Why Everyone Needs the Lexus LS430
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- There's no doubt the Lexus LS430 was an incredible car when it came out, but can it shake off it's old man image?
What about the young enthusiasts modifying these cars? Is the LS430 cool now?
I reviewed my dad's 2005 Lexus LS430 and I have to say, I have a new found respect for this sedan!
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I would prefer to keep these a secret. They are that good.
I hear ya! Vastly underrated for sure
Yeah for sure, just so no careless people would buy this and ruin them.
The saying if you know, you know applies
@JZ_Cars for sure
These and ls400's haven't been a secret in a literal eternity lol they're literally $7k with rust and 350k miles lol
My brother owned a 2005 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury from 2009-2022. It was an amazing car which only needed one non-maintenance repair. It was a great car!
I've had my bone stock onyx black 2004 ls430 sport suspension package model for little over a year now and love it with 173,263 miles on it currently purchased at 150,000. It has the 5 spoke chrome plated rims and just replaced my tires with Michelin pilot sport all season tires a few weeks ago. I paid $9,500 for it which I don't regret. I'm replacing the timing belt at 182,246 miles along with the rest of the major general maintenance that goes along with it when it comes time. I don't think it's an old mans car. I think people with a sense buy these and they're actually bad ass. This is my very first car and I'm 32 years old. How's it going.
Hey that’s awesome! I mean these are so reliable and cheap to maintain, they’re an absolute bargain! You’ll probably be able to drive it forever
the stock wheels look the best.
Those wheels really do look great
Yes
Theres a reason why i own 2 00' LS400, its a tank. Some qualities of the 430 is worsen than the LS400, yet its a great upgrade.
I just bought one! Excited to own it and pass it down to my children!
Hey congrats! They may even pass it down to their children!
I own a 2001 pre-face lift Japan import Toyota Celsior equivalent of the Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury Edition with all the "bells and whistles." It is a truly amazing car. Extremely quiet, smooth, and comfortable. Built like a tank but glides with serenity and aplomb. Drove it to Italy from the London. People were shocked and kept staring. Some came to ask what make is the car? where I bought it? and if I will sell it? Lexus LS430 is possibly the best car ever built.
Sounds like you got a great one! And I agree on your last statement, they’re just so good
I am the original owner of a 05 custom LS430 with 42K miles. I also have a 24 ES350. The LS430 and 400 are by far the best Lexus ever made. The 430 is just an amazing car. Do mot change the rims. The sport design you have is real nice.
What makes the LS430 so good (and contender for "best luxury car") is this:
The level of attention to detail Lexus gave the LS430 is unparalleled in the history of mass-produced luxury cars. Not just for its features / value-adds, but in its build quality, NVH levels, fit & finish, and outstanding long-term reliability.
They really knocked it out of the park with the LS430. Its predecessors and (sadly) successors haven't reached the 430's arc.
Yeah they really wanted to land and show the world they’d arrived and boy did they
@@automospeedcrew the best word I feel to describe the LS430 is: competent
The car is so overwhelmingly competent, it's unreal
@sadiqwahid1480 man that’s a great way to describe it actually
The first and second generation LS 400s are the absolutely the best LSs. Toyota spent 1 billion dollars on the development of the first generation LS 400. The 430 is more luxurious and more technical and I think the styling is better, but it falls short in the reliability, ride quality, and is not as quiet as the 400. I had a 1990 and 1994 and now the 2006 LS 430. I prefer the 400s. Only wish I had purchased the 2000LS 400 rather than the 430.
Best old man car ever
This car is the best car I’ve ever owned. Got an 06 with 211k and it runs like a CHAMP. A few minor issues to speak of, but overall, most things work just as when new. Quality of the car is above and beyond anything else I’ve seen. And you just said something I thought I saw somewhere along the way where the car actually directs air where it is needed. I knew I wasn’t crazy!!! Liked and Subd! Thanks for the awesome review and info.
Honestly with how long these cars run, that’s low miles! And no you weren’t crazy! Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the crew
I am an old man 77 to be exact and I did buy one of these LS 430 2006 with 161,000 miles and I have had to do some work on it but overall I love this car. It is everything I wanted in a new car but could not get. I feel like they are overpriced for the year models but just try to find a decent one that you would like to own for less than $10,000.00. Good luck. I currently have just under $16,000.00 in mine after the repairs it needed. The timeing belt was changed at 153,000 miles so no worries there. The overall quality of this car is amazing.
