2002 Lexus GS 430 Consumer Reviews

Great Car

Written by: JR on 10/10/2005

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I rely on these ratings fairly heavily so when i bought this car back in June I thought I should write to anyone considering buying one. This is by far the best car I've ever owned. It has 63,000 miles on it and it drives like it is brand new. It is so solid, so smooth, and has a ton of power. I would recommend it to anyone considering buying one, you won't be disappointed.

Favorite Features

Navigation, V8

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage

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Best of the Best

Written by: FORREST JORDAN on 03/03/2005

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Absolutely the best driving experience in a motor car and I have driven Bentleys, Rolls and Maybachs! Get in, buckle-up, if you would, and meld into the world of Levinson and Lexus. Look no further, chaps... There is no better on this earth! Here Here!!! Kudos to Lexus!~

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Perhaps another 100 ponies would be nice.

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Huge Power, Great Features, Smooth Ride

Written by: Chewieee on 10/26/2004

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is a great car. Tons of power, and all sorts o0f neat features tied in with the navigation system / ML Audio. People are always amazed at how nice the interior is, very roomy and done in an extremely classy fashion.

Favorite Features

The navigation touch screen. The power available to you when you want it.

Suggested Improvements

Fix a few little interior sounds as it goes down the road, dealer said they can fix it no problem, I just haven't gotten around tot aking it to them.

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As I've Seen it

Written by: cmwjrx on 09/12/2002

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I have tried used most, and tested the rest, vehicles in the top consumer class. The Lexus (my first L) is the first luxury sedan I have acquired without a lingering feeling that I failed to get it all. This is the first time in my auto-buying career that I can sit up and breethe a complete breath of pure satisfaction.

Favorite Features

I especially like the feel of the road, handling and ease of control dring this car. It is hard to omit the many excellent features otherwise. .

Suggested Improvements

At this time I cannot think of anything I would recommend for improving this automobile.

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SECOND GS

Written by: beachmarch on 08/15/2002

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

PREVIOUS CAR 99 GS400. 2002 GS430 IS MUCH IMPROVED. STEERING, BRAKING, TORQUE, GPS AND MARK LEVINSON RADIO ALL IMPROVED. LOVED THE 99, BUT THE 430 IS BETTER. I DUMPED THE 17" TIRES THAT I HAD ON THE 99, BEST MOVE I'VE MADE, RODE LIKE A TRUCK AND SOUNDED LIKE SNOW TIRES. ALSO DUMPED THE BOY RACER SPOILER, WHICH LOOKS OUT OF PLACE FROM THE SIDE. GREAT RIDE, SPEED, LUXURY AND BEST OF ALL NO PROBLEMS. A FRIEND HAS A BMW 540I, HE COULD WRITE A BOOK ABOUT HIS PROBLEMS.

Favorite Features

BUILD QUALITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Suggested Improvements

POWERED REAR WINDOW SUN SCREEN.

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Lexus gs

Written by: Vlad on 07/23/2002

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Exellent car. The Best!

Favorite Features

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Don't look any further....

Written by: LEXLUTHER on 07/11/2002

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my second GS (the 1st was a '98 400). I never thought I would own two of the same type of vehicle, but I made any exception. Just when you thought the 400 didn';t need improvement, Lexus tweaked the tourque and the car SCREAMS!! Quicker, but I still me the gimmicky E-shift. You can keep the hard riding 540 and MB430..this is nicer to drive and more comfortable (and that's from people who have ridden in this car and own a 540 and MB430).

Favorite Features

The nav system is second to none. The Mark Levinson stereo is just simply the best audio system available on ANY car. What an upgrade from the Nakamichi deck in the GS400!

Suggested Improvements

Rear headroom is a little tight. (oh yea, who cares, I don't sit back there anyway)

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Top Ten...REALLY!!!!!!

Written by: Pegasus on 05/26/2002

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is one of the BEST luxury sport rocket money can buy. I really love the design concept, the overall built quality and the best part of it-the VIP treatment I experienced in the dealership.The responsiveness of the engine, I can say-outstanding!I am very happy and satisfied with this car,the dealership/staff treatment and the compliments I get everywhere I go. I truly am happy and too young to own a LEXUS!!!

Favorite Features

memory seat,leather/real wood interiors/auto lights,top of the line sound system...well....Everything's inside...let's say in two words: FIRST CLASS!!!

Suggested Improvements

None that I know of...but according to some reviews...other drivers would like it to be better than its Bimmer counterpart.

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You gotta get one of these!

Written by: 2 Time Lexus Owner on 05/04/2002

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

No problems. 2 time Lexus owner. We really like the car and service. Mark Levinson stereo is fantastic! Best and most fun car I have ever owned. Test drove the BMW M5, 540, 740. M5 was great, too pricey. 540 too noisy and not quite enough power. 740, nice car but I could run faster. Lexus hit the mark by balancing speed, safety, and luxury at a reasonable price.

Favorite Features

Great blend of speed, safety, and luxury. Mark Levinson Stereo is fantastic! Power, Brakes, Looks, NAV System, Quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of a one.

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One Great Lux Sedan

Written by: mclements on 05/01/2002

Vehicle

2002 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is the quietest, smoothest, most comfortable, and most reliable sedans you can get. And it is one of the most powerful. It is so quiet & smooth, I can drive it all day without getting fatigued. And it does pretty well on the curvy roads, for a 4,000 lb. car. I get 29-30 MPG on the freeway at legal speeds, better than the car's rating.

Favorite Features

quiet and smooth 300 horsepower solid build quality

Suggested Improvements

stick shift!

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