1990 Lexus LS400 LS review from UK and Ireland
"A large overrated Toyota"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After two weeks ownership, had to replace a suspension arm bush due to knocking from the front.
Very poor fuel consumption, average 16mpg on combined usage. Dealer can find no fault, says accept it, it is a 4 litre car??
Excessive vibration. Again the dealer says this is normal???
Just had to replace both front tie bar bushes due to creaking from the front suspension. Fault was cured - 150 miles later same fault re-occurs.
General comments?
The car has a full Lexus service history and many receipts going back 4 years, so has been serviced correctly. My experience with Lexus has been very poor - it drives well, apart from the vibration, creaking suspension and excessive fuel consumption. I have owned large engine Mercedes before, but the quality and fuel consumption was far better than the Lexus. My local Lexus dealer seems unable to find faults on the car - they cured the suspension fault only for it to return 3 weeks later.
Would I own another Lexus - not even as a gift. It is up for sale and I am looking for another Mercedes.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 147000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W123 |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2002 |