los angeles cars & trucks "ls430" - craigslist (2024)

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How long does an LS430 engine last? ›

This thing could easily go 500,000 miles. It is a joy to drive and I plan on owning mine for another 20 years. I have an LS 460 that is just as fantastic, but I'm still drawn to this car. You honestly cannot compare this to any other vehicle on the road.

A domestic-market version of the LS 400 and LS 430, badged as Toyota Celsior (Japanese: トヨタ・セルシオ, Hepburn: Toyota Serushio), was sold in Japan until the Lexus marque was introduced there in 2006.

Lexus LS 430 Automatic, 5-speed 282ps, (2001 - 2003)

The average cost for a Lexus LS430 Timing Belt Replacement is between $1,039 and $1,257. Labor costs are estimated between $431 and $544 while parts are priced between $608 and $713.

The annual maintenance cost of a Lexus LS430 is $446.

Based on data from 41 vehicles, 2,710 fuel-ups and 834,778 miles of driving, the 2005 Lexus LS430 gets a combined Avg MPG of 19.47 with a 0.19 MPG margin of error.

Horsepower 290 hp (216 kW) @ 5600 rpm Torque 320 lb. ft. (434 N.m) @ 3400 rpm Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Engine Management Computer control of sequential multi-port fuel injection. Direct Ignition System (DIS) with dual knock sensors.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Avalon and Lexus LS 430 are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room. Safety Ratings: The Toyota Avalon has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

RepairPal experts gave it a 2.5 out of 5.0 rating due to its high ownership costs and repair frequency, while customer review scores averaged 4.8. Most owners on the site were satisfied with the LS430's smooth ride and solid performance. With proper maintenance, you can keep your LS430 on the road for a long time.

What does LS stand for in Lexus? ›

Lexus LS. LS stands for Luxury Sedan. The original LS 400 – the car that launched Lexus back in 1989 – was the work of 60 designers, 1,400 engineers, 2,300 technicians and over 200 support workers.

The Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation is the parent company of Lexus. Lexus serves as Toyota's luxury line of sedans and SUVs.

Fuel & MPG

355.2/510.6 mi. 22.2 gal.

Many people believe Lexus stands for “Luxury Export To The United States”, or a similar variation – fitting as Lexus was first released to the USA market in 1989.

In general, cars from this luxury brand can easily last 250,000 to 300,000 miles. While cars from other brands can last for around 150,000 miles, a Lexus can double that estimation and allows drivers to push the absolute limit of the vehicle's longevity before a replacement is necessary.

As long as you give it some TLC you should get 400k or so. Just don't beat it too much and change all the fluids on a regular basis. When properly maintained, our engines will run for a good long time. Lots of guys on here have well over 100,000 mile and are still flogging them at the track on a regular basis.

Because Lexus engines are very high quality, they easily and routinely last for over 100,000 miles each, and before that point you rarely will have major repairs. However, after the 100,000-mile mark, there are some reports of more repairs.

When to replace the timing belt? Every 60k-90k miles.