Questions about LS430 before purchasing
12-01-04, 01:56 PM
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Questions about LS430 before purchasing
Hello,
I have some questions about a LS430 before I purchase it which will be happening in the near future
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1. Are parts off a 2004/2005 swappable with a 2001-2003 model. I notice a change in the back and front bumper and possible the side skirts. What about the front and tail lights?
2. Are there any recalls with the 2001-2003 models? Has anybody experiences problems with the engine or transmission? Anything to look out for when purchasing?
3. I plan on putting a body kit, specifically the wald. Will there be any difference in appearance between a 2001-2003, from a 2004-2005 (visually)? I am looking to make it look like a 05' model because I can't afford a new one.
4. Lastly, What are exact specifications on the 2001-2003 (5 speed transmission). Specifically the 0-60?
Thanks, and any help would be greatly appreciated because I am trying to find out what is the best LS430 to buy before hand so I don't encouter some mistakes that I have had with my previous purchase of a lexus.
-Jason
I have some questions about a LS430 before I purchase it which will be happening in the near future
.1. Are parts off a 2004/2005 swappable with a 2001-2003 model. I notice a change in the back and front bumper and possible the side skirts. What about the front and tail lights?
2. Are there any recalls with the 2001-2003 models? Has anybody experiences problems with the engine or transmission? Anything to look out for when purchasing?
3. I plan on putting a body kit, specifically the wald. Will there be any difference in appearance between a 2001-2003, from a 2004-2005 (visually)? I am looking to make it look like a 05' model because I can't afford a new one.
4. Lastly, What are exact specifications on the 2001-2003 (5 speed transmission). Specifically the 0-60?
Thanks, and any help would be greatly appreciated because I am trying to find out what is the best LS430 to buy before hand so I don't encouter some mistakes that I have had with my previous purchase of a lexus.
-Jason
12-01-04, 05:12 PM
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I can answer the question about recalls of 2001 models. There have been no formal recalls, but I was notified that I should bring the car in to the dealer for something to be done to the "Lexus Link", which I did. I don't know what they did to it.
12-01-04, 05:26 PM
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I had thought about the same thing too!
By my speculation b/c I was trying to figure this out also and this is what I came up with:
The major differences in the 04:
Bigger grill
Headlights are rounder on the inside
Lower lip with fogs are different
Exhausts are exposed
White taillights instead of the amber color
1. The bumpers for the 03 are not swappable with 04 b/c of the headlights and grill.
Not sure about the lower lip? I saw an 03 and an 04 parked next to each other at the dealer and got to somewhat compare side by side.
Maybe you can have a body shop cut out the rear to expose the exhaust
Replace 03 taillights with 04.
3. If you're putting in a kit, then #1 won't matter b/c you're talking about stock vs. stock.
Wald kit will look different 03 vs. 04 again b/c of the fogs.
This was my research. Hope that helps somewhat.
If anyone has more input, then please fill in
By my speculation b/c I was trying to figure this out also and this is what I came up with:
The major differences in the 04:
Bigger grill
Headlights are rounder on the inside
Lower lip with fogs are different
Exhausts are exposed
White taillights instead of the amber color
1. The bumpers for the 03 are not swappable with 04 b/c of the headlights and grill.
Not sure about the lower lip? I saw an 03 and an 04 parked next to each other at the dealer and got to somewhat compare side by side.
Maybe you can have a body shop cut out the rear to expose the exhaust
Replace 03 taillights with 04.
3. If you're putting in a kit, then #1 won't matter b/c you're talking about stock vs. stock.
Wald kit will look different 03 vs. 04 again b/c of the fogs.
This was my research. Hope that helps somewhat.
If anyone has more input, then please fill in
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12-03-04, 08:13 AM
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A buddy of mine, made his 2001 look like a 2004 but he owns a body shop and his car got into an accident, front and back. It is a very expensive process, you need the complete high lights which are verry expensive, basically you need a whole nose, then rear bumper & trunck. In my opinion, if you are looking for a 2001-2003 but want it to look like a 2004 its not worth it, too expensive, on the other hand you can customize your 2001-2003 w/ a body kit that can turn a lot of heads. My bro. have a 2001 LS White w/ L-sportine full kit w/ exhaust and a blitz grill w/ some 20" LDR, you can't imagine the attention, very nice setup. But then again its your preference, 0 to 60 MPH time is better on the 04 because of the 6-speed tranny, buy its only about a 0.5 sec. or so... not major. hope this helps.....
12-03-04, 12:31 PM
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The 6-speed trans delivers slightly faster 0-60 than the previous models. I think most car mags and the brochures show it at 5.9 seconds to 60. I wish it had more oomph from about 60-80 MPH. But I'm not complaining.
