It is common to find buyers of the Lexus GS430 enthusiastic about their purchase. The GS430 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2007 model is no exception. The Lexus GS430 falls into the sedan for the family category. The GS430 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Lexuss year after year

Lexus GS430 Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the GS430 for 2006 and 2007 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The GS430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2007 GS430 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the GS430 Base are 71.70 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits 57.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 109.30 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 70,000/72 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,470 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,676. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The GS430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twenty one in-city driving and thirty when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

In 2006 and 2007 the GS430 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Amber Pearl, Aquamarine Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Crystal White, Golden Almond Metallic, Moon Shell Mica, Royal Ruby Metallic, Smoky Granite Mica, and Tungsten Pearl. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Lexus GS430 Base sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a GS430.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus GS430, Sedan, United States market

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