Year differences in 98, 99 and 00?
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Year differences in 98, 99 and 00?
Like the topic says. Does anyone know of a page or can tell me any model changes or differences in the LS400 for the years of 1998, 1999, or 2000? Thanks.
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http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_library.html
Pick the 2000 model and click at the top where it says " lick here to see the changes made to the 2000 LS 400." do the same for the 1999. Not 100%, but gets most of them.
Changes Made To The 2000 LS 400
Standard Features:
- Brake Assist[1]
- Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets
- Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system
- Fuel-tank capacity slightly reduced
Changes Made To The 1999 LS 400
Standard Features:
- Adoption of driver's-side outside mirror tilt-down feature
- Floor mats standardized
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift **** standardized
- Daytime running lights
- Meets Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) certification for 50 states
Optional Features:
- New exterior color: Mystic Gold Metallic
Pick the 2000 model and click at the top where it says " lick here to see the changes made to the 2000 LS 400." do the same for the 1999. Not 100%, but gets most of them.
Changes Made To The 2000 LS 400
Standard Features:
- Brake Assist[1]
- Child Restraint Seat (CRS) tether anchor brackets
- Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) system
- Fuel-tank capacity slightly reduced
Changes Made To The 1999 LS 400
Standard Features:
- Adoption of driver's-side outside mirror tilt-down feature
- Floor mats standardized
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift **** standardized
- Daytime running lights
- Meets Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) certification for 50 states
Optional Features:
- New exterior color: Mystic Gold Metallic
Last edited by DaveGS4; 07-23-04 at 11:47 AM.
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If you manually alter the URL, you can also view the specs for the 98 LS. It is longer in the the CPO list but, at least as of today, the information has not yet been removed from the Lexus corporate site.
http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_detail/ls/400/1998.html
http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_detail/ls/400/1998.html
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Originally posted by Kansas
If you manually alter the URL, you can also view the specs for the 98 LS. It is longer in the the CPO list but, at least as of today, the information has not yet been removed from the Lexus corporate site.
http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_detail/ls/400/1998.html
If you manually alter the URL, you can also view the specs for the 98 LS. It is longer in the the CPO list but, at least as of today, the information has not yet been removed from the Lexus corporate site.
http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_detail/ls/400/1998.html
Changes Made To The 1998 LS 400
Standard Features:
- Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
- All new five-speed automatic Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Gated transmission shift system
- Revised rear suspension subframe mounts
- Adoption of Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS)
- Added vibration - and noise-dampening materials
- Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)[2] standardized
- Front seatbelt with pre-tensioner and force limiter
- Lexus Memory System standardized
- New, more distinctive headlamps, turn signals relocated next to headlamps
- New grille shape, chrome surround, number of horizontal bars, sheet metal now between grille and headlamps
- New, shapely front fenders
- Integrated key design
- New lower fascia and bumper cover
- New relocated foglamps, more aggressive air dam
- Wider taillamps
- New wheel design
- Lower interior noise
- Glass-imprinted radio antenna with FM-diversity system
- Right-side mirror with auto tilt-down in reverse
- Programmable garage-door opener
- Customized Body Electronics System (C-BEST)
- Improved rear reading lamps
- Adoption of audio ASL (Automatic Sound Levelizer)
- Multi-information-display drive computer
- Headrest for all seats, including rear-center
- Enlarged front headrests
- Improved HVAC system with air filter and new auto-recirculation function
- One-touch open/close feature with pinch protection added to all windows
- Extension of wood trim in the center console
- Revised stainless-steel scuff plate with Lexus logo
- Fabric-covered sun visors and front headliner replaces vinyl
- New, softer leather material
Optional Features:
- Five new exterior colors: Antique Sterling Metallic, Imperial Jade Mica, Baroque Red Metallic, Atlantis Blue Mica and Antique Bronze Mica replace Crystal Quartz Metallic, Star Sapphire Pearl, Ebony Teal Pearl and Deep Jewel Green Pearl
- One-touch open/close feature with pinch protection added to optional moonroof
- Lexus Navigation System[3]
- Availability of wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift ****
- High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with dynamic auto leveling
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