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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Default Hello LS430 =)

So I happened to pick this one up today. I still have my LS400... trying to sell it now.



I like it ALOT. I put the L-Sportlines on it today and put the LS430 wheels on the LS400.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Congratulations dude!!!! Those 430s are amazing.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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Nice upgrade!
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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hahahah, what happened to all the "stuff" you had for your car?

xmas present? lol
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Nice. I had no idea how much higher the roof line was on the 430 vs. 400!
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Congrats
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Congrats on the purchase!!
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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the ls400 looks way nicer.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Congrats. Natural progresion.

I will also be buying an LS 430 this summer. I want 1 04-up but will settle for an older one.

I took think that the LS400 looks better from a design point of view, its a lot more elegant.
But 430 is just bigger and more luxurious I think.

Also I think the factory Chrome wheels look better!
Enjoy!

Which car do you like more?? Review please!!!
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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Congrats on your 430! Now it is time to start over When I get mine I will also do the same - mods are the fun
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by tbilisi79
Congrats. Natural progresion.

I will also be buying an LS 430 this summer. I want 1 04-up but will settle for an older one.

I took think that the LS400 looks better from a design point of view, its a lot more elegant.
But 430 is just bigger and more luxurious I think.

Also I think the factory Chrome wheels look better!
Enjoy!

Which car do you like more?? Review please!!!

Well the cars drive pretty similar to be honest. You hop in one and the only difference I feel is tighter steering and a coffin like cabin on the LS430. I also think the 430 has less body roll than the LS400.

LS400 PROS:
-I prefer the front end of the LS400 better
-The sound system - NAK sounds much better than the Mark Levinson.
-The fit and finish of the interior is outstanding
-Easier to work on, that's for sure

LS430 PROS:
-Tighter Steering
-Less Body Roll
-Seemingly effortless acceleration
-3UZ-FE =)
-Interior is outstanding at night
-Updated Navigation System
-Coffin quiet Cabin

Other than that, they are very similar.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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Congrads on the new pickup!! Jealousy is sooo with me right now.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Nice pick-up.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by EastWind
the ls400 looks way nicer.


All jokes aside,I thought about the same thing....No matter what though,these cars(LS) are just lovely.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Scorny
All jokes aside,I thought about the same thing....No matter what though,these cars(LS) are just lovely.
I like the LS400 style better on the exterior, but I'm driving it, not showing it... know what I mean? What attracts me is the updated Navi, Vaistech capability which lets me hook up my Ipod through the navi screen, heated AND cooled seats... it's an ULTRA too, so I mean the list goes on.
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