How am I able to tell if the 2001 LS430 with Nav has the ML system or not? Do all the early (2001) Navs only come with ML? or the standard radio? I can't seem to find that info anywhere. Thanks all.

 

Hi fellow member, Im surprised nobody answered you yet! Well, the best advice is to ask the seller what the car has option wise because the LS has different combinations. You can get ML with Navigation and probably without because some want the upgrade radio system but, dont need navigation so the only get Mark Levinson! Just ask the dealer or private seller your buying from what options it has!

You can get the navigation without the ML also but, most who purchased the Navigation system got it with the ML system because the cost difference to opt only for navigation didnt make sense. Im sure navigation only 2001 LS430's are out there but, are more rare than ML/Navigation packaged LS430's! All the best on your search for a car fellow member. L.G.N.M

 

Your best bet is to call the dealer with the vin and have them search their records. I would think it is labeled on the stereo itself iif it has the upgrade.

 

Is the ML visually the same on the outside of the unit as the standard radio? Are there any markings? Would the ML have additonal speakers over the standard radio?

 

Maybe seeing this example will help identify WHERE to look.

 

If the 2001 has the same front plate as that picture, that's the answer I was looking for! Thanks alot.

 

yes. This is from the 2001 LS430 UL I owned a few years ago.

 

The car I am considering has that same face plate. Now I just have to hope that everything works including the amp!