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I Drove this 20 Year Old Lexus 10,000 Miles... And It May Be The BEST. (Lexus LS430 Review)
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- Published on Mar 16, 2026
- Today I'm reviewing my own 2004 Lexus LS430, which I have put 10,000 miles on it in under 9 months of ownership. It is a large, spacious and luxurious sedan with a NA 4.3 Lexus V8, which means it will go the distance... But has time been nice to this old Beauty? Also, is the new LS 500 worth 10x the cost or is this really the best value, on any car, today. Full Stop.
As always, hope you enjoy.
Great vlog, there's no comparison out there a $10k used car, once you own a Lexus especially YOU have the LS series there is no comparison and turning back to other brands of vehicles! How I know...because I owned a 2005 ML with 18" wheels, I enjoy it every time I take it out on the weekend (California gas prices are much higher than other states). You should be glad you don't have the Ultra it's a hard to find and will be more $$$ to maintain it. Congrats on the purchase!
Thank you for the comment!! Love my ML. I do wish I had the sport wheels. They look SO good. 👌 Fantastic car all around
I own an 01 Sport with 133k miles. Just got back from a round trip to Nevada. Not a whimper. Just cruise control at 85mph and some good music
that's exactly what they say about a Porsche. Once you drive a Porsche you never go back.
That is one of the best vehicle you will ever own. I have an 04 LS430, 06 LX470 and an 08 SC430. They do not make them like this anymore. I have driven many newer vehicles and they don’t compare. New vehicles will be recycled into soup cans in 20 yrs and my Lexus vehicles will still be on the road. These are peak years for Lexus manufacturing. Ride like a limo and built like a tank. They are the best.
*That is actually QUALITY for you. Not repurposed definition like quality is for gold and diamonds mounted on the hood or wood on the dashboard.*
😊
Same. 01 LS430 with 384k original miles and 03 SC430 with 79k.
@dougk1115i just hit 160k on my LX470, have 92k on the LS430 and 42k on the SC430.
@Rct9369 that’s great! Predictable maintenance, not too expensive when things need repair, reasonable insurance costs, and respectable fuel efficiency. Plus, these assets are actually appreciating! Finally, the analog experience without haptic glass and Mark Levinson sound - - just my style.
I have an 04 with 328k and still love it. Drives amazing and no issues.
I just appreciate a young man like you sees the value in a 20 year old car. I;m sure your father is proud of you
Absolutely blessed to have a good dad!
And honestly, the newest vehicle I've ever owned of the 2019 and that was a one-off. Every other car was 2015 or older 👍 so many good old things for sure
It actually is. The LS430 is the best of Lexus sedans.
Period
Your review is refreshing, unlike people saying a twenty year car is old and outdated or is not quick enough. It still is my dream car.
I've learned with any car specifically. You have to look at it all in a vacuum. This one luckily is not trying to be something it's not, a sports car. It's a stupid reliable, luxurious, cruiser. And it does that in spades!
People are going to realize older luxury cars are actually better then some of these new vehicles
I think they are 👍 hopefully people stop sipping the screen koolaid
One of my favorite Lexus models of all time
I owned a 2005 UL with a pristine service history and 48,000 miles in 2013. I flew from Texas to Kansas to buy it sight unseen! Usual maintenance and a repair to the adaptive cruise control. The tech at Lexus said if the previous owner ever turned it on, it would have been fixed under warranty. Known problem. It is expensive to fix these, but you do so rarely. No big deal. At 180,000 I was t-boned by a pickup that was doing in excess of 60 mph. Car was totaled, but the extensive air bags deployed and I walked away with a bruised hip. This may be the safest vehicle ever built, not to mention the best. I may own my life to this vehicle.
I currently own a 2005 UL with around 144K miles which I bought sight unseen from a dealer in California. The only reason I bought it was to see if the UL was that much better than the ML. I had a 2004 ML at the time, which I have since sold, but I will have to say I enjoyed the 2004 much better. I have been dealing with the air shocks on this one, and I will say that they are more trouble , and expense, than they're worth. I replaced the two front shocks, but it's not any better ride than the 2004 was. And I still can't use the ride height adjustment. It still drives beautifully, but is not worth all the extra expense I've spent so far. I would be in the market to sell it, but would have ask around $25,000 just to break even.
Was sort of expecting the transmission to fall out at 1:50 with that thump, perfect comedic timing with the rest of the video documenting the repairs at the shop
Man, don't wish that on me 😂 Just bad MS roads.