Yeah completely agree!
It's not an old man's car, it's a great car for anyone.
I absolutely adore LS and W220 S class, two amazing vehicles.
Totally agree
Looks badass in gun metal grey color
Facts
I owned one of these for 2 years and sold it while prices were inflated during covid. I basically bought it, drove it for two years and 20k miles, and sold it for $500 less than I bought it for. loved the car. one thing you didn't mention was the gas mileage. this thing can cruise all day on the highway getting 29-30mpg. it's nuts.
That’s a cheap two years for that kind of luxury. And good point I should have! I’m actually surprised at how economical it is for a V8!
@@automospeedcrew it has an insane drag coefficient. the same as the original honda insight. 0.25. the mid 2000's were great for honda and toyota brands. I just bought a 2007 honda accord V6 sedan with a manual transmission. rare combo. I love letting someone else pay for the depreciation of my vehicles.
@@jonathanmarquise422 oh I didn’t know about the drag coefficient! That’s good to know!
And I agree about depreciation. I’m driving a BMW wagon I got for a STEAL and now it’s part of its very own series
Great review, I have the exact same one is v your dad's.🥰😎 What was the mileage? Mines has 167,000
A video on the LS430 = instant like 🤩
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I had one for 3 years, great car. Wish I still had it. Fast, quiet and very reliable. The only part I didn’t like was the sat nav and its buttons, it was a bit naff.
My 05 UL is dope. I love that car. I’m hoping to get 500k out of it. I’m coming up to 108k miles. So quite smooth and comfortable.
I remember seeing one on the street when I was doing a delivery job and when I gave the owner his package I told him that I wanted one and he looked at me confused and said “that one?” Lol I guess it is seen as an old man’s car, he was thinking “why does this young guy want this boring looking car?” Lol I think it looks clean though
I picked mine up for $6000 last year from the original owner. Best car I've ever owned. I'm tempted to buy more just because I don't see them getting any cheaper.
I had your dad’s twin. 05 moonlight pearl over cashmere, modern luxury, smart key, 18’s. MSRP was just short of $65k. Seriously these are one of the best cars on the road. I regret selling mine!
Oh that sounds like a gorgeous car! I bet you miss it. Maybe time to look for another?
A real old man doesn't need to be cool! I'm mainly a Range Rover man, but still have fond memories of the LS400 I owned for four years. Still, I think my Range Rover is even quieter than the Lexus was. My ideal second car (if I could afford it) would be not an LS but an LC.
When I was 27 years old I bought my first Lexus, it was a 1997 LS 400 Coach edition, I always loved those cars, then after that I had multiple lexus models between LS and GS, now I'm 51 and I drive a 2018 GS 350 F Sport. I think the LS 430 and LS 460 did get more on the older folks side, but still great cars especially the LS 430, these are much better than the 460. My next model will probably be another LS, so I'm waiting to see what comes after the LS 500.
I have a 22 es premium and yes it’s an old man car but it’s dope and I love it 😂
😅😂😂
I wanted one of these back in 2008. I really wanted to do a VIP build on it. I wanted a 2003 and up model due to the face lift. Unfortunately they were still expensive so I ended up with 2001 Lexus GS300 at the time. I still have the GS300 all these years later and it's still running strong but I will always love the look and reliability of the 2003-2006 LS430. To be honest, I wouldn't even say that its a secret about these cars because a lot of people were building these and LS400s up about 8-10 years ago.
you're so well spoken
thanks for making this video!
I appreciate that! Thanks for the compliment
Badass vehicle! I have an 05 LS430, 05 GX470 and 22 GX470.
Im still rocking my 2006 ls430, 135k miles, had timing belt changed twice, and still drives like new. I always cover mines so it looks cherry. 💯 stock
That’s awesome!
