Review of the 2003 Lexus GS430 Base
A lot has been said about the Lexus GS430 for 2003. As Lexus's entry in the sedan market the GS430 (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door GS430 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Lexus as a brand in general.
Performance
The GS430 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Lexus.
The GS430 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Fuel is handled for the GS430 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.
GS430 Base Statistics
The dimensions of the GS430 Base are 71.30 inches wide by 191.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 57.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 107.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the GS430 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $31,725, with an invoice cost of $28,130. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 GS430 gets 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 21 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.
The vehicle is available in Alabaster Metallic, Black Garnet Pearl, Black Onyx, Blue Onyx Pearl, Crystal White, Millennium Silver Metallic, Mystic Gold Metallic, Mystic Sea Opalescent, and Starlight Pearl.
Conclusion
The 2002 model began the promise of the Lexus GS430. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Lexus hopes that the GS430 Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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