I currently have an 04 with 210,000 miles and it's the best car I've ever owned!

@johntaki2704

4 жыл бұрын

Dario Z planning to buy one in a couple of months for around 7-9k, I’m in highschool, do you think it’s a good idea financially wise if I get this car? It won’t be Ultra Luxury package, most I would get is a screen and that’s about it. I plan on keeping it for 5+ years, do you think it will be mostly trouble free by 2025?

@darioz5894

4 жыл бұрын

@@johntaki2704 Everything depends on the cars history. Mine came with a stack of service records and not one service was missed and I maintain the car very well. I'm 39 and had the car 7 years.For someone who's in high school I don't think it's a very good move financially because the parts and service costs are higher and someone in high school doesn't really need an executive car. You should go for something sportier like a G37s coupe with 6 speed manual. At the end of the day, if you insist on a LS430 then find a nice premium sport model 04 - 06. The updated LS with 6 speed automatic and LED taillights are the nicest. Make sure you do a full vehicle history report and mechanical inspection. Also this vehicle requires a timing belt every 100,000mi with a new water pump. Which is costly. Good luck

@johntaki2704

4 жыл бұрын

Dario Z I don’t drive much, Ide say I would drive less than 10k miles per year, around 8k. Current car I have I take care of and did a lot of the work by myself. If the most costly thing with the LS is just the water pump and timing belt, I would find one that got it done recently. Anything else you think might be costly and has to be done every year?

@johntaki2704

4 жыл бұрын

Dario Z My concern is not sportiness, Ide rather comfort, smoothness, quietness, and most of all, reliability.

@midnitesnack3683

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I own a 2002 model with 200,600 miles on it drive like a dream wont part with it

Crazy good car. Lopes along on the highway at 2k rpm at 75mph all day long without the slightest problem. Pure understated elegance, refinement, and class.

My 2002 Lexus LS430 rests with 47,100 miles on the clock today. Blue Pearl Metallic over Ecru Leather interior. I will drive it forever.

@StraitClownin909

5 жыл бұрын

243wayne1 howwww does it have that low of mileage

@243wayne1

5 жыл бұрын

+StraitClownin909- It's one of 4 vehicles I own.

@normell9459

5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2002 LS430 with the Ultra package that has 57K on the clock. I drive a company car daily and have 3 other vehicles. The LS430 is my favorite. I plan to keep it forever. It's unlike any car I have ever driven.

@2DRINKSMINIMUM

5 жыл бұрын

how's the maintenance and repairs?

@lsfanatic5954

5 жыл бұрын

@@2DRINKSMINIMUM, almost nothing other than factory-recommended service for every 10k miles. The only time I spent on repair is the actuator on the front passenger door (key fob fails to lock the door). Total cost at Lexus dealership is about $650.

Fun fact: the car has multiple temperature sensors throughout the cabin and will direct the oscillating vents towards whichever side of the car is hotter, like when the sun is only shining on one side of the car. And once the car cools down close to your set temperature, both vents in the center stack will points towards the driver only when there is not someone sitting in the passenger seat. Also the “display 2” button on the steering wheel toggles the outside temperature display in the bottom middle of the gauge cluster

@KirkKreifels

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@stephendibari5010

4 жыл бұрын

Lexus was so far ahead of its time with this LS430

@craig2469

4 жыл бұрын

Really? Cool feature! Never knew that about the vents. The little things they think of.

@MrFuchew

3 жыл бұрын

that sounds absolutely terrible

@user-ki1vd3ti8j

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Really?

This was the best luxury car on the road when it came out

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Toyota4Life I fully agree!

@243wayne1

5 жыл бұрын

I think that maybe it *STILL IS...*

These are better built then today's vehicles. Facts

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Hard to argue that statement!

@muntderpubg2258

2 жыл бұрын

The best car for me

I bought a single owner 2005 LS430, with only 37,127 miles on the clock earlier this year (2018). I paid $15k and it was worth every penny. When I purchased it back in April it was the lowest mileage LS430 for sale in the entire country. I wasn't looking to buy one, but I couldn't believe the find and had to have it. The more I drive it the more I love it. I'm in complete amazement how quiet, soft, compliant, yet well controlled the ride is. It's so immaculate, I touched up a few rock chips on the hood, then had a local shop apply a clear bra kit on the front, lights, mirror caps, door cups, and rear bumper. When I took it into my local Lexus dealer to have a new 3rd master key programed my service advisor told me every employee in the shop wanted to see my car before I took it home. I'm a proud car-dad!

