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.

2004 Lexus GS430 Base Specs

Standard equipment in the GS430 for 2003 and 2004 includes the 4.3 liter engine by Toyota, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the GS430.

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 2004 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.

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 standard warranty period for the GS430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $31,725, with a dealer invoice cost of $28,130. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

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

In 2003 and 2004 the GS430 Base was availble in the exterior colors of Alabaster Metallic, Black Garnet Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Crystal White, Graphite Gray Pearl, Millennium Silver Metallic, Mystic Gold Metallic, Mystic Sea Opalescent, Starlight Pearl, and Thundercloud Metallic. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

What We Think of the Lexus GS430

There are several reasons why the Lexus GS430 Base sold well in 2004. 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.

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