BOUGHT SIGHT UNSEEN! Exploring THE 2004 Lexus LS 430 Ultra Luxury. One of the BEST Lexus' ever made!

[@ItsZibby]

I used to have that identical car. Same color exterior and same color interior. I sold it and got a 460. I honestly like the 430 better.

[@BWItoATXF]

I have heard similar feedback on the change over to 460. What specifically do you like better about the 430 than the 460?

[@theodoreyoung8777]

🤝😎.

[@kedah2398]

I had an 04 LS 430 UL, traded it in 2017 for a 2014 LS 460 F-sport. I want my 430 back in the worst way. If I didn't pump so much money into the 460 and I wasn't at war with my HOA, I'd buy another 430 in the morning. The best car ever made!!

[@BWItoATXF]

The 13+ 460s are supposed to be the good ones. What went wrong?

[@kedah2398]

@@BWItoATXF The wear items costs as much as a house deposit and I'm not even kidding. I love the look of the car and that it's the last NA V8 is the only reason I'm keeping it. My quote for the control arm overhaul with OEM parts was $7k, I got it done for almost $5k, then we have the air suspension which that was under warranty so I dodged that bullet. So in 2024 I had the Valley Plate reseal (this job will make you sick to your stomach cause the injectors sometimes snap during the repair and the injectors are like $400 a pop and I think we have like 8 or 16...), OEM control arms, tie rod ends, High pressure fuel pump reseal, VCG, brakes 2x (F-Sport brakes are EXPENSIVE) and tires... all wearable items and I'm embarassed to tell you how much I spent in total for 2024. That why she's in my garage and I'm shopping for a 430.

[@BWItoATXF]

That sounds like a severe liability. Goodness….i would have probably been let it go tbh lol

[@kedah2398]

@@BWItoATXF Believe me it was a hard decision, I had figure out ways to make the cash disappear without "Mrs. Boss" asking questions. When the LS is all clean and you open that V8 up you fall in love all over again. That's the only reason I kept her and well not too many F-Sport 460's around. But I want the simplicity of the 430, I miss that car, it's a way better build, higher quality too, I'm so jealous!!

[@BWItoATXF]

@kedah2398 to be fair, the 460 facelift looks amazing. All the work you put into it should be solid for years to come. I’d keep it too.

[@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson]

2004 LS ML owner checking in. Driven for almost 10 years. What a wonderful auto. Enjoy your new purchase, looks beautiful!

[@BWItoATXF]

Thank you, SEXUAL CHOCOLATE! 🤣✊🏽

[@Tecuexe415]

Excellent purchase, congrats! I have a 04 cypress green in showroom condition 172k miles. Buttery smooth ride…built like tanks!

[@kevinhearts616]

I hope you keep it as Oem, serviced n clean as possible. Thats a big gem you've got that you can pass down to your kids someday n keep it in the family

[@BWItoATXF]

Won’t be too far departed from OEM. Take a look at my F content. I never do too much. This LS is not my “race car”, so that should give some understanding lol.

[@Papadon-ox1lw]

I have a ‘05 black on black sport model and it’s a fantastic vehicle! I have 230k on the dash and you’d never ever know it. Keep up with oil changes and eyes on ur suspension and ur good

[@BWItoATXF]

Yep. Like most quality Lexus cars, they don’t need much at all.

[@2Hunnit_Hawka]

Lovely car !!!!!! I was gonna get that exact same spec last September out VA, and It was sold the day I wanted to check it out. Ended up getting a Genesis. which i absolutely love but that Lexus LS430 is still on my radar hopefully by next year i posted the comment on the wrong video earlier 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😂😂😂😂

[@BWItoATXF]

I was like I knew I responded lmao 😂 All love man. Appreciate the view! ✊🏽

[@zosblackdenali]

With the crazy high cost of these new vehicles that cost a fortune to maintain, these older lexus' toyotas and hondas are becoming high demand hidden gems. I myself prefer the older luxury lexus or toyotas with timing chains no timing belts.

[@BWItoATXF]

Definitely becoming an uncovered gem as of late!

[@Ricktovoice]

That's a real one Gang. Remember, when that one came out, it had tech that No other car had.

[@BWItoATXF]

Yeah it’s definitely stood the test of time.

