Difference between 1992 and 1993 LS400
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Difference between 1992 and 1993 LS400
Hi everyone,
New to Lexus forum, never owned (or driven) a Lexus before. Thought long and hard whether to get a used LS400 or a new 'affordable' car (Mazda, Honda). Decided on the LS after doing tons of research; it's reliable, luxurious, and timeless in it's design. I think it will still look good 20 years from now.
Looks like I'll be getting a '93 this weekend - 130k and absolutely mint condition inside and out.
I know the 93's had the bigger tires and brakes, and passenger airbags. Any other improvements for this year?
Thanks.
New to Lexus forum, never owned (or driven) a Lexus before. Thought long and hard whether to get a used LS400 or a new 'affordable' car (Mazda, Honda). Decided on the LS after doing tons of research; it's reliable, luxurious, and timeless in it's design. I think it will still look good 20 years from now.
Looks like I'll be getting a '93 this weekend - 130k and absolutely mint condition inside and out.
I know the 93's had the bigger tires and brakes, and passenger airbags. Any other improvements for this year?
Thanks.
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here is what i found...
Larger tires and brakes, Passenger side air bag added, CFC free air conditioning with a pollen filter, Automatic headlamps, styling touch-ups and several interior refinements
here is a review for the 93:
http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/L...exus1stGen.htm
Oh yeah, the cabin filter is behind the glove box. Its about $24 bucs.
Larger tires and brakes, Passenger side air bag added, CFC free air conditioning with a pollen filter, Automatic headlamps, styling touch-ups and several interior refinements
here is a review for the 93:
http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/L...exus1stGen.htm
Oh yeah, the cabin filter is behind the glove box. Its about $24 bucs.
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IMO, one of the most important improvements for 93 was that the front passenger seat cushion could be adjusted up and down. A lumbar support adjustment was added too. I never could get comfy in the pass seat of my old 90. Also a "beep" was added so you could tell when the keyless entry really did unlock/lock the doors. But the biggest improvement was the larger tires/wheels and larger brakes - made the car feel much more stable at highway speeds and much better braking than the 90-92's with the skinny tires.
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There were several, several changes between the two years. Here is everything you can ever imagine about the LS generations courtesy of lexls.com:
http://www.lexls.com/lsgenerations.html
http://www.lexls.com/lsgenerations.html
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Hi and welcome,
I have the same car 93 LS @ 135k. Just few suggestions and issues.
check the suspensions are they air? if yes have they been changed? because mine went out last year......and they are very $$$$..... front ones are about 1000 each and rear ones are about 700 eack so you are looking at 4000 for all 4 + labour. unless you want to change them to springs which will cost you about 1000 or less for all four .
second issue is instrument cluster lights......they dont come on in the cold morning and fuel gage not working + needles half lit. all this can be fixed for about $325 by Jim. he did mine and they work perfectly.
PS pump issue. they all start to give away which is about 1000 - 1500 to fix.
Nak stereo system is third issue..... speakers dont work perfectly and they cost arm and leg if you want to keep OEM.
other than that 93LS is a sweet ride. PM me if you have any more questions.
-93LS
I have the same car 93 LS @ 135k. Just few suggestions and issues.
check the suspensions are they air? if yes have they been changed? because mine went out last year......and they are very $$$$..... front ones are about 1000 each and rear ones are about 700 eack so you are looking at 4000 for all 4 + labour. unless you want to change them to springs which will cost you about 1000 or less for all four .
second issue is instrument cluster lights......they dont come on in the cold morning and fuel gage not working + needles half lit. all this can be fixed for about $325 by Jim. he did mine and they work perfectly.
PS pump issue. they all start to give away which is about 1000 - 1500 to fix.
Nak stereo system is third issue..... speakers dont work perfectly and they cost arm and leg if you want to keep OEM.
other than that 93LS is a sweet ride. PM me if you have any more questions.
-93LS
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