HTOWNLS500

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my car is almost 10 years old and people who ride in it the first time always ask, what year is this car? lol they cant believe its a 2004 model. That speaks volumes for the LS430. Overengineered Jap LS430 > Chrysler 300C for sure

warminwisc

At least whoever drives em appreciates a RWD V8. May take a test ride in one this next week or two.

ls430lover

pretty simple one lasts 80k withouth promblems
the other 280,000 period

Wiley9

I'm sure there are people who would prefer to date RuPaul, but yeah, I'm not really sure why. Obviously, a lot of people buy 300's, but a lot of people also buy Chevy Aveos too!

MikeFoxx

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Dumbest dilemma ever

Tmarbury

I was told this by an older gentlemen long ago about cars, "If you can rent it, don't buy it!" I guest it was referring to these cars as being produced in mass.

offroad200

Having skipped pages 2 & 3 on this 2 year old post, I will add my 2 cents. I've worked at a Lexus dealership the last 5.5 yrs. I take pictures of the used cars. So I see what they look like after having some miles and years on them. I still believe hands down that the LS430 is one of the best cars Lexus ever built. I've driven 100k mile LS's that still felt brand new. Rode like a new car. I've also seen plenty of other makes that get traded in. And guess what? Nothing is a bigger piece of crap than a Chrysler. All the technicians agree. Nothing like working on cars to get a different perspective on them. Have a nice day!

warminwisc

Thats interesting offroad. My last 04 drove real nice still compared to the new one I bought. I went from 200k to 62k. Big problem the suspension was sagging and the tires where wearing in the middle even with constant air checks and nitro. Should of gotten new struts/springs but it still drove real nice I just wanted the Euro Susp.

Jabberwock

100% agree - On biz trips I won't even accept a Chrysler as a rental car any more - most Chrysler models are just poorly designed junk, plain and simple. LS430 compared to Chrysler 300 - not even in the same league.

Kira X

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As someone who had the Chrysler 300m and have been around a lot of Chryslers from the past 25 years, I can safely say they are terrible. I actually liked the 300m and felt the 300 from 2005+ was not only a step backwards looks wise but it also just seamed like a cheap car. It's a popular car and it looks good with giant wheels but that's it.

The current 300 looks pretty good though. I'd take an LS430 over it any day though.

jallow33

Having worked at Enterprise for 2 years, Ive driven every 300 you can think of, base, hemi, etc..

We had 300s with 5k miles on them, having all sorts of problems and check engine lights when they are brand new vehicles(2011-2013), poor quality in my opinion

I owned a 93 LS, 99 LS400, And currently an LS430. NO COMPARISON WHATSOEVER!!

The LS is very durable, minimal unexpected costs besides routine maintenance according to schedule

Otterlex

No comparison. I owned a 300 and the best day of it's short life with me was when it was sold. I now own a LS430 and there is absolutely no comparison. Unlike the author of this post, I see 300 owners pull next to me and won't even look over as they know in their hearts they bought a real POS

XJSFan

Who asked this stupid question?

username32

The new Chrysler 300 makes a great rental car but that's about it. Sure does look pretty with 22s and a mesh grikk that sort of resembles a poor mans Bentley.

jayclapp

Even worse, why does this continue to exist? Shut the door on this pleaaaaaase!