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Old May 28, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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Has anyone made a switch from 2IS to an 04+ LS430?? How would you compare the quality? i know LS is not sporty compared to the IS350...I just think IS build quality is not as good as other lexus's specially an LS!!! Let me know if you guys have any suggestions
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two totally different cars bro, stick to what u like. It's a toyota, quality is a non issue.

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Has anyone made a switch from 2IS to an 04+ LS430?? How would you compare the quality? i know LS is not sporty compared to the IS350...I just think IS build quality is not as good as other lexus's specially an LS!!! Let me know if you guys have any suggestions
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Old May 28, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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there both great cars, i own the ls430 and my cousin has the 2IS, excellent cars really,
all depends on whats your style and what you like
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I switched from 07 IS350 to an 01 LS430. Quality is the same if not better on the LS. None of the dash noise and brake groaning sound. Although those might have been taken cared of by the previous owner. Interior on the LS is in a totally different level. Very luxurious.

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Originally Posted by mikemareen
two totally different cars bro, stick to what u like.
Agreed 100%.

Originally Posted by mikemareen
It's a toyota, quality is a non issue.
That I have a tad different opinion. While all Toyota have the best quality in it's respective class, different level of Toyota has different level of quality. It is all in the design and material. In the LS, Toyota can afford to go all the way, while the IS is more budget constrained. The LS430 definitely have much higher level of quality then a IS350. Everything on the LS430 is screwed together, while most things on the IS350 is snap together with no hardwares.
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Originally Posted by BNR34
Agreed 100%.



That I have a tad different opinion. While all Toyota have the best quality in it's respective class, different level of Toyota has different level of quality. It is all in the design and material. In the LS, Toyota can afford to go all the way, while the IS is more budget constrained. The LS430 definitely have much higher level of quality then a IS350. Everything on the LS430 is screwed together, while most things on the IS350 is snap together with no hardwares.
True in quality of materials and also reliability. The '03 LS has proven to be the most reliable car ever built (JD Power 3 year study) -- averaged LESS THAN ONE (1) problem per vehicle in 3 full years of ownership!
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Originally Posted by I6turbo
True in quality of materials and also reliability. The '03 LS has proven to be the most reliable car ever built (JD Power 3 year study) -- averaged LESS THAN ONE (1) problem per vehicle in 3 full years of ownership!
Lexus is the best car manufacturer in the world.

LS430 is the best car Lexus ever made.

Cost less then a brand new Camry.

I don't think it can get any better then that.
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