15 yrs later, this $73,000 Lexus LS430 is still the Best Used Luxury Car

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  • Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
  • Concerning the muted audio portions: RUclips's Copyright claims in 2020 have gotten much stricter since this video was uploaded in 2018, and they forced me to either mute those sections where there was background music or have this video blocked entirely. It wasn't an issue for the first two years of this video's life, but you've probably noticed a lot more ads lately too, right? 😡😤 Feel free to play Kenny G's "Songbird" in the background when enjoying the silent bits. Thanks for the views and continued support 👍
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    Looking to get into the Luxury Car market? Want something incredibly reliable and comfortable and SAFE for the whole family? A fun and comfortable car to have guys- or girls-night out with enough room for the tallest of your friends?
    Now, compare this to every other LS430 for sale online right now and you’ll see clearly how this fully-equipped model is right for YOU. Every option that was available by Lexus was added to this model, and it has been meticulously dealer-maintained its entire life in Southern California.
    Since this is the fully-optioned “Ultra Luxury” Limousine model, every option with 🔴 is something you you won’t find on most LS430s:
    Performance Features:
    ●290 HP 32 Valve 4.3 liter V8 with VVT-i (variable valve timing), just crossed 117,000 miles.
    ●Rear Wheel Drive, 6 speed automatic transmission w/ dual overdrive.
    ●18/26 mpg city/highway.
    🔴 0.25 coefficient of drag (better than Tesla Model X, nissan Leaf, Corvette, Ferarri, etc. Models without airbag suspension are 0.26).
    Interior Luxury and Convenience Features:
    ●Genuine Maple Wood Trim.
    🔴Semi-Analine Leather seats, dash, doors.
    🔴Suede headliner and A/B/C pillars.
    🔴Rear door sun shades.
    ●Power rear shade.
    ●Lighted vanity mirror on ALL seats.
    🔴Swivel rear reading lamps.
    ●Memory for seats, seat belt position, steering wheel position, mirrors.
    ●Extremely quiet ride with several door seals to keep cabin noise down.
    ●Full power-adjusting front seats, with headrest/seatbelt/steering wheel adjust all at a press of one of 3 memory buttons.
    🔴Power position reclining rear seats with memory w/ adjustable headrest.
    🔴Heated and cooled front AND REAR seats.
    🔴Rear Drink Cooler (sometimes referred to as refrigerator, 6 can capacity).
    ●Power tilt/one-touch sunroof.
    ●Carpeted floor mats.
    ●Dual zone Climate Control with automatic smog-sensing recirculation mode.
    🔴Rear Climate Control Air Conditioner with Air Purifier!
    🔴178 watt Mark Levinson Premium Audio System 7 speakers (Rear center subwoofer) and automatic sound levelizer (ASL).
    ●6 disc changer. AM/FM/Tape.
    ●Touch-Screen Entertainment/Climate/Navigation.
    🔴Lifetime Satellite Sirius XM Radio included with car.
    🔴Voice-Activated navigation.
    🔴Bluetooth 1.0 phone integration.
    ●Multi-Info screen with fuel economy/range/time/avg speed/ext temperature.
    ●Cargo net, first aid kit, trunk mat, tool kit, tire chains, wheel locks.
    Safety & Driver Assist Systems:
    🔴Adaptive Radar Cruise Control with adjustments for speed, distance and brake assist.
    ●Speed-Sensing steering assist, ABS, Traction/Stability Control (VSC).
    ●Dual Front, side curtain, knee and rear curtain airbags.
    🔴Pre-Collision package with seat belt tensioners and radar-sensing Brake Assist (BA) in emergency situations.
    ☑️ car has SOLD, thanks for watching :)
    ✶Two corrections for the video:
    - 10:45 Bought at Lexus Mission Viejo in OC. Newport Lexus wasn't built yet.
    - 11:00 Glovebox scratch was repaired, not replaced, at dealership expense.
    ✔️ONE-OWNER, FULLY LOADED, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAN, LIKE-NEW!
    ●HID headlights with auto-leveling and pivoting turning projectors.
    🔴Laminated Side Glass.
    ●Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/ time-delay mist cycle. (option?)
    ●Water repellent front door and windshield glass. (option?)
    ●UV Protective Glass.
    🔴Headlight washers.
    ●TPMS.
    🔴Rearview Camera.
    🔴Intuitive Parking Assist Sensors (front and rear).
    Exterior:
    🔴Chrome 225/55/R17 alloy wheels.
    🔴Self-leveling airbag suspension w/ height adjust for higher clearance.
    🔴Soft-Close Power-Assisted Door and Trunk Closers (they latch themselves = no more slamming doors shut!)
    🔴“Smart Access” Keyless entry and start. (Never have to take the key out of your pocket again!)
    🔴One-touch lock button and keyless entry handle on all 4 doors.
    🔴Puddle Lights on side mirrors (automatically light up when you approach as key is detected).
    ●Power folding side mirrors.
    Vehicle was purchased new from Lexus Mission Viejo in 2004 in south Orange County, California. It arrived as equipped above at the Port of Los Angeles and had a sticker MSRP of $73,329.
    Very detailed vehicle maintenance/repair records were kept; even the cost of fuel over the entire ownership of the car!
    We still have the original window sticker with all options and prices.
    Clean CA title.
    Check out the eBay listing for more!

