- sedan 83,678
- 14,900 high price
- Montgomery, AL
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- sedan 83,678 gasoline white automatic
2005 lexus ls 430 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A benchmark for smoothness. introductiondrivers who want a smooth, carefree luxury car should look no further than the lexus ls 430. It whisks occupants along in supreme comfort, allowing the driver to concentrate on other, more pressing matters than the automobile. Its ride is silky smooth yet it handles quite well, with smooth, effortless steering and good grip. It's also powerful, with a strong v8 and a smooth six-speed automatic. Every convenience feature imaginable is provided. quality, durability and reliability are lexus hallmarks. For the 10th consecutive year, lexus was the highest-ranking brand in a j. Power and associates dependability study; based on surveys of owners, the study named ls 430 the most problem-free car in its class after three years of ownership. The ls 430 is also a perennial quality leader, as cited in j. Power's initial quality study, which surveys owners after 90 days of ownership. toyota launched its luxury channel with the 1990 ls 400, an event that changed the rules for luxury car ownership. The third-generation ls appeared as a 2001 model. Model year 2004 brought major changes to the ls 430: revised styling, suspension refinements, safety improvements, and mind-boggling technology. A new six-speed automatic replaced the previous five-speed for improved acceleration performance without sacrificing fuel economy. There are more airbags than ever before (eight) and seat belts with pretensioners. There's a tire-pressure monitor, an optional backup camera, headlights that swivel for seeing around corners, and optional dynamic laser cruise control that maintains a set following distance to the car ahead. The ls 430 55,675) comes as one model, loaded with every feature expected of a flagship luxury sedan and more. Standard features include a power moonroof with auto open/close, a power rear sunshade, and lighted rear-seat vanity mirrors. leather trimmed upholstery comes standard, but upgraded leather trim is optional in black semi-aniline 2,100), saddle comfort nappa 2,100), and ecru 1,460). A premium package 1,390) adds front climate-controlled (heating/cooling) seats, heated rear seats, and sonar-based intuitive parking assist. optional 18-inch wheels with all-season tires 220) are among the options to replace the standard 17-inch wheels. An optional euro-tuned sport suspension 220) sharpens handling and includes the 18-inch wheels and 245/45r18 tires. a custom luxury package 5,935) is available that includes a mark levinson audio system, navigation with rear back-up camera, bluetooth, dynamic cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control with pre-collision systems or dynamic laser cruise control without pre-collision), intuitive parking assist, climate-controlled front seats with fans that circulate heated or chilled air, rear seat heaters, headlamp washers, and power door closers. It isn't a head turner, though, and tends to blend in, particularly in areas frequented by luxury cars. subtle but substantial styling revisions instituted for model year 2004 distinguish it from previous models: the front fenders, hood, headlamps, fog lamps, grille, front and rear bumpers, trunk lid, and front and rear combination lamps were redesigned. Dual tailpipes protruding from the lower edge of the bumper project a look of power and performance. Led brake lights are brighter, light up quicker, last longer, and draw less current than traditional brake lights, plus they look neat. the ls 430 looks long and low, sleek and shapely. It cuts an understated profile that's attractive. Its large passenger cabin with a generous greenhouse is sandwiched between the long hood and short rear deck. Its canted windshield and elegant a-pillars are set off by the slant of the backlight (rear windscreen) and thick, curvaceous c-pillars that blend seamlessly into the rear flanks. The bold, trapezoidal grille thrusts it forward, while the hood bulges with power. The grille is rimmed in bright trim. The short, horizontal deck leads to a vertical back panel with oversized lamps at the corners, camouflaging the mass of the trunk. one of the most aerodynamic cars on the road, the ls 430 is streamlined that it earns a 0. 26 coefficient of drag, 0. 25 with the optional air suspension. That contributes to exceptionally low wind noise and improved fuel economy. The slick exterior form is further enhanced by the remarkable fit of the body panels. Although lexus has long been recognized for superior fit and finish, the quality achieved by the ls 430 reaches a new dimension. Engineers used a supercomputer to digitize all body surfaces, then worked out new fit tolerances 10 times more precise than on the previous-generation (pre-2001) models. interiorthe interior of the lexus ls 430 is quiet, comfortable and luxurious. It isn't a showy interior, but the workmanship and attention to detail are first class. majesty leather trimmed upholstery is standard and comes in a choice of saddle, ash, cashmere, ecru, and black (saddle and ecru are only available with the custom/ultra luxury packages). The black is nice, but no one does black as well as bmw and mercedes. Perforated semi-aniline or comfort nappa leather trim are optional and further enhance the luxurious ambiance. The driver faces an adjustable steering wheel trimmed in wood and leather with easy-to-use controls for the audio system. Vivid electroluminescent gauges with white needles rank among the best available. Window switches are illuminated, making them easy to find at night. the cabin of the ls 430 is loaded with technology designed to make driving safe and pleasant and, for the most part, does just that. The available smartaccess system eliminates the need to use the keyless remote to open doors and eliminates the need to insert a key into the ignition. A set of hard buttons integrated along the driver's side of the touch screen is provided for the primary climate controls (temperature, fan, auto, recirculate, defrost). It's easy to operate. And it's quite sophisticated. Temperature sensors around the cabin detect any hot spots where the sun is baring down and direct cool air specifically to them. The system also takes voice commands. Say, '68 degrees,' and it'll adjust the climate control accordingly. a similar set of buttons to the right allows quick access to key navigation and audio functions. This combination of hard buttons and touch-screen buttons works well, though we struggled at times with the navigation system. At one point, i could not figure out how to get the system to end one destination and take a new one. However, navigation systems are getting better every year, and the lexus system is sophisticated, with some 5. 6 million data points. It even displays building footprints in manhattan and chicago. a backup camera packaged with the system can help the driver spot objects (and children) behind the car. Whenever reverse is selected, the system automatically projects a color image onto the navigation screen of whatever the camera lens can detect behind the car. Looking at this screen can help the driver spot objects that might be difficult to see in the mirrors or over the shoulder. bluetooth capability is part of the optional navigation system as well. This greatly extends the util. driving impressionthe lexus ls 430 sets the benchmark for smooth ride quality. This is one smooth, quiet car, and riding in it is very plea. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Backup Camera✔ Bluetooth
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