2001 Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury review from North America
"Reliable, Elegant, and extremely Comfortable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Side mirrors would not fold in automatically. (Fixed with lubricant)
Excessive tire wear, possibly due to tire pressure or worn suspension.
Adjustable ride-height/suspension is not leveling correctly.
Trunk shocks are not strong enough to help open lid.
On hot days, auto rain-sensing wipers think its raining when it is not.
Paint peeling off parking sensors.
Sub-woofer on back dashboard rattles entire deck and sounds awful.
General comments?
Car is simply luxurious! This car is so quiet that you'll completely isolate yourself from the rest of the world.
The navigation system is easy to use with touch screen and voice controls.
All the controls on the steering wheel, instrument panel, and rear console are laid out great and require little exposure before being comfortable with them.
The performance of this smooth shifting V8 is evident around town and on the freeways. Effortless acceleration.
This car has been very reliable and enjoyable to drive. It has an understated elegance that is perfect for most people.
The residual value of this car exceeds the competition too.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77000 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus GS400 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2007 |