Комментарии • 2,1 тыс.

  • @donshah1709
    @donshah1709 6 лет назад +256

    I'm 24, and while most of my friends wanted me to go buy a 2 door coupe, I opted for a 2005 Lexus LS430 with the Ultra Luxury Package with only 65k miles! This car is amazing!

    • @philippemorin5416
      @philippemorin5416 4 года назад +15

      that the best choice you made :) lexus are just unbeatable question of reliability and quality control

    • @TheMmiguelito
      @TheMmiguelito 4 года назад +5

      Wowwww,that's AMAZING !! Where in the hell did you find it??

    • @neon-kitty2281
      @neon-kitty2281 4 года назад +3

      Don Shah im definetly going to buy one as soon as im finished with college

    • @JAYY_JAYY
      @JAYY_JAYY 4 года назад +16

      I own. 2005 ls430 ultra luxury as well . I purchased mine from original owner in Northern California with about 65k original miles on it . Black on Black I searched online for 6 months everyday . I wanted original owner ,garaged , black on black ,ultra luxury .

    • @BlakeAlexander12
      @BlakeAlexander12 4 года назад

      Jay Jay and how much?

  • @fifteenbyfive
    @fifteenbyfive 6 лет назад +353

    The Lexus LS is the finest utilitarian vehicle in automotive history. You can always find another vehicle to beat it in any particular area, but nothing else on the road puts it all together as competently and as flawlessly as this one.

    • @tresfielder3148
      @tresfielder3148 6 лет назад +1

      heymisterderp 2002 models are shit

    • @tresfielder3148
      @tresfielder3148 6 лет назад +5

      John Sluder Yep, definitely better than the '02's. Bose does blow Levinson out the water, no doubt.

    • @TheCoolDave
      @TheCoolDave 6 лет назад +9

      Agreed. If you believe in Toyota reliability Toyota's best are in involved building the Lexus LS, doing the best engineering in the world. They are bullet proof almost. I owned a 1996 400, a 2001 430 (drove for 12 years) and currently love a LS460L. Truly the best built cars on the road today.

    • @neon-kitty2281
      @neon-kitty2281 6 лет назад

      indeed they are! even if im not a owner of the LS series myself, i really do appreciate the level of dedication and detail theyve gone throught to make this car. you can notice in the other model series aswell (like the perfectly balanced chassi in the is200 and incredible smoothness of the inline 6 engine along with the gearbox being amazingly smooth). 'i wish more people appreciated them but most people where i live rather buy a crossover of various brands or drive around in bmw, audis or volvos...

    • @DitzlerPhoto
      @DitzlerPhoto 6 лет назад +6

      Bose are you serious. What car has a Bose system that sound better than this?

  • @mclaine33
    @mclaine33 6 лет назад +1099

    This shit had radar cruise control in 2004?!? Damn that's so impressive!

    • @MKIVGTIVR6
      @MKIVGTIVR6 6 лет назад +17

      I think a few cars had it. I had a 2003 Infiniti FX35 and it also had radar cruise.

    • @waqasusmans
      @waqasusmans 6 лет назад +27

      I have the 2001 LS 430 and it had the laser or radar cruise control as well. 01-03 did not have a rear camera, that started in 04-06 upgrade.

    • @mantassmilg3826
      @mantassmilg3826 6 лет назад +25

      e38 had radar cruise back in 99' :D

    • @HaMoOdI786
      @HaMoOdI786 6 лет назад +15

      i have a 2002 ls430 with a rader cruise control n back n so on... and i have had it for more then 4 years now so far i have only done brake pads rotors n oil change if anyone wants a car and having to spend absolutely 0$ lexus is the way to go...

    • @sonofapollo5892
      @sonofapollo5892 6 лет назад

      Ikr

  • @Alan62651
    @Alan62651 6 лет назад +8

    I am on my second LS430, and they run wonderfully... Amazingly, 100-150K mileage models are currently available for about $9000. My 2005 was totaled at 220,000 miles, and my insurance company gave me $8900 to buy another one. "Quite torquey" is an understatement. They haul ass. Push the ETC button, and it accelerates even better. I have never seen 26MPG, but I am a still loving the acceleration.

  • @geddycorinthos7492
    @geddycorinthos7492 4 года назад +3

    Almost made me cry. Used to have an 2005 LS430, had some other Lexus models after in the meantime but nothing stands out like that one. Now unfortunately have a 2019 Mercedes B 200D, watching this makes me want to go trade in that terrible Mercedes for one of these bad boys again

  • @superbros1690
    @superbros1690 6 лет назад +311

    You can never go wrong with a Toyota.

