The Lexus LS430 Base for 2006
There have been several award-winning cars from Lexus over the years, including the Lexus LS430 of 2006. There are one trim levels to the LS430, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2005 the popular 4.3 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers nationwide.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the LS430 for 2005 and 2006 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the LS430.
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 air front springs and air in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the LS430 Base are 72.00 inches wide by 197.40 inches long. It sits 58.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 115.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $56,525, with a dealer invoice cost of $49,176. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2006 LS430 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 22.20 gallons.
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 within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Lexus LS430
The 2006 model year was very successful 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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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 LEXUS LS430 AIR FILTER |  |
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US $10.00 | 1d 6h 29m |
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OEM Lexus LS430 Rear Brake Pads 2001 2006 OEM NIB | |
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US $50.00 | 22d 13h 19m |
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2004 2005 2006 2007 LEXUS LS430 LS 430 3M CLEAR BRA | |
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US $65.00 | 24d 8h 17m |
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