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What is this discussion about? Lexus LS 400, Lexus LS 430, Lexus LS 460, Lexus LS 600h, Sedan

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#24 of 74 Hello Everyone, 1995 LS400 by dwity

Jun 21, 2003 (6:10 pm)

I bought my car about 5 years ago with 23k on it. It now has 71k and is in like new condition with three excpetions: lcds on radio are moody, drivers heated seat does not work and front suspension "creaks" when changing directions. I've seen these cars with 300k on them and they are like new. It is truly an impressive automobile that gets 25mpg and goes like hell when you ask it to. Cost of maintenance is very low and the build quality is exceptional.
 
Best Regards,
 
Mike

#25 of 74 2002 LS430 by kghoshal

Jul 26, 2003 (11:39 pm)

I am new to the LS Owners forum. However this is my second LS --- had a 1999 LS400 which I turned-in in 2002 to get my current LS430.
 
Can't tell if I am overly squeamich about my cars but can anyone comment if the LS430 is "noisier" than the previous LS400? The dealer has been more than generous in accommodating my paranoia -- going to the extent last year of even offering to give me a different car after about a month of purchase (I didn't accept that generous offer -- accepting to get different tyres put in instead).
 
After having driven this car for more than a year now, I still feel there is more wind-noise and road noise than the prevous generation of LS. Any comments?

#26 of 74 Tires... by wwest

Jul 27, 2003 (9:24 am)

Are a BIG part of the noise factor. For most quiet do not use all-season, only "summer" tires. I've found bridgestone turanzas to be the best. Oh, and anything above 16" wheels will add a significant level of noise.

#27 of 74 Re: See # 17 for info [stevestein #22] by caroline

Jun 25, 2004 (12:42 am)

Replying to: stevestein (Dec 04, 2002 3:50 pm)
you sound pretty knowledgeable about these 430's and i just joined the club and just took delivery of a 430 and my husband liked it so much he bought the UL to be delivered in a couple of days. we are converts from BMW 7 series. what do you know about bluetooth adapters for cell phones to communicate with the 430. i just bought a DC600 to go on my motorola T720 but i haven't read through the directions yet--i'm still working on the lexus and navigation books. will be grateful for any info you can share.

#28 of 74 Re: See # 17 for info [stevestein #22] [caroline #27] by rgsw

Jun 25, 2004 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: caroline (Jun 25, 2004 12:42 am)
Suggest you post this to "LEXUS LS". There have been several postings on BlueTooth. It is my understanding (2004 LS430) is BlueTooth compatible. You need a phone that is blue tooth capable, then register the phone with your navigation system, and start talking.

#29 of 74 Re: See # 17 for info [stevestein #22] [caroline #27] by stevestein

Jun 25, 2004 (9:23 pm)

Replying to: caroline (Jun 25, 2004 12:42 am)
Caroline -
My LS is a 2001, so no experience with Bluetooth yet. When the LS goes in off lease my wife is getting a 2005 RX which will have 4th gen Nav /w bluetooth. Hopefully by then Verizon will have a bluetooth phone so I won't have to work with adapters. Rgsw is correct in that quite a few of the 2004 LS owners have been discussing their bluetooth experiences on the Lexus LS board whaic is much more active, and I also recommend going there. Congratulations on your purchases. They are simply marvelous cars. Never looked back at MB once I got a Lexus. I will be getting another LS in 2007 (just leased an SC in an "wild and crazy" moment..also great, but very different. No regrets, but couldn't see having an SC, RX and LS for just my wife and I.

#30 of 74 Annoying Problems on 2004 LS 430 by 1933

Sep 02, 2004 (2:35 pm)

Hello Everyone just a few annoying problems with the 2004 LS430 that I don't like.I think most people are so exciteded to be driving one of these cars they don't notice anything else.
1.A few seconds of hesitation when accelerating.
Dealer says this has been going on since 1998 and is a engeering problem.
2.When braking heavy and then release brake pedal car continues to brake real hard.
3.Can not start car after parking car with front wheels a little crooked.
4. This car is over engineered.
5. I wish I had my old car back.

#31 of 74 Re: Annoying Problems on 2004 LS 430 [1933] by rgsw

Sep 02, 2004 (8:11 pm)

Replying to: 1933 (Sep 02, 2004 2:35 pm)
As for the hesitation in accelerating, I had the new transmission put last week and I believe it has a lot less hesitation. Maybe it's just me, but at least I'm happier about it. As for the braking, I can imagine that the computer force that is applied for panic braking does not come off as fast as you do. That's interesting, may require a bit of tweeking? The front wheels crooked gave me quite a start the first time it happened. I jiggled the wheel a bit and it released. I now have an automatic response to jiggle the wheel if the ignition seems like it's tight or locked. Don't even consider it a problem any more. No comment on Over Engineered or wanting my old car back.

#32 of 74 Re: Annoying Problems on 2004 LS 430 [1933] by jerry5505

Oct 02, 2004 (9:36 pm)

Replying to: 1933 (Sep 02, 2004 2:35 pm)
Hi! Just wondering how you like your LS430 by now? I have had mine since last Nov and like it very much. I had a 1997 LS 400 before. The only problem I have is I don't think it rides as smooth as my 97. They tell me its because of the 16" tires. One thing I like is the service it has given me. In the past I have also had a 2000 RX300 and a 2002 RX300 with no problems. I think Lexus is a very well made car.

#33 of 74 Traction Concern in Snow and Ice by jab2

Oct 16, 2004 (10:48 am)

I'm considering purchasing the 430 LS. Have been driving a Cadillac Seville with front wheel drive. I sense caution from the sales rep who recommends snow tires on all four wheel. Any experience with this and results?

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