Why Everyone Needs the Lexus LS430

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There's no doubt the Lexus LS430 was an incredible car when it came out, but can it shake off it's old man image?
What about the young enthusiasts modifying these cars? Is the LS430 cool now?
I reviewed my dad's 2005 Lexus LS430 and I have to say, I have a new found respect for this sedan!
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@heatherackley8427 7 күн бұрын

I would prefer to keep these a secret. They are that good.

@automospeedcrew 7 күн бұрын

I hear ya! Vastly underrated for sure

@GAMINGFOREXPERTS 6 күн бұрын

Yeah for sure, just so no careless people would buy this and ruin them.

@JZ_Cars 6 күн бұрын

The saying if you know, you know applies

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

@JZ_Cars for sure

@scottyessink5285 2 күн бұрын

These and ls400's haven't been a secret in a literal eternity lol they're literally $7k with rust and 350k miles lol

@gilbertvehicleservices 20 сағат бұрын

My brother owned a 2005 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury from 2009-2022. It was an amazing car which only needed one non-maintenance repair. It was a great car!

@roadrunnerrickyray 6 күн бұрын

I've had my bone stock onyx black 2004 ls430 sport suspension package model for little over a year now and love it with 173,263 miles on it currently purchased at 150,000. It has the 5 spoke chrome plated rims and just replaced my tires with Michelin pilot sport all season tires a few weeks ago. I paid $9,500 for it which I don't regret. I'm replacing the timing belt at 182,246 miles along with the rest of the major general maintenance that goes along with it when it comes time. I don't think it's an old mans car. I think people with a sense buy these and they're actually bad ass. This is my very first car and I'm 32 years old. How's it going.

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

Hey that’s awesome! I mean these are so reliable and cheap to maintain, they’re an absolute bargain! You’ll probably be able to drive it forever

@mantis7863 5 күн бұрын

the stock wheels look the best.

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

Those wheels really do look great

@VILSONDUSEVIC 11 сағат бұрын

Yes

@kingdoge69 Күн бұрын

I remember seeing one on the street when I was doing a delivery job and when I gave the owner his package I told him that I wanted one and he looked at me confused and said “that one?” Lol I guess it is seen as an old man’s car, he was thinking “why does this young guy want this boring looking car?” Lol I think it looks clean though

@Tavzari. Күн бұрын

I absolutely adore LS and W220 S class, two amazing vehicles.

@automospeedcrew Күн бұрын

Totally agree

@JZ_Cars 6 күн бұрын

This car is the best car I’ve ever owned. Got an 06 with 211k and it runs like a CHAMP. A few minor issues to speak of, but overall, most things work just as when new. Quality of the car is above and beyond anything else I’ve seen. And you just said something I thought I saw somewhere along the way where the car actually directs air where it is needed. I knew I wasn’t crazy!!! Liked and Subd! Thanks for the awesome review and info.

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

Honestly with how long these cars run, that’s low miles! And no you weren’t crazy! Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the crew

@sadiqwahid1480 2 күн бұрын

What makes the LS430 so good (and contender for "best luxury car") is this: The level of attention to detail Lexus gave the LS430 is unparalleled in the history of mass-produced luxury cars. Not just for its features / value-adds, but in its build quality, NVH levels, fit & finish, and outstanding long-term reliability. They really knocked it out of the park with the LS430. Its predecessors and (sadly) successors haven't reached the 430's arc.

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

Yeah they really wanted to land and show the world they’d arrived and boy did they

@sadiqwahid1480 2 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrew the best word I feel to describe the LS430 is: competent The car is so overwhelmingly competent, it's unreal

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

@sadiqwahid1480 man that’s a great way to describe it actually

@DavidSmith-bt6qe 3 күн бұрын

I am an old man 77 to be exact and I did buy one of these LS 430 2006 with 161,000 miles and I have had to do some work on it but overall I love this car. It is everything I wanted in a new car but could not get. I feel like they are overpriced for the year models but just try to find a decent one that you would like to own for less than $10,000.00. Good luck. I currently have just under $16,000.00 in mine after the repairs it needed. The timeing belt was changed at 153,000 miles so no worries there. The overall quality of this car is amazing.