[@wavey_lit6046]

10:20 The oscillation feature is crazy! They don’t even have that in new luxury cars today 😅 Definitely picked up a gem, enjoy it 💪🏽💯

[@BWItoATXF]

Definitely is. And the fact that it still works is great! Will definitely enjoy for years to come. ✊🏽

[@waynehazard-ql5sv]

I didn’t think it got any better than my 2007 750li but this Lexus has it beat hands down.

[@daved3948]

I have a 2001 Lexus gs 430 in very great condition , I love that motor and dependable as hell.

[@BWItoATXF]

Yep, that was my buying point. Toyota really engineered wonderfully.

[@AbuUmar12809]

Enjoy your new purchase.

[@BWItoATXF]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@grandtheftauto1233]

Take care of it man. These cars appreciate in value in well kept stock condition. Very nice well done

[@BWItoATXF]

Definitely will, thank you man! 🫡

[@grandtheftauto1233]

Anytime, sweet ride! You also have smart key, just touch the door handle to unlock, and turn the ignition to start without putting needing to put the key in. 👍 Telescoping steering might just need lubricated. If you can push or pull the wheel, and press the switch the same direction, it may move okay. Had one for year and half it’s amazing car.

[@BWItoATXF]

@grandtheftauto1233 yessir, I hit the smart button and all is good with the feature. I’m definitely going to test the push/pull for telescoping. Appreciate it!

[@ClipSource_7]

congrats man this is literally my dream spec, ill have my own soon im manifesting it rn lol

[@BWItoATXF]

Thank you! Patience is key. You will find the right one inevitably! ✊🏽

[@ClipSource_7]

@ Love homie🙏

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Very nice find. What was the purchase price? Didn't catch it.

[@BWItoATXF]

Thank you, $8600

[@mechanicalintentions5431]

Great pickup with the Facelift 04. After having an 05’ UL with radar cruise I agree these are amazing even after all these years. You are right with that color combo 🤩 You are good with the interval for the belt. If the belt and pump was asin quality. I believe mine had between 200k miles on it and it was still solid when I replaced it.

[@BWItoATXF]

Thanks man! I believe so as well. I know age is part of the interval but if it rarely saw heat/operation, it makes sense to push it. I’ll keep an eye on it and assess at age interval. It was replaced at the dealer with all OEM parts.

[@mechanicalintentions5431]

@ you are solid then. I am jealous that you have one and I had to unload mine. I did a few little repairs on my channel with the door lock solenoid and the front bushings. I was always nervous with airbag failure, but man that thing rode smooth. Being a Lexus guy too I will check out your other vids too.

[@BWItoATXF]

@mechanicalintentions5431 thanks bro! I’ll check yours out as well. I subbed too!

[@2ZZGE100]

Great purchase. That is a super nice example of the LS. You are also becoming a serial Lexus owner like myself. I got an IS350 F-Sport 3 and an RX350 F-Sport 3 while the RCF remains the fun car. 🤣

[@BWItoATXF]

Thank you! After having owned multiple cars out of Japan (Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti), Lexus is easily the best for reliability and longevity. Safe to say, I’m definitely a loyal fan of them.

[@2ZZGE100]

@@BWItoATXF Quality is just mindblowing on Lexus cars. Even my 2017 Lexus RX350 F-Sport with 90K miles on it, has not even a single rattle or squeak when the AVS is in the stiffest setting going over ice patches and other bumpy surfaces. It still feels and looks like a new car. Lexus quality, fit, finish and longevity is legendary

[@BWItoATXF]

Yep! I got some rattles that I’ll attack. But nowhere near terrible. Jump ahead to the 2015 RC F, I still have 0 rattles riding on coils. They really love the “pursuit of perfection”.

[@LADE7]

Looks like a great buy!!

[@BWItoATXF]

Absolutely! I’m very happy with it so far!

[@Ricktovoice]

Oh yeah, not many have self closing doors still to this day.

[@thetiger03]

nice video brother. i've gotta say you left me waiting to try the trunk soft close on the tests lmao.

[@BWItoATXF]

Haha thanks bro! The soft close on the trunk works as well lol.

[@1995RangeRover]

A great buy indeed!!!

[@BWItoATXF]

🫡

[@theodoreyoung8777]

Never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 💎✈️😍🥰😎🤝.

