2006 Lexus LS430 Review : The Most Perfect Car?

There are many sweet cars out there, and there is an equal amount (if not more) not good at all cars also existing. Today's subject, the 2006 Lexus LS430 is what I believe to be the closest thing to a perfect car. It offers a reliable power plant, opulent interior, and a rather low entrance fee. Tune in as I analyze one of the greatest Lexus cars of all time. #lexus #ls430 #toyota

[@davidbolbochan1523]

8th year of ownership. This is the best car ever made.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Independent fact checkers have found this statement to be 100% truthful.

[@angelduarte6755]

Hey David, does it have good gas mileage, and do you think it would be a good car to go to school and work?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Excellent review. Good to see that one can still move along nicely even after nearly two decades. I'm four years into my 2005 model and have no plans to replace it. Awesome cars.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Thank you very much and heck yes she moves real well. I agree with you, it’s hard to replace when you compare all the positives versus just about any other car out there.

[@joseg5511]

2005 with 42k on the odo. Bought it as my daily and know I paid a premium. But be damned if it’s not the finest car I’ve owned personally.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

That’s a museum piece for sure. It will continue to be the finest car as they seem to avoid aging. Sounds like a gem.

[@TarekHabalREFlorida]

Great review of an amazing car! I have 2004 LS 430 and I love it!

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Thanks a ton! It’s really difficult finding anyone that’s actually spent time with one of these that doesn’t absolutely love it. Lexus kinda nailed it here.

[@aurorajones8481]

CRAZY you put this out for me. Im thinking of buying a 2006 ~5-10k , take it apart and make it new from the ground up.

[@tlerew12]

I had a 2002. Such a nice ride.. Traded it in for a 2014 LS460-- being in Colorado, I really wanted a AWD version. Still, I miss this car. Mightt get one again!

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Nice that you stayed with the LS line. They are still fairly plentiful so you should be able to get back into one pretty easily.

[@TheBravo13x]

How do you like your ls460? I hear those are a hit or miss.

[@MuscleBandit]

Great video about a great car, cheers from the UK :)

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Thank you very much! It’s an absolutely fantastic car.

[@davidmcclain8851]

Best car I ever owned, I never should have "upgraded" to the LS460.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

I hear that a lot.

[@joer1678]

I have an 05 that was babied. Had a lot of great cars but nothing compares. Great road cruiser

[@autoobsessivegarage]

They are just that well made. They eat mileage up with little to no effort.

[@joer1678]

@@autoobsessivegarage I did 6000 miles in road trips last year. Going 80-85 the whole way and averaged 28 mpg. I’m 6’4” and after driving all day had no issues. It was like I drove around the corner.

[@aurorajones8481]

4:10 Well you are talking 19MPG for the 3rd gen LS vs 22MPG for the current gen V6. So...is that really bad? No IMO that's pretty damn good or we just haven't progressed as much as we like to think we have.

[@JDYTC]

One of the most economical V8’s ever made. The 95-97 LS400 consumed even less fuel than a GS300.

[@aurorajones8481]

10:20 The lines on this car are "classic" dude. Ive come to realize that having seen it new on the lots to now being better than the NEW cars actually ON the lots. So. What a loss for us all to be honest. We should not be in this state. It should be better. Instead this car from the past is better if you had one as new compared to a current new one. Ride quality, fit and finish, reliability. Those things. Back to the styling. Sure its sedate but that's what classic is. This car is a design that is non offensive and id argue handsome. Its "adult" and you only respect that when you become one. Im 40 now but I've always liked big sedans. But an S8, XJR, or W124 all have the lines this car has. That classic sillouett.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Hahaha I’m actually a few years more than 40 on the “adult” scale, so my critique stands haha. Sedate can certainly translate to classic, but I do find the exterior design to be a fair touch too soft and bubbly…and that’s ok. It’s still an attractive car and better looking than the brand’s modern offerings. A little more chiseling could have benefitted the overall image. That interior though…is by far my favorite period of Lexus interior design.

