2002 lexus es 300 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A total redesign makes a new machine out of the venerable es 300. introductionwhen the lexus es 300 first arrived a little more than a decade ago, es stood for 'executive sedan,' suggesting conservatism. Executives, not to mention sedans, have changed a lot since then. Now we have the all-new 2002 es 300, with conservative execution but aggressive styling. From venerable to bold, one swift stroke. The careful elegance of this car is going to knock some executives' socks off. lineupthere's just one model, the es 300 sedan, which borrows so many luxury features from the ls 430 that it's being called the 'baby ls 430' in the halls at lexus. It starts inside with the shape and construction of the power front seats, and adds a supplemental restraint system of multi airbags. New standard equipment includes electronic brake distribution (ebd), which works the antilock brakes independently on each wheel; dual-zone climate control with air filtration; seven-speaker, 86-watt audio system with single cd and cassette; water-repellant front door glass; and lamps that illuminate the doorsill and the ground when the doors are opened. The snazzy nine-spoke alloy wheels nicely set off the un-conservative styling. and how's this for value? The base price remains the same, $31,505. it will cost another eight grand or so to get it fully loaded, however. Options include vehicle skid control 650); adaptive variable suspension 620); the same regency leather as in the ls 430 1560); a touch-screen dvd satellite navigation system featuring faster route calculation and voice guidance 3960, including the leather and a six-disc cd); three upgrades in audio systems, the ultimate being a mark levinson system with six-disc in-dash (or console, with the navigation system) cd changer offering 240 watts 3010, including the leather); a power rear sunshade 210); high intensity discharge headlamps with automatic leveling and rain-sensing wipers 640); heated seats 440); and chrome wheels 1700). walkaroundit's the rake and headlamps that make the styling so striking and quietly dynamic. The front end seems to slope from the top of the windshield over the sculpted hood and tidy dark grille, down to the smooth airdam under the almost seamless front bumper. The headlight cluster sets a new benchmark in smooth, swoopy angularity, like silvery eyes pulled back at the corners. The tail light, similarly shaped, wraps forward as if stretching to meet the headlight. Every little corner contributes to the suggestion of shape-the rear window outline moves the lines up and away from the rear deck, for example. Even the underbody was addressed, as it's nearly flat. Not surprisingly, the overall design results in a very low 0. 28 coefficient of drag (a measure of aerodynamic efficiency). one measure of the success of the styling is that the car is bigger than it looks when standing alone. It's actually 2. 4 inches higher than the old es 300 (with an inch more ground clearance) but more aerodynamic. Trunk volume has also been increased, by 12 percent. new technology in sound absorption and isolating engine vibration brings exceptional quiet and smoothness. Another trick from the ls 430 is the anti-vibration subframe mounting for the revised suspension. Behind the fit and finish is a great deal of careful design, detailed work, and use of the latest materials such as composites and resin-steel sandwiches. The car's quality construction can be felt and heard in the tight 'thunk' in the closing of the doors, trunk and hood, and even in the solid feel of the turn signal stalk. one of the engineering objectives of the new es 300 was to make it the safest car in its class. The redesigned unibody chassis has computer-designed crush structures and passenger compartment reinforcements. The front end is totally crushed, but, remarkably, the windshield is unbroken and the doors can be opened. Additionally, the crash-test dummy was protected by front seats designed to reduce whiplash, and three airbags for the driver alone. under the hood, the emphasis was on increasing performance through efficiency rather than horsepower and torque. The 3. 