Overview & Reviews

After last year's major refresh, Lexus chose to keep changes simple this year. The lone change is to the optional 18-inch alloy wheels, which are now available as a stand-alone extra.

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

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

User Reviews:

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  Best Value for Your Dollar - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By Steve Stanczak - December 26 - 4:30 am

  Having previously owned a number of high-end Euro sedans, most recently a 2000 BMW 750iL, I was not expecting to be as impressed with the LS as I was, especially with its 0-60 sprint. The standard amenities are more than competitive with the Euros. All available options are on par with the competition. I would ideally like to see a longer wheelbase on this car. While the LS does not provide the driving excitement that makes me create errands just to leave the house, it does provide what I feel is the most polished ride I have experienced. This would be THE car to take on an extended trip. Bottom line, I dont wish I had an S-Class, A8, nor a 7-Series, all of which were test driven.

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  Great automobile - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By JKROME - December 21 - 10:40 pm

  This is my 6th LS and each one has been even better than the last. This is a very smooth riding and handling car. Very quiet ride and the service has always been excellent.

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  A luxury bargain - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By Ian Schmidt - November 2 - 4:20 am

  For those of us who dont define ourselves by the hood ornament on our car, the LS 430 is both a fantastic solidly-built car and a great deal. It drives much smaller than it is, its got great power when you "drop the hammer", the Mark Levinson stereo puts many high-dollar home systems to shame, and its truly comfortable for 5 adults. Plus its got enough trunk room to make you wonder why people buy SUVs, and the gas mileage is better than youd expect for a car of this size.

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  My Lexus - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By pboedeker - July 24 - 8:36 pm

  My 2004 LS430 is a real delight to drive. The optional Smart Access is a wonderful idea. I utilize the Parking Assistant and find the multiple seat positions quite comfortable on long rides. The real beauty of this car is in the handling. Until you have driven a 430 you just cant understand... its as smooth as warm butter.

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  I purchased a lemon - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By Jack F. - July 12 - 5:33 pm

  This is my 3rd new Lexus and the only one that I have had trouble with. My side view mirrors needed to be replaced, the struts holding the trunk lid up were also replaced, 3 parts to my steering column were replaced, my drivers seat needed 2 parts to repair the movement, to wit, front to back etc. It got stuck and would not stop. Last but not least, one of my wheels developed a large crack above the lugs which caused my service manager to call to inform me that it was to dangerous to drive the car the way it was and the cost of a new wheel was $ 550. Thats the bad news. The good news is, all the above was repaired under warrantee, including the wheel. Get the extended warrantee, I did.

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  lexus, the best! - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By david h. sager - May 30 - 10:43 am

  This is the first non-American car I have personally owned. It is flawless in every respect. I have the touring suspension and it is great for super handling and just a ball to drive. The steering response, the engine performance, and the elegant design of the interior is unbelievable. This car leads, does not follow.

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  no need to ask - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By bill h. - March 1 - 2:20 pm

  Im old enough not to have to put up with the stiff ride of other cars along with the rattles, difficulty of entry, loud road noise & noisy engines that idle rough. LS 430 does none of this.

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  Love the car - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By rhpcpa - February 20 - 4:20 am

  Owned my 2005 LS 430 for three months and find myself loving it more everyday. I actually went to the dealership to buy a new GS 300 but I drove the LS 430 and I was so impressed that I purchased it.

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  best sedan around - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By henry unger - February 2 - 2:33 pm

  Everything about this car is superior to outstanding. Ride, sound quality of stereo, ease of handling, superior ride, very quiet. Turn ratio is good, overall look is above average, maintenance is great.

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  Poor experience of 2005 LS 430 - 2005 Lexus LS 430
  By Kim - January 9 - 11:30 pm

  The automatic heating system and heated seats take long time to warm up. When the vent is closed, you suffocate. Very rigid suspension, You feel every bump on the road. My Lexus has a mind of its own. It accelerates and brakes with its own mind. Service department said both brake and engine control by a computer. The computer has a mild delay which is normal according to the mechanics.