    • @hedga001
      @hedga001 6 лет назад +30

      SlickPlayz You know it! Scotty Kilmer agrees too. Now rev up your engines!

    • @BREN70S
      @BREN70S 5 лет назад +4

      I just bought one and I'm very impressed .

    • @jkl1672
      @jkl1672 5 лет назад +1

      I'd trade my Avalon for this ls430.

    • @spruceguitar
      @spruceguitar 5 лет назад +8

      Slikz Oh yes, these days you can go very wrong with a Toyota depending on choice. Toyotas, which before went over 500,000 miles are no longer as reliable since they are made with a CVT transmission.
      Watch Scotty Kilmer’s video (a long time Toyota lover) who tells the story of how Toyota couldn’t get over the embarassement of recalling 3 million Toyotas for faulty transmissions. So they still did the recall, in what was the most massive of Toyota’s lies for the decade. Since they didn’t call it a recall for the Corollas and lied about the reason.
      Just stay away from CVT transmissions!!!!!
      And you’ll be fine

    • @nickbargas7352
      @nickbargas7352 5 лет назад +1

      @@spruceguitar Japanese cars have been going downhill since 2015. The pride and loyalty of Toyota/Honda is a thing of the past. It's all about the bottom dollar and not about the quality any longer. I would NEVER purchase a new car in today's world.

  • @kevinking1286
    @kevinking1286 6 лет назад +129

    By far still my favorite Lexus. The quality of their vehicles at that time is unmatched. I sometimes long for the yesteryears of Lexus. Great videography!

    • @jonnydavis6066
      @jonnydavis6066 6 лет назад +1

      Carolina King same here

    • @raupenimmersatt6906
      @raupenimmersatt6906 6 лет назад +2

      Carolina King I still think that The LFA is the ultimate Lexus- how much engineering went into the fast and high Regung V10 + the sound is insane.

    • @tylercouture216
      @tylercouture216 6 лет назад +2

      Loving this car

    • @alexiep2422
      @alexiep2422 6 лет назад +2

      It still is unmatched. You just have to pay for it.
      I just got my first Lexus coming from driving Honda’s since 2005.
      Let me tell you. They make the best cars on the road.

  • @Redfast999
    @Redfast999 5 лет назад +2

    Just hit 189000 miles on my 2006 love it only change sparked plugs MAF and timing belt throughout my 6 years of ownership

  • @FreeportFreeze
    @FreeportFreeze 5 лет назад +4

    I have an 05 LS430 UL w/ original air suspension. This vehicle is amazing.

  • @crownr0yalonice
    @crownr0yalonice 6 лет назад +25

    I am so soothed from watching the ride height change.

  • @gt-c-
    @gt-c- Год назад +2

    * * The LS430 was the last Lexus that was PERFECT!
    I have the 2001 model with 158,000 miles on it original buyer and owner since...and still looks, drive and feels LIKE IN THE FIRST DAY! WILL NEVER SELL IT! * *

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon Год назад

      Depending on driving conditions for those miles, it's time to start paying attention to the upper and lower control arms for that year. Never get it wet under the hood or in the trunk.

    • @gt-c-
      @gt-c- Год назад

      @@wholeNwon "Never get it wet under the hood or in the trunk"...care to explain?

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon Год назад

      @@gt-c- The electrical connectors in all modern cars are subject to slow corrosion, if they get wet. All sorts of electrical gremlins can result over the following months or even years. The right trunk well of the LS430 contains an important computer and several other vulnerable components. Water can collect there.

  • @Vespastendert
    @Vespastendert 6 лет назад +363

    Much better than Doug. Keep it up !!

    • @gedaman
      @gedaman 6 лет назад +17

      StenSpeedShop Doug DeMuro would have better videos if they were this length.

    • @MrHav1k
      @MrHav1k 6 лет назад +64

      Why does everyone think it's cool to start shitting on Doug now? Guy got a subscriber base and now gets hated on all the time lmao. Fuckin' haters.

    • @michaelking4578
      @michaelking4578 6 лет назад +4

      TheHvk I just get sad when I see others success and it makes me cry. That may be why people do such things.

    • @joshnj214
      @joshnj214 6 лет назад +21

      Doug is extremely Biased in has reviews, has a scoring system that makes no sense, and refuses to make his videos with anything other than imovie
      Doug will review a car thats a 10/10 and still shit on it if its a brand he doesn't like, and he doesn't hide it either. He never objectively looks at how good a car is, he just looks at the badges.

    • @zeusdetro8173
      @zeusdetro8173 6 лет назад +3

      Joshua Jones go cry about it

  • @teslapete4461
    @teslapete4461 6 лет назад +54

    I'd have to argue the 2001-2003 we're even quieter and more reliable, however the 2004-2006 cars get you the cooled rear seats and updated headlights 😁 Crazy to think my 2001 Ultra Luxury had radar cruise 15+ years before mainstream car manufacturers

    • @mercedesbenzs600bash
      @mercedesbenzs600bash 6 лет назад +2

      tesla pete So as far a ride quality the 01-03 were real good also???