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

That's amazing Randy! Congratulations on your LS!

@sjh22a

5 жыл бұрын

LEXUriouS Kirk Thank you Kirk! I love it so much I bought a 1997 Lexus LS400 with only 135k miles a few weeks ago.

@happyperson9359

5 жыл бұрын

Randy Suzuki good stuff, you my friend have bought one of the finest machines in history

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Randy Suzuki I'll be happy to drive it when you're in the 430!

@TheJiggs666

5 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2002 Ls430 with 70K on it for 8K you got ripped off.

I was looking for a 93 Granada Cosworth, but unfortunately they are mostly rusty by now. However, this week I purchased a low mileage 2005 Lexus 430SL and WOW !!! How did I never know about these !!!. Fast, comfortable, most economical and I feel like an old Chairman of some PLC. All the comments I read claim that they were the best car of that era, and having driven it up the M1 in a monsoon, I must agree with them. How do the Japanese do it. It reminds me of motor cycles. I was one of those diehards who ran unreliable English bikes well in to the mid 80s. Then Honda brought out the CBR1000f and when my local dealer said "time to have one of these" it was the same revelation . Japanese engineering can be awesome (and very reliable).

I just purchased a black 2006 Lexus LS430 as my daily, 1owner, 126thou miles, rides way better than my BMW and BENZ. I own multiple cars but the handling of this 14yr old car is superb and 98% works as if it’s new. So happy with my purchased

@Unknown-ne9gj

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah bro ! BMW and Mercedes are meant for driving only special occasions

Pure class and elegance. An exquisite blend of art and technology.

I have one with 100,000 miles all driven by me. It has never missed a heart beat. Truly the best car in the world. I liken it to an exclusive Country club lounge. Impressive and comfortable. It wafts you along with confidence and, when you need it delivers power that surprises you. Not many cars can be driven on a German Autobahn at 145mp for 2 hrs without noticing the speed . I hope Lexus get round to making another ground breaking model like this before this one finally fades away.

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

We can hope! If Lexus did it once, they can do it again. I'd love to have a v8 in the current LS.

That angle of the car in the thumbnail of this video looks so good, I keep clicking on this video over and over again. Such a beautiful car.

A BMW 7-Series at the same time of the LS 430's release is a money pit today. Now I understand why the Germans hate Lexus.

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Lexus stole all their thunder in the early 90's-early 2000's. They've fought their way back to the top by making "built-to-lease" vehicles which are money pits after factory warranty is up.

@JuniorLexus6692

5 жыл бұрын

ruzzell907 the German engineers hate Lexus with a passion!🌴☀️🌴🇺🇸🇯🇲

@jayjay3195

4 жыл бұрын

Very true statement. I have owned this era bmw 745 and 750 and both of those cars were money pits from hell. I just purchased this same color with the custom luxury package and the reliability of this car is unmatched

@danpan001

3 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels "built to lease" exactly. So how can MB dealers make money if by the end of the lease it lost so much value?

One of the best cars ever made...Own a 2004 model since 2011...Bought it for E16,500..Mint condition with only 100.000km...Depreciation since new E90.000.....My lady neighbor bought a brandnew Dacia Logan back then for the same money....Ok, when some thing brakes down and you do need parts it aint come cheap...But with ebay etc, you come a long way...Still enjoy every day driving it...And fun to hear from the old Lexus mechanics that the 430 is their favorite car...People are just missing out;-)

I gotta drive one of these,I drove the 08 460L and it was very POWERFUL AND COMFORTABLE,real good review my man...

Beautiful machine with a beautiful review. Hope u got this car and enjoyed it. Keep up the good work

I cant believe this car is a 2004 model, is ahead of it time

give the whole video a chance, its actually a very thorough and solid review. Thanks kirk!!!

