[DonDavis]

Originally Posted by KNS

I don't know if we'll ever see cars built to this standard again. In 2000 Lexus (Toyota) was going after the Mercedes luxury market. In 2000 Mercedes was building well engineered, desirable, handsome vehicles. Toyota knew they had to one-up Mercedes if they were going to draw away their buyers and they did exactly that by building even better cars. Maybe not quite as good looking as premium German vehicles of the time but a fantastic car with Toyota quality. I have zero desire to own a new Mercedes or Lexus now but I'd love to have one of those earlier Lexus cars right now.

My son has a high mileage 2004 LS430 for about 3 years now and he loves it. It’s my first real exposure to Lexus and it is amazing. Really solid car. At my annual Family reunion this year one of my great uncles showed up in a 2006 LS430 with 60k miles. A real cream puff. My son talked his ear off. Way fun, fo sho.


Baz- I hear you, and you know I love me some 90s Volvo, but dang, these cars rock all day. If you come across one on the curb being given away….don't hesitate.