    • @teslapete4461
      @teslapete4461 6 лет назад +3

      MERCEDESBENZS600 S500, smooth as a cloud with a nice properly working air suspension and factory 17" wheels 😁

    • @leviSyosef
      @leviSyosef 6 лет назад +4

      tesla pete in lexus it still works in german car it break from the factory

    • @StraitClownin909
      @StraitClownin909 6 лет назад +6

      Lexus LS430: The greatest car ever built.

    • @logan86123
      @logan86123 6 лет назад +1

      The Jaguar XK8 had radar cruise in 2000.

  • @ryans1187
    @ryans1187 5 лет назад +1

    All those options 15 years ago. Very impressive and they all still work perfectly.

  • @ernestoa5364
    @ernestoa5364 6 лет назад +8

    Dam that car has aged beautiful and to think some newer cars are crap.

    • @Godofhel1
      @Godofhel1 6 лет назад

      Look up Toyota Celsior, cant believe people dont know that this is a rebaged toyota

  • @Cgtlfa
    @Cgtlfa 6 лет назад +3

    I agree. Drove this a while back and I was freakin impressed on the comfort and overall luxury feel

  • @Armafly
    @Armafly 6 лет назад

    My experience with Lexus started in 2006. My wife’s RX330 AWD (made in Japan), 163,500 miles, has been so far the most reliable car ever. The quality, the service, the design, are worth every single penny we paid for.

  • @Jademyheart
    @Jademyheart 6 лет назад

    You're pieces are fantastic.
    No , trying to be funny , good camera angles / blending.
    Extremely informative, friendly Narrator.
    Very good.
    Very good indeed 👏👏👏👏

  • @kellingtonlink956
    @kellingtonlink956 6 лет назад +26

    Well summed up. Excellent review and well thought out. Thanks (Canada)

    • @DavidBello
      @DavidBello  6 лет назад

      Kellington Link thank you for watching

  • @sativafourtwentie
    @sativafourtwentie 5 лет назад +1

    The first LS actually had a mark levinson sound system as an option, still the best sound system in a car I've ever heard.
    My Dad had one when I was growing up.

    • @paulmeglasson1919
      @paulmeglasson1919 Год назад

      The first LS had Nakamicihi as the upgrade stereo. The Levinson came out in 2001. I have Levinson in both my 04 GX470 and 05 Ls430, the GX has the very best factory sound system I've heard.. Lexus Tech 30 years.

  • @deadbeatproz
    @deadbeatproz 6 лет назад

    I just bought a 08 Lexus LS 460L, what a dream to drive. Love it and will never part with it. Thanks for the video.

    • @deadbeatproz
      @deadbeatproz 6 лет назад

      Onyeka Nnajiego do it you won't regret it and people treat you different. Lol

  • @TheKagedd
    @TheKagedd 6 лет назад +7

    People sleep on those early LS400/430s but they’re amazing testaments to Toyota’s work ethic.

    • @noelr1010
      @noelr1010 4 года назад

      That's when Toyata was at their peak. After 2006 the new LS, GS, ES weren't as impressive.

  • @gr1mrea9er82
    @gr1mrea9er82 6 лет назад +21

    "- Hallooo, my name is Franck Eggelhoffer, i am a wadding planner, i lave Kenny G, and loooong welks on the beasch, i have a pog, Nietsche, and i drive a Lexus LS430"

  • @kftc1980
    @kftc1980 4 года назад +12

    If my ‘98 LS400 ever dies, I’ll probably get one of these.
    If.

    • @djbhe
      @djbhe 4 года назад +3

      I have a 98 GS 400 with 214k miles. The wife and I drove it from Tampa to Atlanta and back and it ran like a champ. The car is in mint condition with no rust or leaks. My wife love that car over any car she's ever had.

    • @DANBOY89GYM
      @DANBOY89GYM 4 года назад

      Good luck waiting that long 😆 they mostly never break

    • @rawn4203
      @rawn4203 4 года назад

      @@djbhe I have a 98 gs400 too, bought it in 2012 with only 29.5k miles then, and even today (sun 5/31/2020) it has under 43k on the odom. Its a 2nd car for me but it runs like a champ and I would have no concerns taking it on a cross country trip and back. I foolishly once considered selling it, but its just too good a car and KBB says EVEN with the ultra low miles, its only worth maybe a couple grand. No thank you!!!

    • @djbhe
      @djbhe 4 года назад +2

      @@rawn4203
      You better hold on to it. They are still in demand right now today.

  • @BIGTONE-lc4vd
    @BIGTONE-lc4vd 5 лет назад

    i have a 2000 ls400 and its been through some rough times, however it still rolls better than some of the new cars. my mother drove this off the showroom floor in 1999 now i have it and
    i really do enjoy it enough not to want to even look for anything else

  • @GeorgeFlippin
    @GeorgeFlippin 5 лет назад +2

    I have a 2003 430 and I must say, it is so choice!