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The 04-06 model perfected the original design of the legendary LS400 and is the pinnacle of the LS to this date. Unfortunately, Lexus LS went downhill after the 2006 model. I don't know what they are trying to achieve, but they have lost their identity without understanding that going after the younger generations meant they lost the fan base that made them famous in the first place. I can't tell how many times random people compliment my 04 black LS430 in gas stations. Everyone who has sat in my car has described it as one of the best cars they had ever been into. The power curve in this car is very different. It is not AMG type power, but it always gets you out of hurry on the highways. I can listen to that satisfying gentleman V8 sound every second, and nothing feels better than going on highway at 60 mph and slamming on gas. I have an eargasm every time I do it. Too bad my next car is going to be an S550. While Lexus LS has lost its identity, S550 has kept the simple and subtle luxury design that the fans of this segment strive for.

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

A F A the 04-06 are possibly my favorite Lexus of all time. There are no faults with it. I would agree that the LS 500 feels much different than this car. It's faster, handles better, looks are not great but it's still super quiet and luxurious inside. Enjoy your s550, it is a fine vehicle.

@Hmmm313

5 жыл бұрын

A F A open your pocket for the s550

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

We just got a s550 in trade today. Hoping to review it on Thursday

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Older, maybe 2010?

@wholeNwon

5 жыл бұрын

I predict that you will eventually regret having substituted an S550 for the LS430.

Thank you, great video!! I absolutely love the amount of wood trim Lexus put in that model!!

Thanks for this review. I've been looking at buying one of these cars and I haven't found a bad thing about them yet.

There's a reason why Lexus's age well. Dr. W. Edwards Deming is the man behind Toyota's quality control that over took the Germans in quality control. He helped shaped the Japanese manufacturing industry during post World War II. #Kaizen "continuously improvement" was one of Deming's 14 points.That's why Toyota products are so well made.

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this interesting and super-important history lesson! Stick around so we can learn more from you man!

@williamowens5542

5 жыл бұрын

I studied Deming in undergrad school, but that was so long ago I had forgotten about him, a management genius. Thank you for reminding me to recommend his work to a few of today's youngsters.

I have the same color car (2005) with 163,000 miles and love it. Hard to find on car sites because owners don't want to trade them in! Love it :)

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your LS! This one is hard to find

This car has keyless ignition. As long as that key is inside the vehicle, just turn the dial, no need to put the key in. Also, I think it also has a special air filter that cleans outside air, but I think it’s just for the Ultra Luxury Package

I purchased my LS430 New Year's Eve, year 2000. It now has 299,650 miles on it, with original engine and transmission. Same silver color as the demo. Exterior still looks good, although a couple of rock chips on left front fender that I do not like. Interior also looks good, although could use some saddle soap on the leather. A few minor issues: I repaired the rear speaker, replaced the front bottle holder. I need to pull the radio--I think there is a loose wire leading to the speakers. The left driver's window needs looking at--does not always go up or down. And the telescoping steering wheel no longer moves, but its current position if fine for me. One reason I bought the LS430 was the trunk size--room for my road bike with wheels off, plus trip luggage for wife and me. Drove Atlanta to Seattle and back about 10 times, plus all other lower 48 states and some Canada. I can still get 30 mpg if I get on freeway immediately after gassing up and before exiting freeway. Maintenance included replacing timing belt every 90,000 miles, usual timely oil changes, and a replaced radiator, plus a variety of minor issues. The driver's side floor mat is tacky. Love it !!! [Have a 2006 LS430 as backup if and when this one fails--purchased used with 2500 miles.]

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with your LS! I'd love to do a short 30s viewer spotlight in my videos where I share stories and pictures of viewer's cars. Can I share your story on an upcoming video? If so send your pictures to lexuriouskirk@gmail.com. Thanks!

@wholeNwon

5 жыл бұрын

Lucky to have gotten that 430. Did you check for transmission TSBs. Forgot which years had control arm issue.

My favorite car of all I've owned, and it's not even close.

thanks for the review video man

A large touch screen and a 6 speed auto that generally advanced for 2000

@KirkKreifels

6 жыл бұрын

Yes for 2000 it was ahead of its time I suppose. Still, compared to today's luxury cars, it's a very minimalistic design.

@christophercott8517

5 жыл бұрын

Mr. Cairo I'm not sure about the 6-Speed, but the touch screen came on the 2001's.

