Lexus LS 430

Price Paid:  $58000.00 from Pohanka Lexus

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 LS430

Summary:
I bought new car. No problem whatsoever after 26,000 mile & almost 3-year ownership. My son exclaimed: "This is like electric car. How come so quiet?"

Strengths:
Quiet & very comfortable riding; Mark-Levinson audio system; No mechanical problem.

Weaknesses:
Style maybe.

Similar Products Used:
None except 3 Honda

Price Paid:  $65000.00 from lexus of stl

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Ls 430

Summary:
This is the best car ever made you can't beat it. It is more quiet and smooth then any car I have every driven. It is also very fast, and it handles great. The reliablity is unmatched, along with the safety.

Strengths:
Everything

Weaknesses:
nothing

Similar Products Used:
rolls royce Bently Mercedes BMW

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
As a buyer who spent a lot of time comparing the LS430 with BMW, Mercedes, and Audi, my conclusion is that the LS 430 beats them all, hands down. It is a great package of features, fun to drive, and wonderful in styling. I also think the criticism that it is boring is completely unfounded. It has excellent accelaration, corners very well for a car of this size and weight, and has the right road feel for a luxury car. Some influential reviewer opinions about soft handling seem to have taken hold, and are incorrect. I would urge all serious buyers to test drive the car and make their own judgements. This is a car that dominates its competitors on features, performance and styling, and will for a long time.

Strengths:
Excellent accelaration, great interior comfort, great electronics (park assist is a great feature)

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
BMW 5 and 7 series compared, Mercedes compared, Audi 8 compared/

Price Paid:  $50000.00 from eBay

Summary:
This is a thoroughly well made car that is a pleasure to operate. Every detail seems to be quality, and there are plenty of neat places to stash stuff. If you want a Cadillac ride without driving a boat, this is your car. The handling is surprisingly good for a vehicle of this type. For value the German cars can't even compare. Haven't had even one problem with this car the one year plus since I bought it used. It's the ideal car to give you a smooth, less stressful trip through major city traffic.

Strengths:
Smooth and potent engine Uncomparable fit and finish Likely the most reliable car in its class Outstanding Lexus service dept.

Weaknesses:
Doesn't downshift that great at low speeds Not as sharp looking as similar BMW or Mercedes models

Similar Products Used:
Lexus GS 400 (more sport, less luxury)

Price Paid:  $72000.00

Summary:
This car beat any mercedes or BMW i dont care what anyone says it is the quitest of the three the most refined interior and the best technology and gadgets of all three.

Strengths:
everything no problems

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
2000 mercedes sclass and bmm 7series