2003 Lexus LS 430 Consumer Discussions

Lexus LS 400/LS 430 Starting Problems

• Re: Problem Starting LS430 [baguayo1]

  Written by: alpop on Jun 22, 2010 10:54:56 AM

  I have the same problem with my 2003 Lexus LS 430. When I turn the key to start the engine I have to hold it in start position for a few seconds (while there is no noise from the starter, initially I thought the battery is dead), and then it starts. When I bought it, a month ago, when I was turning the key all the way it started, without the ... Read More

Lexus LS 400/LS 430

• Drive by Wire

  Written by: alawood on Aug 1, 2009 11:33:29 AM

  I have a 2003 LS 430 with 74,000 miles, when drive alone at highway speed the engine has a dead miss that comes and goes. I took it to a Lexus dealer and they said it was the drive by wire system. Is there a modular for the drive by wire?

Lexus LS Dealers and Service Issues

• LS430 2003 Losing Air

  Written by: kevin_q on Mar 22, 2008 11:41:50 AM

  My Stock Wheels were Chromed Plated by Park Place Lexus Plano when I took new deliver of my brand new 2003 Lexus LS 430 and now after 5yrs they are losing the first 10 pounds of air presure very quickly after filling them full. This takes about week for them to lose the 10 pounds. Filling them up every week has become a pain. Lexus in Plano said I need to ... Read More

Lexus LS Rear Wheel Drive System

• Re: How does the Lexus ls400 and ls430 do in the snow? [stephenabelson]

  Written by: lexx2 on Feb 14, 2008 11:01:16 AM

  I had the same concerns when I purchased my 2002 LS 430. I spoke to other owners at the dealership. All said the same thing, "don"t worry about it". I live in Cleveland where it is snow on top of ice on top of chuck holes. I run the tires it came with, summer tires, push the "snow" button on occasion, and drive off. The LS handles better than my wife's ... Read More

Lexus LS 400/LS 430 Navigation System

• Re: New Nav Update [rennybosch]

  Written by: edurbin on Jan 20, 2008 9:42:37 AM

  please tell me what is the correct version of the DVD nav system update for the Lexus LS 430 2003 and did it work for you? Thanks, E Durbin edurbin@comcast.net

Lexus LS 400/LS 430

• LS 430 Trunk Strut Replacement - Persistence Pays!

  Written by: slexy1 on Mar 22, 2007 3:30:43 AM

  The Los Angeles, Ca. online BBB: http://www.labbb.org/BBBWeb/Forms/Complaint/ComplaintInformationPage.aspx?sm= was a big help. I recommend them to anyone who is not getting satisfaction through the dealers or the Lexus Customer Satisfaction 800#. But, to be fair with Lexus HQ's, make sure you have a legitimate situation (as I believed). While Lexus Corporate denies improvement of the engineering of the LS 430 trunk struts (more "gas force pressure"), my wife and I both agree ... Read More

• Re: 2001 LS 430 Trunk Lid Safety Problem & Parchment Paint Touch Up Problem [lexuslx]

  Written by: slexy1 on Mar 20, 2007 7:54:57 AM

  Here is what I just sent the NHTSA: "I just had my trunk struts replaced after Lexus National Headquarters told me 2 1/2 weeks ago that they were willing to work with me. My dealer said they never contacted him to give him the go ahead to do the "no charge" work, so I had to call Lexus HQ's again and complain. I now am convinced after seeing my trunk lid ... Read More

Lexus LS 400/LS 430 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2005 LS 430 Lease [suzq2]

  Written by: wabends on Feb 24, 2007 7:44:12 AM

  suzq2 Better choice because you save money! I nearly got the LS 460 last month but decided to wait until 2009 when I can get a CPO 2007 Ultra for several thousands less than the premium they are charging now. Also, the LS 600h will be out by then. If you plan to keep the car for a while, you may consider buying the 2004 model because you get more options ... Read More

Lexus LS 400/LS 430

• Auto Auctions...............LS430

  Written by: tennesseelexus on Jul 31, 2006 10:39:36 AM

  I am contemplating buying a 2003 LS430 from a dealer(not Lexus)...........he has been around for around 9 years and has sold over 8,000 cars in that time. He is well known and has a good reputation. I want a 2003 LS 430 white, w/Nav and less than 35k miles. I have a price in mind (around $35-36k). He thinks that his full-time buyer can find one like the one I want. ... Read More

