Just came here after watching Motorweek's 2002 Infiniti Q45 review. What a difference in the comments section! On the Infiniti video, lots of people are talking about how they remember the cars... in this comments section, everyone is talking about how they still own an LS430, some with very high miles.
I have a 2001 UL, 91k, Parchment Crystal, and everything works flawlessly. Both exterior and interior are super clean and it feels like im floating on a magic carpet driving down the highway.
I Dont Even Think Cars Today Have Their Air Vents Move To The Side Where Its The Hottest 😪 Well Ahead Of Its Time .. Imagine The Electromagnetic Suspension For The Last Generation Car Came Into Production 😮💨 ..
@@allenparks8706 yeah, don't know if Mazda invented them, but I know Mazda 626 had them from 1983! Mazda *used to be* such an innovative, forward-thinking company.
An independent assessor determined that in 2001, the Ls430 was the finest car in the entire world, regardless of price, even better quality overall than rolls royce.
@@CGJ7755 Yep, others who have driven both have been on the record saying the same thing. I actually think that the LS400 is even smoother than the LS430. It's buttery smooth. Like the entire engine is coated in baby oil.
Not really. Back in the day it was meh. The styling was bulbus compared to the smooth lines of the 400. We did not know what was on the lot. Honestly this car is a true diamond of cars. Im a car guy and I've always liked big cars but this thing has never been on my list until lately. I want something reliable, classic and not impossible to repair like an older German car. The plan is to buy a 2006 for under 5k and take it apart, make it new again for less than 20k. Ill have a brand new car.
@Bewtay well after about 7 thousands miles of nothing but city driving I'm getting on average 15.5 and I have a bit of a lead foot. If you get the 2004-2006 you should get better gas mileage thanks to the 6 speed transmission
@Bewtay I never go below a quarter of a tank so I've only been getting roughly 250-300. The only times I ever get more of that is outside of the city thanks to the highways
Maybe at 34 I'm getting "old" but I just really like '90s/'00s luxury cars better than newer ones. Which just have black interiors with a giant iPad stuck in the middle of the dash. Also, I like a little bit of wood and chrome.
Y'all don't understand just how crazy this car was in it's time, it's got features even some luxary sports sedans don't have today like radar adaptive cruise control
I believe back in the time of Lexus starting up and debuting, people said exactly what you just said about Kia to Lexus. Anyhow, pretty short sited and biased comment non the less. Ironically, Genesis seems to be doing what Lexus did, and doing it better today than Lexus. Lexus sales are down 20%. Actually out of all luxury manufacturers, Genesis is the only one with increasing sales.
@@joestuff8 Genesis clearly isn't doing what Lexus did back when it introduced. The Germans aren't even fazed the Genesis and their dealership model (mostly Hyundai dealerships) is no where near what Lexus brought to the table. Lexus sales being down still puts them thousands of sales ahead of Genesis, it isn't even a sales contest. In no way, sales, cars, dealers, is Genesis doing their introduction better than Lexus did. The Germans were coasting in 1990, they're at the top of their game in 2023.
My grandpa had one of these in black with a cream interior. He drove it up until he was rear ended by an suv going 45mph. Gramps was ok. Car was totaled.
I drive a Tesla for work and it's hilarious When I hear people rave about new vehicles having adaptive cruise control. And all the other features that the LS had over 20 years ago hahaha.
This specific model LS is looked back on today as the greatest ever, & most people don't understand why. The "innovative features" it had were *all* (ALL) copied from the S-Class - and they pale into insignificance compared to features modern LS/S-Class have. This specific model was engineered from the very start by Lexus to be the best built car the world has ever seen. They succeeded. It actually had panel gaps that were insane - like 1/1000 of an inch, something crazy like that! And it's really no surprise which car it resembles... the W-140 (which it surpassed in quality). Sadly, this is a strategy Lexus have thrown into the trash the last ~15 years.
In 2022, the styling is still modern and it's technology is more than capable, even in present times.
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Just came here after watching Motorweek's 2002 Infiniti Q45 review. What a difference in the comments section! On the Infiniti video, lots of people are talking about how they remember the cars... in this comments section, everyone is talking about how they still own an LS430, some with very high miles.
I have an 02 UL with 85,000 miles. This car is amazing still in 2023.
I have a 2001 UL, 91k, Parchment Crystal, and everything works flawlessly. Both exterior and interior are super clean and it feels like im floating on a magic carpet driving down the highway.
Car was ahead it's time for sure
I Dont Even Think Cars Today Have Their Air Vents Move To The Side Where Its The Hottest 😪 Well Ahead Of Its Time ..
Imagine The Electromagnetic Suspension For The Last Generation Car Came Into Production 😮💨 ..
@@yt_tai12 they don't that I know of
Mazda 626 had the Oscillating Vents first..
@@allenparks8706 I didn't know that
@@allenparks8706 yeah, don't know if Mazda invented them, but I know Mazda 626 had them from 1983! Mazda *used to be* such an innovative, forward-thinking company.
This car must’ve been insane in 2001
An independent assessor determined that in 2001, the Ls430 was the finest car in the entire world, regardless of price, even better quality overall than rolls royce.
@@CGJ7755I've driven both, wasn't impressed with the Rolls. The Lexus rides far better!
@@JohnTaylor-bd1uy thats very telling.