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

Yeah completely agree!

@patrickobikwu790 4 күн бұрын

I own a 2001 pre-face lift Japan import Toyota Celsior equivalent of the Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury Edition with all the "bells and whistles." It is a truly amazing car. Extremely quiet, smooth, and comfortable. Built like a tank but glides with serenity and aplomb. Drove it to Italy from the London. People were shocked and kept staring. Some came to ask what make is the car? where I bought it? and if I will sell it? Lexus LS430 is possibly the best car ever built.

@automospeedcrew 4 күн бұрын

Sounds like you got a great one! And I agree on your last statement, they’re just so good

@roadrunnerrickyray 6 күн бұрын

you're so well spoken thanks for making this video!

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! Thanks for the compliment

@dodgedemon840 6 күн бұрын

Looks badass in gun metal grey color

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

Facts

@gluemakerlsx 4 күн бұрын

I had your dad’s twin. 05 moonlight pearl over cashmere, modern luxury, smart key, 18’s. MSRP was just short of $65k. Seriously these are one of the best cars on the road. I regret selling mine!

@automospeedcrew 4 күн бұрын

Oh that sounds like a gorgeous car! I bet you miss it. Maybe time to look for another?

@michaelparker2225 8 сағат бұрын

The guy down the street has modified his 430ls to the point of no return! I hope when I am in the market for one of these cars you can find one that is still stock. Now I see modified 430ls several days a week. Every one has their own personal idea of what their car should be and that's okay, but in my mind to heavy modifi one of these cars is like painting heirloom wood furniture green.

@jonathanmarquise422 6 күн бұрын

I owned one of these for 2 years and sold it while prices were inflated during covid. I basically bought it, drove it for two years and 20k miles, and sold it for $500 less than I bought it for. loved the car. one thing you didn't mention was the gas mileage. this thing can cruise all day on the highway getting 29-30mpg. it's nuts.

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

That’s a cheap two years for that kind of luxury. And good point I should have! I’m actually surprised at how economical it is for a V8!

@jonathanmarquise422 6 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrew it has an insane drag coefficient. the same as the original honda insight. 0.25. the mid 2000's were great for honda and toyota brands. I just bought a 2007 honda accord V6 sedan with a manual transmission. rare combo. I love letting someone else pay for the depreciation of my vehicles.

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

@@jonathanmarquise422 oh I didn’t know about the drag coefficient! That’s good to know! And I agree about depreciation. I’m driving a BMW wagon I got for a STEAL and now it’s part of its very own series

@parrisbrown501 17 сағат бұрын

Great review, I have the exact same one is v your dad's.🥰😎 What was the mileage? Mines has 167,000

@iabarrera 7 сағат бұрын

A video on the LS430 = instant like 🤩

@automospeedcrew 6 сағат бұрын

😆🤝🤘

@2012MRMadness 58 минут бұрын

I just bought one! Excited to own it and pass it down to my children!

@automospeedcrew 27 минут бұрын

Hey congrats! They may even pass it down to their children!

@shlomy2010 11 сағат бұрын

Theres a reason why i own 2 00' LS400, its a tank. Some qualities of the 430 is worsen than the LS400, yet its a great upgrade.

@jterranova 3 күн бұрын

I’ve been wanting this for a while

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

It’s a solid one

@greeneyedchul0 2 сағат бұрын

Picked up my 05 ML in January of 2023 with current mileage of 320xxx

@hariranormal5584 4 күн бұрын

They're very common here in the Emirates. Sadly a lot of them are modded (and the cheap kinds), but yeah. Reliable af, comfortable, can have 7 different owners and it still works. I would've had it too, sadly I like efficient cars. This is a bit of a fuel hog :(

@automospeedcrew 4 күн бұрын

Yeah it’s not the most efficient car especially if you drive it hard, but it’s surprising how efficient it is for a 20 year old V8!

@GAMINGFOREXPERTS 6 күн бұрын

Recently this car got more attention. So happy I got my JDM version of this car, Celcior. Some issues the car might have is the ECU May need to be reworked/solder joints checked if shifting gets notchy/hard/jerky, is known in the community. Epic car if you work on it your self, everything is so monolithic feels so well made. Yes, I also would keep these a secret so no careless owners would buy these😅

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

Haha I hear ya there. They’re so good, and so reliable. The Celcior is so cool! What year is yours?

