2003 Lexus LS 430 Review

Name: 2003 Lexus LS 430 Review
Brand: Lexus
Price: 1642 USD
Rating: 4.9 (116 reviews)

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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.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus LS 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$282/mo

$219/mo

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no need to buy the warranty

eazege, 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

Champerty, 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 …

This car makes me smile

Jim 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 …

2003 LS430---$ for $---Best Luxury Car EVER Made

Douglas 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, …

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2003 LS 430 Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$55,125
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$282/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	20.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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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 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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2003 Lexus LS 430 Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus LS 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus LS 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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no need to buy the warranty

Driving a perfect "10" everyday

This car makes me smile

2003 LS430---$ for $---Best Luxury Car EVER Made

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Lexus LS 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 $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}