Wait. Mississippi roads? Nice to see another Mississippian! This is a fantastic review.
My grandmother has a ‘92 LS400 that I’m hoping she’ll pass along to me. There’s just something so premium and exquisite with these older Lexus cars
Pure quality! And yep, Mississippi born and raised 👌
yes, it is a masterpiece. After a long day at work, stuck in rush hour traffic...it just wafts you along, unbothered by the chaos around you
I have a 04 LS430 with 220K miles. No plans to let go!
How long have you had it? Thinking about buying one.
If one appreciates cars you would realise what a beauty this car is 🔥
I own a 2006 with 144k miles, it’s the best car I’ve ever owned!!
As another person who goes through cars quickly my LS430 has stayed in the fleet since 2023 and I have no plans of selling yet - it's a gem.
This thing is so clean! I would love to have one. I don't think I have seen one with this low mileage. Currently have a 03 IS 300. But def need one of these in the future ❤
Love a little first generation IS 👌 is it a manual? I've always wanted a sport cross
Haha yeah its my second one! I have a 03 sport design. Not a manual but will be doing a 1JZ swap later in future 😉@boring_cars
@Mistryman4that was my next question. 😎 Love it
Truly one of the best cars ever! I love how it's getting some recognition.
I own a 2004 Toyota Avalon. Purchased, brand new. 22 years later, it runs like it did on the first day, brand new. The paint job, upholstery are new because this has been an outdoor car for 22 years. There are two minor problems that would cost too much to repair. The back left window can be lowered from the driver's control, but not raised. You simply have to get out of the car, go to the rear window and raise it by the control on the door. Just roll down some other window. The fan control may not always work when you change the speed of the blast of air. Just put it on a low setting and don't keep changing.
These are really nice cars….I remember when the LS 400 first came out….one of the Car magazines profiled the new LS 400…..especially the engine. I might have to get one….prices for used samples are looking very reasonable. Thank you for posting.
The 400s and 430s both are incredible. And to your point, still a good price. The early 460s, while still great, are a bit more complicated and have issues with quality on the dash and other soft points that can be expensive. The early models are a great blend of sophisticated and simple. 👍
One of the best , if not the best car ever made!
Far better build quality than the competition!
When my LS400 was totaled in a hit and run. 🤨 I went shopping for an LS430. Bought in 2017 for 7 grand. My 2002 ML is the best car ive ever driven or owned. I drove transit for many years and wanted ultra comfort & affordable luxury. My 2002 fit the bill. Currently has 150,000 miles and drives like a dream Hard to believe this car is 24 years old, its that well made. I ❤️ my LS430!!
I've heard so many stories in these comments that are affectionate about this car! Significantly more positive than negative. Congrats on a great purchase and I hope it continues to treat you well!
I love my LS430 almost ten years now
12:08 recently bought my 02 430. Its got 102k miles, did some suspension work and rides like new. And even when the suspension was broke, it still drove better than my dads 2020 ford edge!
That era of lexus was amazing, it was crazy how many people hated on lexus back then but some of those haters now swear by them. We bounced an ES around my family for a while and got it up to 364k mi without any major problems other than winter tore up the paint after about 15yrs. Damn i miss that car lol
Consistency and longevity!
Another one you may like is the 2006-2010ish GS, they had that same v8 in the GS430, loved those
@Devitoed.into.BolivianI was looking at a 450h yesterday. I just can't get past the front end on those yet, although they are a great car. 👌
The LS430 is Lexus at its pinnacle and I don’t think it has ever produced a better car since. Or really anything close. It’s crazy to think they just announced the LS will not continue. It’s also crazy this car seems to just now be getting its acclaim. I think it’s mostly due to the SUV being the main choice of consumers and rendering sedans a thing of the past for many. We really didn’t know how good we had it when this car initially came out. Great content, liked and Subd.
BTDT. Bought with 123k,drove till 208k. 1 timing belt,1 starter,4 rotors w/pads. Got 30mpg on hwy. Minimal if any oil consumption. Only used Amsoil Signature Series 5w/30 with either Amsoil 15k oil filters,Napa' s best,or Wix oil filters. Got long in tooth driving it. Bought 2015 RX 350 with134k on it. I do a little lawn care on side,tow ZTR mower with lawn eqpt. Also tow motorcycle cross country. Not as good gas mileage 😢 26 on hwy.
A very entertaining video
Glad you enjoyed!