I picked up a clean 2004 with 152k miles on it. Such a solid and reliable vehichle. It is not just a Toyota with a Lexus badge. They went above and beyond with the R&D on this luxury vehicle and it shows 20 years later. Besides the bullet proof engine and transmission, there are so many other parts and finishes that are to much to list where they focused their best engineering, fit, and finish on building one of the best cars ever made. Even if some parts may be a little expensive, it is still worth paying for since the car can last soooo many miles. As far as the rims, I like the original ones. I haven't seen anything better if your goal is to keep it looking like a fine luxury car.
Nice! And yeah I agree with Jay about everything you said. It’s such a killer car
Recently this car got more attention.
So happy I got my JDM version of this car, Celcior.
Some issues the car might have is the ECU
May need to be reworked/solder joints checked if shifting gets notchy/hard/jerky, is known in the community.
Epic car if you work on it your self, everything is so monolithic feels so well made. Yes, I also would keep these a secret so no careless owners would buy these😅
Haha I hear ya there. They’re so good, and so reliable. The Celcior is so cool! What year is yours?
@@automospeedcrew 2003/4 the Facelifted just like in your video. Ey man keep up the good work!
@GAMINGFOREXPERTS right on! Thanks! I appreciate the support!
Great looking cars. The wheels on the car in the video are perfect for it. I feel like the look pays homage to the third generation Mercedes S class.
Love the video! Unfortunately, here in Europe the LS430s are extremely rare and much more expensive than in the USA. Even though, I’m looking forward to own one in the future, as they are extremely reliable and easy to maintain.
Cheers!
I hear ya. Good luck on your search!
Avoid that like the plague, the starter is located under the intake manifold, $4,500.00 to replace it.
Power steering hose $1,200.00, installation cost $1,500.00.
i have an 06 with 57k miles...forever car
Im giving my son my 05 when he gets his license in a few months, then im gonna buy another one
Sick car 🔥
I sold my 05’ and man do I regret that decision!!! 😢
I’ve been wanting this for a while
It’s a solid one
I have a 2002 SC430 with 150,000 miles. I will never sell it.
They're very common here in the Emirates. Sadly a lot of them are modded (and the cheap kinds), but yeah. Reliable af, comfortable, can have 7 different owners and it still works.
I would've had it too, sadly I like efficient cars. This is a bit of a fuel hog :(
Yeah it’s not the most efficient car especially if you drive it hard, but it’s surprising how efficient it is for a 20 year old V8!
I own an 05. Best car made.
WANT!
My uncle had one that he bought new and he’s still driving it today. 250k miles.
I just got my parent’s 06 RX and it just passed 250k too. Lexus is great!
That’s so cool. They’re seriously tanks!
Picked up my 05 ML in January of 2023 with current mileage of 320xxx
Hell yeah!!
I would put a set of BBS rs wheels in size 16” with a set of vogue tires. This would be absolutely awesome on my 2006 LS 430 in black cherry color!
Sounds like a good choice!
Hell yeah I'd buy one and leave it bone stock.
I have one since 2016 , the 2006 UL model..great car BUT the gas mileage is quite bad on these cars, many are slowly dissapearing from the roads in Japan due to fuel costs, with premium/high octane . I get 8.5km/L on average and max 11.5 km/l on highway at 100km/h no A/C. And you need regular timing belt changes every 120k km which can be costly depending on your area.
Such a clean example! Sign me up!
Right?! I’ve watched him drive these for YEARS and now I have a new found respect for them
Thats it. Im getting one
You should!
The guy down the street has modified his 430ls to the point of no return! I hope when I am in the market for one of these cars you can find one that is still stock. Now I see modified 430ls several days a week. Every one has their own personal idea of what their car should be and that's okay, but in my mind to heavy modifi one of these cars is like painting heirloom wood furniture green.
Oh man that’s a funny analogy!
I’d buy one of them
best luxury sedan out there
Facts
The very best of Lexus . Toyota and Lexus fan here it’s all we buy including the new Tx . My mom loves her rx f sport . I’m a Toyota tundra guy tho I’ve had 4 .
The F sport is truly underrated, it’s such a killer car. My parents only buy used Lexuses now, they love em
Just picked up a low mileage 2 owner one for £3000 in England. I absolutely love it to bits already. The air suspension is amazing the mark levison is out of this world, the engine and gearbox are so smooth. Its like the car is a butler. And the sat nav lady is your secretary. imagine closing your own doors😂 ha no no no i don't think so. Not a very sophisticated look is it. Closed my door by hand? What do you take me for? A range rover owner. Pahh
😂😂 sounds like you got a winner! And it will last for years to come!