  • @labjujube
    @labjujube 6 лет назад +16

    such a perfect car

  • @XtruhSpecialK
    @XtruhSpecialK 4 года назад +3

    boutta pull up feeling like tony soprano in this

  • @BigEightiesNewWave
    @BigEightiesNewWave 6 лет назад +1

    A friend bought one new in 2005. I got to drive it. Awesome car. 1st time I ever used nav in a car. It was way over 60K AND WORTH IT.

  • @thomaspatrickparker6648
    @thomaspatrickparker6648 5 лет назад +1

    my 06 Rx400 has a backup camera and a touch screen console just like this one. Lexus really makes nice cars and if you don't mind driving a car that's 10 years old you can get a lot for your money.

  • @douglaslane6184
    @douglaslane6184 5 лет назад +3

    This is more luxury than our 2016 Ford Transit 350...... that we spent $55,000 on.

    • @douglaslane6184
      @douglaslane6184 5 лет назад

      The only thing our van has of the is the backup cam. But its 480p.

  • @Gorilla_Jones
    @Gorilla_Jones 6 лет назад

    My 1993 LS400 still looks and runs new. Best engineered thing I’ve owned. Had it 22 years.
    For the record my Crossfire only has 36k miles and it’s a wonderful little car, got a bad rap

  • @B3Quattro
    @B3Quattro 6 лет назад

    The IS300 was the 3-series competitor....Awesome video. These never registered on my radar for some reason but after watching this video complete with smooth jazz I kinda want one now haha

  • @Toxico507
    @Toxico507 5 лет назад +4

    I always liked this car.

  • @donpedro35
    @donpedro35 5 лет назад +76

    I’m trading in my 07 charger for this 😌😂

    • @antoniomitchell1883
      @antoniomitchell1883 5 лет назад +10

      Might as well, since you can't drive either of them in the snow

    • @donpedro35
      @donpedro35 5 лет назад

      Antonio Mitchell what should you suggest then

    • @antoniomitchell1883
      @antoniomitchell1883 5 лет назад +4

      @@donpedro35 2012 Lexus RX350 AWD

    • @XxmatixX6videosdiariosdenadav
      @XxmatixX6videosdiariosdenadav 5 лет назад +30

      It doesn't snow in all the word did you know? Also you don't need AWD, a good pair of snow tires is more than enough in that charger or Lexus. You don't need a truck or SUV for everything

    • @griffcoleman
      @griffcoleman 5 лет назад +1

      XxmatixX - 6 videos diarios de nada :v yup...all you need is some good snow tires and some weight over the rear axle and then you just need to have fun

  • @chrisreed26
    @chrisreed26 5 лет назад

    My favorite car in the world..Back in 1989 when I was what, 15? 16? I remember at church one of the members (LDS church, No paid ministry, no passing the plate) one of the wealthier members who owned a medical first aid kit business, bought a new Lexus LS400..His wife loved the car soo much and they would fight over it, had to buy her one too! So they had 2 Lexus LS 400's!! They bought their sun a new Ford Bronco II in 1987..back then it was soo cool to have!! I had a wealthy client for years down in Sarasota Fl who would buy new cars every year or 2..He had a 2002 LS430 Ultra Edition with the rear seat controls like this one in video..He loved that car soo much he said it was like an old shoe, Just soo comfortable..it just felt right..He did not trade that car in on a newer one until the new style LS460 came out in what, 2007? Him keeping a car that long was unheard of!! They also had a few Lexus suvs, the LX470, then went to the Infiniti QX56 and subsequent large model that took it's place..I remember driving the LS430 and I fell in love with that car!!

    • @billm.819
      @billm.819 4 года назад

      Jesus said give all you own to the poor.

  • @AlxN52
    @AlxN52 5 лет назад +1

    Wow just amazing.! The only drawback for me is the air suspension. When they go bad can be really expensive

  • @2011Savere
    @2011Savere 3 года назад

    In Brooklyn you were a big baller if you had a Lexus LS. Most of the young people my age had the ES 350, BMW 3 series, or the Acura Legend. I couldn't afford either. I did have an Infiniti G20 at the time. It was a 1992 G20. But I always wanted the Lexus.

  • @William3780
    @William3780 6 лет назад

    Lexus till the day I die, great video I have owned my 2002 lexus gs300 since 2007 I bought it with 32000 miles today is June 25 2018 and it has 242000 miles same engine and transmission and it's my daily driver, I just bought another 2001 gs430 with 113000 miles on it with all the bells and whistles, I wish I could post pic. in the chat I just hooked up the gs430 with new B.C. coilovers with swift springs and did the ls400 big brake kit on the front and full apexi exhaust and put some nice 19 inch wheels and tires, I'm really glad I purchase the GS 430 that car is incredible and the 300hp really moves it lmao

  • @BlueOvals24
    @BlueOvals24 5 лет назад +5

    S-class didn't stand a chance! Now I don't know if I want a GS300 or this

    • @Mr.Beastforpresident
      @Mr.Beastforpresident 5 лет назад +1

      Shane Milton GS430, best of both worlds

    • @jarvisjones1183
      @jarvisjones1183 5 лет назад +1

      GS are legit too, I had an pearl 03, best car I ever had bar none.

