First Impressions 2005 Lexus GS430 Base
Several things can be said about the Lexus GS430 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Under the Hood
The restyled GS430 Base is equipped with a 4.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota five-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The GS430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the GS430 Base are 71.30 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits 57.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $32,175, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,528. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 GS430 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
The 2005 GS430 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan car.
What We Think of the Lexus GS430
The 2004 model began the promise of the Lexus GS430. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the GS430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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