@D4tnuyrkkiid90

5 жыл бұрын

Christopher Cott touch screens been around since the 1998 LS400 navigation touch screens

@brianprimett5620

5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking at a 2000 with a screen, not sure if it's touch or not, but definitely got a screen

@MrCarguy2

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that touch screen is horrible, it's like using 90's computer you're better ofg with the regular stereo version

Love the 04-06 but honestly I've gotten so accustomed to 2 Glove Boxes in my 01. but in reality when I upgrade I'll probably do an 04-06. I'm 6'4 and I need a Man's car

Love these cars. I just bought one with the ultra luxury package with 230,000 miles. The person who owned it was a fanatic and a bunch of maintenance records came with it. It still runs great and doesn’t burn oil. Can’t wait to see how long I can make it last with the original drivetrain.

@HeroofSomething

4 жыл бұрын

Hows the car so far? Trying to buy one and want to see how its held up with so many miles!

@jonathansaren1412

Жыл бұрын

update?

Good job, guy. I think it may be the most perfect car ever.

Lug nut connector 😂😂😂.. great video bro. Keep them coming. Very informative

Ls 430 king of the all car

TO KIRK: The LS430 is much faster with the "PWR" button engaged and the shifter placed in "S" sport sequential mode; you only experienced normal "Drive" acceleration Lol. Also, the "odd" key you had is actually a fob; you start the car by turning the grey piece with you hand, not the key. There is a regular looking for the non-smart key setup which comes with the base/non-navi model. You missed the rear seat vanity mirrors that fold down from the ceiling, power headrests, rain sensing headlights, adaptive turning headlights, soft close doors, door handle touch lock/unlock, retractable cup holders, auto-tilting mirrors when put in reverse, but otherwise a nice review. Not sure why the 90K timing belt/water pump service was done at 60k, and why in the world is that engine bay so dusty/dirty...? 99% of them usually look so clean you can eat off them Lol.

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the details! I wish I knew them inside and out like you. Please stick around the channel; we can all learn from you buddy.

@lexusls

4 жыл бұрын

It's not any faster in power mode with the exception of initial off-the-line acceleration. Power mode disables the slow ramp up of throttle within the first 1 second of throttle application - it gives you sharp, immediate throttle response. It changes the transmission shift logic, delaying up shifts and making the car more eager to downshift at speed. It also measures steering angle along with throttle input, so it’ll know if you’re heavy on the throttle around a corner but come off the throttle a little to maintain speed, it’ll hold that gear in anticipation of you getting back on the throttle as you exit the corner, therefore saving you from having to wait for it to downshift again and keeping you higher in the RPMs where the power is. Under wide open throttle the car will still shift at redline. ETC does not change the amount of power you get from the engine. Also placing the shifter in "S" mode will not help you, and in fact more likely will make you a little slower because you're not shifting exactly where you should be, partially due to the lag time between requesting an up-shift with the shifter and the transmission actually changing gears. There are owners on ClubLexus.com that have brought their LS430s to the drag strip and compared the numbers using "S" and shifting them self vs leaving the transmission in "D" and letting the computers decide what's best (hint: they're programmed to know what's best)

Japanese cars age like fine wine🥂while German cars age like milk🥛with a early experation date!👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲🏎💥💭💭💭

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Junior Lexus love the analogy!

@JuniorLexus6692

5 жыл бұрын

LEXUriouS Kirk Lmao😅🤣.. thanks but these are facts!👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲

@R0JIBLANC0

5 жыл бұрын

Junior Lexus I'm going to have to say that at dinner one day

@JuniorLexus6692

5 жыл бұрын

R0JIBLANC0 Lmao!😅😅.... as long as your not calling the wife milk you'll be fine.👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲

@Zher0-

5 жыл бұрын

America is soda

Great job Kirk! Thank you. My sediments exactly.

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

243wayne1 thanks for watching! More videos on the way 😊

@Roger_Ramjet

5 жыл бұрын

Sediments?

FYI: It’s a smart key. Never have to take it out of your pocket. Grab the door handle on any door and the car unlocks, grab the ignition, push and turn to start. Get out and push the small black button on any door handle to lock the doors

@stephendibari5010

4 жыл бұрын

lexusls also have this on my 2013 ES350. In 2004 Lexus was far ahead of its time !

@jamalwalker2104

3 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t work like that. I have to put the key in the ignition.

