Difference between '01 and '04+?

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Nov 17, 2005 | 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by AJL0365

04+ models are also bigger than 01-03 models, but its not dramatic

How are are they bigger? I know wheel size and grill perhaps but did wheelbase or interior increase?

As for different Nav in '04, it would have been hot if they had flip down screen cover the i.e. SC430. I love that feature.

Nov 17, 2005 | 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by I6turbo

I was originally looking for an '01, but ended up getting an '03 so I could have the perforated/cooled seats without going to UL. (Plus I found a perfect '03 for a good deal.)

ah shoot so the ventilated seats are only on the 03??

Nov 17, 2005 | 10:41 AM

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really? the 04+ ls430 is bigger? i didn't know that

btw, on the 04+, the driver seat is a bit bigger than the passenger seats

and about the nav, why would you need a flip down screen

we got it on the sc430 for the nav and radio to keep out dust coz' it's a convertible

Nov 17, 2005 | 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rominl

really? the 04+ ls430 is bigger? i didn't know that

btw, on the 04+, the driver seat is a bit bigger than the passenger seats

and about the nav, why would you need a flip down screen

we got it on the sc430 for the nav and radio to keep out dust coz' it's a convertible

01-03 model year
Overall Length 196.7 in.

04+ model year
Overall Length 197.4

Weight increased from
3,945 lb to 3,990 lb

Drive Ratio
3.27:1 (01-03)
3.77:1 (04+)

Turning Circle
37.4 feet (01-03)
35.8 feel (04+)

Nov 17, 2005 | 08:36 PM

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wow interesting, thanks for the info! it's interesting to see how the 04 is longer and heavier but the turning circle is actually quite a bit shorter!