I have owned my 2005 LS430 for about 4 years and put 40K miles on it. The interior still looks brand new, absolutely no wind noise at 80+ mph, the switchgear is still tight, the engine is silent and smooth and the transmission shifts are imperceptible. It is an absolutely amazing car. Oh, it gets 27 mpg at 85 with the cruise on. I paid $9500 for it 4 years ago with 150K on it. I have owned a bunch of cars including a Jaguar S Type R. This is the finest car I have ever owned or driven for that matter.
Thanks for sharing your experience too!
The interior is authentic luxury. Leather, wood, good taste and comfort. Nowadays everything is plastic and fake everything
So nice!
This is probably my favorite years of lexus.
OMG, this is pure Lexo in it's purest form. Not like the new ones like the LBX. That surely cannot be from the same company or stablemate.
I have an 05. Best car ever
I want one ❤ thanks for the review
Damn I want that car, gorgeous!
Thank you, thank you ♥️
These are called the Toyota Celsior in Japan and are right in the beginning window to be imported. You could get one over here with like 30-50k miles in excellent condition for probably $8-10k.
Damn awesome video! I love the Bernoncars cameo need to go watch that UL one!
Yeah... I'm kinda lost in the sauce as far as car content. I watch a ton of people 😅
My 2001 Lexus ES300 had 340k miles on it when i sold it. Didn't burn oil and still ran great
I have a 2001 ES300 that's silver with black interior and chrome rims. It has 243000 miles on it, and is in great mechanical condition. I keep it garaged and have it polished and waxed, and get so many compliments on it. A few have asked if I'd be interested in selling it to them. No way!
You shouldn't sell this.
Such a great car. You are going to dearly regret letting this one go.
One of the best cars Lexus has ever made.
Problem 1, it's what I do... 😅 Problem 2, I gotta make space for something else 👀. Confident I'll have another though
@boring_cars Yeah but - keep it for all the times the other cars break down on you. This sure won't ;)
They make modules that will allow you to get android auto/apple carplay in it.
Hey, Great video. If you decide to sell it, I am in Louisiana, and definitely interested!
I'll post to the community when it goes live. Planning to sell it no reserve on BAT
My 2000 LS platinum is in mint condition. And it drives so nice. And listening to the nak original stereo on the road is still a dream. I get lots of compliments. I’ve owned since new and it’s all original except plugs, belts, pulleys, water pump. All done as a precaution but we’re in fine condition. Fuel pump, brakes, fluids,wipers and tires. 155000 miles and it runs like new. I have a 14 LX as well. May be the last vehicles I’ll ever need.
The interiors on these look shockingly good for their age. They look like they have 50k miles. I've never been in one but my 2025 Camry feels like a Lexus because so many of these features ended up trickling down into today's Toyotas. Peak timeless luxury from a bygone era
I love my 06 LS 430. I have owned nearly 40 cars, including an LS 400, SC 400, and I currently also have an LX 470. For a total of just over 30k, i have two of the best cars ever. They take me on multi thousand mile road trips, around town, out in the desert, to the mountains in the snow, in 100+ degree temps and below 30 degree temps. Comfortably and reliably. It's amazing frankly. It has turned me from a car flipper into a car preserver. I religiously maintain them and have even had the bumpers repainted. Wish more things were like this; something worth keeping and maintaining instead of more junk for the landfill.
Couldn't agree more. There was a degree of engineering in that era of cars that I feel is missing in the newer models. I really would love an LX470 as an option as well. I love outdoors and I can't think of a more perfect option for that.
Mine is white 04 with the sport wheels and still draws a presence wherever I go.
I have a 2004 Ultra Luxury with 401k km's. It is the finest automobile I've ever owned, I got it at 313k and it's been an absolute gem, I've had a couple of repairs like O2 sensors and some suspension but that's about it outside of maintenance (timing belt, water pump, fuel pump etc). Getting 8.5L per 100km and being able to do 750km or a bit more to a tank if all highway is insane haha
I am literally never selling it and will be buried in it lol
Don't do it, don't sell it, this is something you gotta pass down to your kids, ESPECIALLY with such low km's. Cheers!
Clicked on the video not for the video but because of the obs escalade pfp
Honestly miss that brick. Loved that truck 👍
I’m never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 💎🛥️ 😍🥰 ✈️ 🛩️ 🤝😎.
never getting rid of my 01.
Those vents are insane 😮
I've had one for five years. It is bliss.