@lexusls

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamalwalker2104 that either means you have a 2001-2003 LS which didn’t include a smart key, or if you have the fob like in this video but still need to insert it, you need to look under the dash and push the “smart key” button just above the gas/brake pedals to enable it

.26 drag coefficient standard and .25 with optional suspension that lowered at highway speeds. LS430 premiered as a 2001 model. 2004 was updated on exterior, especially the front. Mechanically changed with the addition of a 6 spd transmission to replace the 5 spd. Acceleration times improved with 0 to 60 now taking 5.9 secs and fuel also improving. 2004 to 2006 are the ones to have if in the market.

Thanks for the wonderful video, might get one myself , found one with 58,000km mileage and a clean title and superb clean interior :)

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

It would be worth the money!

The engine really superb

Im currently in the process of purchasing a car identical to this in the review. Cant wait to have this thing home!

@michaelarnold417

3 жыл бұрын

How did it work out?

Great video , great car.

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! See you around.

Impressive review. I think that this has long been an overlooked luxury sedan. I made the mistake and bought an E38 (740i) back in the day. It would have cheaper if I could have bought 430.... just not as exciting. Thanks for the video.

Sorry if any of these were addressed in previous comments but I’m not scrolling through over 400 comments lol The button to the left of the steering column that you didn’t know is the release for the change tray. The trunk has a power closing mechanism so you only have to lower it down gently and it will pull itself last half inch or so to latch. The LS430 has a near perfect 51/49 weight distribution which is why it does well in snow with good tires. The HID headlights are self leveling and adaptive… above 18 miles an hour if I remember correctly, the drivers side headlight will swivel 15° to the left, the passenger side will swivel 5° to the right as you turn the steering wheel around corners. Yes that was a flashlight in the tool kit. The power steering assist is progressive, so it reduces the amount of assist from the power steering pump above a certain speed (I forget how fast) to keep it from feeling heavily over boosted. The 2004-2006 gained knee airbags for driver and front passenger, which very few vehicles had back then. It also has side bolster and side curtain airbags for front driver/passenger as well as for rear passengers. There is also a full size spare with a matching rim in the trunk, so no one will be able to see that you got a flat tire and had to use your spare. The ETC switch: In normal mode it smooths out initial throttle application through the drive-by-wire throttle body (no mechanical connection between gas pedal and throttle body) and gradually rolls into the power so the car doesn’t jerk/snap forward from a stop. -Power mode disables that and gives you sharp, immediate throttle response. It changes the transmission shift logic, delaying up shifts and making the car more eager to downshift at speed. It also measures steering angle along with throttle input, so it’ll know if you’re heavy on the throttle around a corner but come off the throttle a little to maintain speed, it’ll hold that gear in anticipation of you getting back on the throttle as you exit the corner, therefore saving you from having to wait for it to downshift again and keeping you higher in the RPMs where the power is. -Snow mode basically does the opposite of power mode. It greatly delays/dampens initial throttle application while starting you in 2nd gear instead of first, in an attempt to send as little torque to the rear wheels so you don’t break traction. Similarly it avoids downshifting at speed unless you’re on the throttle quite hard. The headlight glare sensor inside the rearview mirror is linked up to the side view mirrors which also dim at night. In addition to the rear window shade retracting in reverse, the sideview mirrors dip down like a lot of new cars so that you can see what’s beside the back tires. There was an optional Euro tuned sport suspension offered (my 2004 has it) that comes with 10% stiffer springs, re-valved shocks, slightly stiffer rubber suspension bushings, 2mm thicker anti-rollbars, and wider 18 inch wheels which wore 245/45/18 tires instead of 225/55/17 (04-06 only. 01-03 has 225/60/16 as standard and 245/55/17 for sport). *you could also get the larger/wider wheels and tires for all model years as an option, so 17” wheels on 01-03 and 18” wheels on 04-06 doesn’t necessarily mean it has the sport suspension. Having driven standard suspension models, UL air suspension models, and sport suspension models, it’s my opinion that the sport suspension is by far the best option if you want to do any kind of ‘spirited’ driving. The standard is just too soft and wallowy for my taste and doesn’t feel confident on the highway if you had to make an emergency maneuver. The UL air suspension is also too soft, allows for too much body roll, and doesn’t have enough damping or rebound even in “sport” mode The sport is only slightly stiffer than standard so it doesn’t kill the ride quality at all. It’s the absolute perfect compromise between a soft, pillowy, compliant ride while minimizing body roll and gaining stability at speed. The car feels more powerful than you would think because of the very broad power band. People like to compare these older V8s to new V6s, but don’t realize it’s not all about peak hp... and torque matters a LOT. For instance the IS350 has 311 hp but doesn’t hit that until 6400 RPM, but most importantly only has 277 lb-ft torque that lazily arrives at 4800 RPM. The LS430 has 290 hp that comes in earlier at 5600 RPM, but again most importantly has 320 lb-ft of torque that arrives early at a low 3400 RPM. You don’t have to floor the LS430 up to redline everywhere you go to get into the power, unlike today’s NA V6s. And if you do floor it, you don’t have to wait for the RPMs to climb up to redline to get pushed back in your seat, so overall acceleration is much faster especially off the line. The brakes on the LS surprise a lot of people because they’re 4 piston fixed calipers in the front and 2 piston fixed calipers in the rear. Even today I see a lot of “performance oriented” cars that have single (sometimes dual) piston *floating* calipers 👎🏻 Ps are you still obsessed with geese these days like you were a year and a half ago? 😂