  • @i_Bequeque
    @i_Bequeque 5 лет назад +6

    *still enough room for Doug DeMuro lol. He would have had a field day with “all the quirks” of this car haha

    • @billm.819
      @billm.819 4 года назад

      "THIS is the BEST CAR ever CREATED"......

  • @michaelbetts8379
    @michaelbetts8379 5 лет назад

    Just purchased a LS 430 2004 best car I ever own .I call her the black swan

  • @sidheshpatil7120
    @sidheshpatil7120 4 года назад

    I was driving around in a Holden Astra LS and I have driven the Lexus LS as well in the past. The Astra LS ticks all the boxes for me - Comfort, Low Emission, Fuel Efficiency Space and not as expensive as the Lexus LS!

  • @yazky69
    @yazky69 6 лет назад

    Toyota is the best!!!
    My father bought his first Toyota corona in 1967. Still has it and since then we have bought more then 35 Toyota's.. amazing cars.

  • @pete_dj33
    @pete_dj33 3 года назад

    Toyota should have named their luxury brand "Brag" or "showoff" because that's what they do AND back it up when they makes these engineering masterpieces

  • @Ethan-lp6nf
    @Ethan-lp6nf 5 лет назад

    It's crazy that my Elantra has a lot of these features that were hot stuff in 2004. Even cheap cars have come a long way.

    • @vaderundershorts
      @vaderundershorts 5 лет назад

      What? Elantra had what features in 2004? A steering wheel?

    • @Ethan-lp6nf
      @Ethan-lp6nf 5 лет назад

      @@vaderundershorts My Elantra "has" these features. This implies that it is a current model. Nobody, including myself, would want to drive a 2004 Elantra - so don't go there.

    • @vaderundershorts
      @vaderundershorts 5 лет назад +1

      Misread your comment... though you implied actually that 2004 Elantra had same features...Haha. yes, economy Civics have more features than the '04 luxuries.

  • @sball3
    @sball3 5 лет назад +1

    I had no idea I wanted this car so badly. Thanks

  • @OzBloke
    @OzBloke 3 года назад +1

    The ‘Junk’ US Manufacturers 😂 Well put! 😎

  • @ItsTimePictures
    @ItsTimePictures 5 лет назад

    Finding a third gen LS in that condition is like finding a unicorn. I'd kill to have one!

  • @Shino2600
    @Shino2600 5 лет назад

    Mind blown at all this tech in 04 that is still Optional today. I probably still can’t afford it at used though either way lol

  • @kaveee971
    @kaveee971 3 года назад +2

    I'm gonna sell my home and buy this, i believe i can live and sleep in it... will attach it with a trailer for bath / kitchen ;)

  • @nycmaverick
    @nycmaverick 5 лет назад +1

    Also the 430 had one of the very few automotive engines certified for use in aviation.

  • @TheBollywoodCritic
    @TheBollywoodCritic 5 лет назад +6

    I wanna bang this car. With Kenny G on in the background.

  • @erikghere3311
    @erikghere3311 5 лет назад

    You didnt roll all the windows down with the remote! Now that's cool!

  • @jussialkkiomaki1433
    @jussialkkiomaki1433 6 лет назад

    I don't understand why people like Lexus LS. Test drove one when I was choosing between Lexus, Audi A8 and MB S. Lexus was so boring to drive, only rear wheel drive (living in Scandinavia), old fashion interior and dull exterior. It just didn't raise any emotions. Selected Audi A8 and have been so happy with it.

  • @ericcharleston6544
    @ericcharleston6544 2 года назад

    i have a 04 with 91k on it had it 3 years can still go 130 plus with no problem .

  • @HodsBroo
    @HodsBroo 6 лет назад

    Completely agree with this video. Amazing. Lexus is the best luxury brand ever.

  • @Mabeylater293
    @Mabeylater293 6 лет назад +30

    Actually 0-60 is 5.9 sec. This car may have had non-premium gas put in it.

    • @cloudk2030
      @cloudk2030 4 года назад +5

      That’s not how any of this works

    • @tyttuut
      @tyttuut 4 года назад

      I'd love to know how you got 5.9 seconds out of a stock LS430. Mine does 6.5-7 seconds, and it's a pristine 2002 running on premium fuel with brand-new tires.

    • @SonicSuperWaffle
      @SonicSuperWaffle 4 года назад +1

      @@tyttuut Your car has the 5 speed transmission (2001-2003). The 2004-2006 models have the 6 speed transmission with slightly more aggressive gearing.
      I have achieved 5.75 sec 0-60 on my 05 LS430 even with the heavy Ultra Luxury package on premium fuel (tank was quarter full, spare tire removed, no passengers).

