2003 Lexus GS 430 Review

Name: 2003 Lexus GS 430 Review
Brand: Lexus
Price: 847 USD
Rating: 4.9 (47 reviews)

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Pros

Powerful engine, plenty of safety technology on-board, available Mark Levinson audio system, blend of both luxury and sport.

Cons

Navigation system bundled with controls that work better with knobs and buttons
doesn't communicate with the driver enough given the sporting mission of the car.

What’s new

For the 2003 GS 430, Lexus has made the heated front seats, moonroof, CD changer and leather upholstery standard equipment.

Edmunds says

A sedan to consider if you can't decide which you like more, luxury or sport.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$288/mo

$176/mo

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Best car I've ever owned!!!!

Sean, 07/19/2006

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

This car brings a perpetual smile to my face every time I drive it. Took me several months to find a late-model GS 430 that was well-maintained - can't afford a new one. I'd much rather buy a 4-year-old Lexus than a new car any day. Used to have an LS 400, and while it was a great car too, it was almost too refined to be fun to drive. The GS 430 is all about driving excitement if you …

I'd buy another one at the drop of a hat

JRamey, 05/02/2010

2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Let me first say that I am a career GM salesman! I would have never in a million years bought a Lexus, but we traded it in and I bought it. I LOVE the car! The seats and the interior are what sold me on the car. Thank God it was the V8 model... it's powerful, sleek, and butter smooth. The Nav and Mark Levinson audio system make trips a blast. The true test is that I bought mine …

GS430 Best car ever made

jakeMcknight, 10/12/2002

2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

I waited for 6yrs to buy this car and when I bought was not disappointed.I also looked closely at the 540i and M3. Nothing can beat the performance of the M3 yet nothing can beat the luxury and looks of a black/black GS430. And with all that luxury it is still quick enough to beat almost all comers from a stand still at the traffic light (including a 540i). . The 540 …

Rocket on wheels

Teebone, 08/17/2004

2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)

Awesome car to drive and faster than most sports cars out there. The person, "Must get another car for winter by jhave001" who rated this car 1.9 has no clue what he's talking about. He rates the performance 1.0 and reliability 1.0. I don't think this person has ever drove the GS430 let alone be able to afford it. He's one of those that drives the Ford Pinto, adds …

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2003 GS 430 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$47,825
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$288/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the GS 430 include:

Alarm
Stability Control

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Marginal

2003 Lexus GS 430 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.31 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}