@GAMINGFOREXPERTS 6 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrew 2003/4 the Facelifted just like in your video. Ey man keep up the good work!

@automospeedcrew 6 күн бұрын

@GAMINGFOREXPERTS right on! Thanks! I appreciate the support!

@sumi7366 Күн бұрын

Love the video! Unfortunately, here in Europe the LS430s are extremely rare and much more expensive than in the USA. Even though, I’m looking forward to own one in the future, as they are extremely reliable and easy to maintain. Cheers!

@automospeedcrew Күн бұрын

I hear ya. Good luck on your search!

@sidebproductionsllc8353 2 күн бұрын

Such a clean example! Sign me up!

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

Right?! I’ve watched him drive these for YEARS and now I have a new found respect for them

@mikelowry5012 22 сағат бұрын

I have a 22 es premium and yes it’s an old man car but it’s dope and I love it 😂

@automospeedcrew 22 сағат бұрын

😅😂😂

@chrisreimer 2 күн бұрын

WANT!

@mrlong6267 2 күн бұрын

Im still rocking my 2006 ls430, 135k miles, had timing belt changed twice, and still drives like new. I always cover mines so it looks cherry. 💯 stock

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

That’s awesome!

@airthrowDBT 4 сағат бұрын

Thats it. Im getting one

@michaelbui6618 Күн бұрын

I’d buy one of them

@faraz4692 4 сағат бұрын

I don't know if I missed it but anybody know which stream level this is?

@flygyro8 Күн бұрын

I have one since 2016 , the 2006 UL model..great car BUT the gas mileage is quite bad on these cars, many are slowly dissapearing from the roads in Japan due to fuel costs, with premium/high octane . I get 8.5km/L on average and max 11.5 km/l on highway at 100km/h no A/C. And you need regular timing belt changes every 120k km which can be costly depending on your area.

@________________7279 3 күн бұрын

My uncle had one that he bought new and he’s still driving it today. 250k miles. I just got my parent’s 06 RX and it just passed 250k too. Lexus is great!

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

That’s so cool. They’re seriously tanks!

@Floof_er 2 күн бұрын

Great video man! I mean, you get the combination of complete luxury, and reliability, and it’s very uncommon to hear that in one sentence. I was in complete shock when I saw the interior, and the exterior shots. The features are insane, and since I’m looking for a luxury sedan, this most definitely might have to be my next pick. I’m seeing these on FB marketplace with around, or over 300,000 miles!! 🤍

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

Appreciate it! Even at 300k miles, when taken care of, these cars will last so long

@stoveguy2133 2 күн бұрын

Looked at a 03 with broke timing belt for $1200. Should have bought it

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

Depending on the cost to fix, and whatever else might be wrong, it might be a good idea!

@vrocs3225 5 күн бұрын

I have a 2014 Mercedes ML 350 diesel suv with 200,000 km on it, runs great with no problems -- still feels new. I'm wondering if I should ride it until the wheels fall off, or trade it in and get a LS430 with around half the mileage on it?

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

Here’s the thing, those diesel engines are bulletproof. They’ll keep running until long after the human race is gone 😆 You really can’t go wrong with either of them tbh. The LS430 is an excellent car, but the merc is “the devil you know”. Of course if you want something less SUV and more sedan, then it’s an easy choice

@vrocs3225 5 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrew Thanks dude, good advice. That's what I've heard from a mechanic too

@EG1EzrasGarage 4 күн бұрын

Those diesel benzes can go until 1,000,000km with regular upkeep.

@tundrav8georgia 3 күн бұрын

The very best of Lexus . Toyota and Lexus fan here it’s all we buy including the new Tx . My mom loves her rx f sport . I’m a Toyota tundra guy tho I’ve had 4 .

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

The F sport is truly underrated, it’s such a killer car. My parents only buy used Lexuses now, they love em

@whitegoodman7465 14 сағат бұрын

Great reliable cars but man when things break...get the chequebook out.

