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Old 07-20-15, 02:38 PM
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Default 2001 vs 2002

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

2001 58k miles
2003 105k miles
both same conditions
both same price
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_LS
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@jimbosr
the wikipedia groups the 2001 and 2002 all in the same description.
What has the forum discovered that was different? good or bad
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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.
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Very minor changes between 01 and 02 - take a look at the post below...
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...4-differences/
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The only difference I know is 01 had a gen.2 navigation and 02-03 had a gen 3 navi.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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