 4 door speakers and it’d sound better than the stock amp. they make amps too that are 5 channel and do 4 channel plus a subwoofer channel. that’s what i’d do
Just picked up an ‘03 with 115k for 5000! Only thing is the bad amp with the Mark Levinson.
97-00 q45s very rare and has the same functions as a ls430
Something about those big body lexuses make me go crazy. Lot of people see this as old grandpa car but I see those as classy stylish machines. Its LS and GS that is just giving me lot of excitement when I see those cars passing by. I'm 22 and still don't have drivers license but when I do get it I would so look into GS or LS. I think GS300 would be cheaper to own and maintain though?
Thanks for stopping by and yes I agree the GS would be the cheaper car to maintain! I hope you get it one day
Get the ls430. It is nothing compared to POS mercedez or bmw.
Grandpa just breaks it in and eats the depreciation so the rest of us can enjoy it.
Do your tie rods and bushings in your 460
Just bout a 2004 with the facelift, only $115k miles for $8500! Might never have to buy another car. I don't drive that much lol
What kinda mileage do these get? I have a Lexus GX470 2007 model.
They get crummy mileage around town, maybe 15, but shockingly good mileage out on the highway. I can get 28 mpg using regular gas if the highway is pretty much flat and I keep it to around 70 mph.
@@SlightReturn666 Thanks, my GX 470 gets about 12 to 15 mpg so it can old pretty quick. I always envison driving the LS 430 to Vegas or somewhere like that.
SOLID LS
Here '06 UL with 22k miles. Best ride.
Are you saying that the LS 430 is better than it's LS 460 successor?
I’m saying it. I experienced both and hands down the 430 is a guaranteed winner
I've had both a 430 and a 460 and I much preferred the 430.
I can see that
We have both. Pluses and minuses to each. But at the end of the day, a Base/Premium facelifted LS430 is immortal, whereas a a 460 is just damn good.
Which one you like better ls430 or ls460?
Idk I’m torn I really love both but I will say the 430 is actually the better driving and handling but the 460 ride smoother and is faster but I love them both very very much just gotta try out both
@@MeynMotorGroup if your life depend on it ?
Hahahahaha 😂 no ones ever asked me like that before damn. Um usually I would take price into consideration so in that case ls430 for sure and again it was difficult me because this ls430 has 172k miles on it but if the 460 might be my overall pick I think if it came with some nice tires. If money really wasn’t an object I would take the 2013-17 ls460 f sport loved how that drove but again it’s only this hard because I had a bullet to my head 😂 I love them all 😍
@@MeynMotorGroup i have the ls430 and test drove the ls460 but the guy at the dealership went with us and it was not the same. I do feel the ls430 drives smooth as for the ls460, it drove smooth just felt the ls430 more solid. Thoughts?
Lexus perfected the LS vehicle between 2004 through 2006 model years. I own a 2004 Lexus LS430 medium luxury package. It has 152,000 miles on it, but I have no desire or reason to change it. It is not Camry or Corolla reliable, but it is still damn reliable. Even after nearly six years of ownership, this vehicle brings a smile on my face every time I sit in it. The newer generations have gone downhill. 2013 through 2017 model years were pretty good, but LS500 is a joke. My next vehicle will be the 2013 through 2017 LS460 or most likely S550. Lexus has killed this vehicle, and sales numbers speak for themselves.
Yea the LS430 is about as reliable as it gets for luxury cars, I haven’t driven the new LS500 but I really want to.
I love the 2013-2017 it’s basically the 07-12 460 but perfected
A F A What’s the best highway MPG you’ve been able to reach?
My LS400 will flirt with 30 mpg if I don’t go over 70 mph, and there’s no wind.
I want the bigger trunk, wondering if the fuel economy is much better with the 430.
Much more reliable the Camry and Corolla
I have owned my ls 430 2004 it's the best car I've ever owned and I only have 77000 miles on it and I haven't had to do anything to it other it's normal services, if I could find another 2004 in the shape as the one that I have I would purchase it their isn't a better car out there bar none
Lexus leather is best up through 06 LS. After that it’s still good but nothing like this! I own an 06 with low miles. Might want to sell it someday so anyone interested let me know. I want another one.
Scotty Kilmer said the v8 version is no good but the v6 is better and cheaper to fix
There are no V6 LS's!
@@zeez88 guess not getting the LS than love my ES tho if it wasn't totaled id not be looking for anything else I like the 03 ish GS
@@zeez88 the ls500 is a twim turbo v6.
Stupid guy speaking out of his a.....
A FWD V6 is not easier to fix than a RWD V8. The timing belt and all engine accessories, spark plugs, etc. are much easier to access.
I just bought a 2001 Lexus LS430 with 138,000 miles for $1000! It does need some work, power window for driver side and those pesky control arms. Got lifters for hood on Amazon for $29. Looking forward to driving it to 300000 miles plus.
Japan kaizen quality control 2002-06.