Lexus LS400 vs LS430. Luxury Sedan comparison. Flagship showdown.
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- Опубліковано 30 січ 2025
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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.
You absolutely need one Mark.
They are amazing vehicles.
Thanks for watching.
Plastic = style
Either way respect for the reliability
Did I miss something? I kept waiting to hear what years you are comparing. And by the way, the LS 400 is a superior car to All the other LS cars and also is quieter and rides better than the 430. I had two 400s and now have a 2006 /430, but I wish I had a 2000/400.@@funjunkiegarage
@harrytitus9184 the 400 is a 2000 and the 430 is an 05 I think.
Ok, thanks for the info
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 ❤️
That's awesome, she'll love it.
Best of success in your quest to get her one!
Did you accomplish the mission?
@jakesmith-ho4bl mission accomplished
@@funjunkiegarageFuck yeah dude 👊
Awesome
I still have my ls400 with 276000 miles , still running strong 💪🏾
Sweet!
I love mine. 275k on it now.
Thanks for sharing.
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!
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
Awesome cars! that red wood trim in the 430 looks so luxurious
I agree on both counts, awesome cars and I love that red wood.
Thanks for watching.
I appreciate it
In the LS430 there is a button to raise and lower the rear sunshade.
One up front and 1 for the rear seat passenger.
Rear lower option is only on the UL tho...just one button in the front for us w/the base model lol
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.
Definitely both are great vehicles!
Thanks for watching.
I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mines 💎😎
The 430 is a sweet ride. Wise to hang on to it. Thanks for watching.
@@funjunkiegarage Thanx subscribed 🤝😎
Appreciate the sub!
Have a great day.
Awesome job comparing the two vehicles!!!!
Thank you.
It was fun to do.
Thanks for watching.
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.
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.
I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mines 💎😎
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.
Dang! That all sounds amazing.
Thanks for sharing.
Sound like a cadi dts
Those 2 guys age even better than good wine.
LS400 is even better in reliability due to its simplicity.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I concur, the 400 is the best LS.
@@funjunkiegarage and thanks to you for reviewing the classics!
My pleasure indeed.
Great video. There are blue tooth adapters that fit in the cigarette lighter, my son has one in his 2006 corolla.
Thank you.
Yeah, I've discovered those very recently. They work pretty well.
Thanks for the info.
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.
Only time I got that mileage was on long interstate trips.
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.
Sweet. I am way too attached to my 93 LS400.
Nice. I love my 400.
But the 430 has so much more.
Thanks for sharing.
@@funjunkiegarage yes, I would have a newer one if I was sensible. 🤔
I have a friend with a 13 or 14 LS460
It's the stretch, executive version.
So nice but outta my league.
great vid!
Thank you.
I appreciate you watching and commenting.
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
The rear charge ports/lighters aren definitely a nice touch.
I’ve owned both. Both are great cars but my current 430 takes the prize
The 430 has it all. I like my buddies 430 better all around.
What’s the interior noise comparison like?
The 430 is more quiet inside.
Less wind and road noise.
Thanks for watching and commenting
My japanese version ls400 has the coolbox in the centre console. Does the US version have a vent there too?
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.
@@funjunkiegarage there is a additional one on mine & it's facing upwards towards the top of the centre console.
Interesting, I shall investigate it.
Appreciate the information.
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 )
I agree.
I'd definitely rather an old Lexus.
Beautiful car love my 2006 ls430
Thanks for watching.
They are awesome cars.
Me too bro never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 💎😎🤝
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.☝️
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.
The ls 430 is basically a compact Lincoln Town car
Never been in a Lincoln town car but the 430 sure is fancy.
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.
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.
Can the 3rd gen ls400 be lowered by pushing a button?
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.
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?
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.
yeah modern cars will age so much faster than these old understated vehicles, and these will hold their value for sure.
Absolutely right.
Thanks for watching.
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 :)
I'd love a 400 with a manual transmission!
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?
I've never driven a Mercedes of any kind.
@@funjunkiegarage O ok thanx for the reply never had a interest to see and experience as Mercedes Benz says the best or nothing lol
That's what they say.
But Lexus is and has been, since its inception, the #1 selling luxury brand in the U.S.
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.
I love the 430.
My buddy gave his to his daughter and got an ls600.
He wishes for his 430 back
That’s my car the ls 430 it was way ahead of its time better than some modern time
Agree the ls430 is more advanced than most new cars.
Which one was the quietest in terms of road noise?
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.
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
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.
OH MY GOD LS430 IS THE ULTIMATE BANG MOBILE
Heated and vibrating seats, yeah, I can see that.
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
Thanks for sharing that information.
I love 400, it's still my favorite.
I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Wow that's the super deluxe
They sure are fancy.
Thanks for watching.
8 track or cassette?
Cassette and CD
The 430 is a UL package not a fair comparison
True, but it's the only 2 we had and it was still fun to do.
Thanks for watching.
@@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
@@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?
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.
Black on black looks so good.
I've never seen one in person with the saddle interior, but I do believe it was available .
ls430 looks older , taller and for a senior citizen
Agree, 400 all the way
They age well
They do, thankfully.
Appreciate you watching.
400 FTW