0-liter v6 was already pretty smooth, with the vee between the cylinder banks being 60 degrees versus the 90 degrees of many vee engine blocks (the narrower the vee, the better the balance). Lexus also uses sophisticated electronic engine mounts that change their vibration-dampening level as the engine speed increases. the '02 produces the same 210 horsepower and 220 pound-feet of torque as the '01, but the acceleration has been improved (0 to 60 in 8. 1 seconds) thanks mostly to a drive-by-wire throttle system pioneered in the ls 430. A new induction system and redesigned exhaust system bring more benefit, with emissions low enough for the es to be classified as a ulev (ultra low emissions vehicle) in all 50 states. The wood has a different look, and it works with the brushed aluminum trim. The standard steering wheel and shift lever are stitched leather and look very nice; the optional wheel is part walnut and the lever all walnut, and they add prestige. a clean instrument panel features analog instruments with a white background, and they are easy to read. Besides the usual indicator lights, there's an exterior temperature gauge and an information display that covers fuel mileage, driving range and average speed. we had a big problem with reading the radio and climate control digital displays in the sun, however. And the air conditioning has a tiny crumb-sized green light indicating it's on, which is undetectable in the bright of day. the glove compartment contains a trunk lock, as well as trunk lid and fuel door releases; and the rearview mirror is self-dimming electrochromic, with a digital compass. The console holds a storage box with a power outlet inside, and two cupholders with adjustable rings. There's a purse hanger in the front passenger footwell, and two retractable coat hooks in the rear. the standard fabric seats offer 10-way power adjustment for the driver and eight-way for the front passenger, so the seating position is excellent, with lots of front-seat legroom. Front and rear headroom increased by 1. 7 and 1. 4 inches, while rear legroom grew from 34. 4 to 35. 6 inches. Front legroom suffered, however, shrinking from 43. 5 to 42. 2 inches. Despite the increased height, there doesn't seem to be an abundance of headroom; a 5'10' driver can touch the headliner by stretching a bit. And the slope of the rear window doesn't allow a panoramic view, though it still fills the rearview mirror. The mirror is mounted so close to the headliner that it has to be grabbed awkwardly from the bottom to adjust. the optional dvd navigation system is state of the art, designed for intuitive operation, according to lexus. It has a tilt screen and simplified highway graphics for easier viewing, and multi routes to multi destinations for those so intuitively inclined. The database also contains the location of airports, banks, hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and even atms. driving impressionsuspension and styling are key strengths to this car, and the suspension is highly polished. We drove in position 4 around town and it wasn't harsh (definitely stiff on a washboard gravel road, though). Conversely, the car didn't wallow during spirited cornering, even in position 1. The ride simply can be made great in all conditions. the 16-inch tires have gone from 205/65 to 215/60, making them lower and wider. The speed-sensitive power-assist rack-and-pinion steering has a very nice touch: light, but with good feel. We got into the es 300 after a week in a very nice volvo c70, also front-wheel drive, and immediately noticed the effortless steering. the brakes, too, were effortless; very nicely sensitive. The all-aluminum, 24-valve v6 engine produces the same 210 horsepower as the previous es 300, although refinements have made it smoother and quick. Climate Control✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Chrome Wheels✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels

