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.

Memory seats, and air cabin filter.

Where's the air carbon filter located?

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.

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.

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

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

Thanks for all the replies everyone. 93LS - we have pretty much the exact same car, miles and all! I'm glad you're enjoying yours.