Used 2002 Lexus GS 430 Consumer Reviews
As I've Seen it
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.
Smokin'!
When I set out to get a new car, I had a few goals to meet. I wanted a V8 powered FR car with "IN YOUR FACE" attitude. And boy, I've got one. Now I actually look forward to seeing the red light. Why? Step on it and you know why. 3700LB car takes off with dire urgency. I burned expensive Bridgestones in a few occasion(not recommended). Lexus quality is phenomenal. It is indeed the luxury car...with 300 ponies at your service.
My second one
I had a '98 GS400, traded it in, got a GS430. Is there another sport sedan I should be looking for? The navigation and sound systems are terrible in E55 and M5. Lexus has the best navigation system, bar none. Touch typing a street name is much easier than rotating a knob through the alphabet!
GS430 - watch out BMW & BENZ
Fantastic car. Faster than a Boxster, 540, E430. More comfy than the BMW. Better control layout than the others. Better build quality in my experience too. JM LExus is THE dealership. BMW guy was snotty and insisted on going on the test drive. MERC dealer wanted my credit card before allowing a test drive (right!) Lexus chap said "take it out for the day" and I did!
My G!
This is a black on black '01 430 w/ approx 49k. The is awesome looking car!! I am not a car enthusiast or expert, but this is an incredible automobile. It is a perfect mix between luxury and sport and it won't break like some other makes. It is extremely quiet, shifts very smoothly, corners nicely and it will throw into the seat when you want to. My wife made this comment about it after she drove it on her 50 mile commute: "driving that car will change your life. It literally changes your outlook on life!!!" (So much for it it being my car!) If you want the perfect mix of luxury, perfomance and reliability, this is the car. I needed struts at 47k miles, Great Warranty Service.