@@CGJ7755 Yep, others who have driven both have been on the record saying the same thing. I actually think that the LS400 is even smoother than the LS430. It's buttery smooth. Like the entire engine is coated in baby oil.
Not really. Back in the day it was meh. The styling was bulbus compared to the smooth lines of the 400. We did not know what was on the lot. Honestly this car is a true diamond of cars. Im a car guy and I've always liked big cars but this thing has never been on my list until lately. I want something reliable, classic and not impossible to repair like an older German car. The plan is to buy a 2006 for under 5k and take it apart, make it new again for less than 20k. Ill have a brand new car.
I'm about to go pick up one of my own this weekend. Can't wait to finally own such a astounding vehicle
How’s the gas mileage? I mainly drive street have the chance to buy one
@Bewtay well after about 7 thousands miles of nothing but city driving I'm getting on average 15.5 and I have a bit of a lead foot. If you get the 2004-2006 you should get better gas mileage thanks to the 6 speed transmission
@@happenedchip5323 how many miles you getting per tank
@Bewtay I never go below a quarter of a tank so I've only been getting roughly 250-300. The only times I ever get more of that is outside of the city thanks to the highways
@@Oleahhh300 or so in the city and I was able to get over 500 on the highway going 75-100 if you were driving easy you can get 600
Thanks for this upload!!!
Maybe at 34 I'm getting "old" but I just really like '90s/'00s luxury cars better than newer ones. Which just have black interiors with a giant iPad stuck in the middle of the dash. Also, I like a little bit of wood and chrome.
Yeah I’m 31 and feel exactly the same.
I myself and others here on you tube say that this is the best car ever built
I love my 2003 and the interior is so comfortable and attractive.
Chances are this car is still on the road today.
I don't think the LS430 looks anything like the S Class. IMO, it's uniquely Lexus.
Our silver ‘01 has 288,000+miles on it. Runs great - it’s our family hauler that trudges on thru winter without issue even after 23 years
My 01 LS430 has 589k on it..
You should do a video on it
Proud to own one of these amazing cars.
Y'all don't understand just how crazy this car was in it's time, it's got features even some luxary sports sedans don't have today like radar adaptive cruise control
The background music is epic
Mines silver and it’s a 2002 and I’m still in love with it
I want one just like yours ! Omg
@@Aaron.Crow512 I sold it back in February
Idk how you got this but thank you 🙏🏽
I own a 02 Ls with 210k
Still better then most cars today lol kia could never I will always only get a lexus
Closest thing to Kia had to a Lexus fighter was the Hyundai Equus.
I believe back in the time of Lexus starting up and debuting, people said exactly what you just said about Kia to Lexus. Anyhow, pretty short sited and biased comment non the less. Ironically, Genesis seems to be doing what Lexus did, and doing it better today than Lexus. Lexus sales are down 20%. Actually out of all luxury manufacturers, Genesis is the only one with increasing sales.
@@joestuff8 Increasing sales perhaps. But increasing from some very low sales numbers.
@@joestuff8 Genesis clearly isn't doing what Lexus did back when it introduced. The Germans aren't even fazed the Genesis and their dealership model (mostly Hyundai dealerships) is no where near what Lexus brought to the table. Lexus sales being down still puts them thousands of sales ahead of Genesis, it isn't even a sales contest. In no way, sales, cars, dealers, is Genesis doing their introduction better than Lexus did. The Germans were coasting in 1990, they're at the top of their game in 2023.
@@joestuff8nobody is worried about Hyundai or Genesis 😂 their cars are junk. Put a Lexus and Genesis on a lift and look underneath and you’ll see.
Love 'em!
My grandpa had one of these in black with a cream interior. He drove it up until he was rear ended by an suv going 45mph. Gramps was ok. Car was totaled.
I have a 1998 Lexus GS300 an man that thing has so many features a lot of cars still don’t have its crazy
I Love my 2006 Lexus LS430 never getting rid of mines 💎😍🥰😎
Same year model that i have. Love it..
Is it this one or the 2004 model that is supposed to be the best year?
Sweet
A true spaceship!
I drive a Tesla for work and it's hilarious When I hear people rave about new vehicles having adaptive cruise control. And all the other features that the LS had over 20 years ago hahaha.
Great cars I want to buy one
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They used this engine in the GS430 but this car is faster because it has a bigger transmission and bigger crank shaft
I own an 05. Best car ever
funny...the audio is 430 ms ahead of the video.. lmao xD
This the front end Kia copied
looks identical to mercedes e class w210.
i own one but a 06 with 213k
That background-music in these early-2000's-episodes is really annoying 😉
My least favorite LS. A W140 knockoff and a ugly one at that.
It’s not that ugly
@@alexvargasmorales712 It is TO ME.
I think the pre-facelift ones are very ugly but with just a few brushstrokes the 2004-2006 facelifted models look worlds better.
This specific model LS is looked back on today as the greatest ever, & most people don't understand why.
The "innovative features" it had were *all* (ALL) copied from the S-Class - and they pale into insignificance compared to features modern LS/S-Class have.
This specific model was engineered from the very start by Lexus to be the best built car the world has ever seen. They succeeded.
It actually had panel gaps that were insane - like 1/1000 of an inch, something crazy like that! And it's really no surprise which car it resembles... the W-140 (which it surpassed in quality).
Sadly, this is a strategy Lexus have thrown into the trash the last ~15 years.
always come in clutch with hidden motorweek gems like these🦾