• Re: 2003 LS 430 [tennesseelexus]

  Written by: nvbanker on Jul 26, 2006 7:48:43 AM

  I had an 03 - it was just about perfect. I had only 2 repairs - the Lexus Link had repeated faults that they could fix for a while, then it would start faulting again. And the telescoping steering wheel got squeaky after a while, the Universal Joint knuckle was replaced. It was a great car, can't think of any reason you shouldn't love it. :P

• Re: 2003 LS 430 [tennesseelexus]

  Written by: rgsw on Jul 25, 2006 4:23:41 PM

  I agree with the post, "suggest you look for a 2004". The 2004, 05, and 06 were nearly the same product. The early production 2004s had a recall and replacement for the transmission and fuel pump. As for "White", the Lexus white never had the "pearlesence" like some GMC products. I thot the white was more of a metalic white and very good looking. I thot I preferred white, then I ... Read More

• Re: 2006 LS 430 [mheni1]

  Written by: mmm1 on Feb 24, 2006 3:43:38 PM

  Prior to purchasing my 2003 LS 430 and 2005 RX 330 I sent email messages to numerous mid-Atlantic Lexus dealerships in Richmond, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and the Washington area requesting prices. I got the best price from Lindsay Lexus in Alexandria in both cases. I then took that price to the dealership nearest me (Newport News) and they matched it. Price from any one dealer will vary considerably depending ... Read More

Lexus LS: Problems & Solutions

• Re: Lexus LS 430 Over RATED [rdrr]

  Written by: gee35coupe on Feb 11, 2006 6:41:15 AM

  I also had a 2000 Chevy Silverado....Spent it's first 3 months I had it in the shop. New throttle body, brakes, paint, etc...Traded it in 8 months with 6000 miles and took a $5k hit in depreciation. Other hand...Bought a 2003 Civic SI for $16,200. It spent one day in the shop for a fuel tank sender problem at 24K and 2 months ago at 45K I got rid of it ... Read More

• Re: Lexus LS 430 Over RATED [1933]

  Written by: expoguy on Feb 10, 2006 4:46:20 AM

  You would prefer a GM product to a Lexus? Are you out of your mind or just a moron? I would never go back to a so-called American made car again... That is right I said so called, where do you think GM builds their cars since Clinton signed the NAFTA agreement? Canada and Mexico, that is where... A friend bought a 2003 Dodge Ram, when he read the sticker it ... Read More

• Re: iPod use in 2002/2003 LS 430 [sictransit]

  Written by: rgsw on Oct 20, 2005 10:10:43 PM

  My 2005 LS430 does not support iPod. I don't believe the 2006 LS430 supports iPid either, but I'm not positive. I believe some of the 2006 Lexus sport model sedans offer iPod compatibility.

Lexus LS 400/LS 430

• Re: DVD Navigation update for 20001 LS430 [nskod]

  Written by: mitchellrowe on Jul 26, 2005 3:34:09 AM

  Mr. Nskod : Welcome from another Lexus Owner ( myself ) , and I'm sure from other Owner's. Direct Answers To Your ? : YES , THE 2003 CD / NAV ... IS INTERCHANGEBLE INTO YOUR 2001 LS 430 NAVIGATION CD PLAYER ( ROM ) . VERSION 02.1 HAS MUCH MORE CORRECT GROUND DATA THAN THE 2001 . Personal Conversation : A Telephone Conversation With Lexus Customer Satisfaction in Torrance , ... Read More

• NAV Update

  Written by: newlexi on Oct 31, 2003 2:26:44 PM

  I just received and installed the 2003 NAV DVD update on a 2001 LS 430. Few pointers: 1. I purchased it from lexus-parts.com for $288 plus $10 UPS shipment 2. Followed the procedure in msg #4769, thanks to flint350. 3. Be careful when removing the screws. I had to spend 20 min. retrieving one screw that fell underneath the DVD player. 4. The DVD player is difficult to handle in the ... Read More

