I started a thread a few weeks ago about my hunt for the perfect LS and you guys graciously talked me out of that car. Since then, I've kissed a few frogs but finally found the right car. The sister store to my local Lexus dealer took this LS in on trade and everything worked out perfectly.

2005 LS 430
Black/Black
Modern Luxury package
18" wheels
Smart key
67,100 miles
2 owners
Interior is truly in mint condition
Except for a tint and the Vaistech unit, I plan to keep this car pretty stock.

 

oh yeah babe! congrats! gotta love the clear headlamp lenses, and the low miles!

 

Very nice. How much?

 

Nice LS! Congratulations. Tint is a must do if you live anyplace warm. Had an 03 (briefly) w/ no tint. There's a lot of glass in an LS.
It gets very hot very quickly.

 

Nice find! Congratulations.

 

That looks like Germain Lexus of Dublin!

 

I got them to about $12,400 on the car, without tax, tag, etc.

 

Congrats on the LS! I"m still looking for one haha.

What is that greenish/blueish hue that the headlights have? I've seen some LS430's have it very noticeable and some not so much.

 

I see no greenish/blueish hue.

 

Might be the reflection of the sunlight in some capacity? In person, they're just very clear.

 

That is not a bad deal from a dealer. Nice find and congrats on the find and glad you waited to get what you really wanted. You're going to be really happy tomorrow.

 

I believe the hue you speak of is designed to cancel out certain wavelengths to produce the clean white light of the HIDs. I love how bright and broad the beam pattern is on the LS 430, best out of any car I've owned and I find it better than the LS 460 HIDs.

Congrats to the OP! That is a real beauty and a well cared for 430. Enjoy it in good health.

 

That is a really clean car. Good price from a dealer. CA sales tax is 7.5%. Hope you didn't have pay this much.

 

Long time no see. Hope the 460 is working out well.

 

Thanks, tallca, I will always remember my roots in the 430 forums. I try to visit regularly and keep up with the latest conversations and learn a few new things to pass on to my Dad since the 430 is now in his garage. I wish he drove it more to enjoy it. It remains a garage queen. Ironically, Dad treated his 1995 ES 300 the same way 20 years ago and only driving it on weekends or special occasions. Our 2013 LS has over 10K more miles than the 2006 LS.

I do feel more emotionally attached to the 460 than the 430, but truth be told I think the 430 has better headlights for nighttime driving and the 430's front seats are more comfortable. For all the adjustability in the 460 driver's seat, I still can't find a setting that is as comfortable as the 430. The 460 is faster though, handles better, and rides better on 19s compared to the 430 on 18s, but not as good as a 430 on 17s (I know this because my mechanic loans me his 430 when my LS is in for service). I don't know what a 460 with 18s rides like. I still find the 430 striking in its own way when I visit my parents. A well-cared for 430 is a phenomenal car. The 430 does everything so well to a fault and it was easy for me to take it for granted. The 430, for all its greatness, doesn't stir the soul like the 460 does for me. And I do notice the 460 Mark Levinson is better than the 430 ML system.

Sorry, OP, got carried away making comparisons. Honestly just wanted to catch up with tallca and really mean to compliment the great choice you made in the 430. There are aspects of the 430 that I miss and didn't appreciate enough when I had her. In four months of ownership, I've already been to the dealership 3x to check the ambient lighting and fix issues with the 460 glove box. The 460 also is way off on MPG estimates whereas the 430 was spot on. The 460's ventilated seats are also not any better than the weak ones on the 430. Congratulations on a beautiful find, OP!