2006 Lexus LS 430 consumer reviews

I assumed the hype was a bit over the top, I had high expectations and it still exceeded those expectations by many magnitude. The LS430 is as good as a car gets, and feels much more luxurious then many new BMW’s or Mercedes all while being dependable. Not much more you can ask for

No doubt one of the finest cars I have ever owned. And I have owned many since the 80s from small to large Luxury. This car ranks tops in reliability. It rides very quiet and handles the road well. I do like the softer 70s through 90s car seats, however. But it’s better than about any other luxury car of that decade. I’m at 125,000 original miles presently and I’m buying another LS 430 —2006 model year. Mine is a 2005 and I will keep it. I do not like the new Lexus nor any other cars. And no new Lexus is rated as well as the 430 from 04-06. 05-06 the best. Lexus peaked during these years and then with the 460 they went downhill fast, but still better than most other luxury cars. Then they came up some in reliability but they have never managed the reliability and quality of the 430 and I believe the future will prove that I am right because it already is beginning to do so now…. the 430 was the best that Lexus has ever made. Better than Honda on reliability, too.

We bought a 2002 Ultra for our mom in 2006 with 30k miles. It has been the most trouble and hassle free car with amazing attention to detail, technology and engineering. The online forums provide very helpful tips - especially for so it yourselfers - and help keep the car relevant. We updated the lenses, puddle lights with the Lexus logo, lighting, and back up camera as additional safety features. Car had massage seats, heated and cooled, incredible audio, laser guided cruise control, with many additional limousine options. This level of quality will never be reached again due to modern production techniques. The cukture on the production floor at Lexus during the late 90s and early 2000s was truly magical. And it shows.

I served 28 years in the military with 16 years overseas, I retired and spent 18 years in the automobile business. I’ve owned over 75 vehiclesincluding Mercedes, Cadillacs, Acuras, Checker Marathon and Lexus Ls430. I’ve driven every car on the market up to 2017. Newer vehicles have made major improvements for longevity, dependability and reliability. I’m a stickler for appearance, performance and functionality. There is no vehicle on the road (bar none) that satisfies at the level of the Lexus LS 430. Think Four Seasons hotel or British Airways first class section...Lexus LS 430 is that impressive. I now own a 2006 Lexus LS in Moonlight Pearl with Parchment interior. The smooth, quiet and powerful engine has 44,800 actual miles. The window sticker in 2005/2006 on this model bumped $60,000. That’s without the overwhelming extra technology on vehicle’s today. That price was based on quality resulting from a billion dollar development cost by Toyota. Today the Lexus LS 430 is over $100,000 absence the pleasures of driving the 06 model. When I get a new Lexus loaner car while servicing mine I can’t wait to get mine parked back in my garage. There are fewer and fewer of these cars up for sale yet they still “ring the bell” in asking price. Don’t be cheap about cost with this LS 430 generations, they’ve earned their value in years of proven success. I see these on-line with over 300,000 miles on them still bringing $10,000. My advice is find a one or two owner unit with fair miles and pay up...it’s darn well worth it!

I bought this car as a cheap "get around" car. Paid $12k cash all in for a 14-year-old vehicle with 78k miles. My expectations were low. However, I have quickly fallen in love with this vehicle. Everything about it is amazing, and honestly, the technology is up to par with the newest models on the road. I can say with certainty I'll be buying another Lexus LS series in the future. If you can get your hands on an older model, definitely consider purchasing it.

My Father and later several of my girlfriend had LS 400's, 2 of them had little problems, 1 was the starter, I thought I could replace one for a gal and I find out it sits under the intake manifold, pretty trick but what a pain in the butt. I did not feel up to that job. The other car was about 15 yrs old with 170k miles on the original timing belt which broke and did damage the motor when it did break. My Grandfather got a new 2006 LS 430 UL and died 2 months later, I have had it since then and in 2021 it is just turning to 50k miles, it is mica gold and has the 18 inch chrome factory rims, a mouse ate the interior a tiny bit but on everything back in 2011 and it had the entire interior replaced at over $10k. I have had Rolls Royces, Bentley's, Cadillac's, Beemer's Audi's, Mercedes,Lincoln's, and the LS 430 beats them in every way except wind buffeting noise with the window down, the air makes a weird buffeting behind my head like the seat belt is vibrating or something weirder, it always does it since new, it also hates mltiple s hort trips especially if anyone sits and listens to the 250 watt Mark Levinson sound system, it really sucks juice, if you take too many short trips it will eventually not start all of a sudden, no warning like a slow stasrter the last time, it just goes click. The LS 400 set the bar first, it had tv ads showing a stack of champagne glasses sitting atop the motor on a dyno with the car doing 140 mph or a quarter sitting on edge atop the engine as the engine idles! The car has a 4.3 engine that is perfectly mated to the transmission, in auto mode the tranny shifts down right now to a perfect gear at all times. The 2006 LS 430 was the best they ever made as it was perfected by 2006, nothing matches it since.

I purchased a 2001 LS430 in 2013, a one owner with 122000 miles. I’m over 60 years old and have owned Mercedes, BMW, Cadillac, Lincoln and many others. It is the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I cannot believe the quality and craftsmanship that went into this car. Now at 210,000 miles it still looks and drives the same as when new. Everything works, the paint still shines, and it rides like a dream. Other then a few batteries, new tires and brakes, I’ve not had to put another penny into it for repairs. The quality is outstanding and it’s still a beautiful vehicle. It will be a sad day if I ever have to part with this car.

This is one of the best vehicles made by Lexus hands down. It has so many features that even many new vehicles don't have. Features such as adaptive radar cruise control and massaging seats are unheard of in the early to mid 2000s. The best thing is, everything works flawlessly. This car is built like a tank! 100k miles for these cars is a joke. These are known to easily go past the 200k mile mark with ease. The same cannot be said for BMW and Mercedes Benz unfortunately.

I’ve had my LS 430 bought used since 2007. Currently have 95,000 miles. Thought about trading newer, but it still drives like a dream. Just started getting some air bubbles in dash cover material. Few maintenance issues. Had auto mirrors and pneumatic trunk opener repaired. All minor, no major issues. A very comfortable and still classy looking car. I would buy again. Will be driving till it drops!! Bulletproof engine so far. Go Lexus!!!!

So far you cannot go wrong with an LS. The features you get for the money do not compare to any other car I’ve had. It also has the Toyota reliability so it makes it an easy purchase.