@KirkKreifels

4 жыл бұрын

The geese make an appearance in my 2020 review of the GS

i am happy for you man

great video, your reactions were hilarious

I am so glad I'm not the only one who can never remember the proper name for stuff when making videos. "Lug nut connector" was the greatest. 😁

got the same kind of rock chips on my recently acquired LS430. sanding pen + touch paint + polish/wax improved a lot the situation. Other than that, superb car..................

You can find this car nowadays for well under 10k, it's a great buy if you're looking for a dependable cash car. Throw on some nice aftermarket wheels, some tint and this car still can hold it's own even today... This timeless classic is definitely one of the best cars ever made!!!💯

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching

This would make a fantastic road trip car!

Fantastic video❤️

Look at you! 7.6k views!! Keep up the good work!

Had 2003 same color. Best car I ever had.

"It is a Master Piece!" Nuff Said. I've seen some 430s with huge 5 spoke wheels have you caught any of those yet they look amazing.

@jessies1509

3 жыл бұрын

The 5 spoke wheels come on the 05 and 06 ls430. Best looking year in my opinion.

I have a 2006 LS430 with 51k miles, still looks brand new and drives like new as well...

Great video! Really enjoyed your quality camera work and smooth production, let alone this beautiful land yacht, I love Lexus so much, it's just difficult to justify the mpg here across the pond. These are alot cheaper here in the UK, maybe because they're supposed to be RHD 🤷🏼‍♂️ no idea, but I can't wait to trade in my newer Audi for one of these, my first V8, and at £1.50ish per litre for 98, I'm going to have no money left 😂

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Please let me know if you get one! They are incredible vehicles.

@Dunkelzeitgeist

5 жыл бұрын

@@KirkKreifels Will do! It won't be till after winter mind, but come Spring, I'll be straight on it! Subbed too because of yourself/how you are and the Lexus content ofcourse🤙🏻

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

@@Dunkelzeitgeist Thanks Jay! Look forward to seeing you on the channel. Welcome to the Lexurious Fleet!

Hey also those wheels are part of what makes this car such a plush ride, lots of Tire sidewall makes a difference. The rear reminds me of a Mercedes.

I like your channel and how you review cars i will love it if you talk about Lexus es350

@KirkKreifels

4 жыл бұрын

I'll be reviewing the 2020 ES soon :)

I have the custom 2005 LS 430 with 42k miles. I also have a 2024 ES 350 and love the LS More. Although the 2GR FKS is smooth the 3UZ is so refined. As a side note the UZ Motors are aviation certified. That’s how good they are.

I have a 2002 Ls 430 My car rides like new , drives like new , and runs like new. It has the power if a new Ls 430 {meaning one with little to no miles on it and hardly taken out of the garage , and never driven in the rain or transported in the rain.} The car i am comparing mine with has 4000 miles and is 2003 model in 2018. This car has never been washed , only dusted off , No need for washing really.....My car runs , rides , and drives just as good as this one. I know because he let me use the car for an evening. My car has 180,000 miles and everything still works , i have made repairs but nothing to the engine or transmission. I put some air shocks on the trunk and new wipers and general tune up , and preventive maintenance , and this is it. No rips in leather , a little dirty in a couple of places , no big deal.Not a scratch on the exterior of the car........My car is for sale for 10 x what it is worth only . I love my car.

