Need good excuse to buy LS 430
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I had a STS once, or maybe it was twice since Cadillac had to replace the first because the trunk leaked so bad and formed mold in it, and they couldn't get it out. This was back in '96-'97. The dealer could never correct the defects both from new and during ownership. The impression I got was that they expected you to bring the car to the dealership every three months to fix things, but they had trouble doing that. We had japanese cars before, so we experienced the quality and reliability they have.
Anyway, we traded for a '99 LS400 and never looked back. Only saw the dealership at 15k mile intervals for regular maintenance.
Now have a '04 LS430 and love it again.
I wouldn't take my Lexus to a Cadillac dealership because it may catch the virus that causes Cadillac's to have to have service by the dealer at frequent intervals. It not worth the joy of giving them the finger!!
Anyway, we traded for a '99 LS400 and never looked back. Only saw the dealership at 15k mile intervals for regular maintenance.
Now have a '04 LS430 and love it again.
I wouldn't take my Lexus to a Cadillac dealership because it may catch the virus that causes Cadillac's to have to have service by the dealer at frequent intervals. It not worth the joy of giving them the finger!!
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Originally posted by daryll40
Won't the 18 inch tires burn up even faster than the 17s? Here in Pittsburgh, especially, tire burn up is an issue. At least this year 18 inchers were only an option...not required.
Won't the 18 inch tires burn up even faster than the 17s? Here in Pittsburgh, especially, tire burn up is an issue. At least this year 18 inchers were only an option...not required.
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Originally posted by nosoup4u
When I talked about a 430 earlier my 22 year old son said, "For the same money you could get a BMW M5". He kind of turned his nose up when I brought the demonstrator home.
Then he drove it.
He never mentioned a BMW again.
When I talked about a 430 earlier my 22 year old son said, "For the same money you could get a BMW M5". He kind of turned his nose up when I brought the demonstrator home.
Then he drove it.
He never mentioned a BMW again.
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I'm sure the same goes for the other thousands of customers who are companring the LS430 with other cars.
My grandfather owns a LS430. In terms of ride quality, handling, quietness, comfort, etc. it is the best. It is the best value in its class PERIOD!!!
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Originally posted by nosoup4u
It was Saturday afternoon and the owner says, "Why don't you take that 430 for the weekend and bring it back Monday." I did and fell in love with the car even more!
It was Saturday afternoon and the owner says, "Why don't you take that 430 for the weekend and bring it back Monday." I did and fell in love with the car even more!
No question - the LS430 is among the best in its class, if not THE best!
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I brought an used 98 Lexus LS400 three years ago and I loved it. I just recently picked up a 2004 Acura MDX and there is no comparison. The MDX ride is so harsh compare to the LS400. I have three kids and I still rather throw my kids in the LS400 than the MDX. I will never get another vehicle that is not a Lexus after the Acura MDX. My wife just loves the Lexus interior and styling.
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Originally posted by maddy
I brought an used 98 Lexus LS400 three years ago and I loved it. I just recently picked up a 2004 Acura MDX and there is no comparison. The MDX ride is so harsh compare to the LS400. I have three kids and I still rather throw my kids in the LS400 than the MDX. I will never get another vehicle that is not a Lexus after the Acura MDX. My wife just loves the Lexus interior and styling.
I brought an used 98 Lexus LS400 three years ago and I loved it. I just recently picked up a 2004 Acura MDX and there is no comparison. The MDX ride is so harsh compare to the LS400. I have three kids and I still rather throw my kids in the LS400 than the MDX. I will never get another vehicle that is not a Lexus after the Acura MDX. My wife just loves the Lexus interior and styling.
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The power for a SUV is not bad. The ride is definitely a bit harsh when you go over a noticeable bump. The sound system is no comparison; my LS400 doesn't even have the Mark Levinson and it still sounds so much better. I will have to upgrade the subwoofer and add a bigger amp for the MDX to sound good.
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An MDX is what I drove to the dealership. We bought it instead of the RX three years ago because it is just a little bit larger. I really don't have too much bad to say about it. Nice size, adequate power, maybe a little noisy in wind and it has been relatively trouble free. It now has a 110k and the springs are starting to feel a little loose and it also has a little less "zip". I wouldn't hesitate to recommend one to someone needing a midsize SUV.
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Originally posted by nosoup4u
When I talked about a 430 earlier my 22 year old son said, "For the same money you could get a BMW M5". He kind of turned his nose up when I brought the demonstrator home.
Then he drove it.
He never mentioned a BMW again.
When I talked about a 430 earlier my 22 year old son said, "For the same money you could get a BMW M5". He kind of turned his nose up when I brought the demonstrator home.
Then he drove it.
He never mentioned a BMW again.
This is why you want the ls430, its the best sedan under $100k http://www.caranddriver.com/article....&page_number=7
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