Great reliable cars but man when things break...get the chequebook out.
Great car! I have a 2004. Love those wheels you have on the car but if you ever want to see them. I am a buyer. Located in S. FL
Awesome! My dad lives in Orlando and that’s where we filmed this
Old man cars are the best. I love my 03 Volvo s80
This Volvos are awesome! I almost bought a V70R
I have a 2014 Mercedes ML 350 diesel suv with 200,000 km on it, runs great with no problems -- still feels new. I'm wondering if I should ride it until the wheels fall off, or trade it in and get a LS430 with around half the mileage on it?
Here’s the thing, those diesel engines are bulletproof. They’ll keep running until long after the human race is gone 😆
You really can’t go wrong with either of them tbh. The LS430 is an excellent car, but the merc is “the devil you know”. Of course if you want something less SUV and more sedan, then it’s an easy choice
@@automospeedcrew Thanks dude, good advice. That's what I've heard from a mechanic too
Those diesel benzes can go until 1,000,000km with regular upkeep.
Id even buy the AWD LS460 in gun metal grey,
Wouldn’t be a bad idea!
i actually just ordered wheels for my 430, got some cheap esr cr5's, i know there reps lol but its my first car and i just want to get some bigger better lookin rims on it
I bet that looks great!
Looked at a 03 with broke timing belt for $1200. Should have bought it
Depending on the cost to fix, and whatever else might be wrong, it might be a good idea!
Great car
Completely agree!
But realise an old luxury car will still have luxury car parts prices. I think the soft close feature alone on each door if it breaks is $1,200 to replace. Still you'd have a primo car for say $25,000 that would outlast you. Spare a thought for Ireland, where annual road tax on one of these beasts is $2,000 until it hits age 30.
Oof that road tax is brutal. And you’re right about the parts, but they break down far less than most other cars fortunately
@@automospeedcrew I will own one. But it will have to be when it hits its 30th birthday. Then the tax drops to $65 annually :). The problem is the small pool of available right hand drive cars means sourcing them from the UK, where they salt the roads to a level even Toyotas and Lexuses have problems surviving
@Czechbound that sounds like a great plan! Good luck on the search in a few years
@@automospeedcrew Thank you. Now that the UK has left the EU, I wish Ireland would swap to driving on the left, so that we could buy cars from the continent. I guess pigs will fly first ha ha. All the best !
Factory Five spokes.
I don't know if I missed it but anybody know which trim level this 430 is?
Stream level?
@@automospeedcrewI meant trim sorry I think there is 3 or 4 different ones
@faraz4692 ahhhh gotcha, this is the Modern Luxury package
Fantastic car i own one.
That’s awesome. They’re such good cars
Wheels ?...the car was perfect from the factory. The under 40 crowd just doesn't know how to leave well enough alone ! 🤣
I’m over 40! And I love these wheels, but a lot of my audience like aftermarket wheels
I would rather take a AMG Mercedes of the same era over the Lexus. This is coming from a Lexus LS400 owner. In Japan it's just rebadged Toyota.
Tell us you don’t know what you’re talking about without telling us. Enjoy your unreliable Mercedes.
@@nyccollin Tell us you don't know a rebadged Toyota Celsior without looking at one. Enjoy your flagship rebadge Toyota with with a different logo. What AMG equivalent did Lexus offer back in 2006?
@@OneManOnFire I love Mercedes but the fact is that they’re unreliable. Would love to have a Mercedes with a Toyota engine.
Just got a 2001
Hell yeah! Congrats!
What year is best?
I’ve read that anyone of them from 01-06 are great and the 05 is the best, but you really can’t go wrong with
@@automospeedcrew Really thinkin' of gettin' one! Thanks for the vid!
@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE you’re welcome! Good luck on the search!
@@automospeedcrewoh ok as you replied earlier which one’s best year , is there a difference for 05 & 06 models ?
Hell I want one 😂😅😊
😆 have you started searching Bring a Trailer yet?
