Model difference 03 and 04
Model difference 03 and 04
Just wondering what the difference between and 03 and 04 is. Visually it looks pretty much identical. Im reading that a lot of parts for 03s vs. 04s. Just wondering if 03 parts will fit on the 04s. As with the GSs, most parts from say a 99 will fit an 03, as many of the changes were slightly cosmetic, ie headlights or tailights. Please let me know. Thanks in advance.
Phil
Phil
Copied and pasted from LexLS.com.
http://www.lexls.com/info/lsgenerations.html
http://www.lexls.com/info/lsgenerations.html
2001
- Introduction of the completely redesigned Third Generation LS430.
- Basically the third gen LS even better...slightly more powerful and a new design all around. Since it was completely redesigned pretty much everything looks different on both the interior and exterior. Take a look at the pictures above to note these changes. I will list some less visible differences below....
- Intelligent front air conditioning swing register vents.
- A solar sensor for rear air conditioning control was available as an option. A cool box in the back of the rear center armrest came with this option, it used cool air from the rear A/C.
- The audio system included a tape player and a in-dash 6-disc CD changer under the head unit as standard equipment.
- For the first time, the Mark Levinson audio system was available as an option. It was possible to include this option with the navigation system (optional).
- The navigation system (optional) was improved.
- The adaptive laser cruise control system was available as an option.
- A park assist system was available as an option.
- The outer rear view mirrors are linked to a number of systems and include outer foot lights.
- Automatic wiper system.
- A door closer system is available as an option.
- Power trunk closer.
- Automatic door look control system. All doors lock at once when the shifter is moved out of P.
- Rear sunshade is standard for Canadian models and an option for US models. Rear door window manual sunshades were available as an option.
- 4-link hinges are used on the trunk door to provide more cargo room.
- Lexus Link was available as an option.
- The 3UZ-FE 4.3 liter Four-Cam, 32-valve V8 engine was now used.
- Side front and rear curtain SRS airbags.
- Front and rear seat belts now have pretensioners with force limiters.
- Laminated door glass was available as an option. This prevents shattering in the event of an accident and also reducing UV rays by 100% which helps preserve the leather interior.
- Improved safety characteristics of the body.
- Rear brake calipers are now 2 piston.
- Front and rear seat heater system available.
- Phosphorescent emergency trunk release handle
- Plenty of other changes too...
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.3 seconds; 0-400m = 14.7 seconds.
2002
- The one-motion open function was added to the passenger's side.
- A dual stage SRS airbag system was adopted for the driver's airbag.
- A compass display was added in the inner rear view mirror on Canadian models without GPS voice navigation systems.
- A GPS voice navigation system was added to Canadian models as optional equipment.
- A voice recognition system was added in the audio system to enable the radio, tape player, and CD changer.
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.3 seconds; 0-400m = 14.7 seconds.
2003
- 17" wheels became standard equipment.
- The front stabilizer bar was changed from the solid type to the hollow type.
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.3 seconds; 0-400m = 14.7 seconds.
2004
- The LS430 Series II debuts with many changes.
- Redesigned front bumper, grille, hood, fenders, headlights, and fog lights.
- Redesigned rear bumper, trunk door, license plate garnish, and brake lights. An exhaust baffle was added.
- The 5-speed transmission was replaced by a new 6-speed transmission.
- The differential was improved.
- SRS front driver and passenger side knee airbags added.
- Smart key system.
- Tire pressure warning system.
- Climate control system for the rear seat.
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.2 seconds; 0-400m = 14.5 seconds.
- Introduction of the completely redesigned Third Generation LS430.
- Basically the third gen LS even better...slightly more powerful and a new design all around. Since it was completely redesigned pretty much everything looks different on both the interior and exterior. Take a look at the pictures above to note these changes. I will list some less visible differences below....
- Intelligent front air conditioning swing register vents.
- A solar sensor for rear air conditioning control was available as an option. A cool box in the back of the rear center armrest came with this option, it used cool air from the rear A/C.
- The audio system included a tape player and a in-dash 6-disc CD changer under the head unit as standard equipment.
- For the first time, the Mark Levinson audio system was available as an option. It was possible to include this option with the navigation system (optional).
- The navigation system (optional) was improved.
- The adaptive laser cruise control system was available as an option.
- A park assist system was available as an option.
- The outer rear view mirrors are linked to a number of systems and include outer foot lights.
- Automatic wiper system.
- A door closer system is available as an option.
- Power trunk closer.
- Automatic door look control system. All doors lock at once when the shifter is moved out of P.
- Rear sunshade is standard for Canadian models and an option for US models. Rear door window manual sunshades were available as an option.
- 4-link hinges are used on the trunk door to provide more cargo room.
- Lexus Link was available as an option.
- The 3UZ-FE 4.3 liter Four-Cam, 32-valve V8 engine was now used.
- Side front and rear curtain SRS airbags.
- Front and rear seat belts now have pretensioners with force limiters.
- Laminated door glass was available as an option. This prevents shattering in the event of an accident and also reducing UV rays by 100% which helps preserve the leather interior.
- Improved safety characteristics of the body.
- Rear brake calipers are now 2 piston.
- Front and rear seat heater system available.
- Phosphorescent emergency trunk release handle
- Plenty of other changes too...
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.3 seconds; 0-400m = 14.7 seconds.
2002
- The one-motion open function was added to the passenger's side.
- A dual stage SRS airbag system was adopted for the driver's airbag.
- A compass display was added in the inner rear view mirror on Canadian models without GPS voice navigation systems.
- A GPS voice navigation system was added to Canadian models as optional equipment.
- A voice recognition system was added in the audio system to enable the radio, tape player, and CD changer.
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.3 seconds; 0-400m = 14.7 seconds.
2003
- 17" wheels became standard equipment.
- The front stabilizer bar was changed from the solid type to the hollow type.
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.3 seconds; 0-400m = 14.7 seconds.
2004
- The LS430 Series II debuts with many changes.
- Redesigned front bumper, grille, hood, fenders, headlights, and fog lights.
- Redesigned rear bumper, trunk door, license plate garnish, and brake lights. An exhaust baffle was added.
- The 5-speed transmission was replaced by a new 6-speed transmission.
- The differential was improved.
- SRS front driver and passenger side knee airbags added.
- Smart key system.
- Tire pressure warning system.
- Climate control system for the rear seat.
- Top speed = 130 mph; 0-60 mph = 6.2 seconds; 0-400m = 14.5 seconds.
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