Our Take on the 2005 Lexus LS430 Base
It is common to find buyers of the Lexus LS430 enthusiastic about their purchase. The LS430 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Lexus line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Lexus LS430 falls into the sedan for the family category. The LS430 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Lexuss year after year
Lexus LS430 Engine Specs
The LS430 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The fuel system for the 2005 LS430 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 22.20-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LS430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The LS430 is 197.40 inches long, 72.00 inches wide, and 58.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 115.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $56,225 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $48,915. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.
The standard warranty period for the LS430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.
Fuel Efficiency
The LS430 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty five when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2005 model year was telling year for the Lexus LS430. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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2004 2005 2006 2007 LEXUS LS430 LS 430 3M CLEAR BRA |  |
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US $65.00 | 3d 10h 14m |
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LEXUS LS430 2004 2005 2006 04 05 06 SMART KEY REMOTE | |
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US $27.92 | 5d 15h 3m |
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US $10.00 | 10d 8h 27m |
Tags: 4-Door, Base, Lexus LS430, Sedan, United States market