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2002 LEXUS LS 430

sedan 90,880
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2002 Lexus LS 430 Sedan

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7,995 2002 Lexus LS 430 Sedan

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2002 lexus ls 430 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sybaritic comfort with science-fiction technology. introductionintroduced last year, the lexus ls 430 represents the third generation of this full-size flagship. The ls 430 is a direct descendent of the ground-breaking ls 400 that appeared in 1990. The ls 430 continues unchanged for 2002. many consumers and experts alike regard the lexus ls 430 as the new benchmark for high-tech luxury in a meticulously crafted sedan. It presented a very real example of everything technology makes possible, with systems that out-think and out-perform lesser cars and, in some cases, lesser drivers. That figure buys a premium, full-size sedan loaded with sophisticated mechanical equipment, extensive safety systems and luxurious appointments. A fan inside the front seats circulates either heated or chilled air. Rear-seat passengers relax with their own air conditioning and air filtration system; plus heated seats, with electric seatback adjustment, memory control and a power lumbar massager. A power-operated sunscreen shades the backs of rear passenger's necks. Side-window screens are provided, but must be pulled down manually. walkaroundwhen lexus redesigned its luxury flagship last year, the wheelbase was extended 3 inches, and the roof raised 1. 4 inches. This provides more interior space for passengers. Yet the clever lexus engineers held the overall length of the ls 430 to the same 196. 7 inches as its predecessor, the ls 400. That makes parking and garaging easier. the slightly larger cabin of the ls 430 is sandwiched between an extended hood and blunted tail. A sleek, shapely skin makes the big lexus appear long and low. Chiseled edges define a bold front grille and stepped hood, all of which give the ls 430 a substantial appearance. a trapezoidal grille is rimmed in bright chrome. Gleaming multi-lens headlamps wrap around each corner, forming exaggerated triangles. They stand above the thick chin-leading bumper. A thin bead of chrome segments the bumper at the top. Smooth creases in the sides of the grille thrust it forward, and the hood bulges in the center, suggesting power. like its predecessor, the ls 430 presents a subtle profile, a conservative treatment where shoulders roll fluidly into side panels with only a hint of flare around the wheelwells. The cant of the windshield echoes the slant of the backlight (rear window). Curvaceous rear pillars blend seamlessly into rear flanks. A conventional tail features a horizontal deck leading to a vertical back panel with oversized corner taillamps, camouflaging the mass of the trunk. despite these quietly linear lines, the big lexus is so streamlined that it earns a 0. 25 coefficient of drag, one of the best drag coefficients of any vehicle built. Its superb aerodynamic shape enables it to slice through still air so smoothly, it practically negates wind noise. 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 reaches a new dimension. Engineers used a supercomputer to digitize all body surfaces, then worked out new fit tolerances ten times more precise than on the previous car. interiorslip into one of the cushioned seats of the ls 430, and relax in one of the most luxurious environments in the automotive world. At the same time, the padded and protected passenger compartment is a sophisticated space, overflowing with high-tech gear and power-motivated gadgets to make the driving experience safe, comfortable, even sensuous and pleasurable. there's ample space for heads and legs and elbows, and enough room in the rear seat to cross even long legs without touching the front seatback. The armrest features a padded storage drawer and a panel to control the heated seats, compact disc player and rear climate system. Extensive applications of leather and rich wood set an opulent mood. the driver faces an adjustable steering wheel trimmed in wood and leather, mounted in front of a new instrument panel with vivid electroluminescent analog gauges that are among the best available. To the right and immediately above the console, a seven-inch touch screen incorporates controls for climate and audio, as well as the optional navigation system. The automatic climate system, for example, reads temperature sensors around the cabin, and sun-sensing articulated air registers deploy in particular areas as needed to combat a solar heating. extensive safety measures begin with the strong structure, incorporating impact-absorbing crumple zones and steel reinforcements surrounding the passenger compartment. Seat-mounted side airbags help augment the required front-mounted bags to shield front-seat riders. Side-curtain airbags are mounted above the side windows, front and rear. High intensity discharge (hid) headlamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers and front side window glass that repels water enhance driver visibility. active safety controls include anti-lock brakes, which automatically apply extra braking force during emergency stops. An advanced vehicle skid control (vsc) system weds abs and traction controllers with microprocessors to correct oversteer or understeer. These systems help the driver to maintain control of the ls 430 in emergency maneuvers even when he or she panics and makes mistakes. driving impressionthe lexus ls 430 delivers excellent throttle response and impressive handling for a vehicle of its size and weight. Quick acceleration gives the ls 430 a lively feel. Yet it rides so smoothly and quietly that triple-digit speeds feel sedate, as we found at the 4. 0-mile road america road-racing circuit at elkhart lake, wisconsin. the 4. 3-liter engine generates 290 horsepower and, more importantly, 320 foot-pounds of torque. That's enough to propel the big lexus from 0 to 60 mph in about 6. 7 seconds, according to car and driver magazine, and past the quarter-mile mark in about 15. 3 seconds. That is quite quick. That means the lexus ls 430 leaves the acura rl in the dust. It's not as quick as a bmw 540i, mercedes e430, or jaguar s-type 4. 0, however. Top speed of the ls 430 is electronically limited at 131 mph. lexus builds one of the quietest cars available. The ls 430's engine is barely audible. Mechanical and road vibration is damped out as well. No other automaker does a better job than lexus in creating such a serene and rattle-free zone for riders. technology helps ensure the driver keeps the ls 430 on the road in an emergency handling situation. Anti-lift and anti-squat suspension geometry reduces body pitch when accelerating or braking. Lateral roll, or body lean, is held to a minimum in hard corners. Alloy wheels, 225/55/hr 17 h-rated tires. model testedls 430 54,405). Anti-lock Brakes✔ Heated Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels

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2014 LEXUS GX 460 LUXURY

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46,990 2014 LEXUS GX 460 LUXURY

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