hookem59

Hey guys,

I will likely be getting a 1996-1998 model of either an LS400 or SC400 soon. Can anybody give me some advice on which car costs less to own? I would like to consider the following things: routine maintenance, actual repairs, gas mileage (very important these days), and insurance. Which car is more reliable? Which car gets better gas mileage? Thanks in advance!!

RA40

iTrader: (6)

Lots of variables to really say which way or another. You'll want to get a complete service history to give you a better idea.

I got the LS at 60K miles and it is now at 102K miles. Following the scheduled maintenance as written by Toyota: The timing belt was $1,115, complete fluids change about $125 and oil changes. I'll need to have my power steering pump rebuilt/replaced soon and that will be ~$500. Also upcoming: O2 bank 1 sensors at ~$250 and possible A/C maintenace when needed.

In all, I would say my LS hasn't been bad to maintain in the 3 years some odd I've had it.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

I would think they are about equal in maintainance. Most of the parts each car uses are interchangable anyways. I doubt a timing belt change from one car to the other will cost a grip more.