GKLCPA Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I very rarely see anyone comment on the LS 430 on this forum. I'm guessing it's because of the poll stats in the sticky. Only 10% of the posters as the time the poll was taken owned a 430. So it appears that they are far fewer 430 owners than those who own the earlier models. There are a ton of people who still drive the generation 1 LS. That's really a testament to the durability of these cars. The reason I own an LS 400 is because of a test drive I took in an LS 430. Both drive somewhat the same. Is the 430 just a marginal improvement of the LS 400? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qha_vn Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 ls430 is addvertised as "all new design" version of ls series since 2001, it also discontinued ls400 production. i dont think the improvement is marginal. however, exterior design is not appealing to me comparing to ls400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKLCPA Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 ls430 is addvertised as "all new design" version of ls series since 2001, it also discontinued ls400 production. i dont think the improvement is marginal. however, exterior design is not appealing to me comparing to ls400 I've heard many people say that about the 430. Personally, I like all the designs. They're all timeless. I think the 430 has more bells and whistles and is more luxurious, but is the same basic car otherwise. It's hard to improve upon what was pretty good from the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 There isn't much difference in the ride and drive of the LS430 as compared to the 98-00 LS400. The LS430 is larger, the interior is more posh. I never cared for the styling of the LS430 until the refresh in 04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickBlackLS430U Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I test drove every LS430 on the block, I test drove every 400 I could find, not many on the lots...must be for a reason. Anyways, I bought the 2004 LS430 Ultimate, for one reason....all the bells and whistles....sweet ride. 0-60 speed is crazy, lots of speed when I need it and a massage for my rear passengers.....nice ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickBlackLS430U Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I test drove every LS430 on the block, I test drove every 400 I could find, not many on the lots...must be for a reason. Anyways, I bought the 2004 LS430 Ultimate, for one reason....all the bells and whistles....sweet ride. 0-60 speed is crazy, lots of speed when I need it and a massage for my rear passengers.....nice ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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