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Used 2005 Lexus LS 430 Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

I purchased a lemon

Jack F., 02/20/2005
2005 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is my 3rd new Lexus and the only one that I have had trouble with. My side view mirrors needed to be replaced, the struts holding the trunk lid up were also replaced, 3 parts to my steering column were replaced, my drivers seat needed 2 parts to repair the movement, to wit, front to back etc. It got stuck and would not stop. Last but not least, one of my wheels developed a large crack above the lugs which caused my service manager to call to inform me that it was to dangerous to drive the car the way it was and the cost of a new wheel was $ 550. That's the bad news. The good news is, all the above was repaired under warrantee, including the wheel. Get the extended warrantee, I did.

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4 out of 5 stars

Over Priced

Dan Tucker, 01/04/2018
updated 07/14/2020
2005 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Big problem with the odometer. Mileage may read 42,500 and I'll drive around the block and the odometer will read 43,000. for 2017 the odometer changed about 9,000 mile more than actual miles driven. Dealership (Key's) said this is a problem with is year 2005 ls 430 and there's nothing they can do. I have kept the car because of the loss in trade in value because of mileage. Current reading is 79,000 should be around 42,500, I have three cars I drive and I'm retired. THIS CAR WAS SOLD DECEMBER, 2019, PURCHASED A 2019 RX 350.

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ALLAN, 06/12/2005
2005 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

very comfortable user friendly handling good interior noise level very good

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5 out of 5 stars

My Lexus

pboedeker, 02/01/2005
2005 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My 2004 LS430 is a real delight to drive. The optional Smart Access is a wonderful idea. I utilize the Parking Assistant and find the multiple seat positions quite comfortable on long rides. The real beauty of this car is in the handling. Until you have driven a 430 you just can't understand... it's as smooth as warm butter.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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ls430, 06/12/2005
2005 Lexus LS 430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 6A)
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Fabulous car my fourth 3 year lease but don't use it in the snow. I miss Lexus link.

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