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12-04-04, 07:54 AM
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Originally posted by NYLEXGS
A buddy of mine, made his 2001 look like a 2004 but he owns a body shop and his car got into an accident, front and back. It is a very expensive process, you need the complete high lights which are verry expensive, basically you need a whole nose, then rear bumper & trunck. In my opinion, if you are looking for a 2001-2003 but want it to look like a 2004 its not worth it, too expensive, on the other hand you can customize your 2001-2003 w/ a body kit that can turn a lot of heads. My bro. have a 2001 LS White w/ L-sportine full kit w/ exhaust and a blitz grill w/ some 20" LDR, you can't imagine the attention, very nice setup. But then again its your preference, 0 to 60 MPH time is better on the 04 because of the 6-speed tranny, buy its only about a 0.5 sec. or so... not major. hope this helps.....
A buddy of mine, made his 2001 look like a 2004 but he owns a body shop and his car got into an accident, front and back. It is a very expensive process, you need the complete high lights which are verry expensive, basically you need a whole nose, then rear bumper & trunck. In my opinion, if you are looking for a 2001-2003 but want it to look like a 2004 its not worth it, too expensive, on the other hand you can customize your 2001-2003 w/ a body kit that can turn a lot of heads. My bro. have a 2001 LS White w/ L-sportine full kit w/ exhaust and a blitz grill w/ some 20" LDR, you can't imagine the attention, very nice setup. But then again its your preference, 0 to 60 MPH time is better on the 04 because of the 6-speed tranny, buy its only about a 0.5 sec. or so... not major. hope this helps.....
post some pics of it man.............your holding out on us
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12-04-04, 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by BMcD430
The 6-speed trans delivers slightly faster 0-60 than the previous models. I think most car mags and the brochures show it at 5.9 seconds to 60. I wish it had more oomph from about 60-80 MPH. But I'm not complaining.
Bruce
The 6-speed trans delivers slightly faster 0-60 than the previous models. I think most car mags and the brochures show it at 5.9 seconds to 60. I wish it had more oomph from about 60-80 MPH. But I'm not complaining.
Bruce
also, not only that, but the throttle response of the 04 is soooo much better than the pre 04. the throttle response is what keep me away from the car coz' it's so slow, but the 04 they fixed the problem and it's so much better
12-04-04, 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by NYLEXGS
A buddy of mine, made his 2001 look like a 2004 but he owns a body shop and his car got into an accident, front and back. It is a very expensive process, you need the complete high lights which are verry expensive, basically you need a whole nose, then rear bumper & trunck. In my opinion, if you are looking for a 2001-2003 but want it to look like a 2004 its not worth it, too expensive, on the other hand you can customize your 2001-2003 w/ a body kit that can turn a lot of heads. My bro. have a 2001 LS White w/ L-sportine full kit w/ exhaust and a blitz grill w/ some 20" LDR, you can't imagine the attention, very nice setup. But then again its your preference, 0 to 60 MPH time is better on the 04 because of the 6-speed tranny, buy its only about a 0.5 sec. or so... not major. hope this helps.....
A buddy of mine, made his 2001 look like a 2004 but he owns a body shop and his car got into an accident, front and back. It is a very expensive process, you need the complete high lights which are verry expensive, basically you need a whole nose, then rear bumper & trunck. In my opinion, if you are looking for a 2001-2003 but want it to look like a 2004 its not worth it, too expensive, on the other hand you can customize your 2001-2003 w/ a body kit that can turn a lot of heads. My bro. have a 2001 LS White w/ L-sportine full kit w/ exhaust and a blitz grill w/ some 20" LDR, you can't imagine the attention, very nice setup. But then again its your preference, 0 to 60 MPH time is better on the 04 because of the 6-speed tranny, buy its only about a 0.5 sec. or so... not major. hope this helps.....
I am verrrry interested to see both of them
12-06-04, 01:32 PM
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I never posted a picture here before. i will get the camera and take some pictures and figure out how to post pictures . For My 2004 Black LS, my parts will arrive soon, i am excited but can't put them on now because of the winter. I got the WALD executive LINE full kit, Tom's trunck spoiler and Evolution roof spoiler, and I allready have a set of 20"s LD1 from Lowenheart--that was from my pervious GS 400. I will hook it up for Spring.
12-06-04, 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by NYLEXGS
I never posted a picture here before. i will get the camera and take some pictures and figure out how to post pictures . For My 2004 Black LS, my parts will arrive soon, i am excited but can't put them on now because of the winter. I got the WALD executive LINE full kit, Tom's trunck spoiler and Evolution roof spoiler, and I allready have a set of 20"s LD1 from Lowenheart--that was from my pervious GS 400. I will hook it up for Spring.
I never posted a picture here before. i will get the camera and take some pictures and figure out how to post pictures . For My 2004 Black LS, my parts will arrive soon, i am excited but can't put them on now because of the winter. I got the WALD executive LINE full kit, Tom's trunck spoiler and Evolution roof spoiler, and I allready have a set of 20"s LD1 from Lowenheart--that was from my pervious GS 400. I will hook it up for Spring.
12-11-04, 08:55 AM
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Can't see much...the photos are way too dark.