Lexus LS400 vs LS430. Luxury Sedan comparison. Flagship showdown.

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@markcollins4514 3 жыл бұрын

The amount of luxury and style in 20 year old vehicles is amazing. The more you talk about yours the more I'm beginning to think I need one.

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

You absolutely need one Mark. They are amazing vehicles. Thanks for watching.

@mihailhidler5400 Жыл бұрын

Plastic = style Either way respect for the reliability

@yourmom922 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 05 LS430 that I recently sold for a 99 LS400. To me, the 98-00 400 is the best LS ever made.

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

Agree. I love my 2000 LS400. Thanks for watching.

@Oliver2020. 2 жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage i have a 98 right now. Im really hoping to find a 2000 ls400 platinum one day. I almost got one a few months back but they ended up selling it to someone else 😞

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

That'll be a hard one to find. Best of luck in your search. Thanks for watching

@BrainFuck10 Жыл бұрын

Yes, those were Lexus's best years and I gotta say the 98' face-lift gave the LS400 perfect proportions, arguably the best sedan ever made.

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

I agree on all points. A fantastic automobile. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

@TmP45 3 жыл бұрын

I still have my ls400 with 276000 miles , still running strong 💪🏾

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I love mine. 275k on it now. Thanks for sharing.

@lashonwright32 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job comparing the two vehicles!!!!

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was fun to do. Thanks for watching.

@joyrambin9196 2 жыл бұрын

I want to get my mom a 430 she travels a lot for her job and she deserves to be comfortable can't wait to see the look on her face when I finally save enough for her to see the inside ❤️

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, she'll love it. Best of success in your quest to get her one!

@zakmoon7065 Жыл бұрын

Awesome cars! that red wood trim in the 430 looks so luxurious

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

I agree on both counts, awesome cars and I love that red wood. Thanks for watching. I appreciate it

@expertjr08 Жыл бұрын

great vid!

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

@theodoreyoung8777 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mines 💎😎

@deniswauchope3788 Ай бұрын

Thanks for that excellent comparison review of two magnificent cars. I started out wanting an IS300; then I wanted the GS300; now I'm convinced it's the LS430 that is calling to me, softly softly but oh so sweetly. I've only been in one so far, and it hadn't come from a good home (IYKWIM) but it still ran so quietly I didn't realize the motor was running until I got behind the wheel. That car had been sadly mistreated but it drove like a dream; it just needed too many repairs (cracked windshield, steering wheel motors broken, etc.) that I had to walk away. I'm still looking, I know there's one waiting for me somewhere that's been well maintained, it's just a matter of finding it!

@funjunkiegarage Ай бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video. Sometimes you got to walk away, but the right one will find you. Enjoy the search. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate your support of my channel

@nello8630 Жыл бұрын

Great video. There are blue tooth adapters that fit in the cigarette lighter, my son has one in his 2006 corolla.

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah, I've discovered those very recently. They work pretty well. Thanks for the info.

@jkr3008 Жыл бұрын

Those 2 guys age even better than good wine. LS400 is even better in reliability due to its simplicity.

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I concur, the 400 is the best LS.

@jkr3008 Жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage and thanks to you for reviewing the classics!

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

My pleasure indeed.

@corychecketts Жыл бұрын

I was recently in the market for an LS and ended up with the 430. I think the 400 is awesome. But they were consistently more expensive with higher miles than the 430. It seems the enthusiasts have really latched on to the 400, which makes the 430 a real sweet spot for the time being. I don't think you can go wrong with either. It just depends on your budget and the car's history.

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found a 430 that suits you. The 400 is definitely more sought after and therefore more valuable. I agree, can't go wrong with either. Enjoy your 430. Thanks for watching and sharing.

@t.l.robinson2162 3 жыл бұрын

In the LS430 there is a button to raise and lower the rear sunshade.

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

One up front and 1 for the rear seat passenger.

@josephspellman2698 2 жыл бұрын

Rear lower option is only on the UL tho...just one button in the front for us w/the base model lol

@JesseValentine 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet. I am way too attached to my 93 LS400.

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. I love my 400. But the 430 has so much more. Thanks for sharing.

@JesseValentine 3 жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage yes, I would have a newer one if I was sensible. 🤔

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

I have a friend with a 13 or 14 LS460 It's the stretch, executive version. So nice but outta my league.

@raytuider3655 Жыл бұрын

I had a 98 LS400 and I loved that car. Like a dummy, I sold it and bought a C5 Corvette. Every time I drove the Vette, I wish I had my Lexus back. I sold it to a woman who had her crack head friend change the timing belt. Well, he took it apart, got stoned, and could not remember how to put it back together. So the car was thrown away. It was in showroom condition when I sold it to her. A real tragedy. Fast forward to last year and I bought a 2005 LS430 with 39k miles. It is absolutely beautiful and it is a great car. I hate to admit it but I like the 400 better. The author of this video is correct. The 400 is for people who like to drive and the 430 is for people who like to be driven around. Nonetheless, I love the 430 and I will keep it forever. The low mileage LS's are getting hard to find.