Is it an old man's car? Fast fwd to 5:44 to find out
I was recently shopping for a new car and was starting to believe all the nonsense of OLD PEOPLE car, for a CAMRY then I looked at the car I owned for the past 14 years a FORD FUSION and I guess that can be considered an old mans car and It never bothered me to drive it no one ever complained and said you drive an old mans car, but I bought a 2024 Mazda cx-50 instead of a camry, which I did want but Toyota dealerships asking too much money for it since its a hybrid
I’ve an LS460 AWD with 50k miles. I added JL audio 10s and a remote start. I’ve had newer cars but for me this is as good as it gets. Other than it’s my wife’s car and I need one to myself
50k miles is low! With the upgrades, sounds like an excellent ride
This was the last of the humble Lexus models before they thought they were on Mercedes level charging ludicrous prices. The current Lexus LS is a shadow of its former glory and overpriced. Even the Koreans are outdoing Lexus now with the Genesis G90. All I know is if I’m spending 6 figures on a full size luxury sedan it’s going to a Mercedes-Benz Sonderklasse and not a Lexus LS. BTW, the Lexus LS 460 is the successor to the Lexus LS 430, not the predecessor.
I agree with you on modern prices, it’s crazy. Friends of ours bought a Genesis and I have to say I was seriously impressed. And yeah, I know, that’s why I put the asterisk and correction in the video 😅
@@automospeedcrew Even at $101,000 the Genesis G90 seems like a bargain these days.
I own a 2005 ls430 ul 90k
That’s low mileage! I bet you love the car too
ive owned several Lexus LS430s and i can tell you they are a heap of burning garbage. They look horrendous, dont drive sporty in the slightest and ive had reliability issues with all of them.
Do not listen to that mans video, dont ever think of buying one and hopefully my comment will keep the prices somewhat down so that even i in germany can own one soon 😭😭
😆😆 you had me in the first half
What's actually wrong with an old man's car? Some very real people are old.
Absolutely nothing! Some people might call me old
old man car? who cares if it gets you around!
Even the clear stripe through the taillights is s0o0ooo Buick.
True!
Cost too much
shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Toyota and Lexus cars are the best cars .
Lexus are cool stop the bullshit with the start of the video
They always seemed like the stately old person cars to me
@@automospeedcrew they have the 1998 GS 400 with the big V8 engine… the in-line six 2005 IS300 with the 5 Speed manual… these are not the old stately old person cars. And Lexus LFA was not the first vehicle from Lexus that showed what the brand was able to do… you guys keep pushing this agenda that this company is boring. In fact when it comes to Japanese cars, Lexus is in fact the most enthusiast car company. The people that usually say this or the people that worship German cars.
@Toyota4Life to be fair I’m a huge German car fan, but I also loved the IS when it came out. But let’s be honest, the ES and the RX are pretty boring
@@automospeedcrew there you go again, focusing on the cars that aren’t made for the enthusiast and that’s the problem all of your car “reviewers” have. I sold you two examples and I can show you more, but you still mentioned the ES and RX ? Car Companies are allowed to make vehicles for people who aren’t trying to be race, car drivers. Did you know that German cars also have boring vehicles? Why are those ignored ? but the Japanese boring cars brought up ?
I called this car racism. now 20+ years later you guys want to talk about these Japanese vehicles for views and clicks because the German cars have gotten so boring
They are overpriced now
These LS 430 are better than Rolls Royce and Bentley of that era never mind Benz and BMWs✅
Big facts
This car is a joke compared to Benz of this era lol. The E-class and S-class of this time are far superior to this, but Lexus wins in terms of maintenance cost and reliability
Stop making videos on these Toyota & Lexus.
Stick to making the ball jerking videos about the German cars and leave these cars out of media. Car content about German cars have gotten so steel that you guys are gravitating towards these vehicles for views.
Stop making videos like this, shhhhhhh!
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Great video man! I mean, you get the combination of complete luxury, and reliability, and it’s very uncommon to hear that in one sentence. I was in complete shock when I saw the interior, and the exterior shots. The features are insane, and since I’m looking for a luxury sedan, this most definitely might have to be my next pick. I’m seeing these on FB marketplace with around, or over 300,000 miles!! 🤍
Appreciate it! Even at 300k miles, when taken care of, these cars will last so long