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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  Japanese Excellence - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By eblue - November 26 - 2:00 am

  Total dedication to pursuit of high reliability (look at jd power ratings- consecutive years of being at the top for quality) and luxury (precision and beauty of wood; leather texture excellent; seats are firm and equal germans; buttons galore; shades; vanity mirrors; oscillating vents) coupled with focus on technical advantages over the germans (low cd;high mpg;ulev;low db;best dvd nav)

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  Lexus LS 430 - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Attorney - August 28 - 10:00 am

  This is an excellent car overall

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  Used to drive a Mercedes & a Lincoln - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By 2020 studios - August 21 - 10:00 am

  THERE IS NOTHING MORE TO SAY THAN INSIDE THIS MAGNIFICNET CAR IS EVERYTHING WHERE I BOUGHT THE RADAR CRUISE CONTROL & NAVIGATOR ETC. THE PERFORMANCE MAKES MERCEDES LESS IMPRESSIVE & THE INTERIOR IS BUILT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE SPOILED. THIS IS MY FIRST LEXUS.. NEVER GOING BACK TO OTHER LUXURY CARS FROM HERE. STATE OF THE ART AND PLUS PERFORMANCE ALL AROUND

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  Wow - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Greg Hoyle - July 27 - 10:00 am

  I traded in my 2001 LS430, and just love the new version. Lots of nice touched, great ride and I love the Smart Key!

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  W O W !! - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Maurice Mitchell - July 21 - 2:00 am

  When entering the freeway, you see an adequate space and you just jump into it, period. When you are in cruise control, you automatically link to the car ahead in your lane and the system keeps your safe assured distance automatically, and warns you when you need to take over. When you are parking, it tells you when you are getting to close. The lights do not get into the eyes of oncoming traffic. It seems to read your mind and then does it. Most fantastic car I have ever seen.

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  I love my car - 2004 Lexus LS 430
  By Harvey Peters - July 21 - 2:00 am

  I love the road handling of my car. I am amazed by its small turning radius and how easy it is to steer. It is layed out well, is very comfortable and has great features to make it home away from home.

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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.