Speedyz

Hi all,

I am looking to get either the 1998 GS300 or LS400. The GS300 cost $4800 while the LS400 cost $4273. The GS300 has 96kmiles while the LS400 has 137.5kmiles on the clock. I do not have any information yet on whether regular servicing was done, things that were replaced like timing belt etc.
Which one will cost lesser in the long run mechanically in terms of maintenance, chance of expensive parts breaking down, etc? What are the things I have to take note of? I am looking potentially in a long term ownership.
Which one would you pick?

Appreciate all your input!

Thanks so much!

RA40

iTrader: (6)

Have you driven both? Both are very nice driving cars, depends what criteria you desire in a car? I had looked at '98's in both but wound up with the '97 LS. I really like the 2JZ motor but felt it wasn't enough for the heavy GS300. The GS400 and 430 feel spot on and handle well. If you like modding, the GS has plenty of aftermarket goodies to tempt the wallet.

The LS trunk space is disappointingly smallish. If you don't load it up, no problem but as a long distance sedan, the trunk is a Comfort is excellent but the GS is very nice too. If you want to transport adults in the backseat, I would edge more to the LS.

Stroock639

all i can say is that the LS (98-00 in particular with the vvt-i and 5 speed) is one incredible piece of machinery... it has the special ability to have you end a journey more rested than when you started it, it's so comfortable! electric seat belts, head rests, steering column, there isn't a single operation that can't be accomplished without the push of a button. it will get over 30 mpg on the highway (if you can avoid the temptation of the incredibly quiet and smooth ride even at over 100) yet will do 0-60 in nearly 6 seconds flat. not to mention the only things that have gone wrong with mine in its entire 15 year existence have been the radio LCD which i replaced quite easily and the telescopic steering adjustment motor. all the major components are generally very reliable if they've been well taken care of.

billydpowe

iTrader: (1)

well the old man has had 12 LS's and all of them have been marvelous GO GET ONE !!

Smiles..

and take a look at mine