[@BWItoATXF]

I don’t blame you!

[@theodoreyoung8777]

@ 🤝

[@hayden93]

Do your fluid changes and she’ll be ready to sail smooth!

[@BWItoATXF]

Yessir! Trans diff and everything done by original owner at interval. They really did give me a good foundation to continue on.

[@hayden93]

@ ah very nice! They really loved that thing

[@Orangematz]

Your steering wheel tilt and telescope motor sounds like it is on its way out with the squeaking noise it makes. Mine made that noise before it stopped working.

[@BWItoATXF]

Yeah it probably is. I’ll replace them both when it happens. I didn’t care to bother for the extension. But if the elevation motor goes out, I’ll knock them both out.

[@Jackson_Hts_Mr_Randy_Watson]

@@BWItoATXF The telescopic motor fix looked pretty daunting to me. The tilt motor, not too difficult. I got the wheel where I liked it and pulled the fuse. Works for me. Maybe one day, but it's either $1,800 to fix, or DIY using youtube videos, and hope you don't mess it up.

[@BWItoATXF]

Yeah could have got the motor for cheap from Impex. But the amount of work involved for that specific motor, I really didn’t need to attack lol. The tilt looks to be a lot easier to attack.

[@RealTalkwithDoc83]

My boi 👌

[@BWItoATXF]

Had to pull the trigger! 🫡

[@gostillerz]

Man, I gotta find one of these, but need to make room. Got 2 Town Cars, 79 Mark V and a 98 Mark VIII.

[@BWItoATXF]

Mannnnn I love the Mark 8. Never got one. Those cars are special.

[@TheePrettyGirlSwag]

Big Bertha is nice!

[@BWItoATXF]

Yeah she is! 🤣

[@turnne]

Someone took care of that. You can also tell that it has been garaged. Does it still have the air suspension?

[@BWItoATXF]

Yeah I’m pretty sure it’s been garage kept all of its life. I could see it through the pics the seller sent too. The detailer in me knows that the very light micromarring can be easily cut out with a good polish. Still has OEM air.

[@turnne]

@@BWItoATXF Nice that it still has OEM air suspension. Someone spent a LOT of money on this car, as I am sure the air suspension has been replaced at some point. Most of the time with air suspension this old, owners will do coil overs due to the $5000-7000 it costs to redo the OEM air suspension

[@BWItoATXF]

Unfortunately, this is OEM with no record. I’m on bought time. Probably go aftermarket air whenever that time comes.

[@turnne]

@@BWItoATXF Understood. I used to own a Hyundai Equus for about 8 years. Lease return that was still in factory warranty. The suspension went out under warranty and the cost would have been $6K to repair, if I would have had to pay at the dealership. I never had any other issues with the suspension and sold it to a friend. But I warned him about the suspension costs should it go out.

[@BWItoATXF]

Yeah the air was one of the reasons I was originally steering away from the UL as it is a liability. OEM air is still very expensive. 3,200 parts on a good day for all 4 corners. I know there is always debate about OEM/aftermarket air. But as someone who has rode coils for well over a decade, I can’t imagine any differences bother me.

[@kellieburroughs3458]

Good video 😊

[@BWItoATXF]

Thanks for watching! ✊🏽

[@mohammadshahin8758]

21 years

[@BWItoATXF]

Facts lol

[@mohammadshahin8758]

@BWItoATXF did you know that car called in Dubai F16 ! She is a fast and silent fighter.

[@BWItoATXF]

@mohammadshahin8758 that’s dope, I had no idea.

[@MasterMaintainer]

💯

[@tleoipl37]

😎

[@BWItoATXF]

✊🏽

[@2Hunnit_Hawka]

How the hell that jont have 93.9 already set 😂😂😂😂

[@BWItoATXF]

I’m saying! 🤣

[@mandop8326]

How much did u get it for?

[@BWItoATXF]

$8600

[@thetiger03]

@@BWItoATXF out the door (delivered?)

[@BWItoATXF]

Nope. That’s just the price of the car seller and I agreed upon. Add $200 for escrow, $600 for transport, MD state inspection and registration costs as well.

[@sheldontaylor2002]

Nice car. What was your daily driver before

[@stevennguyen4613]

This is an old man's car!

[@BWItoATXF]

Not anymore!