LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000) Discussion topics related to the 1990 - 2000 Lexus LS400

Keeping a car (Lexus LS) can save you $31,000....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-31-07, 12:37 PM
  #1  
Jasbmo
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
 
Jasbmo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default Keeping a car (Lexus LS) can save you $31,000....

if you drive more than 200K miles that is. So if you plan on that, buy those HREs, air suspension, wide body kit, navigation, custom exhaust, because you are still making a wise decision.

http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/30/auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes

Go Toyota...
Old 08-31-07, 12:46 PM
  #2  
LiCelsior
Retired

iTrader: (32)
 
LiCelsior's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 12,362
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

but too bad our v8s are such gas devouring lol.
Old 08-31-07, 01:55 PM
  #3  
omarg
Lead Lap
 
omarg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ga
Posts: 754
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by LiCelsior
but too bad our v8s are such gas devouring lol.
not compared to others cars in the class mind you.
Old 08-31-07, 02:26 PM
  #4  
steveski
Lexus Champion
 
steveski's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TX
Posts: 1,884
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Jasbmo
if you drive more than 200K miles that is. So if you plan on that, buy those HREs, air suspension, wide body kit, navigation, custom exhaust, because you are still making a wise decision.

http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/30/auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes

Go Toyota...
I am approaching 200k on mine and yes I have spent many dollars customizing it...but no car note for years - worth every dollar.
Old 08-31-07, 03:00 PM
  #5  
Suneet
Lexus Champion
 
Suneet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: California
Posts: 1,833
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

203K right here Its too bad we dont get the mileage you do on our first gens.
Old 08-31-07, 04:37 PM
  #6  
RA40
Super Moderator

iTrader: (6)
 
RA40's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: California
Posts: 20,850
Received 463 Likes on 361 Posts
Default

I have no intention of letting this one go till it is past 200K. Within reason though, I will be prepared by 180K for a replacement.
Old 08-31-07, 04:37 PM
  #7  
pRaHjeC
Driver
 
pRaHjeC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

i'm still getting 22mpg on my 90 LS! i really like the money i save compared to friends with M45's or Q45's.
Old 08-31-07, 05:55 PM
  #8  
Suneet
Lexus Champion
 
Suneet's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: California
Posts: 1,833
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Dang how do you get 22 MPG? I average 17 mpg on the tank and I used to get worse.
Old 08-31-07, 06:06 PM
  #9  
PureDrifter
BahHumBug

iTrader: (10)
 
PureDrifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Posts: 23,918
Received 94 Likes on 86 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Suneet
Dang how do you get 22 MPG? I average 17 mpg on the tank and I used to get worse.
prahjec has to drive a lot slower than you or else the lumpy misshapen mass that are SoCal's roads will tear his car to pieces

hmm, so by that logic, lowering a car that much IMPROVES gas mileage
Old 08-31-07, 06:13 PM
  #10  
LiCelsior
Retired

iTrader: (32)
 
LiCelsior's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: NY
Posts: 12,362
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

im gettin some bad mpg lol, i get like probably 220 miles to a full tank? im at 177 miles right now and i still have 1/4 left so thats pretty bad.
Old 08-31-07, 07:07 PM
  #11  
avalon42
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
avalon42's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: California
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Wow, I fill up my tank with 91, and I get 350-390 miles, depends on if I turn on the AC or not....
Old 09-01-07, 06:42 PM
  #12  
mac6694
Driver
 
mac6694's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: AZ
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

...I could only wish.

If I'm in town I'll be lucky to see 250 miles on a tank, if I take a trip I can get a lot more. Of course, my to-do list this weekend includes changing the spark plugs (they're overdue) oil and air filter. So maybe there'll be a mild difference.
Old 09-02-07, 03:07 PM
  #13  
damon
Lexus Test Driver
 
damon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,377
Received 11 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

I am approaching 200K & am rather looking forward to it.
Have 194,375 now. Probably 'lost" a thousand or so miles before I got my dash fixed.

I do in the 310-315 range per tank while in town.
Got a bad load of fuel at 7/11 the other day but some Seafoam seemed to take the stumble away.

Still enjoying my new interior so I plan on going awhile. No payments & insurance cost me a tad over $1 a day.
Old 09-02-07, 03:24 PM
  #14  
dario
Pole Position
 
dario's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: il
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

So I saved over $31000 since I am now over 220K
Attached Thumbnails Keeping a car (Lexus LS) can save you ,000....-picture-006.jpg  
Old 09-02-07, 05:57 PM
  #15  
Thermactor
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
Thermactor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: .
Posts: 866
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by LiCelsior
but too bad our v8s are such gas devouring lol.
I get 28-31mpg highway. BONE STOCK WITH 245,000 MILES.


Quick Reply: Keeping a car (Lexus LS) can save you $31,000....



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:25 AM.