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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  A Great Car - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By RonPar - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Performance, reliability, comfort, ease of entry (front and rear), and economy for a large car meets or beats cars in the $85000 plus bracket. The service is top notch.

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  LX430 - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By ROBCOR - June 2 - 2:00 am

  THIS CAR IS A CUT ABOVE THE MERCEDES,BMW AND ALL OTHER LUXURY CARS IN ITS CLASS. BUILT WITH CARE EVERY ITEM IN IT IS WELL THOUGHT OUT,AND FUNCTIONAL.

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  Lexus -vs- Mercedes - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Stephen J. Miller - May 28 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I have owned 9 Mercedes since 1980, and we now have our 3rd Lexus-a 2004 LS430 which is simply the BEST automobile we have ever owned. Having owned over 50 cars since 1951 it is just a delight to see that the automotive world has risen to the heights of comfort, quality, fun and reliability that our beautiful LS430 provides. Our next purchase will be to replace our 2000 Mercedes E430 with a newly designed 2006 Lexus GS430-We are totally sold on being Lexus owners from this time on!

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  LS430 - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Niceputt - May 23 - 10:00 am

  Best, imo, of any car under $100k. Superb in quality, handling (at 100mph rides/handles like 55 on new pavement), and reliability, except for two items that a dealer in North California refuses to deal with.

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  Best car Ive ever owned - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By William Tell - March 15 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned Japanese, German and American cars over my 50+ years and have never owned a better car. The new 2004 replaced (traded in) my 2001 LS430. The braking on the LS is phenomenal. The 04 has improved pads and rotors. The six speed transmission gives the car a 0 - 60 of 5.9 seconds and I swear it is actually faster than that. The keyless entry is wonderful as well. It is very, very convenient to keep the fob in your pocket when you open doors and start the car without having to fumble for a key. The adaptive Front Lighting System (headlights aim where you are going) is great. This is an incredible Driver’s Automobile.

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  Fantastic Car - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By palmjumper - March 8 - 2:00 am

  The best car I have ever owned including Cadillacs, Lincolns and even a Rolls Royce. It is fun to drive and the engineering is impressive. There is power when you need it and even massaging back seats. The radar assisted cruise control takes the drugery out of long trips. It automatically slows you down or speeds you up depending on traffic. You can almost "set it and forget it."

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  Automotive Excellence - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Farls - January 21 - 10:00 am

  The title says it all. After driving big Buicks for years, 11 years ago I acquired my first Lexus, the GS 300. I thought that was an outstanding car again in 1998 and 2001. Then I drove the 2004 LS 430. What a car!

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  LEXUS LS430 - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Johnny Lexi - January 21 - 10:00 am

  The Lexus LS430 is the best vehicle I have ever driven, and I have driven them all!!! From Prancing Horses to the big Z (Zonda). The LS430 is not the fastest or the quickest or the most frugal on gas consumption, but when you analyze all the pros and cons it is the best - without a doubt.

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  Is it worth the high price? - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By margy - December 18 - 11:30 am

  The car is very comfortable, quiet and safe. It has excellent acceleration and braking. It is very bad in snow. I dont have snow tires, so maybe those would improve driving. The a/c compressor just broke down completely and had to be replaced. It was an expensive repair and I was very surprised and disappointed that this would happen on a Lexus. I dont know if I would buy another Lexus, if it was truly worth the expense.

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  Perfection - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Happy - October 21 - 3:30 am

  The perfect car. Drives like a dream. No problems with it..