CAR AND DRIVER says LS430 #1
11-03-03, 09:56 PM
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CAR AND DRIVER says LS430 #1
CAR AND DRIVER Dec. 2003 issue does a comparison test of six $70,000 luxury sedans. Here are the results.
6. Mercedes-Benz S430, Price as tested $87,975
5. Volkswagen Phaeton, Price as tested $69,800 est.
4. Audi A8L, Price as tested $74,690
3. BMW 745i, Price as tested $79,145
2. Jaguar XJ8, Price as tested $64,595
1. Lexus LS430, Price as tested $70,380
Quote: "The Lexus ride is unmatched in this group."
6. Mercedes-Benz S430, Price as tested $87,975
5. Volkswagen Phaeton, Price as tested $69,800 est.
4. Audi A8L, Price as tested $74,690
3. BMW 745i, Price as tested $79,145
2. Jaguar XJ8, Price as tested $64,595
1. Lexus LS430, Price as tested $70,380
Quote: "The Lexus ride is unmatched in this group."
11-03-03, 11:19 PM
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Yes, yes, yes! I knew the truth would finally come out for the world to see. In my recollection, the auto magazines have always favored the germans a bit when reviewing cars in this class. Looks like that trend is over. This is great!
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2003 LS430 Custom Luxury Parch/Ecru w/ 17" Chrome
That's a fair result.. and True!
11-04-03, 06:18 AM
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Originally posted by brent0226
Just read it.
What the hell is an optical deodorizer?!?!??!
Just read it.
What the hell is an optical deodorizer?!?!??!
11-04-03, 08:25 AM
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Just to add a lil bit, The J.D. Power&Associates acknowledged Lexus LS as the most reliable premium Luxury car. 
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11-05-03, 05:16 AM
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optical deodorizer
I am a little confused. The lexus brochure makes it sound like the optical deodorizer may be an an option (on the UL). Is it an option or standard on all LS 430s?
11-08-03, 01:35 PM
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Unbelievably impressive. And obviously C&D keeps a car for a few weeks and turns it in which is why the Germans have inevitably done well. When you factor in the total ownership experience, the LS is one impressive car. Probably at least a couple of years away from trading in one of the GS's but I almost have myself already talked into an LS.
Without trying to enhance my less than sterling opinion about bimmers, isn't it amazing how fast the 7 has aged. Doubt the rushed restyle is going to help much.
On the downside - can Lexus get too adventurous with future models if the current owners like the track of the current models as much as we do? When you convince yourself you need a radical change you can wind up with Crown Prince Bangle and quite possibly a few steps backward.
Still, for the LS to top that list in C&D is just very impressive.
Without trying to enhance my less than sterling opinion about bimmers, isn't it amazing how fast the 7 has aged. Doubt the rushed restyle is going to help much.
On the downside - can Lexus get too adventurous with future models if the current owners like the track of the current models as much as we do? When you convince yourself you need a radical change you can wind up with Crown Prince Bangle and quite possibly a few steps backward.
Still, for the LS to top that list in C&D is just very impressive.
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Re: CAR AND DRIVER says LS430 #1
Originally posted by BobDana400
CAR AND DRIVER Dec. 2003 issue does a comparison test of six $70,000 luxury sedans. Here are the results.
6. Mercedes-Benz S430, Price as tested $87,975
5. Volkswagen Phaeton, Price as tested $69,800 est.
4. Audi A8L, Price as tested $74,690
3. BMW 745i, Price as tested $79,145
2. Jaguar XJ8, Price as tested $64,595
1. Lexus LS430, Price as tested $70,380
Quote: "The Lexus ride is unmatched in this group."
CAR AND DRIVER Dec. 2003 issue does a comparison test of six $70,000 luxury sedans. Here are the results.
6. Mercedes-Benz S430, Price as tested $87,975
5. Volkswagen Phaeton, Price as tested $69,800 est.
4. Audi A8L, Price as tested $74,690
3. BMW 745i, Price as tested $79,145
2. Jaguar XJ8, Price as tested $64,595
1. Lexus LS430, Price as tested $70,380
Quote: "The Lexus ride is unmatched in this group."
6. 15,981 (entire class)
5. 0
4. 2311
3. 14,410 (entire series)
2. 7,160 (entire series)
1. 15,583
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