Great video. Love the shirt. I may want to buy a used LS next year (a V8, not the TT-V8).

loved the LS since conception .the bench mark for perfection

nice review. the geese were outta there when you drove at them lol while at the same time minding their business

Hey buddy here is a great Review of an original LS 400

I have LS for 2003 127000 miles Rides great Best car I bought it brand new

The 01-03 LS430 had standard HIDs too

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Lukas 2004 models debuted the first Lexus high-intensity discharge headlights for the high beam (Bi-Xenon), and also the first AFS adaptive curve headlights, which swiveled the projector headlamps in the direction of vehicle turns. -wiki- hope that helps!

@jerryfieldz7701

5 жыл бұрын

My 2002 Rax has HID

Got one; same year and just broke 63,000 miles.

I just raced one today, it was real clean, in my 14 Fiesta ST with a Cobb stage two Tune, we race from a dig, then a 3 gear roll, I beat him by 3 cars to 90 mph. We talked at the next light, he was very impressed. The Fiesta Flash.

HID headlights were standard equipment on all LS430s 04 was the standard mid model face and butt lift

@thenofilterguy3061

5 жыл бұрын

My 2000 LS 400 came with HD they start on 2000 putting HD on it

@peterbradley5425

4 жыл бұрын

Is the 2006 model any good?

I had the 2000 ls 400 the 2005 ls 430..the Lexus ls 430 is one of the best cars ever made.. I may be getting the LS 600HL..

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! LS 600hL is a great car. Lots of torque, but didn't quite feel as smooth as the ls 460. Plus the hybrid doesn't get much better fuel mileage. However, the ls 600hL is very unique and has a cool factor the standard one doesn't have.

Im currently looking for one of these for sale in the uk. Not much about at the moment. No rush. Will find the perfect car eventually

Love my 1998 LS400. I’ll be honest, I don’t feel much of a difference between the two other than that 6 speed tranny and slightly less road noise. Very classy cars, and they keep up with the modern cars very easily.

@alkelley4168

2 жыл бұрын

2001 L's 430 105 thou miles Looks like and.operates Like it was new. Can't say enough

Great road test ::))

Subbed. I like these older car reviews. Also like 10 workout moves to do with your baby. Ha

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! I've been a personal trainer for 8 years, but needed to make a change due to a growing family. Thanks for watching!

beautiful video the way he looked in the camera and said "just feels right" XDDD

such a great car

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

The key does not have to be inserted. Just keep it in your pocket. The front seats are cooled, not just ventilated.

2015 LS L 22000 miles ,garage kept . wowzers

I have a burgundy ls 430 2006 highest trim level... only has 38k miles on it, best car I've ever had especially with its Adaptive Cruise control!

@hayderalmumar4434

4 жыл бұрын

how much did you pay for it?

@peterbradley5425

4 жыл бұрын

@@hayderalmumar4434 Around 30k USD

Nice to see more folks reviewing cars. The LS460L with air suspension was the first head-to-head competitor with the Germans (and also the nicest looking of 25+ years of LS). The SWB stuff before was 🤷‍♂️. You couldn’t even get air suspension on an LS430 unless you laid out six-figures for the Ultra package back in ‘06, and who wanted to do that for a SWB car? Not Americans. BTW, these rare air-suspended LS’s are just in need of attention as Airmatic W220 Benzes. Just ask Arnott 😂

@joshriver75

5 жыл бұрын

Air struts are inherently unpredictable when it comes to reliability from leaks. Some leak at 40k miles and some go to 200k. However, Lexus air suspension is much more reliable than any other luxury car. It doesn't quite provide the isolated and smooth feel of others. The lexus air strut is also designed so that a leaking strut won't cause a suspension to bottom out over night or won't cause the compressor to overwork and die.

