View Poll Results: What do you have or want?
2004 LS430
61
10.78%
2001-2003 LS430
67
11.84%
1998-2000 LS400
107
18.90%
Pre 98 LS400
280
49.47%
Don't have an LS430, planning to buy one soon
16
2.83%
Don't have an LS400, planning to buy one soon
23
4.06%
Don't have one, but would love if I could.
12
2.12%
Voters: 566. You may not vote on this poll
Which LS are you in?
Lexus Champion
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,019
Likes: 11
From: Simi Valley ,CA
Originally posted by Milla...
You know I can't say that I've had any issues none, yet, now I've done some things that may have caused little problems that I had to get repaired. One time I locked my keys and purse (cell phone) in the car it was dark, yes and on a dark road no call box in sight, it was a perfect scary movie scene, in my mind anyway. I could hear that music and everything CUH CUH CUH....SH SH SH so I kinda freaked out saw a nice size rock and yes I did it, and without any hesitation too, I busted the back passanger window of the LS. I was not about walk, nor ask a stanger for a ride, I watch too many movies for that. Hey it was surely worth it believe me, and if I was ever in that situation again (heaven forbid) I'd do the same thing.
Heyyyy a perfect opportunity to use some smilies . Ok when I realized I locked myself out I was like
then I was
but then I started thinking the worst then I became
while at the same time 
then something came over me and I felt 
and thats when I picked up the rock and said trick it I'll fix it latter. Sometimes you gatta do what you gotta do.
Oh oh oh the reason I pulled over was because I had a buch of junk in the back seat and was moving some of it to the trunk. Of course this was right before I got the LX.
You know I can't say that I've had any issues none, yet, now I've done some things that may have caused little problems that I had to get repaired. One time I locked my keys and purse (cell phone) in the car it was dark, yes and on a dark road no call box in sight, it was a perfect scary movie scene, in my mind anyway. I could hear that music and everything CUH CUH CUH....SH SH SH so I kinda freaked out saw a nice size rock and yes I did it, and without any hesitation too, I busted the back passanger window of the LS. I was not about walk, nor ask a stanger for a ride, I watch too many movies for that. Hey it was surely worth it believe me, and if I was ever in that situation again (heaven forbid) I'd do the same thing.
Heyyyy a perfect opportunity to use some smilies . Ok when I realized I locked myself out I was like
then I was but then I started thinking the worst then I became while at the same time then something came over me and I felt and thats when I picked up the rock and said trick it I'll fix it latter. Sometimes you gatta do what you gotta do. Oh oh oh the reason I pulled over was because I had a buch of junk in the back seat and was moving some of it to the trunk. Of course this was right before I got the LX.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,084
Likes: 0
From: Washington
I think we should edit the poll, that way it will include all the generations. IE:
90-94
95-97
98-00
01-04
That way we can get an idea on how many people drive what generation, instead of just saying "PRE-98 LS400"
90-94
95-97
98-00
01-04
That way we can get an idea on how many people drive what generation, instead of just saying "PRE-98 LS400"
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 31,944
Likes: 2,737
From: North Carolina
Originally posted by yackedy996
I just picked up an immaculate 95 LS400 today (practically stole it) and am loving it. Trying to decide between the LS400 or the 996 for this weekend's Vegas trip
I just picked up an immaculate 95 LS400 today (practically stole it) and am loving it. Trying to decide between the LS400 or the 996 for this weekend's Vegas trip
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
Old Lexus Owner -- New LS
Picked up my new LS430 Custom in Moonlight Pearl after about a year debate with myself and sold my '98 GS300 after 7 years of ownership. Wow - is this a great car or what!!! I need to change my vote now and can't seem to figure out how to do that.
Sitting here after being awakened at 4:00 a.m. by severe thunderstorm warning this a.m. reading through all the owner's manuals. Glad the new car is in the garage as golf ball hail and 70 mph winds expected.
Anyone got advice on best break-in procedure, didn't find anything specific for the 4.3L in my forum search.
Sitting here after being awakened at 4:00 a.m. by severe thunderstorm warning this a.m. reading through all the owner's manuals. Glad the new car is in the garage as golf ball hail and 70 mph winds expected.
Anyone got advice on best break-in procedure, didn't find anything specific for the 4.3L in my forum search.
Last edited by AggieLS; Jul 23, 2004 at 03:46 AM.
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,067
Likes: 457
From: Pennsylvania
Break in is no big deal. Common sense. Drive calmly and don't rev the engine. Accelerate slowly. Other than that, your car will stil be squishin' bugs 200,000 miles from now no matter WHAT you do.
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
daryll40
Thanks for the advice, what I expected although I recall the days of slow speeds, etc. for extended periods. Storms blew by with some hail and winds but most went just North of us. Another line of strong storms coming in now though. Looks like the LS will spend its day indoors today.
UPDATE: Been a week now and I just can't believe how fantastic this LS is. While my GS was a wonderful vehicle - the luxury and comfort of the LS cannot be beat by anything on the market in my humble opinion. And when absolute cost is considered - no one else shows up to the starting grid.
Gig'em Ags
UPDATE: Been a week now and I just can't believe how fantastic this LS is. While my GS was a wonderful vehicle - the luxury and comfort of the LS cannot be beat by anything on the market in my humble opinion. And when absolute cost is considered - no one else shows up to the starting grid.
Gig'em Ags
Last edited by AggieLS; May 29, 2004 at 04:56 AM.
Pole Position
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
From: California
Congrats AggieLS on your new ride....
Originally posted by AggieLS
Picked up my new LS430 Custom in Moonlight Pearl after about a year debate with myself and sold my '98 GS300 after 7 years of ownership. Wow - is this a great car or what!!! I need to change my vote now and can't seem to figure out how to do that.
Sitting here after being awakened at 4:00 a.m. by severe thunderstorm warning this a.m. reading through all the owner's manuals. Glad the new car is in the garage as golf ball hail and 70 mph winds expected.
Anyone got advice on best break-in procedure, didn't find anything specific for the 4.3L in my forum search.
Picked up my new LS430 Custom in Moonlight Pearl after about a year debate with myself and sold my '98 GS300 after 7 years of ownership. Wow - is this a great car or what!!! I need to change my vote now and can't seem to figure out how to do that.
Sitting here after being awakened at 4:00 a.m. by severe thunderstorm warning this a.m. reading through all the owner's manuals. Glad the new car is in the garage as golf ball hail and 70 mph winds expected.
Anyone got advice on best break-in procedure, didn't find anything specific for the 4.3L in my forum search.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: California
Originally posted by daryll40
Actually, 10 year old Lexus is probably one of the biggest bargains out there, provided it was properly maintained.
Actually, 10 year old Lexus is probably one of the biggest bargains out there, provided it was properly maintained.
2006 MB S500.