@TarekHabalREFlorida 3 күн бұрын

Great car! I have a 2004. Love those wheels you have on the car but if you ever want to see them. I am a buyer. Located in S. FL

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

Awesome! My dad lives in Orlando and that’s where we filmed this

@mantis7863 5 күн бұрын

best luxury sedan out there

@automospeedcrew 4 күн бұрын

Facts

@gedaman 2 күн бұрын

This was the last of the humble Lexus models before they thought they were on Mercedes level charging ludicrous prices. The current Lexus LS is a shadow of its former glory and overpriced. Even the Koreans are outdoing Lexus now with the Genesis G90. All I know is if I’m spending 6 figures on a full size luxury sedan it’s going to a Mercedes-Benz Sonderklasse and not a Lexus LS. BTW, the Lexus LS 460 is the successor to the Lexus LS 430, not the predecessor.

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

I agree with you on modern prices, it’s crazy. Friends of ours bought a Genesis and I have to say I was seriously impressed. And yeah, I know, that’s why I put the asterisk and correction in the video 😅

@ianinkster2261 3 күн бұрын

What's actually wrong with an old man's car? Some very real people are old.

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

Absolutely nothing! Some people might call me old

@dodgedemon840 6 күн бұрын

Id even buy the AWD LS460 in gun metal grey,

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

Wouldn’t be a bad idea!

@max-eb9vi 5 күн бұрын

Just picked up a low mileage 2 owner one for £3000 in England. I absolutely love it to bits already. The air suspension is amazing the mark levison is out of this world, the engine and gearbox are so smooth. Its like the car is a butler. And the sat nav lady is your secretary. imagine closing your own doors😂 ha no no no i don't think so. Not a very sophisticated look is it. Closed my door by hand? What do you take me for? A range rover owner. Pahh

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

😂😂 sounds like you got a winner! And it will last for years to come!

@sidlazzar1002 3 күн бұрын

Old man cars are the best. I love my 03 Volvo s80

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

This Volvos are awesome! I almost bought a V70R

@chaospxl_ 3 күн бұрын

ive owned several Lexus LS430s and i can tell you they are a heap of burning garbage. They look horrendous, dont drive sporty in the slightest and ive had reliability issues with all of them. Do not listen to that mans video, dont ever think of buying one and hopefully my comment will keep the prices somewhat down so that even i in germany can own one soon 😭😭

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

😆😆 you had me in the first half

@darrenowens1543 9 сағат бұрын

Great car

@automospeedcrew 9 сағат бұрын

Completely agree!

@bobbyserchion 2 күн бұрын

Hell I want one 😂😅😊

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

😆 have you started searching Bring a Trailer yet?

@OneManOnFire 8 сағат бұрын

I would rather take a AMG Mercedes of the same era over the Lexus. This is coming from a Lexus LS400 owner. In Japan it's just rebadged Toyota.

@blakespower Күн бұрын

I was recently shopping for a new car and was starting to believe all the nonsense of OLD PEOPLE car, for a CAMRY then I looked at the car I owned for the past 14 years a FORD FUSION and I guess that can be considered an old mans car and It never bothered me to drive it no one ever complained and said you drive an old mans car, but I bought a 2024 Mazda cx-50 instead of a camry, which I did want but Toyota dealerships asking too much money for it since its a hybrid

@4WHEELBIKER 4 күн бұрын

Wheels ?...the car was perfect from the factory. The under 40 crowd just doesn't know how to leave well enough alone ! 🤣

@automospeedcrew 4 күн бұрын

I’m over 40! And I love these wheels, but a lot of my audience like aftermarket wheels

@billwilson4210 4 күн бұрын

Fantastic car i own one.

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

That’s awesome. They’re such good cars

@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE 5 күн бұрын

What year is best?

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

I’ve read that anyone of them from 01-06 are great and the 05 is the best, but you really can’t go wrong with

@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE 5 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrew Really thinkin' of gettin' one! Thanks for the vid!

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

@DEEPCYCLEGARAGE you’re welcome! Good luck on the search!

@godspeed6315 4 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrewoh ok as you replied earlier which one’s best year , is there a difference for 05 & 06 models ?

