ajsings

hi, I own a 2005 Hyundai xg350 with 37,000 Miles. It’s a reliable car but not sophisticated. I had a wanting for a Lexus ls400 and got one with 113,000 for $5,000; it’s what I could afford. I was disappointed in the ride and lack of quiet as I’ve read they’re supposed to be. My mechanic said that the car is very good although it has a few minor problems, one being a bent subframe which is being swapped out. The mechanic said the replacement shocks are not oem. What am I missing? Which car should I keep? I want to love the Lexus and am willing to put some money into it. Suggestions please.

billydpowe

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my 99 has 216k and is still new riding, and has had regular upkeep to keep it that way,
see for your self..... had it detailed monday, looks & feels great, do it every 3 years 85 bucks well spent.

Legender

I would suggest you test drive some other LS400s to see if the one you purchased has got some problems that are not found in other cars... or you feel all of them ride/sound worse than your Hundai.
We're on this forum as we love the ride/drive of the Lexus. While I've never owned a Hundai I'd be hard pressed to see the engineering and build of that car surpassing an LS400.
I've got a 98 with 225k miles on it and love to drive it every day. Smooth and quiet.

Yamae

I drive both my 98 Toyota Celsior (called LS400 in other countries) and a 96 Mercedes Benz S500 and I prefer Celsior much. It's quieter and more comfortable to ride as well as far reliable. The gas mileage is also far better. I can easily guess why Mercedes had a hard time loosing the market share in US. Your LS400 may be abused by former owner and not in good conditions.

Speaking of Hyundai, in Japan, they had been selling their cars since 2001 but they have stopped their busyness in 2010 here. All the dealerships were closed. People here found their cars not good enough in our market. The biggest sales was only 2.5K in 2004 out of total car sales 5820K in Japan. So the market share was only about 0.04%. I almost can assume why you are not very happy with your Hyundai.

Moarpower

I have a 2006 hyundai santa fe and the things has been incredibly reliable. Great fuel economy and driveability for a 7 seater SUV from Korea so Im not going to tell you what to do. In 2006 and onwards Hyundai really stepped up their game and they and KIA are now very reliable and affordable vehicles.

Where do I stand? If I had to choose one, I would choose the Santa Fe over my 1990 Celsior. Just for the dependability of the cars in my possession. I would trust the Santa Fe to get me a long distance before I would trust the Celsior. But that being said, this is only because I have had the Santa Fe for years and I KNOW it is reliable. The Celsior may yet prove to be as such.

Id keep the Hyundai until you find an LS you like.

Drizell

I mean the 2005 Hyundai xg350 is basic but I wouldent depend on that car more than the older Lex. I would use the Lex as a weekend car. Giving you time to fix minor stuff and then you will get use to it not being so quiet. Also with the Shocks not being OEM, that points to road noise and vibrations you may be picking up when you drive it. Sounds like a real good fixer upper car that with alittle bit of service trips for basic maintanence, you could turn a profit it you did choose to sell it. Again I would do like Moarpower and stick with the Hyundia,