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Old 02-06-03, 01:19 PM
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Wow, what a difference. I just saw a very nice 1994 LS400 and right next to it was a 1998 LS400. What a difference. The older model is just so much classier from the outside. What a body!!! The newer model, albeit nice on the inside, is absolutely hideous looking on the outside. The 1995-96 is not so bad either, but I must say, the 1st gen Lexus was truly a classic.
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which model do you own?
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ha ha ha nice catch you got with me. I have been waiting for weeks now for a great deal on a Lexus LS400 93 to 96, but can't seem to find one. So, to answer your question, I don't own a Lexus, but am going to get one at any moment.
I do own a 1995 MB S420 AMG, a 1992 Infiniti G20, a 1991 Nissan Maxima.
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Originally posted by ychachad
Wow, what a difference. I just saw a very nice 1994 LS400 and right next to it was a 1998 LS400. What a difference. The older model is just so much classier from the outside. What a body!!! The newer model, albeit nice on the inside, is absolutely hideous looking on the outside. The 1995-96 is not so bad either, but I must say, the 1st gen Lexus was truly a classic.
Y. Chachad
yes, i definitely agree.
i have a 98 now but i miss my 91 LS. as a matter of fact, i am thinking about buying a 93 or 94 LS again for daily commute.

the first gen. LS looks realy sweet from any angle
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Just purchased a 1992 Lexus LS400 and I am absolutely thrilled. I have been lurking around this forum for a while, and now I feel a part of it. This car is really smooth.
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Congrats on your purchase. In stock form I really like the 1st gen better but once you get to modding, 98 can look pretty damn good too!
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I like the 1st gen, but when I got the 2nd gen LS I fell in love.

Yeah that's my car...
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Would any parts from the front end of the 95 fit on a 94? I absolutely hate the way the front end of my 94 looks from a 3/4 angle, the 95 and 98 look a lot better. I think it has to do with the fact that the wraparound lights are too big for me compared to the 95 (most stylish) and 98 (still too derivative of other car designs that year).
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Lexozz,
Your wheels are absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your photo.
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Originally posted by ychachad
Lexozz,
Your wheels are absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your photo.
Y. Chachad
Thanks for the compliment, its the first one I've got since I've been on CL.
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Here's your second compliment...nice ride, I like the chrome coach wheels with the moonstone color...

I recently sold my painted coach wheels (they were in rough shape from the original owner) and replaced them with the '99 wheel, it's a clearcoated machined aluminum finisha and works well with the Opal Pearl white paint....attached is a poor quality digital image

Regards,
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That's immaculate! I always wanted the Opal Pearl white. It will be my next color.
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Originally posted by ychachad
Just purchased a 1992 Lexus LS400 and I am absolutely thrilled. I have been lurking around this forum for a while, and now I feel a part of it. This car is really smooth.
Welcome to the club, Chief !!
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