I have an 05 with 55,000 miles. Bought it from the estate of the original owner who died. I've had it for five years. No mechanical problems, just maintenance. Replace the timing belt when I bought it despite it having only 27,000 miles on it, because it was 15 years old. New Continental tires ( from Germany) and the rest has been smooth sailing. 27 miles per gallon on the highway and 16 around town. I would not sell mine for $30,000. I am six feet four inches tall and I fit in every seat in the car comfortably and all the gadgets still work, including the oscillating fan.
Sounds just like my car. Well bought!
I was fortunate enough last year to find a 2010 ES350 with super low miles. Stress-free ownership.
I've owned 2 of them and they are great cars!
They’re phenomenal platforms. The ls400 was my first dive into a Lexus at 16 and man that and a well equipped caddy were true luxury
Beautiful car
I have a 03 G35 and I can share the same sentiment. It's built great, reliable just like Lexus.
I've owned mine (05) for over a year now.... Silver like yours with black leather... not a real common variety surprisingly... I have the factory upgraded rims. Which gives it an awesome appearance. I got mine with 155 K and wasn't sure where the timing belt was so last winter I went to town on it!! New water pump, pulleys, and timing belt. Redid oil pan gasket and valve covers. New radiator and all new coolant lines... All new vacuum lines... replaced brakes and rotors. Also replaced all fluids - brake, transmission, rearend, coolant, and power steering. I have no experience with steering components, so I had a shop look it over and recommend I replace a tie rod, so I bought all 4 and also rear upper swing arm bushing mounts, and also all new KYB shocks... This pro off road shop replaced everything and did an alignment. Really good job... the tech also has an older Lexus GS model. First time I felt 100% comfortable handing my car over to someone else.... Replace tires a couple months ago and Battery couple days ago... I plan on driving this for the next 20 years...
I absolutely love this car... absolutely a pleasure to drive and people who know know.... had some cool conversations. One memorable was this rich kid at a gas station in a new BMW 750 and he was crushing on my car... lol. I started it up to leave and he just like looked over and smiled, even though he had a twin turbo V8 in his car.
I currently have 170k on it and when the weather isn't bad and I'm driving my first Gen Tundra... I'm using this and it just purrs down the interstate. 40 mile commute for my work. My last car was an ES350 and that was an amazing car but it felt slightly cramped for me, might of been a touch sportier, but it didn't hold a candle to the LS430...
Sounds like you're set for a long time with that car, awesome work! 👌 Love my silver on black! I almost got silver on gray with gray wood but missed out on it. Love the black now nice and classy 👍
Something about the older Japanese cars just hits different. I had an older 2000 ES300 and that thing wasn't as luxurious, but one of the cleanest and well build cars i've ever owned. Good stuff.
They're just solid and well thought it. Super good for dailies and enthusiasts
Would like to find the 05 or 06 CL without the UL with air suspension
great video (and channel), I sent it around my group chat car friends yesterday. Ps hello from Scotland
❤ thank you! Glad you liked it! Still trying figure out the direction as I'm new to this but looks like we have something going.
Don't sell man trust me. I have an 08 Lexus ES bought the year it came out and its still running buttery smooth till this day. They just never die and its such a hard thing to find a car like this these days.
I hear ya, they are fantastic. But the itch be itching 😂 I'll own another. I'm sure if it
The LS is a great car…nice video! I’ve got a 2015 GS350 with 60k miles. I plan to drive that for a long time. Enjoy your LS!
I would hold on to this one . Nice V8 with rock solid transmission. Lexus has discontinued the LS series. You can't really replace it.
I'll look for another at some point. Right now I've checked the box and I need some space in the driveway for something else! Has been a great ride though
The vents are low-key best part of owning this car.
Stupid fancy. Fun fact too, they're driven off an occupancy sensor. If there's nobody sitting in the passenger seat, that vent doesn't move 👀 it's that smart
I freaking love this car!💯🫡
This is the best LS lexus ever made the last LS where no expense was spared in pursuit of perfection.
Absolutely love my 2013 Toyota Avalon! Very similar.
Great video. When my parents passed away I bought their 2006 LS 430 and it is the best car ever made. I’ve owned it now a decade and it has close to 300,000 miles and outside of maintenance and a couple repairs such as front end components, complete suspension replacement, alternator, starter, and unfortunately the radiator cause I got a rock through it, everything else has been perfect. It all comes down to was the maintenance done regularly and if so these cars are probably 1,000,000 mile vehicle vehicles.
The only downside is the expensive timing belt and all the parts that go with that which I just did for the third time in the vehicle’s life, and that ran me just over $2600. But that’s what you have to do if you want one of these vehicles.