  • @g.t.g1111
    @g.t.g1111 5 лет назад

    Thank You! I am very impressed! I knew Lexus has become a WOW FACTOR to the others, but 😳 WOW!!

  • @djpollo2474
    @djpollo2474 3 года назад

    Damn used to have a 98 ls400 and I returned it because I thought the transmission was bad... well it turns out it was the diff. I regret it so much that I'm going to sell my 98 f150 and try to wait until someone puts one for sale. Such good quality and especially ride quality

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon Год назад

      The diffs. just don't fail in those cars. Something happened to it. You're probably better off without that particular car. The diff. does "require" a special oil but it's still made in England and available on Amazon...cheap.

  • @DavidBello
    @DavidBello  6 лет назад +6

    Bidding ends Sunday, May 13 5:23pm PDT. Perfect Mother’s Day gift.

    • @jasonsharpbucks
      @jasonsharpbucks 6 лет назад

      David Bello link in description not working

    • @DavidBello
      @DavidBello  6 лет назад

      Jason Schade yup eBay updated the listing number when I reposted. Link is updated

    • @abelucious
      @abelucious 6 лет назад +7

      The Lexus ES was never a competitor to the BMW 3 series , the ES is a front wheel drive soft sprung quite family sedan , you think that's a BMW 3 series competitor ? the Lexus IS was intended to be the BMW 3 series competitor and it never really achieved that mission , I was going to subscribe , but you compared a Lexus ES ( cough cough grandpa's car ) to the nimble back wheel drive BMW E46 3 series , ..... SMH

    • @TN_HondaDad
      @TN_HondaDad 6 лет назад

      That would be PDT my friend.........

    • @davewidhalm4380
      @davewidhalm4380 6 лет назад +2

      You may want to consider dropping your starting price to $7k or less in order to get some bids. Your starting price is at least $2k more than good condition private party value.

  • @mikeego8226
    @mikeego8226 4 года назад

    It is amazing how similar this Ls430 is compared to The nissan cima 450 VIP. I own a 450 VIP Cima and this is almost the same exact car

  • @Adnan.siddiq
    @Adnan.siddiq 6 лет назад

    Man you explain like a butter

  • @RealWorldCarReviews
    @RealWorldCarReviews 6 лет назад +1

    Great video. I’ll be getting an LS430 at some point as I’ve been after one for a few year now. 👍

    • @TheJiggs666
      @TheJiggs666 6 лет назад +1

      Just make sure the 90K major service has been done, these cars are expensive to maintain, in the last year alone, I did 2800 dollars in repairs, and my LS430 only has 102K miles on it.

  • @ΜαρτινΜαρτ
    @ΜαρτινΜαρτ 5 лет назад +2

    I agree with this men 100%

  • @ftnppg1272
    @ftnppg1272 5 лет назад

    I am currently looking for a clean LS 430. 2005 preferably. Want something used. 100k miles or so but clean. Got two other Lexus cars, 2016 RX and 2014 IS, and sold a GS and totaled a focus st two months ago. This LS is just all around the best daily ever. This car will spoil you and you will hate every other cars ride except some german cars for the rest of your driving career. Driving on a feather bed.

  • @StarryTemplar
    @StarryTemplar 4 года назад

    OMG I can't believe this is 15 Years AGO....GEEZ

  • @STARDRIVE
    @STARDRIVE 6 лет назад

    When Lexus started, I always wondered why they didn't buy and old luxury brand name from yesteryear, like Facel Vega. During the 80's, Japanese and Korean cars were mostly seen as cheap knock-off's, certainly not as a status symbol.
    Lexus is sure footed now, but it took quite a while for it to get there..

  • @japnikki
    @japnikki 6 лет назад

    Holy crap way ahead of its time!

  • @215Cormega
    @215Cormega 5 лет назад

    Kenny G theme song is EPIC.....

  • @DoSum4Me
    @DoSum4Me 6 лет назад

    I had an 01 Audi A6 for a while and the only good part about it was the seats and the engine smoothness, I was gonna buy an 03 LS430 in silver... but the dealership wouldn't budge on the price so I walked away, but I eventually ended up with a 2013 Hyundai Accent 6 speed, mostly for the fuel mileage as I'm averaging 41 mpg, anyways I'd love to buy this generation LS in the future!

  • @reaganlyle5088
    @reaganlyle5088 5 лет назад

    The Century was Toyota's top of the line luxury car, but it was never sold in the US unlike the LS

  • @SteveInterdonato
    @SteveInterdonato 11 месяцев назад

    Great video. However one small inacurate item. It was in 2003 not 2004 that the Radar was aqailable in the LS430 Luxuary edition. I have one.

