2004 Lexus GS 430 Review
Price Estimate: $2,816 - $4,562





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful engine, plenty of safety technology on-board, available Mark Levinson audio system, Lexus quality and refinement.
Cons
- Navigation system bundled with controls when knobs and buttons work better
- doesn't communicate with the driver enough given the sporting mission of the car.
What’s new
There are no changes for the GS 430 this year.
Edmunds says
A sedan to consider if you can't decide which you like more, luxury or sport.
For sale nearby
1 listings
- 158,478 miles
- 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek (1,374 mi away)
- Five Star Dealer
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This 2004 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sdn comes equipped with MOON ROOF, V8 ENGINE, CRUISE CONTROL! It has under 158,500 miles! This '04 GS 430 just passed a mul...
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Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JT8BL69S340014843
Stock: M40014843
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-12-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$266/mo for GS 430 Base
GS 430 Base
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Reliability
The 2004 Lexus GS 430 has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
There are no recalls for the 2004 Lexus GS 430Warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 6 years / 70,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 6 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 4 years / unlimited miles
- Free maintenance Warranty
- unlimited years / 7,500 miles
Lexus GS 430 Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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I'd buy another one at the drop of a hat
4.88 out of 5 starsJRamey, 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 … AFTER someone else put 75,000 miles of business use on the car and it's still tight as a drum and runs like a dream. As I have a habit of running through a vehicle about every 6 to 9 months. This time though, I think I'll keep my Lexus and park way in the back at work!
GS430 Best car ever made
5 out of 5 starsjakeMcknight, 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 … is a weak car in my opinion and
is over priced. The M3 is too expensive
to maintain but handles like a F1
racing machine
The GS is comfortable, fun to drive,
the interior is rich, the Audio and Nav
are just super and the quietness of the
cabin is unparalleled.Lexus service is
exceptional.
Rocket on wheels
5 out of 5 starsTeebone, 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 … 22" Rims and
adds a Boeing 747 Spoiler and thinks
it's his Mercedes.
The best car I ever had
4.75 out of 5 starsGSRacer, 06/20/2003
2003 Lexus GS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
I had a 2000 GS300, and was extremely
happy with it except that the whiny V6
left me wanting for more so for my next
car I upgraded to 2003 GS430 with NAV,
17'' Wheels and Mark Levinson.
Performance is unreal, the only cars
that beat me so far are the BMW M3, M5
and the Corvette and with (maybe)
exception of the M5 none of them are
nearly as luxurious as my Lexus. … Sound
sysem is off the hook, if you turn it
up a little you can see side mirrors
vibrating a little with the music, and
the NAV is super accurate and a cinch
to use (unlike my dad's on his 745).
If you have $50K+ to spend on a car you
will not find a better combination of
luxury and performance.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2004 Lexus GS 430, so we've included reviews for other years of the GS 430 since its last redesign.
2004 GS 430 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $47,975 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $266/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
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 TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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