what are the SIGNIFICANT differences between the 01 vs 02 model
which would be the better one (long term)

 

just for comparison

2001 58k miles
2003 105k miles
both same conditions
both same price

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LS

 

@jimbosr
the wikipedia groups the 2001 and 2002 all in the same description.
What has the forum discovered that was different? good or bad

 

i do think there was any difference between the two other then color choices.if they were take care of i would take the lower mileage one.

 

Very minor changes between 01 and 02 - take a look at the post below...
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...4-differences/

 

The only difference I know is 01 had a gen.2 navigation and 02-03 had a gen 3 navi.

 

I agree with jimbosr1....take the lower mileage one. There are no differences other than color choices between the '01 & '03 and both are equally dependable. There may be trim and option differences so make sure you are getting what you want.

 

2001 and 2002 have a VSC OFF button, which disables both vehicle skid control (individual wheel braking + engine cutoff during sideways/drifting/lateral movements) and traction control (engine cutoff during straight-line accelerating).

In 2003, the button was changed to TRAC off, which I have read only disables the traction control. As I understand it, you will not be able to get sideways and do any drifting in sand/snow/etc with a 2003 or higher. Not a dealbreaker for most people but something for some people to be aware of.

 

Not many differences between the 2. Do both cars have the same options and packages? I'd go with a lower mileage one if the options are the same.

 

DRIFTING???
am I in the right forum
the lower mileage car turned out to be ca 3000km from my place. Adding the transportation cost, airfare, hotel = too pricey.
the 75000 km are now actually 75000 miles, huh?
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