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Sad story about your 400 for certain. I think the 400 is the best LS ever. That's my 400 in the video. I did sell it to a nice young couple who had an LS400 already and they still have it, I see it occasionally around town. Nice to hear you found a sweet 430. I'm sure you'll enjoy it for many many miles. Thanks for watching and commenting, I appreciate your support.

@chrispritchard4676 2 жыл бұрын

I would be happy with either of these models. Whoops, I am halfway there. Have a 2005 LS430 and love it to bits. Best car I have ever owned (from a long list). But I know that the 400 is an equally exciting proposition.

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely both are great vehicles! Thanks for watching.

@theodoreyoung8777 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mines 💎😎

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

The 430 is a sweet ride. Wise to hang on to it. Thanks for watching.

@theodoreyoung8777 2 жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage Thanx subscribed 🤝😎

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the sub! Have a great day.

@thegame123ize 2 жыл бұрын

You need to see the Japanese top of the line LS400 it’s called CF package ( top of the line). It’s got air suspension but the real cool feature are in the back seats armrest(like the new one’s) it’s got rear heated, two way powered seats audio control, massaging & power headrests. The vvti version 1UZ makes as much power as the new 3uz in the 430 so the it’s a real challenge for me if i wanna upgrade. The differences that i know of are the cooling seats upfront & sun shades.

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Dang! That all sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@keenanhatley7184 Жыл бұрын

Sound like a cadi dts

@josephspellman2698 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, agree with everything! I would say the 430 gets 20 mpg avg and not due to the drive on the vid. I've also never heard of 1UZ getting 29mpg, but that's great if you do.

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Only time I got that mileage was on long interstate trips.

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

My 400 got a best of 26 mpg on a long highway drive from Colorado to Indiana. I averaged 21 mpg on a daily basis.

@joer1678 2 ай бұрын

I’ve owned both. Both are great cars but my current 430 takes the prize

@funjunkiegarage 2 ай бұрын

The 430 has it all. I like my buddies 430 better all around.

@B2stunt1 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car love my 2006 ls430

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. They are awesome cars.

@theodoreyoung8777 2 жыл бұрын

Me too bro never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 💎😎🤝

@devlogerio 2 жыл бұрын

damn both are nice, 1 feature LS400 has and LS430 doesn't is the 2 individual Sigarete lighters!!!! You can place two USB chargers back there and that's a feature you only get inside DODGE RAM TRX or a G CLASS... That awesome feature is worth a million to my eyes I know LS430 has SIgarele lighter too but only 1.... Imagine the amount of possibilities you have for the back seat passengers with those two electric ports on each door

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

The rear charge ports/lighters aren definitely a nice touch.

@kingjaffe321 Жыл бұрын

That’s my car the ls 430 it was way ahead of its time better than some modern time

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Agree the ls430 is more advanced than most new cars.

@roberte.andrews4621 3 жыл бұрын

There's a price to pay for all the whistles and bells, as the car ages. My 1997 LS400 has more features than I can utilize. Real luxury is an unbreakable engine, the quietness and the freedom from obsolescence that comes with dignified, classic lines. Cookie cutter grilles and lots of swooping curves on front and back date your car very quickly. Listening, Lexus?

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for sharing. I love my LS400. To me it's the best looking LS model. Mine is a base model and that suits me fine.

@einolouhimo 3 жыл бұрын

yeah modern cars will age so much faster than these old understated vehicles, and these will hold their value for sure.

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely right. Thanks for watching.

@thegame123ize 2 жыл бұрын

My japanese version ls400 has the coolbox in the centre console. Does the US version have a vent there too?

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't. I have rear facing vents in the back of the console. But I don't have a cool box. The top portion of the console stays fairly cool, but it's not very big. The bottom portion gets warm on long drives. Thanks for watching.

@thegame123ize 2 жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage there is a additional one on mine & it's facing upwards towards the top of the centre console.

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I shall investigate it. Appreciate the information.

@shazamdeal 20 күн бұрын

Any 20 + year old Lexus is still far better and more reliable than a new BMW, Mercedes or anything on the road. No comparison = Lexus with 150,000, 200,000 + miles on their engine means you’ve still got another 150,000, 200,000 miles + to go ( or more )

@funjunkiegarage 20 күн бұрын

I agree. I'd definitely rather an old Lexus.

