PUNK em all 733

Just wanted to find out what are considered the best yrs for the first gen/second gen LS? And also, how many generations of the LS are there?

One more thing, anyone have a site that points out the year to year differences between the LS?

acf

There are 3 gens I believe. 90-94, 95-98, 99-?.

And of course, the best model is the 1997 Coach Edition.

PUNK em all 733

Don't tell me...you own a '97 Coach, eh?

gs400998

I like the exterior styling of LS430 but prefer the 98 and newer LS400 290hp engine without the speed limiter.

To find out the year to year differences, go to edmunds.com. Find the year of the LS4 then select Editor's Review. You will have to repeat this for every year.

PUNK em all 733

Thanks man!


Now one more thing you said the 290 hp LS has no speed limiter, what about the earlier yrs what are they limilted to?

acf

Yea, you got me.

acf

I know that 1997 was the end of the 2nd gens and the first with side airbags. 1998 brought quite a few front end cosmetic changes including the wheels of the 1997 coach addition became standard.

LexLS

I love the classic style of the first gen LS. Of course, that's what I own . However, I wish I had Coach Edition leather!!!

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the second gen LS's had better brakes...umm?

bluestar

For 1st gen (1990-1994), see the link here (scroll all the way down the page to see the year-by-year changes: http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/L...exus1stGen.htm

For 2nd gen (1995-2000), see the "Model Library" section on lexus.com. Here is an example for MY 2000 http://www.lexus.com/cpo/model_detai...0.html#changes You can backtrack to '98 and '99 as well in this link.

For 3rd gen (2001-date), this is more like a detective work.... have to search thro' many reviews. Here is one... see if you can find the comparos with 2nd gen models in this review... http://www.auto-asia.com/product/pro...02.02.01.shtml

For more look into LEXUS sites in general, here is the grand-daddy site for lex fans

http://lexus.start4all.com/

Hope this helps

brian3268

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acf

My favorite body style for the "older" years are the second gens but I like the '98 and coach wheels the best which is why I went with the '97 coach (well that and price ).

Also, I was under the imrpession I had a 290hp engine but according to the info above its only 260hp? Hmmmm...

rybikowsky

My favorite is the last year,to have a non interference engine. I have seen people that have had a timeing belt or chain jump and distroy the engine. cost many thousands of dollars. With the non interference engines that cannot happen. Michael Rybikowsky. Carpe Diem.

LexPro

90-92
93-94
95-97
98-00
01-03
04-??

These are the gens of the LS400 in my book.
Next are the changes:

90 LS 400 250 hp @ 5600 rpm
4-wheel disc brakes
Available Memory System
Available Traction Control System (TRAC)
Available Vehicle Height Control
Electronically Controlled Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
Speed-sensing rack-and-pinion steering
V8, 4.0-liter, 32-valve Dual Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)

91 LS400 improved emissions and twin piston front brakes

92 LS400 no changes

93 LS400 aluminum radiator, body color lower cladding, larger brakes and wheels, new suspension

94 LS400 no changes

95 LS400 new bigger car with new styling, 260hp at 5300 rpm

96 LS400 no changes

97 LS400 engine immobilizer and front side airbags

98 LS400 290 hp @ 6000 rpm
Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)
redesigned front end
Continuously Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
Traction Control System (TRAC)
Vehicle Skid Control (VSC)

99 LS400 Daytime Running Lights
Driver's-side outside mirror with automatic tilt-down
Wood and leather steering wheel and shift ****

2000 LS400 Brake Assist/Five paint types/On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) System

2001 LS430 Redesigned from 2000 LS 400
4.3-liter Four-Cam, 32-valve V8 engine
Automatic climate control with left/right (dual-zone) temperature controls
Available front and rear seat heater system
Available multi-display
Available power rear sunshade
Current industry-leading aerodynamics
Phosphorescent Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Power trunk closer
Side front and rear curtain airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Available rear air conditioner with air purifier and cooler box
Driver’s multi-stage and front passenger’s dual-stage airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
In-dash 6-disc CD auto-changer

2002 LS430 no changes

2003 LS430 no changes

2004 LS430 gotta read the brochure

LexPro

PS I like 93-94 models.

acf

What is "engine immobilizer"?

Thanks.