  • @MegaRafaelloco
    @MegaRafaelloco 6 лет назад

    I would buy one if the Lexus dealership wasn’t 3 hours away from me 😂😂😂

  • @CeedyTV
    @CeedyTV 6 лет назад +1

    I own this car in real life a 2004 and it has the executive package in the rear and it have a fridge and everything you can think of that some 2019 cars don’t have well really most 2018 cars

  • @terryharris2805
    @terryharris2805 4 года назад +1

    I watch this video every night then go to sleep lol great work , what camera did you use

  • @marcellowheeler88
    @marcellowheeler88 6 лет назад

    Sold me with the music. Now I want one.

    • @barbarasimpelo6452
      @barbarasimpelo6452 5 лет назад

      What’s the song that plays in it between 7:43 to 7:53?

  • @syce25
    @syce25 3 года назад

    I purchase this model 2 years ago from a Dealer one owner who traded it in for a new car it only had a 105000 miles on it for 2005, I now have 127000 miles on it, no problem Time to put some fuses thats about it

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon Год назад

      Why would it need fuses?

  • @thanhbinhnguyen508
    @thanhbinhnguyen508 5 лет назад

    Im glad that I bought Lexus as my first car not some bmw or audi

  • @julians1mommy
    @julians1mommy 6 лет назад +6

    0-60 is 5.9 sec

  • @akselcapuri
    @akselcapuri 5 лет назад

    i have a 2013 mercedes s550 and this is very impressive for a car. I dont even have radar cruise control.

  • @racingvenny1151
    @racingvenny1151 6 лет назад +1

    Great video, I am sold!

  • @sg8539
    @sg8539 5 лет назад

    Still a top car in 2019 and last of the true ls400 line in my opinion.

  • @wilramos3990
    @wilramos3990 4 года назад +1

    Ohh and next year I’m getting the Es 350 hybrid ohhhh yeahhhh🏆

  • @StephanPluemer
    @StephanPluemer 6 лет назад +1

    Love my Lexus LS 460 ;)

  • @davperez1329
    @davperez1329 6 лет назад

    I just bought a 2002 ul...love it

  • @terrellhoward5231
    @terrellhoward5231 6 лет назад

    I love my LS430. The 460 and the new 500 doesn't do anything for me. My baby is a 03 and if I should get rid of it, I'm looking at the 05.

  • @manniefresh2022
    @manniefresh2022 5 лет назад +1

    Man I have 200000+ miles on mine. Shit runs like new idk man Lexus might have cracked the code

  • @kipwilliam5593
    @kipwilliam5593 6 лет назад

    A very good review that offers great information

  • @natelabree9776
    @natelabree9776 5 лет назад +1

    Solid video!

  • @QthAgR8
    @QthAgR8 6 лет назад

    I have a 07 Ford 500 it reminds me of this car. I’d trade my 07 for this 03 any day. I had a 93 gs 300 and loved that car.

  • @videreinc9103
    @videreinc9103 6 лет назад

    my father have this one, that was ls460.Nice car, better than mb

  • @peaohvee1784
    @peaohvee1784 6 лет назад

    my dad has one. running awesome @ 150k miles

  • @NativeTexMexican
    @NativeTexMexican 3 года назад

    ...found my next car. Thanks.✌😁

  • @MrFuchew
    @MrFuchew 4 года назад

    The trick is to find one without the stupid navigation and put a double din in

  • @MultiDesignGuy
    @MultiDesignGuy 6 лет назад

    Hi David I subscribed after this review nice well done,

  • @mn-wk3ju
    @mn-wk3ju 2 года назад

    Great review! What happened over the years? Why does my 2017 Lexus have a gap trap? I wish I had a lot of these different features

  • @leveraged6694
    @leveraged6694 5 лет назад

    The older you get the more reliability becomes a priority. Having owned two BMW’s, you could say that scared me straight. You no longer have to decide hmmmm... find the oil leak in my 5 series or vacation!

    • @ts9271
      @ts9271 5 лет назад +1

      Lol learned my lesson with my first VW, went german again with an Audi. Fool me twice shame on me. Never again.

  • @brynwaddell8698
    @brynwaddell8698 6 лет назад

    Best car I’ve ever owned

  • @StanDaManReviews
    @StanDaManReviews 6 лет назад +837

    Many car's still don't even have half these feature's.

    • @gazzaclarkson2547
      @gazzaclarkson2547 6 лет назад +39

      Many plurals do not require apostrophes. In fact, none of them ! Cars. Features. Nuff said. If one drives a Lexus, one demands certain levels of precision and accuracy.

    • @hedga001
      @hedga001 6 лет назад +3

      Stan Da Man Eat your heart out Chrysler 300 touring haha

    • @yuzeyang8847
      @yuzeyang8847 6 лет назад +12

      Because most of people just buy the cheaper one without options

    • @r.d.9399
      @r.d.9399 5 лет назад +5

      I was shocked at the price for this. I can't believe the used car market didn't crash yet.

    • @EVEmasta
      @EVEmasta 5 лет назад

      too bad it looks old as shit