Also I did replace the dash computer with a modern aftermarket that allows my iPhone to connect to it and it’s a little bigger screen highly recommend. It fits into the dash perfectly makes it look like it’s supposed to be there.
About the same cost for timing chain/guides fix for an f30
I daily a 2008 gs350 awd and I love it!
One more thing about body roll and ride- this is something that I feel has been lost. Every car doesn’t need to handle like a BMW 3 series. Luxury does not equal handling or excessive technology. It should be about the ride quality, the reliability, the quiet.
I was just talking to a friend about this today! Recently had a 2020 BMW X7 for my work and it was stiff enough to almost be "sporty" but also to be unsettling at speed over bumps. It's a strange middle ground where it loses comfort and sportiness. This wasn't even an M model...
@boring_cars part of that are the gigantic wagon wheels all new cars have.
@stevemiller162622s baby
there's an 01 near me with 91k on it...they listed it for 8k a month ago and just dropped asking price to 7.5k lol. i think i should go look at it tbh
If it's got decent service sounds like a solid deal 👌
Just bought a 90K mile 06 Custom Lux. Paid 15,800. It has only been driven 3K miles in the last 7 years. I had to put tires on it because they were 10 years old but looked brand new. Replaced left front strut with OEM. Had the timing belt/water pump done which I negotiated the dealer to pay for. I’m having a car audio place install Apple CarPlay with original screen soon. It’s an absolute pleasure to drive.
Did you do the CarPlay yet?
100% one of the best cars ever made.
Just hit 100k miles in my 2004 UL, I will keep it forever
Nice!
These things will run forever if you take care of them. Beautiful sedan.
I have a 05 ls430 with 223k miles and drives and rides amazing. Best Lexus sedan made
Agreed 🍻
After 2010 Lexus started cost-cutting on their cars.
The LS430 was absolutely the *opposite* of that! It defined "no expense spared."
Peak engineering from Toyota. Those early 2000s cars all the way up to the LFA were legendary
@boring_cars I own a 2nd gen IS from 2008. Not a patch on the LS430, but *every model* in the 2nd gen line-up came with front and rear fog lights as *standard!* I was staggered to discover that from the 3rd gen onwards (2013>), *NO* IS models come with rear fog lights - *at all, in any model!* Both 3rd and 4th gen. Like, seriously?
Gorgeous
I'm the second owner of an '04 ES 330 that just turned 130,000 miles. Paid $6,500. dollars for it eight years ago. I would not be afraid to take this car anywhere I need to go. I'm 68yrs old and this is the best car I've ever owned.
Very nice review!
Glad you enjoyed!
I almost bought one of these back when you could get an 04-06 ML or even UL's for under 10k. I wish I had bought the Flint Mica 04 UL. It needed some maintenance I didn't want to shell out for at the time or I would have.
If you do sell it, you will eventually miss it and want another one. I have a 99 because its my favorite of the LS but these cars are on another level.
I really may look for an LS400 to replace it 👀
That interior is 💎💎💎
Love the shifter and that wood, just lovely
That wood is real American maple. Nothing like it in today's cars.
I had a 2001 LS430 in a beautiful dark blue for 10 yrs - best production car ever made!
An old LS430 has got to be about the best deal in cars today. I haven't noticed any good ones going for $10k, but $15k ones are common. Yours is in really good shape. Insanely great cars ... hard to even believe.
I'm incredibly happy with the condition of mine! It was definitely well taken care of by the previous owners although there were minor things I did to keep it at that standard. I also paid a higher price because of that. They really are fantastic cars! For less than a Corolla too 👍
Ls 430s amd 460s super underrated
I am 50.. owned 12 cars in my life time, most of them leased luxury vehicles.. last year i bought a 04 LS430, and its the most comfort youre going to find sub 20k. and its 22yrs old. Finding a decent example is getting harder, took me a year to find mine with 42k for 16k.... in 2019 these were all over the place for 10k. Get yourself a Grom updated av. its the single best purchase I made for the car, immediately makes it competitive with late model cars in the tech dept.
Quite possibly the only thing that dates the car is the infotainment, in my opinion. The ride and quality of material is still almost perfect and is they usually well. Well bought on yours last year, that's almost the exact miles and price that mine was 👌
2007 Lexus RX350 313k miles. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's not the newest vehicle I've owned...but it's the best I've owned. I love driving it. I could go on and on about how awesome it is. It's awesome lol.
