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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LS 430 Ultra is the BEST of the BEST - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By system architect - October 23 - 6:36 amThe LS 430 Ultra is the very best the car industry has to offer. Heated/cooled seats, perimeter parking sensors, laser-guided cruise control, integrated voice-activated phone - this has it all. My ONLY complaint is that Lexus disables 90% of the GPS functionality once you start moving. That is fine for safety (as the driver needs to pay attention to driving) but COMPLETELY ignores that there might be a passenger there who COULD use it. So instead, we pull over on the shoulder on the highway and risk death, to stop the car to put in the location - that we cant do otherwise because my Lexus is saving me from myself. This is going to be a GREAT lawsuit one day!
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Money Pit although very comfy - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By tj49er - July 17 - 12:59 pmI have owned this car brand new for almost 7 years. In the beginning I was flabbergasted at the wonderful level of support and service. I trusted the reviews of reliability and long lasting promises of this car, as it was our retirement car and more money than we have EVER spent for a vehicle. We have done every service recommended and not let anyone but the dealer touch the car. It was treated impeccably. It would take several pages to tell you what has gone wrong with this car! Things like shocks/struts leaking, AC compressor, seat belts, battery, interior malfunctions, trunk button/shock lifts, brakes, tire indicators malfunction, auto door closer, ETC! Lexus says, too bad, no warr
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LOVE THIS CAR!! - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By smashingk - June 18 - 11:10 pmI test drove several cars including Mercedes S class, BMWs, Jaguars. etc. I chose this car because of reliability, price and the whole package. I bought the ultra luxury package which comes with a massager in the back seat, navigation, sound system, smart key, parking sensors, back auto shades, etc. The handling is great in this car. I have left my keys in the car twice at the shopping mall cause I couldnt hear the engine running. This car also gets great gas on the highway. I can drive from Atlanta to northern VA on a full tank of gas. I was very impressed. I never had any problems.
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Perfection - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By display? - March 24 - 2:46 amI bought a 2002 lexus 430 and after driving this for 3 years and 18,000 miles, I thought nothing could surpass it but in Jan I sold it and bought a 2005 430 and found out they had actually been able to improve the ride. This is the ultimate, the gas mileage is 27-28 mpg on the highway. The nav system! well Im still working on this, but getting there. An unbelievable car.
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04 LS430 Bang for the buck - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By bob G. - March 21 - 10:00 amSmooth, extra quiet, 16-18 MPG around town. What a car. Maybe not as fast or as nimble but who cares when you are riding in the utmost of quiet comfort. Not much out there like it.
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The Best Car on the Road - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By Rosemarie Welding - March 21 - 10:00 amThe Lexus is by far the best vehicle on the road. It is a joy to drive and is also very pleasing to the eye. Being the former owner of a Jaguar, I can say unequivocally that this car is so much more reliable, so much more comfortable and last but not least more quiet than a Jaguar. Kudos to the design genius that kept women in mind while designing this car. You thought of everything from the seat adjustments to the vanity lighted mirrors. Just pure enjoyment!!
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Avoid at all Costs - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By lexuslemon - February 26 - 11:16 amI have always owned Lexus cars, but the newer models have gotten so unnecessarily complex that they are prone to VERY expensive failures. I could go on and on, but take for example the most recent failure of the Navigation unit. At only 28k pampered miles, the screen just up and dies. Now, not only does this screen control the GPs, but it also controls the climate control/defrost, rear view camera, Stereo including radio/CD changer. So this one gadget failing has rendered the car undriveable (no defrost.) To get it replaced is 6k....SIX thousand dollars (and not covered by warranty even though the car only has 30k miles!!) This is BAD engineering plain and simple.
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Lexus for life! - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By L. Simmons - February 20 - 2:36 pmThis is my 3rd lexus and I cant say enough good things about it. Everyone who rides with me is so impressed with the smoothness of the ride; even Mercedes and BMW owners! I cant wait to get my next Lexus.
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Great, but a few flaws - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By LA-Dave - November 28 - 12:40 pmOverall, I am very happy with the car. It performs well, rides very well, and is a real joy to drive. Though I paid dearly for not buying OEM-specified tires, I have dealt with a few defects (AC vent sweep, passenger mirror failure, headlamp gasket replacement, and a manufacture- defected windshield). Also, (as a safety issue) I have a problem with the mirrors rotating in before exiting the vehicle, especially when parking on the street. Even with these drawbacks, I would definitely recommend this vehicle.
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Loving It! - 2005 Lexus LS 430
By J&K - November 26 - 6:40 pmI am a repeat Lexus owner. I loved my 1997 LS 400 and now the improvement of perfection is shown in my new LS 430. I intend to enjoy it for at least the next 7 plus years. Driving the car is a joy, its ease of handling and speed is incredible. Its almost as if the moment I think about it - Im doing it. There is no hesitation in its performance and it LOOKS good too. Thanks Lexus.
