2005 Lexus GS 430 Review

Name: 2005 Lexus GS 430
Brand: Lexus
Price: 3363 USD
Rating: 4.7 (50 reviews)

Price Estimate: $3,363 - $5,435

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Pros

Powerful engine, extensive list of safety features onboard, available Mark Levinson audio system, Lexus quality and refinement.

Cons

Navigation system makes for clumsy control of the audio and climate control system, doesn't communicate with the driver enough given the sporting mission of the car.

What’s new

The GS 430 continues into 2005 with no changes.

Edmunds says

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

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Cost to Drive

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$239/mo

$144/mo

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Lexus GS 430 Owner Reviews

4.7

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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 …

The best car I ever had

GSRacer, 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. …

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2005 GS 430 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$47,975
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$239/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

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