2003 Lexus LS 430 Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Superb ride quality, impressive array of standard and optional luxury features, top-notch interior materials, Lexus reliability.
Cons
- Not quite as athletic as its competitors, adding options raises the price to un-Lexuslike levels.
What’s new
For 2003, 17-inch wheels are standard, replacing the 16-inchers. The climate control front seats and park-assist feature, formerly included only with the Ultra Luxury or Custom Luxury packages, are now available as stand-alone options. Finally, base cars ordered with the climate control front seats now feature perforated leather trim throughout.
Edmunds says
Provides equal (or better) refinement levels as German uber-sedans, only without the holier-than-thou attitude.
For sale near Winona, MN
23 listings
- $5,995good price$1,329 below market
- 181,494 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use
- 17 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Tom's Auto Sales (194 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Des Moines, IA
2003 LEXUS LS 430 WITH HEATED AND VENTED LEATHER SEATS, MOON ROOF, NAVIGATION, AM/FM, CRUISE, TILT, FRESH DETAIL AND READY TO GO!
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTHBN30F530101571
Stock: B01571L
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-24-2025 - $5,995great price$2,017 below market
- 158,627 miles
- 2 accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 17 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Reda Auto Port (239 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Liftgate/Trunk
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Villa Park, IL
Well maintained vehicle , nice tires and good brakes. No issues and no lights on the dash . Runs and drives excellent.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JTHBN30F130120697
Stock: 120697
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-12-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Minnesota
$246/mo for LS 430 Base
LS 430 Base
vs
$193/mo
Avg. Large Car
Reliability
The 2003 Lexus LS 430 has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
1 recall foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 09E012000
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 16270
- Defect Description:
- SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Defect Consequence:
- DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective Action:
- SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Warranty
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 LS 430 Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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4.75 out of 5 starseazege, 08/17/2013
2003 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
My son was born and after much research i bought my wife an 03 LS430 with 90k.Purchased
a two year warranty from the dealership which i never used.I have had the car for 3yrs now..not even a mere check engine light.This is the best luxury car for the money period.We love it and compared to benz or a bmw(which i still own )he makes them look like Divas that are all bark no bite.
Driving a perfect "10" everyday
5 out of 5 starsChamperty, 03/02/2006
2003 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
My 2003 Lexus 430 LS is equipped with the Ultra Luxury package and I bought it new. I cannot imagine a more dependable beautiful lifestyle. Everyday on the road you know that you are always the best ride without pretending. Is there any ride more quiet/ I don't think so. This car is simply the best all around, elegant, classy, smoothest and most reliable vehicle I have ever driven in my … life. And that is alot to say since I have owned and /or been the primary driver of over 30 cars purchased without limit. They were all excellent vehicles, but the 03 Lexus 420 LS w/ Ultra Luxury package is like driving in heaven every day.
This car makes me smile
5 out of 5 starsJim Rich, 04/06/2018
2003 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
2018... I have had the LS for 15 years, the only repairs i have had are brake pads, timing belt( recommended at 85,000) and 1 battery. It runs like a beast on the highway, but rides smooth, car can cruise at 90 + MPH all day long. I originally purchased the car because of the room for the driver, I am 6-6 and this car fit better then all the luxury sedans on the market at the time. I … am impressed with the comfort, reliability, no parts have been replaced. This may be the best car ever produced, I'am not joking . NOTE this is not a sports car, it is a luxury cruiser and it preforms well in that task.
2003 LS430---$ for $---Best Luxury Car EVER Made
5 out of 5 starsDouglas W., 02/25/2017
2003 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A)
Recently purchase a one owner 2003 LS430.....This was a 1 owner CEO's car that was garage kept..... After 6 months, I am floored by the quality and performance of this vehicle. This car has 238,000 original miles and has had only routine maintanance. I am having the extensive 90K service which will include more than just the timing belt and water pump..(will do tensioner, seals, … bearings, etc while already there).. Getting done next week (Using only OEM materials--Aisin, etc...)..There are no signs of leaking, its strictly preventative, and Lets me know I'm good for another 100K or so!!.. I challenge you to find another luxury car that will go 238K on original TB/WP and hasn't needed any repair other than routine maintenance (brakes, fluids, etc) ... Feels like a plane at takeoff , only there is no noise, and the trans is still whisper quiet and shifts are undetectable. Mark Levinson sound system compliments the car perfectly...(Not meant for deep pounding base songs, but rather excels with classical, smooth jazz, as well as rock and most pop)..I replaced the foam surround on the rear deck subwoofer , other than that, there is really no wear or broken items that would keep you from thinking your not in a much more newer car. Speaks Volumes for the fit , finish, and quality of the materials used during the build... Navigation CD was $10 on ebay and was upgraded in a minute... Still havent mastered the voice commands available to me, but its a learning curve for a middle aged man. I'll be going through the suspension next as I'm sure the wearable rubber parts could use replacement by now (front end bushings and the like). Again, keep in mind, everything is all original with 238K miles and 14 years of time on them!!..I look forward to finding 2005 or 2006 to add to my garage (as I'd like to have an LS with the 6 speed transmission as well).......UPDATE...Feb 2018.....Still performing!! Still enjoying!!......................UPDATE 8-27-2020.......Still enjoying.....also, LOVE LOVE LOVE how the LS430 now OUTRANKS the LS460 in customer satisfaction now that the ls460 had time to either prove or disprove that it was as reliable as the 430.....4.9 out of 5 stars for the ls430.....4.7 for the ls460 LOL
2003 LS 430 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $55,125 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $246/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 20.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the LS 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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