@fsb1284

5 жыл бұрын

Josh River 🤔🤔🤔...serious Doubting Thomas here...I want to see numbers. Arnott wouldn’t bother if there wasn’t a volume business rebuilding these. As for the ride not being as good as Benz Airmatic...yep! Handling even more so 🚢🤣🤣🤣!!!

@Nightbird.

5 жыл бұрын

You don't need an air suspension to get the best ride. What you need is a well engineered suspension. And if you don't believe me..go find a late 70's Lincoln Continental to drive. The ride is softer and plusher than any air ride suspension available today.

@fsb1284

5 жыл бұрын

Nightbird ...and then you take a corner 🤦‍♂️. There’s a reason the Mercedes 600 Grosser and even the Eldorado Brougham had it in the 50s and 60s. While neither of these were performance cars, their ride/handling balance is still going to embarrass anything with dumb coils. That said, coils are all right when coupled with active hydropneumatic dampers à la my S-Class with ABC (even better when hooked to the “pothole camera” in the newest S-Class). Active hydraulics are where it’s at...Citroën understood that in the 1950s.

@joshriver75

5 жыл бұрын

@@Nightbird. A 70s Lincoln! C'mon that's an apple and oranges comparison.

These cars are absolute perfection. My only gripe as you had also pointed out, was the voice command. Those shits are the worst, I thought it was just mine smh

I’m looking at this as one of my dream cars as well. 04 126k miles 7k used. Is this worth buying??

@terryharris2805

4 жыл бұрын

Its definitely worth it. But do a detailed look over on the car slot of sensors on this car. Get the car fax and see if it's been in any accident check the CD player and tape deck.ect..

It’s a good looking car. I don’t like huge wheels anyway. Less tire sidewall means a harsher ride.

That’s what fine wood looks like lol hold out for the black finish wood then dang

l love my ls430. same color

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

I would love it too!

@omarcarnegie7614

5 жыл бұрын

HarMageddo best lexus very made

@axiomatik4312

5 жыл бұрын

i have same. 40,000miles. 5 spokes 18" wheels though.

@thaddmidd3359

4 жыл бұрын

How much is maintenance?

Nice ride man😐

People with the right mind love Toyota and Lexus. That’s what we have in common. Reliability is the most important.

"That was a Harley there...farting through the underpass." LOL!

Had a 03 bought color coated mudguards from Lexus $450 set Pricy but looked good

I just bought this car, 135k on the clock, drove like new, the rear wheels are bent a little so it vibrate on highway. any leak problems with the car?

Mazda had that swing feature for the vents in the 90's

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

smokesgtp haha that's awesome. Thanks for the info and stopping by.

@smokesgtp

5 жыл бұрын

LEXUriouS Kirk good video man. They were great cars. Loved my 1997.

@bsu1960

5 жыл бұрын

smokesgtp Yes but it’s in the junkyard now lol and the Lexus isn’t

@Saarela110

5 жыл бұрын

My -99 toyota cresta also has swinging vents. It blows everyones minds when they see them swinging for the first time ;)

@blakefreeman1077

5 жыл бұрын

That's true. I had a 96 626 that had 'em.

this is Lexus LS 430 very good

the best of the best

Love those cars, but the 18in wheels are a must

nice car

Thanks to your monotone monologue, you helped me crack my addiction to sleeping pills. Now all I have to do is play your video and I go right to sleep! Thanks man! Subscribed!

I CANNOT WAIT TO GET MY 2005…

I am willing to buy a brand new LS430 if Lexus revives the production line!

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@wholeNwon

5 жыл бұрын

Like a LOT of other people. Unfortunately they seem to be losing their way.

On the plus side it’s a great first attempt it’s the random thoughts lol Also the car actually does well in the snow and doesn’t have the awd issues as how many times do you really need it Mine went around fwd cars stuck on a hill in my neighborhood Lol I’m in Bellevue lol maybe I’ll see you at Lexus of Omaha and if your smart you would snatch it up seriously

@KirkKreifels

5 жыл бұрын

It was bought up almost immediately! I'll have my chance again if it's meant to be 😊 next time your in, I'd be happy to meet with you. Go big red.

@mercedesbenzs600bash

5 жыл бұрын

Which yr do you have, thought it would be pretty bad in the snow because it's rear wheel drive???

if Lexus wanted to they could rerelease this generation with minor updates to the body style and id applaud.