2002 Lexus GS430 from North America - Comments

28th Sep 2005, 15:14

"Comfy, reliable, fast commuter"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Nothing.

General comments?

The car is very fast; it's very easy to go above speed limit as the cabin is very quiet and isolated from the road. Brakes are amazing; traction control helps keep the car pointing in the proper direction.

The suspension is rather soft; the car is more of a comfy GT than a sport sedan. Despite the softness, roadholding is outstanding and driving at the limit is very predictable with a bit of oversteer.

The car is very close to perfection; about the only negative is its dead steering. It feels like playing a computer game; turn a little, see what happens, turn a little more, see what happens then; virtually no feedback through the wheel.

Winter driving is fine with snow tires.


1st Nov 2005, 19:01

Your review is dead on. Great car except for the steering which is dead. The transmission shift pattern is a bit wierd too. Otherwise, this is a very good, fast comfortable car. I live in a hot climate and the air conditioning is primo.

Phil in Texas.

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