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2004 Lexus LS430 Stories
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2003 Lexus LS430Visitor, Sunnyvale, CA, October 30, 2011 15:46Acquired this as a lease end - Lexus certified vehicle in 2007 with 45k miles. Major repairs consist of new brake pads, tires and battery plus regular oil changes at 5k intervals using regular Pennzoil and K&N oil filters. Use mid-grade gas with no problems. Major services (at my independent shop) at 15k, 30k, 45k and 60k intervals. I honestly believe that this vehicle will outlive me-eh!Flag ThisLike0
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2001 Lexus LS430H Scott, Leesburg, VA, September 23, 2011 09:01Tremendously quiet and drivable vehicle for its size. I purchased an Ultra Luxury version of this car from a private seller and have not doubted the purchase at all. I have replaced trunk lifts with aftermarket like others. Recent issue is leaking of hydraulic fluid at right front area of car. Air suspension fixes are big $ fixes, but having picked up this car for $17,000 with 53k miles in 2010, it drives like an $80k vehicle still. So I figure it is the cost of repairs for 10 year old car. A well-maintained version of this car will last a very long time and serve you well.
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2001 Lexus LS430Visitor, Satellite Beach, FL, August 22, 2011 14:152002 430 LS has 135,000 miles and still runs beautifully. Quiet and smooth. Repaired tilt wheel (during warranty period, no cost). Replaced hood struts with aftermarket units for $35. Only non-warranty, not scheduled maintenance was having lexus replace one O2 sensor ($400). Not bad for a 10 year old car. Love it.Flag ThisLike0
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2002 Lexus LS430stempleinfl, Oxford, FL, April 03, 2011 09:49great car. Only 2 repairs of consequence. Replace rear struts assemblies as it was causing a knocking sound over bumps. the support rubber on end of strut was excessively worn and replaced at 90k mi. Lexus charged about 400 ea. incl. labor to replace and re-align. Replace rear speaker in window and 2 add'l speakers as they were cracked and made cracking noise when base or volume turned up at all.
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2002 Lexus LS430Visitor, Fort Lauderdale, FL, December 02, 2010 22:28Incredible vehicle. Have run regular gas in it since we bought it with 37,000 miles in 2006. Now has 110,000 miles on it and no hint of any engine problems. Gets 26-28 mpg on the highway. Only problem was worn out hydraulic arms for trunk that made the trunk lid a guillotine. Had to complain to Toyota to get them replaced, I was surprised at how dishonest the Lexus dealer was in acknowledging this problem.Flag ThisLike | 3 people like this3
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2002 Lexus LS430Visitor, Sugar Land, TX, December 02, 2010 22:11Excellent vehicle. I have had this vehicle since 2002. The maintenance is neglible. The brakes had to be changed once. Other than that tires, batteries and oil change is the only other maintenance expense. it is hard to like any other car after you ride this car. Very very quiet. I have 90000 miles on the car.Flag ThisLike | 3 people like this3
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2003 Lexus LS430Visitor, Merritt Island, FL, November 22, 2010 19:33I have had this car for three years and it hasn't had one problem. I bought it as a lease end, and it is a joy to ride every single day. The handling is wonderful, and the feel of luxury is better than my old Mercedes Benz. In addition, it gives the quietest, smoothest ride of any car I know. I plan on holding onto this car until it dies or I die...Flag ThisLike | 2 people like this2
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2004 Lexus LS430Visitor, Frisco, TX, April 14, 2010 14:55Great car however this was the first year for the wire guided transmission and it can be sluggish at timesFlag ThisLike0
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2006 Lexus LS430ashraf2005, Niagara Falls, NY, March 26, 2010 08:50Thank God I did buy a BMW or MERCEDES
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2006 Lexus LS430khans, Austin, TX, March 03, 2010 17:51I have had this car since it was new, and I have found nothing wrong with it. It is a truly great automobile.
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2004 Lexus LS430rufless, Milwaukee, WI, April 14, 2009 13:15the car is excellent
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2002 Lexus LS430jamlshu, Snellville, GA, September 06, 2008 17:59Very satisfied with the performance of this car since 2005
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