View Poll Results: Which design is better 2003 ls or 2004 ls
2003 LS430
36
13.74%
2004 LS430
226
86.26%
Voters: 262. You may not vote on this poll
2003 Lexus LS430 vs. 2004 Lexus LS430
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 770
Likes: 2
From: Massachusetts
Amistad - To the new style in which VIP's high-class feeling and profound feeling are inherited, and a luxury taste is also impressed.
please tell me the above it a poor translation of a japanese slogan. its tooo funny. not dissing the 'sig' but it reminds me of an old fashioned electronics owners manual.
please tell me the above it a poor translation of a japanese slogan. its tooo funny. not dissing the 'sig' but it reminds me of an old fashioned electronics owners manual.
Originally Posted by Methodical
I absolutely like the 2003 better than the 2004. I still like the 04' but, I really like the headlights better on the previous model.
ME TOO! I wonder if I can retrofit a 6spd auto out of a '05 LS into my '01? Other than that, there's not too many differences! IMHO
if i was too choose, i would go with the 04+ but having driven 04's and 05's all the time, i have too say it lacks the quality of previous generations by far. i have owned two 95 LS400s and never seen such quality in the new ones at all.
RE: 2003 Lexus LS430 vs. 2004 Lexus LS430
Pole Position
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 257
Likes: 5
From: NY
It's obvious which one I prefer. 
Regarding headlights, I've had a number of folks fascinated by the automated aiming of the articulated headlights on the '04 when you first start it (in low-light conditions, obviously). People aren't used to seeing headlights move unless they're Tucker fans. LOL
Regarding headlights, I've had a number of folks fascinated by the automated aiming of the articulated headlights on the '04 when you first start it (in low-light conditions, obviously). People aren't used to seeing headlights move unless they're Tucker fans. LOL
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 795
Likes: 1
From: North Carolina
According to Consumer Reports the 04 LS430 has more transmission and power equipment problems. Does anyone here agree??
I thought the recall a few years ago fixed the transmission issues. Are ppl still experiencing transmission problems after the fix? and what about the power equipment?
I may replace my 98 LS400 with a CPO 04 LS430 in a year or so. My 98 LS400 has over 130k and still has no problems. I feel guilty getting rid of a car in such a great shape. But I am curious just how reliable the 2004 LS430 is.
I thought the recall a few years ago fixed the transmission issues. Are ppl still experiencing transmission problems after the fix? and what about the power equipment?
I may replace my 98 LS400 with a CPO 04 LS430 in a year or so. My 98 LS400 has over 130k and still has no problems. I feel guilty getting rid of a car in such a great shape. But I am curious just how reliable the 2004 LS430 is.
Last edited by BrickHead; May 22, 2007 at 04:21 PM.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,751
Likes: 0
From: NM
According to Consumer Reports the 04 LS430 has more transmission and power equipment problems. Does anyone here agree??
I thought the recall a few years ago fixed the transmission issues. Are ppl still experiencing transmission problems after the fix? and what about the power equipment?
I may replace my 98 LS400 with a CPO 04 LS430 in a year or so. My 98 LS400 has over 130k and still has no problems. I feel guilty getting rid of a car in such a great shape. But I am curious just how reliable the 2004 LS430 is.
I thought the recall a few years ago fixed the transmission issues. Are ppl still experiencing transmission problems after the fix? and what about the power equipment?
I may replace my 98 LS400 with a CPO 04 LS430 in a year or so. My 98 LS400 has over 130k and still has no problems. I feel guilty getting rid of a car in such a great shape. But I am curious just how reliable the 2004 LS430 is.
I have no power equipment issues, so far. But the car goes out of warranty next month which means I will start to have them...LOL.
the headlights are too big on the 04....too much into the fender....but the rear light on the other hand is a welcomed change....even the newer fog lights are better.....very hard to choose which i would take but....i guess i would stand by the one im about to buy soon....
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,996
Likes: 6
From: Emerald City
I wish someone would post stock Pictures, I haven't figured out the different yet, If i remember the hood has a bigger bulge. I am now doing Maintainance on mine and I like the fact that you can still drain the transmission fluid the old way mine is a 03 loaded but no air ride. Even has heated rear seats and Laser cruise. Just put in HID in the fog lights this AM. Nice and Bright...........
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,996
Likes: 6
From: Emerald City