@Czechbound 5 күн бұрын

But realise an old luxury car will still have luxury car parts prices. I think the soft close feature alone on each door if it breaks is $1,200 to replace. Still you'd have a primo car for say $25,000 that would outlast you. Spare a thought for Ireland, where annual road tax on one of these beasts is $2,000 until it hits age 30.

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

Oof that road tax is brutal. And you’re right about the parts, but they break down far less than most other cars fortunately

@Czechbound 5 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrew I will own one. But it will have to be when it hits its 30th birthday. Then the tax drops to $65 annually :). The problem is the small pool of available right hand drive cars means sourcing them from the UK, where they salt the roads to a level even Toyotas and Lexuses have problems surviving

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

@Czechbound that sounds like a great plan! Good luck on the search in a few years

@Czechbound 5 күн бұрын

@@automospeedcrew Thank you. Now that the UK has left the EU, I wish Ireland would swap to driving on the left, so that we could buy cars from the continent. I guess pigs will fly first ha ha. All the best !

@yetifan9852 5 күн бұрын

Just got a 2001

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

Hell yeah! Congrats!

@anotheran 11 сағат бұрын

Is it an old man's car? Fast fwd to 5:44 to find out

@hempflows 3 күн бұрын

I own a 2005 ls430 ul 90k

@automospeedcrew 3 күн бұрын

That’s low mileage! I bet you love the car too

@blakespower Күн бұрын

old man car? who cares if it gets you around!

@user-ex2hg5rv6p 2 күн бұрын

Cost too much

@sball3 2 күн бұрын

I’ve an LS460 AWD with 50k miles. I added JL audio 10s and a remote start. I’ve had newer cars but for me this is as good as it gets. Other than it’s my wife’s car and I need one to myself

@automospeedcrew 2 күн бұрын

50k miles is low! With the upgrades, sounds like an excellent ride

@MS-ro9dm 5 күн бұрын

Even the clear stripe through the taillights is s0o0ooo Buick.

@automospeedcrew 5 күн бұрын

True!

@null1808 12 сағат бұрын

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

@Toyota4Life 10 сағат бұрын

Toyota and Lexus cars are the best cars . Lexus are cool stop the bullshit with the start of the video

@automospeedcrew 10 сағат бұрын

They always seemed like the stately old person cars to me

@Toyota4Life 9 сағат бұрын

@@automospeedcrew they have the 1998 GS 400 with the big V8 engine… the in-line six 2005 IS300 with the 5 Speed manual… these are not the old stately old person cars. And Lexus LFA was not the first vehicle from Lexus that showed what the brand was able to do… you guys keep pushing this agenda that this company is boring. In fact when it comes to Japanese cars, Lexus is in fact the most enthusiast car company. The people that usually say this or the people that worship German cars.

@automospeedcrew 9 сағат бұрын

@Toyota4Life to be fair I’m a huge German car fan, but I also loved the IS when it came out. But let’s be honest, the ES and the RX are pretty boring

@Toyota4Life 9 сағат бұрын

@@automospeedcrew there you go again, focusing on the cars that aren’t made for the enthusiast and that’s the problem all of your car “reviewers” have. I sold you two examples and I can show you more, but you still mentioned the ES and RX ? Car Companies are allowed to make vehicles for people who aren’t trying to be race, car drivers. Did you know that German cars also have boring vehicles? Why are those ignored ? but the Japanese boring cars brought up ? I called this car racism. now 20+ years later you guys want to talk about these Japanese vehicles for views and clicks because the German cars have gotten so boring

@SofiaCox-og3uc Күн бұрын

They are overpriced now

@Toyota4Life 10 сағат бұрын

Stop making videos on these Toyota & Lexus. Stick to making the ball jerking videos about the German cars and leave these cars out of media. Car content about German cars have gotten so steel that you guys are gravitating towards these vehicles for views.

@TheMuzikall 4 күн бұрын

These LS 430 are better than Rolls Royce and Bentley of that era never mind Benz and BMWs✅

@automospeedcrew 4 күн бұрын

Big facts

@1n2333 3 күн бұрын

This car is a joke compared to Benz of this era lol. The E-class and S-class of this time are far superior to this, but Lexus wins in terms of maintenance cost and reliability