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2005 Lexus LS 430 User Reviews

2005 Lexus LS 430 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 3 reviews

  • Performance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Appearance:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Overall:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5

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DocDenver writes:
2005 Lexus LS 430 Base Review
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Power, Transmission, RIde quality, Stereo, Interior Materials, Fit and Finish.

Cons

Size (parking); Exterior styling is a bit dated.  Looks a bit pretentious in my neighborhood.

DocDenver
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The Best Car I've Ever Owned. — Rides like glass; smooth quiet power; silky transmission; feels very solid and safe, airbags everywhere; quality of materials is awesome, paint is beautiful, HID headlights make the road light up, MPG is great for size of car; Mark Levinson stereo is best I've ever heard. After a stressful day at work, I open the perfectly balance door with awesome trim, close it with the absolutely most satisfying "whoomp", start it up to a quiet idle, slip it into gear and feel that glassy ride - click on the stereo to hear Beethoven --and feel the stress just slip away .... If, like me, you've never appreciated classical music, listen to it in this car, and you'll love it. I can hear the difference between the quality of classical music recordings easily. Such depth!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Allen writes:
2005 Lexus LS 430 Base Review
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It is really comfotable, like a car for the bosses

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Maintainence costs on the car are realy high.

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It Is Very Heavy. It Has V8 Engine And Only Reaches About 90 When You Push It — ultra Luxury package! Yay! That's the top of the line models for Lexus! It costs a lot if you buy it new, but it is very cheap if you buy a certified pre-owned one. The original price was like 80 grand and after the lease guy turned it back it dropped to 30!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Ultra version may get it's eerie quiet and stability from added weight, as well as  air  
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Lexusultra
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Is The Very Definition Of A Quiet And Comfortable Way To Travel On Four Wheels. — My second LS, but first Ultra version. Total luxury. Everything always works. A real pleasure to drive. Too many virtues to discuss. A small issue with steering, which appears to be a non-oem tire set up, which I expect to resolve.

Owner for 0 years, 1 months

Miles Driven per Year:15,000

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Reviews From Other Years

2006 Lexus LS 430 Reviews

On The Road Again By bbox

Great road cars not as stylish as other major models but overall a great car. Fits everyone in the family and gets up and goes when you punch it. Surprisingly great handling around turns and corners. ... Read More

Exceptional By AQBill

I'm an older, conservative driver who appreciates reliability, comfort and substance as opposed to style and performance which makes this the almost perfect automobile for me! My idea of "performance"... Read More

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2004 Lexus LS 430 Reviews

Luxurious, Comfortable Ride. By Craffi3

Comfortable road car. Spacious, luxurious and fairly quick for its size. Would opt for the Ultra Luxury package as opposed to the Sport Package for more comfortable ride. Would recommend light exte... Read More

Great Car By Special_Ed

The 2004 Lexus LS is a great car. 129,000 miles and I have had virtually no issues that have required unscheduled maintenance. I plan to get around 250,000 miles out of this car. I will purchase an... Read More

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2003 Lexus LS 430 Reviews

Lexus Rules By mskml

My current Lexus is never in the shop for repairs. Scheduled maintenance, yes. Lexus is responsive and fun to drive, handles smoothly and doesn't break the bank keeping gas in it. I have owned a L... Read More

Not Inexpenive, But Easily Worth The Price Again And Again By LabradorMan

Nothing to dislike. All good. 28/30 mpg hwy 19/20 city. What more can you ask for? Change oil every 5,000 miles. Tires every 50,000 miles. Scheduled maintenance as instructed. Never owned a car as dep... Read More

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2002 Lexus LS 430 Reviews

My Ls430 By Ron

love it needed somthing that I could afford to fix, its bright and cheery give me a better attitude than my other cars or bike. I just cruise in it with a lean :) What more can I tell ya?? decent ... Read More

This Is "the" Car That Is Truly Reliable. By Pun

It's very comfortable in the driver's seat, and all seats for that matter. Clear visibility, spacious interior and a rather large trunk space. The Mark Levinson sound System is superb when you play... Read More

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2001 Lexus LS 430 Reviews

Great Car For Road Trips By bob30342

Fantastic car - Excellent design and build quality. Quiet ride. Strong silent acceleration. Not the best for driving hard on curvy roads. Car now has over 100k miles and the suspension is no long ... Read More

Lease It! By Andrew

What a great car.. Really the nicest driving car I have ever owned.. However the repair bills are very high.. I tried to save money by not bringing the car to the dealer but, that was a bad idea the n... Read More

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