@hell5457 2 ай бұрын

400 FTW

@eddiethetruhead Жыл бұрын

I own a silver 2000 LS400 with 159k miles on her. My Mother has a 1993 LS400 with 100k miles as well. We cherish these Japanese automotive masterpieces. I’ve always thought 430s are nice but bloated looking compared to the 400. Thanks for the comparison vid. Peace to all the Lexus lovers worldwide.🌎 1UZ for life.☝️

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Nice. I agree the 400 looks better than the 430. The 400 is my favorite body style. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@xsellment399 Жыл бұрын

The ls 430 is basically a compact Lincoln Town car

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Never been in a Lincoln town car but the 430 sure is fancy.

@kslayurgf 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that's the super deluxe

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

They sure are fancy. Thanks for watching.

@JS-me5iv Жыл бұрын

If i was a big shot CEO i would order both models with a six speed manual transmission...go on admit it, we all would :)

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

I'd love a 400 with a manual transmission!

@ThePerfectionOfLexus 3 ай бұрын

Which one was the quietest in terms of road noise?

@funjunkiegarage 3 ай бұрын

The 430 had less road noise and less wind noise. It also had an expensive set of Michelins and the 400 had cheap tires. Thanks for watching.

@cameronjay7835 7 ай бұрын

What’s the interior noise comparison like?

@funjunkiegarage 7 ай бұрын

The 430 is more quiet inside. Less wind and road noise. Thanks for watching and commenting

@chibueze_06 Жыл бұрын

Can the 3rd gen ls400 be lowered by pushing a button?

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

The LS400 did not offer an air ride suspension from the factory. However many aftermarket manufacturers make adjustable air ride suspension systems for the LS400. So you can make an LS400 that you can lower by the push of a button, but not a factory option. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

@theodoreyoung8777 2 жыл бұрын

One question have you guys ever driven a Mercedes Benz S Class and if so what year and how would you compare it to the Lexus LS cars?

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

I've never driven a Mercedes of any kind.

@theodoreyoung8777 2 жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage O ok thanx for the reply never had a interest to see and experience as Mercedes Benz says the best or nothing lol

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

That's what they say. But Lexus is and has been, since its inception, the #1 selling luxury brand in the U.S.

@SlightReturn666 6 ай бұрын

I owned a 1997 W140 S-Class. Now I drive, as my daily driver, a 2005 LS430 that I've owned since new. Can't really remember how they compare but if I recall, the ride is very similar. It's just a base model, but maybe that's a good thing ... no nav, no Levinson stereo etc. We just drove it on a 12 hour drive and it was perfect. There's no reason I can find to get a new car. It's so reliable and so comfortable. Mine is Flint Mica with a black interior and has the 18" 5-spoke wheels ... I keep reading about how these things are frumpy-looking but in my opinion it looks just fine. My wife had a 2017 LS460 and that was a cool car too -- powerful and oh so smooth -- but somehow it didn't seem quite as special as the 430.

@funjunkiegarage 6 ай бұрын

I love the 430. My buddy gave his to his daughter and got an ls600. He wishes for his 430 back

@nosloppyplease Жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD LS430 IS THE ULTIMATE BANG MOBILE

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Heated and vibrating seats, yeah, I can see that.

@titanjake8640 3 жыл бұрын

They age well

@funjunkiegarage 3 жыл бұрын

They do, thankfully. Appreciate you watching.

@O1dmanwalker Жыл бұрын

I convinced my little brother to go with a 430 over a crown vic. nothing wrong with a vic, just 430 has more luxury features

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

He will be glad in the long run that he bought the Lexus. You're a good brother. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel.

@t.l.robinson2162 2 жыл бұрын

8 track or cassette?

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Cassette and CD

@philreynolds6018 2 жыл бұрын

ls430 looks older , taller and for a senior citizen

@funjunkiegarage 2 жыл бұрын

Agree, 400 all the way

@tylerjones477 4 ай бұрын

so not true my ls400 has so much more take off acceleration than the 430 not to mention the 400 hs 290hp and 278 for the 430 ive been told the ecu is mapped different for the 400 and the transmission is higher geared

@funjunkiegarage 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that information. I love 400, it's still my favorite. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

@paystyles5429 Жыл бұрын

The 430 is a UL package not a fair comparison

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

True, but it's the only 2 we had and it was still fun to do. Thanks for watching.

@paystyles5429 Жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage i owned a UL Sold it after air ride failed. In hindsight wish i bought a coil version. But mechanically was bullet proof. Sold and bought a limited Avalon Nice but not quite as nice as LS fit and finish wise but also mechanically sound

@paystyles5429 Жыл бұрын

@@funjunkiegarage i still itch for a mint 2000 LS400 Black on black Not an easy find… Did they ever make an LS 400 with a saddle leather interior?

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

My friend that has the 430 bought a 600 and had some air ride issues. He swapped the front to coils but the rear air ride still works. Avalon is a nice car. Can't go wrong with Toyota for reliability.

@funjunkiegarage Жыл бұрын

Black on black looks so good. I've never seen one in person with the saddle interior, but I do believe it was available .