- sedan 145,142
- 12,999 fair
- Conyers, GA
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 145,142 gasoline silver automatic
2006 lexus other - car review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The standard for smoothness, sophistication, and reliability. introductionthe lexus ls 430 is among the easiest of the big luxury cars to live with. It whisks occupants along in supreme comfort. Its ride is silky smooth. It handles well, with effortless steering and excellent grip. Every convenience feature imaginable is provided and, for the most part, those features are easy to operate. In every way, the ls 430 is the hassle-free luxury car. It may not have the cache of the european cars, but it's far easier to operate than the bmw 7 series and it's more up to date than the aging mercedes s-class. safety is state-of-the-art. Every ls 430 comes with no less than eight airbags, plus seatbelts with pre-tensioners. Its headlights swivel to help drivers see around corners. An optional pre-collision safety system actually anticipates accidents, preemptively tightening the front seat belts and pre-arming the brake assist. Lexus has been the highest-ranking brand in the j. Power and associates dependability study for more than a decade; based on surveys of owners, the study named the ls 430 the most problem-free car in its class after three years of ownership. Among them: a power moonroof with auto open/close, a power rear sunshade, and lighted rear-seat vanity mirrors. The custom luxury and ultra luxury packages can be paired with the pre-collision safety system, in which case dynamic radar cruise control is substituted for the laser system. the sport package 220) combines a handling-tuned suspension with 18-inch wheels and summer tires. The same package with chromed wheels costs a bit more 1,920). the ls 430 comes with a 278-horsepower 4. 3-liter aluminum v8 and a six-speed automatic transmission. (the same engine was rated 290 horsepower last year, which might lead some consumers to wonder how lexus let those 12 horses get away. What has in fact happened is that the society of automotive engineers, or sae, has revised its test procedures for horsepower and torque, and as a result some of the numbers are coming out lower this year. So in fact all the ponies are still in the stable; but the racing commission is counting them differently. There is no change in performance over last year's model as it's the same.) passive safety features include seat-mounted side-impact airbags (for torso protection), rear side curtain airbags (for head protection), and knee airbags, in addition to the federally mandated dual frontal airbags. Most important are the seatbelts, which feature pre-tensioners, force limiters, and retractors; be sure to use them as they're the first line of defense in a collision. The optional pre-collision system uses radar to detect obstacles in front of the car and, if it determines an accident is unavoidable, can preemptively retract the driver's and front passenger's seatbelts, which can help reduce injuries. The system also pre-pressurizes the brake assist which, after the driver applies the brakes, automatically applies increased braking force to help reduce collision speed. walkaroundthe lexus ls 430 is an attractive luxury sedan that makes a substantial, upscale statement. It isn't a head turner, though, and tends to blend in, particularly in areas frequented by luxury cars. that said, the lexus flagship is long, low, sleek and shapely. It cuts an understated profile that's attractive. Its large passenger cabin and generous greenhouse are sandwiched between the long hood and short rear deck. Its canted windshield and elegant a-pillars are set off by the slant of the backlight (rear windscreen), and by thick, curvaceous c-pillars that blend seamlessly into the rear flanks. The bold, trapezoidal grille thrusts forward, while the hood bulges with power. The grille is rimmed in bright trim. The short, horizontal deck leads to a vertical back panel with oversized lamps at the corners, camouflaging the mass of the trunk. Led brake lights are brighter, light up quicker, last longer, and draw less current than traditional brake lights, plus they look neat. Dual tailpipes protruding from the lower edge of the bumper project a look of power and performance. one of the most aerodynamic cars on the road, the ls 430 earns a 0. 26 coefficient of drag, 0. 25 with the optional air suspension. That contributes to exceptionally low wind noise and improved fuel economy. The slick exterior form is further enhanced by the remarkable fit of the body panels. Although lexus has long been recognized for superior fit and finish, the quality achieved by the ls 430 in recent years reaches a new dimension. Engineers used a supercomputer to digitize all body surfaces, then worked out new fit tolerances 10 times more precise than even lexus could achieve just six years ago. interiorthe interior of the lexus ls 430 is quiet, comfortable and luxurious. It isn't showy, but the workmanship and attention to detail are first class. the standard leather upholstery, called majesty, comes in a choice of ash, cashmere, ecru, and black. (ecru is available only with the custom/ultra luxury packages). The black is nice, but no one does black as well as bmw and mercedes. Perforated black semi-aniline or saddle comfort nappa leather are optional (again requiring a custom or ultra package) and further enhance the luxurious ambiance. Some color combinations come with an antique walnut trim with fired edges that's quite interesting. the seats are roomy and can be quickly adjusted to a comfortable driving position. The driver faces an adjustable steering wheel trimmed in wood and leather with easy-to-use controls for the audio system. Vivid electroluminescent gauges with white needles rank among the best available. Window switches are illuminated, making them easy to find at night. the cabin of the ls 430 is loaded with technology designed to make driving safe and pleasant and, for the most part, it does just that. The available smartaccess system eliminates the need to use the keyless remote to open doors and obviates the need to insert a key into the ignition. A set of hard buttons integrated along the driver's side of the touch screen is provided for the primary climate controls (temperature, fan, auto, recirculate, defrost). It's easy to operate. And it's quite sophisticated. Temperature sensors around the cabin detect hot spots where the sun is bearing down and direct cool air specifically to them. The system also takes voice commands. Say, '68 degrees,' and it'll adjust the climate control accordingly. a small display above the optional navigation screen shows driver's and passenger's temperature setting, outside ambient t. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ Sport Package✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Backup Camera✔ Navigation System✔ Bluetooth
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