Overview & Reviews

Lexus gives the LS 430 a midcycle freshening for 2004. Along with mild exterior revisions, the LS gets a number of new standard features, including a six-speed automatic transmission (with a manual-shift gate), adaptive headlights that swivel during turning maneuvers, knee airbags for the driver and front passenger and a moonroof. New options include the Pre-Collision system, which uses radar to detect an avoidable collision, and prepares for impact by tightening up the seatbelts, switching to sport mode on air suspension-equipped vehicles and activating maximum braking pressure. Among the other highlights are SmartAccess, which allows the driver to start up the LS without inserting a key; 18-inch wheels as part of the Sport Package; and a rear backup camera, expanded voice recognition functionality and Bluetooth hands-free phone compatibility on vehicles with the navigation system. An upgraded Mark Levinson stereo now offers seating position-optimized sound, and satellite radio is a new dealer-installed option.

• Superb ride quality, impressive array of standard and optional luxury features, top-notch interior materials, Lexus reliability.

• Not as athletic as some competitors, adding options raises the price to un-Lexus-like levels.

User Reviews:

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  DREAM CAR - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By VITO VIVIANO - January 24 - 10:00 am

  THIS MY FIFTH LEXUS 430. PREVIOUS MODELS WERE LS400. THERE IS NO FINER AUTOMOBILE. TRUST ME-- I USED TO DRIVE MERCEDES.

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  lexus review - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By wordelman - January 24 - 10:00 am

  much better driving and more comfort than former Mercedes S320

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  The Best Car I have ever owned - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Glennpearson - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Oustanding car would by another when I am ready to trade. By far the best I have ever owned, Lexus owns me as a customer now as I have forever left Mercedes.

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  I love my Lexus---& McGrath Lexus Dealer - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Diane Salach - January 24 - 10:00 am

  My car is my office. I am always proud to invite my clients to ride in my car. It is comfortable, reliable and best of all BEAUTIFUL. I have been driving Lexus since 1991 and will never go back to my other luxury automobiles of the past! Thanks for keeping your standards above the rest!

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  Luxury at its best - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Maishe02 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Overall a very excellent auto. The finish is flawless. Performance leaves nothing to be desired. Has every luxury feature I could desire. Particularly like the moving directional vanes of the A/c and the satellite navigation without the necessity of CDs.

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  Amazing - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By G S Mc - January 24 - 10:00 am

  The most fun and stylish car I have ever driven. The performance is absolutely unbelievable. An extremely quite and smoth ride

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  Initial Impressions with Used LS430 - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By new2lexus2 - August 15 - 9:43 am

  Finally decided to treat ourselves to some luxury and research led us to the Lexus LS...test driving lead us to the 2004 LS430 we recently purchased. At 92,500 miles, and timing belt service just done, we felt this was a bargain luxury vehicle. Initial driving impression has been WoW! Car does have the often reported passenger side-view mirror problem, but that is easily worked around. We opted for the base model with some extras as opposed to the luxury model (we did test drive one). Since our desire was for a vacation and special occasion road car (instead of our 2001 RX300), we wanted the larger trunk. Still plenty of amenities to make it a true pleasure to drive and ride thus far.

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  My Lexus - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Beth Young - August 12 - 2:00 am

  I love my Lexus, I have owned 3 BMW"s and 2 Mercedes recentley, and I will always go back to Lexus from now on!! Lexus of Orlando was wonderful and very responsive. A great deal also!

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  Perfect except for a few minor items - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Scott Michael - June 26 - 10:00 am

  i wish that the voice control system for the NAV and climate would learn my commands a little bit better. I also wish that there was a options package level between the custom and luxury setting that would sacrifice some of the backseat improvement and still leave some of the performance features. But, these are pretty picky items in an almost perfect car. If yourre having a mid-life crisis...get hair plugs and a Ferrari...If you want a wonderful ride in a car that is very comfortable, fun to drive and reasonably prices, buy a LS $#)

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  Great but not Fantastic - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By carperson - May 25 - 2:00 am

  Ive had the car for one week now and I have driven about 350 miles and have read through and figured out all the bells and whistles on the car. My previous car was a BMW 328i 2000 automatic 4 door sedan in titanium silver. I think this is a great car. It is extremely expensive however. Since I was buying an 04 in 03 I paid $3500 over sticker with an auto broker. However, I got a GREAT deal on the lease with a money factor of only .00164! I didnt want the smart key ($1K) option, but it seemed that all the cars with the Modern Luxury Package came with it. One problem with the smart key is that it interferes with remote start - nice for the winter.