ls400. Good Daily?
01-26-09, 04:45 PM
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ls400. Good Daily?
Hey guys I'm new here and was trying to find out other peoples opinions on daily driving a ls400. My car is pretty much too hard to daily on the streets anymore so I have been looking into a 400. The only thing that is turning me away is the whole v8 and gas. But other then that how is it when it comes to basic repairs (I guess price wise). Again just looking for peoples opinions on daily driving one of these.
01-26-09, 06:09 PM
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i just bought a 98 ls400....sending it in to the shop to get the 90k maintenance done so more to come on price for repairs....but as for mileage my combined avg is 20 mpg
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Its Best car ever!!!!!!!CAR WIKI - Lexus LS 400 1989-1994
In January 1989, the first flagship of the Lexus line, the LS 400 (UCF10 I), made its debut at the North American International Auto Show. Designed to compete head-to-head with the luxury flagships of the leading auto manufacturers, the first generation LS was among the first luxury sedans to feature power adjustable shoulder belts and electrochromic rear-view mirror.[28] The five-passenger cabin also featured a walnut and leather-trimmed interior, power-adjustable memory seats, soft-touch controls, electroluminescent Optitron gauges, and the first automatic tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with SRS airbag.[29] The vehicle featured an independent, double-wishbone suspension setup.[30] Available options were an air suspension (used to raise or lower the vehicle), a Nakamichi premium sound system, and an integrated cellular telephone with hands-free capabilities. Sandwich steel body panels were introduced to further reduce cabin noise.[31] Equipped with a 4.0 L V8 engine and rear wheel drive, the LS 400 could accelerate from 0-60 in 7.9 seconds and featured a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
The first generation LS was a commercial success, selling between 21,000 and 42,000 units annually.[24] The base price for the U.S. market first generation LS in 1989–1990 was $35,000 with an additional $350 destination charge in California. This initial price undercut competitors by thousands of dollars and provided the already well-reviewed LS 400 with an added value incentive for prospective buyers. Total sales of the LS 400 exceeded 166,000 units. The success of the LS 400 cost rivals billions in revenue and was credited with shifting the dynamics of the luxury market.[39] In order to compete with Lexus, competitors were forced to adjust pricing and add more standard equipment and advanced features.[40] An estimated five percent of 1989 early sales went to rival manufacturers, who secretly disassembled the vehicle for analysis.[41] In 1996, Automobile Magazine named the first generation LS as one of the "24 Most Important Vehicles of the 20th Century," in recognition of the impact the vehicle had on the automotive industry.http://wikicars.org/en/Lexus
In January 1989, the first flagship of the Lexus line, the LS 400 (UCF10 I), made its debut at the North American International Auto Show. Designed to compete head-to-head with the luxury flagships of the leading auto manufacturers, the first generation LS was among the first luxury sedans to feature power adjustable shoulder belts and electrochromic rear-view mirror.[28] The five-passenger cabin also featured a walnut and leather-trimmed interior, power-adjustable memory seats, soft-touch controls, electroluminescent Optitron gauges, and the first automatic tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with SRS airbag.[29] The vehicle featured an independent, double-wishbone suspension setup.[30] Available options were an air suspension (used to raise or lower the vehicle), a Nakamichi premium sound system, and an integrated cellular telephone with hands-free capabilities. Sandwich steel body panels were introduced to further reduce cabin noise.[31] Equipped with a 4.0 L V8 engine and rear wheel drive, the LS 400 could accelerate from 0-60 in 7.9 seconds and featured a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).
The first generation LS was a commercial success, selling between 21,000 and 42,000 units annually.[24] The base price for the U.S. market first generation LS in 1989–1990 was $35,000 with an additional $350 destination charge in California. This initial price undercut competitors by thousands of dollars and provided the already well-reviewed LS 400 with an added value incentive for prospective buyers. Total sales of the LS 400 exceeded 166,000 units. The success of the LS 400 cost rivals billions in revenue and was credited with shifting the dynamics of the luxury market.[39] In order to compete with Lexus, competitors were forced to adjust pricing and add more standard equipment and advanced features.[40] An estimated five percent of 1989 early sales went to rival manufacturers, who secretly disassembled the vehicle for analysis.[41] In 1996, Automobile Magazine named the first generation LS as one of the "24 Most Important Vehicles of the 20th Century," in recognition of the impact the vehicle had on the automotive industry.http://wikicars.org/en/Lexus
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01-26-09, 07:59 PM
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My 95 B4 I modified it was very comfortable as a daily driver except it was not a driver's car. If you are looking for steadfast reliability and reasonable mileage then it is a great DD. Even after 232k miles and thousands in upgrades mine still is comfortable and gets usually 24+MPG per tank.
Most important to verify on the used car is timing belt service.
Most important to verify on the used car is timing belt service.
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3rd daily driver LS400
I'm on my third LS400, all of which were heavy daily drivers.
The first was the 1990, purchased in '96 with 65k for about $17k (no trade).
Decided to try the Jaguar (used Vanden Plas) after 160k on the Lexus. Great car, but poor mileage, poor service at the dealership and huge loss of value.
Went back to the Lexus - a '97 with 65k for about $19k (no trade).
Traded with 160k 3 years later for '98 with 68k for about $14k after trade in.
That was 2 1/2 years ago. It has 140k on it now and climbing.
Not only are the comfortable and reliable, I find they are a great value when purchased with "low mileage".
My '98 gets 28mpg on the highway w/o AC and 25 with. In the city I get 24mpg w/o AC and 22 with.
I'm starting my search for the LS430 (since I don't think I'll find the 60k-70k LS400) now, as in 6 months I'll be at the 160k again.
The first was the 1990, purchased in '96 with 65k for about $17k (no trade).
Decided to try the Jaguar (used Vanden Plas) after 160k on the Lexus. Great car, but poor mileage, poor service at the dealership and huge loss of value.
Went back to the Lexus - a '97 with 65k for about $19k (no trade).
Traded with 160k 3 years later for '98 with 68k for about $14k after trade in.
That was 2 1/2 years ago. It has 140k on it now and climbing.
Not only are the comfortable and reliable, I find they are a great value when purchased with "low mileage".
My '98 gets 28mpg on the highway w/o AC and 25 with. In the city I get 24mpg w/o AC and 22 with.
I'm starting my search for the LS430 (since I don't think I'll find the 60k-70k LS400) now, as in 6 months I'll be at the 160k again.
01-29-09, 12:16 AM
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I've had a 99 that now has 145k for 3 years and 35k miles, and get 22-23 average MPG.
It's so reliable, I haven't had to do anything to it other than tires and oil changes.
It's so reliable, I haven't had to do anything to it other than tires and oil changes.