• Awards

  Written by: lenscap on Oct 8, 2003 11:20:30 AM

  JD Power announced the results of their 2003 APEAL Awards and Lexus finished on top in a few categories. For those that don't know, the study measures "owners' delight with the design, content, layout and performance" of their new vehicles. Lexus won several awards including the #1 nameplate (Porsche was #2 and BMW #3) and the LS 430 was the highest ranked premium luxury car (Mercedes SL was #2 and BMW ... Read More

• 04 LS430

  Written by: ljflx on Sep 22, 2003 9:41:18 AM

  I picked up a brochure today at Ray Catena Lexus. Unfortunately they didn't have a car on the lot which surprised me given they are such a large volume dealer. Apparently some of the cars seen so far are making their way from dealer to dealer in advance of the Sept. 24 debut. The car pictured in the brochure is definitely bolder and some of the new colors play that up. ... Read More

• rugeti

  Written by: lenscap on Sep 10, 2003 7:06:21 AM

  The current LS is not fairly new. It was unveiled in January 2000 at the Detroit Auto Show and went on sale in the fall of 2000 as a 2001. It is now entering its fourth year. Lexus does not have long model cycles. Typically their cars run for five years, with a cosmetic freshening in the fourth year. So, what Lexus is doing follows their history. Compare this to Mercedes ... Read More

• 2003 Award

  Written by: lenscap on May 7, 2003 11:26:02 AM

  The results of the 2003 JD Power Initial Quality Study were released yesterday. It's no surprise that the LS 430 finished #1 in the premium luxury car category. Other Lexus standings include: Lexus #1 as a brand ES 300 #1 in the entry luxury car category SC 430 #2 in the premium luxury car category GS 300/430 #1 in mid luxury car category RX 300 #1 in luxury SUV category LX ... Read More

• Wind Noise

  Written by: chuck107 on Jan 8, 2003 4:22:19 PM

  I have a 2003 LS 430 (UL) that I got in October. I traded my 1999 BMW 740i for the Lexus and have been very happy with my decision to leave BMW because of all the problems they were having with the new 745i. I now have 6500 miles on my car and the only problem I have is a wind noise that seems to be coming from the driver's side ... Read More

• Edmunds 2003 Most Wanted Sedans

  Written by: et610 on Oct 30, 2002 6:56:40 PM

  Check it out on "Home" page Most wanted sedan over $45,000 MBz E-SERIES Horrible mention Lexus LS 430 Most wanted Sedan under $45,000 BMW 5-series Honorable Mention Infinity Just thought I would mention this tidbit.

• no title

  Written by: chilly_palmer on Oct 29, 2002 9:22:31 AM

  I am currently leasing a 2002 RL which I am considering trading back in for personal reasons. I have so far been very happy with the car, very solid. Like most RL owners, I chose the car because of the value, it certainly can't be beat. I have narrowed my choice down to the 2003 RL or the LS 430. I know there is about a $20,000 difference in the price ... Read More

• Want to buy a new LS 430

  Written by: gfe on Oct 13, 2002 10:13:09 AM

  2 questions: Any reason to pay more for a 2003 LS430 versus a 2002? And, as a first time Lexus buyer,is it possible to negotiate a deal close to invoice cost? Thanks.

• 2003 Changes

  Written by: dewayne1982 on Mar 17, 2002 4:01:20 PM

  If there is any hint of veracity to the rumors, why would Lexus make changes to the LS 430 so early? The car is still a formidable competitor to the S-Class, 7-series and Q45. I'm thinking that Lexus would wait until the fourth model year of the generation, probably fall 2004, to make any dramatic changes. Lexus probably has the legacy of the LS already planned. Starting with the second-generation, Lexus ... Read More

• LS 430 Changes for 2003

  Written by: tdo123 on Mar 17, 2002 2:50:06 PM

  A few posts back, someone talked of the rumors that are around next years LS. Any one else heard of anything to come? I think that Lexus is feeling a bit behind by still having the car produce only 290hp vs. the 315+ of the Q, 745 and new E500, although it gives more torque than all the others and can beat most in 0 - 60. I know one thing ... Read More