- sedan 128,801
- 773 below average
- 9,995 fair
- Paducah, KY
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- 773 below average sedan 128,801 gasoline white automatic
2004 lexus ls 430 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Liquid smooth and whisper quiet, quicker and more sophisticated. introductionthe lexus ls 430 benefits from substantial engineering upgrades for 2004 that significantly improve what was already a superb luxury car. It's quicker and more sophisticated than last year's model. the ls 430 is everything a flagship luxury sedan should be. Its ride is silky and its steering is liquid smooth. Its soft suspension and slow steering lead some to believe that the ls 430 doesn't handle well when compared with such european benchmarks as the bmw 7 series or mercedes-benz s-class, but we haven't found that to be the case. The ls 430 can, in fact, be driven hard, whereupon it reveals lots of grip and very good handling. Lexus provides every convenience feature imaginable. Finding failings in this car devolves into whining about bland styling or nitpicking about the lack of inconsequential features such as being able to grind the starter when the engine is running. In other words, the lexus ls 430 plays its role to near perfection. That role is of a smooth, luxurious sedan that whisks occupants along in supreme comfort, allowing the driver to concentrate on other, more pressing matters than the automobile. toyota launched its lexus luxury channel in fall 1989 with the introduction of the 1990 ls 400, an event that changed the rules for luxury car ownership. The third-generation lexus ls appeared for 2001. model year 2004 brings major changes to the ls 430: revised styling, suspension refinements, safety improvements, and mind-boggling technology. A new six-speed automatic replaces last year's five-speed for improved acceleration performance without sacrificing fuel economy. There are more airbags than ever before (eight) and a system that tightens the seat belts before a crash. There's a tire-pressure monitor, a backup camera, headlights that swivel for seeing around corners, and dynamic laser cruise control that maintains a set following distance to the car ahead. For the seventh consecutive year, the ls 430 ranked highest among luxury cars in the j. Power and associates 2003 initial quality study, a survey of owners after 90 days of ownership. And for the ninth consecutive year, j. Power's vehicle dependability study named the ls 430 the most problem-free car after three years of ownership. clearly, the lexus ls 430 is a luxury vehicle that owners do not need to worry about. They can simply enjoy its comfortable ambiance as it whisks them to their destinations. lineupthe lexus ls 430 55,125) is powered by a 290-horsepower 4. 3-liter aluminum v8 and comes standard with a new six-speed automatic transmission. The ls 430 comes as one model, loaded with every feature expected of a flagship luxury sedan and more. For 2004, lexus has added as standard equipment features that were previously optional, including a power moonroof with an auto open/close feature, a power rear sunshade, and lighted rear-seat vanity mirrors. several important option packages are available. A sport package 220) sharpens the handling of the ls 430 with a sport-tuned suspension and 18-inch wheels and 245/45r18 summer tires. in addition to the leather upholstery that comes standard, two grades of leather trim are available as optional, semi-aniline 2,100) and nappa 1,460). A premium package 1,390) adds front climate-controlled (heating/cooling) seats, heated rear seats, and sonar-based intuitive parking assist. a custom luxury package 5,935) is available with the mark levinson audio system, the navigation system with rear back-up camera, bluetooth, the new dynamic radar cruise control, intuitive parking assist, climate-controlled front seats with fans that circulate heated or chilled air, rear seat heaters, headlamp washers, and power door closers. It tends to blend in, particularly in areas frequented by other luxury cars. It's somewhat distinguished for 2004 with styling revisions that are substantial but subtle to the casual observer. the front fenders, hood, headlamps, fog lamps, grille, front and rear bumpers, trunk lid, and rear combination lamps are all new and the front headlamps have been redesigned. The standard 17-inch wheels have been redesigned and new 18-inch wheels are available with the sport package, freshening the profile. These changes clearly upgrade the appearance for 2004, giving it a more substantial look and more presence, but few are likely to say, 'ohmigosh! New led brake lights are brighter, light up quicker, last longer, and draw less current, plus they look neat. the ls 430 looks long and low, sleek and shapely. It cuts a handsome, though subtle profile. Its large passenger cabin with a generous greenhouse is sandwiched between a long hood and a short tail. Its canted windshield and elegant a-pillars are set off by the slant of the backlight (rear window) and thick, curvacious c-pillars that blend seamlessly into the rear flanks. The bold, trapezoidal grille thrusts it forward, while the hood bulges with power. The grille is rimmed in bright trim. The short, horizontal deck leads to a vertical back panel with oversized lamps at the corners, camouflaging the mass of the trunk. the ls 430 is so streamlined that it earns a 0. 26 coefficient of drag, 0. 25 with the optional air suspension, making it one of the most aerodynamic shapes on the road. That contributes to exceptionally low wind noise and improved fuel economy. The slick exterior form is further enhanced by the remarkable fit of the body panels. Although lexus has long been recognized for superior fit and finish, the quality achieved by the ls 430 reaches a new dimension. Engineers used a supercomputer to digitize all body surfaces, then worked out new fit tolerances ten times more precise than on the previous-generation (pre-2001) model. interiorthe interior of the lexus ls 430 is quiet, comfortable and luxurious and is loaded with high-tech gear designed to make driving safe and pleasurable. It isn't a showy interior, but the workmanship and attention to detail are first class. And a number of revisions improve what was already an excellent interior. majesty leather upholstery is standard and comes in a choice of ash, cashmere, semi-aniline black and comfort interior in saddle and ecru. Snazzy perforated semi-aniline or luxury leather trim are optional. The driver faces an adjustable steering wheel trimmed in wood and leather with easy-to-use controls for the audio system. Vivid electroluminescent gauges rank among the best available and, for 2004, the needles are white, making the instruments easier to read. Window switches are illuminated, making them easy to find at night. to the right, at the top of the center stack, is a seven-inch touch screen used to control climate and audio, as well as the optional navigation system. Thankfully, a set of hard buttons integrated along the driver's side of the touch screen is provided for the primary climate controls (temperature, fan speed, auto, recirculate, defrost). A similar set of buttons to the right allows quick access to key navigation and audio functions. This combination of hard buttons and touch-screen buttons seems to work well. The automatic climate system reads temperature sensors around the cabin and aims cool air specifically at any hot spots where the sun is baring down. the navigation system is improved for 2004 with more datapoints (5. 6 million vs. Last year's 785,000). It's also more sophisticated, using icons to show points of interest, and even displays building footprints in manhattan and chicago. Navigation systems are getting better every year. A new backup camera can help the driver spot objects behind the car. Whenever reverse is selected, the system automatically projects an image (in living color) onto the navigation screen of whatever the camera lens can detect behind the car. Looking at this screen can help the driver spot objects that might be difficult to see in the mirrors or over the shoulder. As if that wasn't enough, the navigation system is linked to the optional lexus dual mode mobile phone. Sport Package✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Backup Camera✔ Bluetooth
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