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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  Perfection - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Happy - October 21 - 2:56 am

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

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  BestValu - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By fijip - September 26 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned 5 Lexus and havent had a single complaint (other than the coffee cup holders)about the cars performance, reliability, and cost of ownership. Best value in a luxury car...bar none. Good & safe driving.../frank

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  Car and Driver was correct - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By TonyHarto - September 20 - 2:00 am

  After comparing price and quality, we decided to get Lexus LS430. Later we read in the Car and Driver magazine comparing it with all other luxury cars, they also rated LS430 the best in its class. The drawback is, there is too many electronic gadget that I doubt if anybody could make the full use of. We purchased extended warranty just in case the electronic stuff go haywire.

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  Best in Class - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By 122469 - September 14 - 2:00 am

  For the money, the vehicle is definetely a great purchase. Compared to its competitors there is no question the 430s ride is equally, if not more impressive than the 745 or S class. Save a few thousand dollars w/o sparing luxury.

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  Nnothing Compares to the LS430 - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By JWW - August 23 - 8:50 am

  This is a truly superb vehicle in design, performance and reliability. It is our 3rd Lexus and it is hard to get my wife to let me use it. The seats are fantastic. This is an outstanding highway cruiser with outstanding fuel economy and comfort. We will buy another Lexus when we replace this one.

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  BEST CAR IN USA - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By KEN FRANK - August 2 - 2:00 am

  BUILT LIKE A ROLEX..........FINEST FIT AND FINISH

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  6 months old and we hate it - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By GER12 - August 2 - 2:00 am

  This is my wifes car and weve had it for about six months now and have put maybe 5,000 miles on it now, because we both cant drive it for long drives. We get motion sickness in the car for long trips, because the suspension is always rocking and the ride is ultra smooth becase of it but it rocks back and forth while your on the highway over the little ridges between where the highway was poured. Look at the 745i we love ours and the new A 8 looks nice and neighbor seems to like theirs.

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  eds review - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By edf - August 2 - 2:00 am

  ls430 is--a great car-great dealer service only problem plain extrior design would highly recomend car

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  Excellent - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Andrea Gullotti - July 22 - 10:00 am

  I am totally happy with this car. I will no doubt buy another when the time comes to trading in.

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  A look at the Lexus 430 - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Quirky - June 10 - 10:00 am

  Other than the low mileage even though I am a regular complainer, I was not able to find any bad to say about the Lexus 430 or Meade Lexus my dealer where I always find a cheerful, respectful, and knowledgeable person to deal with.