dozorca

Hey guys,

I'm shopping around for a Lex... Looking at GS4 or LS4...

I have few questions. You guys mention Gen 1,2,3...what years did Lexus make changes to the
LS400 besides introducing the LS430?

What the best year? I'm looking at 1998 or 99.
Anything in particular to look out for when buying the car?

I'm gonna keep the car stock besides changing the rims.

What the stock 0-60 and 1/4 mile?

Thanks alot!

Eric
Toronto, Canada.

DaveGS4

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I believe 98 is the first year of the VVT-I 4.0 Liter engine w/ 290hp. 98 and 99 are very similar... 99 has tilt down mirrors when you put the car in reverse. I think the 98 had a wood wheel option and it became standard in 99. I suspect some minor TSBs fixed. Others can chip in on any other differences or correct me if I'm wrong.

My (98) LS is relatively new to me and I haven't done all that much research. Perfectly happy with a 98, no problems so far.

I recall magazine 0-60 for the stock 98 LS was 6.1 seconds and 1/4 is high 14's.

Horta

Hey have fun shopping

They are almost identical. Gte which ever is less money or has more warrenty left but mainly less miles.

Performance

- 0-60 mph acceleration 6.3 seconds
- 1/4-mile acceleration 14.8 seconds at 98 mph
- Top track speed 149 mph
- Fuel consumption 19/25 mpg city/highway
- Aerodynamic drag coefficient 0.28

Changes Made To The 1999 LS 400

Standard Features:

- Adoption of driver's-side outside mirror tilt-down feature
- Floor mats standardized
- Wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift **** standardized
- Daytime running lights
- Meets Transitional Low-Emission Vehicle (T-LEV) certification for 50 states

Optional Features:

- New exterior color: Mystic Gold Metallic

dozorca

Thanks for the info guys...found 4 potential LS4's in my area... Time for a test drive