Love seeing these LS430 videos today. I have a 2003 LS 430 that I will always keep. I had a 2015 LS460 that was nice, but not at nice as the 430 IMO. I actually traded that 460 in for a brand new 2025 toyota camry just for the newer tech/features...its nice having that, but then still taking out my 430 every few days for the "luxury" ride.
My dad had his 04 LS430 from 2006 until 2025, and drove it from 42k to 302k mi.
Just getting started!
I have always bought the highest quality car I can afford at the time, and as importantly, the best model year where the company was still trying hard to break into the market. Once they get "successful", they get sloppy or the bean counters start nibbling away the intrinsic quality. I have owned three LS400s, done my own work on the timing belts and idlers and valve adjustments, and have never had a breakdown in the total accrued 200,000 miles.
I am currently driving a 1991 LS400 with the original non-interference 1UZFE engine with those 9,500 rpm connecting rods.
The car is smooth, quiet, nothing has yet broken (door locks are getting lazy in deep cold), and most important, no stupid bells and whistles. Steering wheel has no buttons! Everything is low-key simple quality, the wood is understated unlike the 430's garish application of wood accents all over the place, and I can work on everything with simple hand tools and do my OBD I diagnostics with just a jumper wire.
The LS430 is a legend in the game. An all around magnificent car. Very well made and such quality.
Dude, I dig your presentation style! Enthusiastic, but relaxed, knowledgeable. Subscribed. And yeah, sweet ride. And better looking to my eye than the current LS, which is difficult to distinguish at a glance from an ES or IS. Just no real visual presence any more.
Dude, Thank you so much! Not really trying to be an over the top presenter here. Just a normal person trying to build a community!
And yes, all new Lexus cars seem to look the same unfortunately. Makes them somewhat bland. This old one has some PRESENCE. 👍
@boring_cars Of course there’s the new ES that looks… uhmmm… different.
Now I gotta watch your earlier vids.
@unhandlemedifferent = ugly, but who's judging anyway 😂
Oh and, DO IT.... Hope you enjoy!
i have an 02, 8 yrs now. lower trim level. 56k new. only repair... vvt solenoid went out. $50 and 30 min back on the road.
These types of features that still work on a Lexus 20 years later would be broken on European cars within before the 4 yr/ 50k mile warranty is over. And of course, UZ series engines are fantastic.
Thanks for the comment!
Re; LEXUS: I worked, indirectly, for Southeast Toyota Distribution, in FL. The owner was a self-made billionaire named Jim Moran. He had a Midas touch: 1 out of every 5 Toyotas sold in the US are sold in his distribution region. He invented the concept of the "Toyotathon", owned 20 auto-related companies, and knew the Toyoda (NOT "Toyota") family personally. Toyota would not make a major move in the US without consulting Mr. Moran. Around 1983-84, Toyota came to him for advice. They wanted to create a separate luxury brand to compete with Cadillac. Mr. Moran's advice? 'Buy a Mercedes LS sedan, take it apart, and reverse-engineer it. Then build a car which LOOKS like a Mercedes, with Toyota QUALITY, Cadillac PRICING, and with a luxury dealer network, SEPARATE from Toyota. You'll beat Cadillac at their own game'. And THAT is how the original 1989 LS400 came about. And that's why Lexus ALWAYS had its own dealer network, unlike say Hyundai-Genesis. I know this because I heard the story right from Mr. Moran. When he was alive, he owned the #1 Lexus dealer in the world, JM LEXUS, in Margate Florida. It was common for them to retail OVER 1,000 NEW Lexus' per month. (I'm retired, I don't know what they do today) JM Lexus was the 1st and maybe only Lexus dealer NOT named for its location; i.e. "Lexus of (City Name Here). Because Jim Moran wanted it that way! And because he was Jim Moran! Oh, and I've had 5 Lexus vehicles, every one of them a jewel of a car.
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Nice thanks for the story
I bought a new 2003 LS Ultra Luxury back in 2003. These are amazing cars. Wish I still had it.
If cas tax wasen't so crazy in my country (Denmark)
I would for sure own one, this is the best car ever build in moden time.
Until you buy parts for it.
@krijadtesparts are easy to get and the price don't worry me,
But alone to have the car in my garage ready to drive, would cost me arround 20.000 danish kroner every year 7n tax and insurencens,
Now thats is pure nuts.
I had one 10 yrs ago ,I’ve had a lot 7 series and Audi A8 but the LS 430 is the best ,thanks 😊