[@BryanChance]

That color on the LS look so right...Very stately and classy. I would the older LS430/460 over the modern one. :0)

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Agreed, such an awesome color. The classic ones are definitely my favorite generations.

[@johnjackson5144]

Briarwood Pearl with cashmere interior!

[@gemetzger00]

Great video man. Please do more gvr4 content!!!!

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Thank you sir. Gotta get some other projects out of the way and can’t wait to get to my Galant.

[@dungdoan9830]

Very nice 👍 Therefore I’m driving a 2000 GS400 V8 to with 120k miles.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Love how the GS looks.

[@gr8vivin]

Good scenic drive, where's that place?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Very scenic indeed, Livermore…in Northern CA.

[@ashere1801]

Hey man idk if you will see this but I’m currently looking at buying one of these for around 20k but with really low miles. Would that price be worth it or should I go for cheaper with more miles? Also what is the modding scene like for this car?

[@autoobsessivegarage]

How low mileage are we talking here…30k or less? Depends on maintenance history and if the timing belt and water pump have been done. Based on those factors, it’s a higher price but seems like a peach.

[@ashere1801]

@@autoobsessivegarage found a 2007 ls430 with 47k miles for 21 thousand, seems to be in pretty good condition. Would it be better to get a ls460 or a newer model though I’m kind of trying to find something that’s reliable and fast (sub 5.5 0-60) which is why I was checking out these Lexus’s

[@jason-dn3hy]

@@ashere1801make sure u research 2007 ls. Many enthusiasts avoid 07-12

[@daniellang6112]

Love my 04!❤

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Heck yeah!

[@ibanezmakki]

The gas mileage given the weight and engine size is nothing short of impressive.. had a 6 speed automatic back in 2003 and I get 27mpg on the highway averaging 75mph. I think its highway gas mileage is class leading for sure.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

That’s some impressive fuel economy right there.

[@ibanezmakki]

@@autoobsessivegarage I think your title is correct. It really is the best car I've ever driven and I'm someone who prefers a sporty manual car. It really knocked it out of the park and didn't fall short in any category. It has aged so well, it is so safe and reliable, not too mention that even that old screen can be modded by some aftermarket companies to incorporate wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto!

[@andersonfanfan8735]

I was actually looking at this model car for a little while to buy one.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

There are still a good amount of them out there…and some are infinity clean and well maintained.

[@edhuslik]

Bought a 2005 a year ago from the proverbial little old lady from Pasadena with 39,000 miles on it. There's no way I would risk the repair costs of a comparable MBZ S series or BMW 7 and it definitely can be argued the LS was a better car when new.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Great purchase and equally great points. The reliability and low cost of operation really makes the LS a truly special car.

[@realfreedom5029]

They go for over 20k at bring a trailer auctions.

[@autoobsessivegarage]

It’s truly wild…but still fantastic bang for your buck even at that cost level.

[@Anwarmartin]

20k car!..... if it had black interior

[@autoobsessivegarage]

I’m with you. I’m hat black interior is pretty damn rare right?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

And $25k if it had saddle 😉

[@DanielW-wz4gj]

The black interior looks worse and cheaper than the light tan! You can see the blemishes and the creases and the shine with the black leather, it looks like crap compared to the tan, It reminds me of 80s Cadillac black leather. I don't know why people love the black so much, The tan makes the car look thousands more expensive!

[@ibanezmakki]

You already know it is

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Facts.

[@grandizer4531]

Lexus will never drive like a Benz.

[@vincephan344]

You’re right, it’ll drive much better and longer. I own both

[@autoobsessivegarage]

Thems fightin’ words. I’ve driven plenty of both, and I’d say depending on the specific matchup it can vary.

[@grandizer4531]

@@autoobsessivegarage the S class and E class drive way better. Even my C class drives better than a Lexus.

[@joseg5511]

While they that might be true I see a lot more LS’s on the road then Mercs from the same era. A true testament to their build quality. Though one might value the driving experience over long term reliability

[@JimmyBob708]

​@@grandizer4531drove an RCF?