1991 Lexus LS400 review from North America
"Best vehicle in this class overall, price and UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oxygen sensor replaced DIY.
General comments?
The Climate Control system is very seriously flawed. Designed by NipponDenso, Denso USA, and used by many Japanese manufacturers.
In order to increase MPG the ability for fresh airflow is severely restricted by the size and location of the cabin atmosphere exhauster port.
Restricting outlet airflow does reduce the need for the A/C compressor to run, but at the same time increases the probability of the cabin atmospheric humidity rising to the dewpoint of the windshield and windows.
Vehicle is therefore horribly subject to instances of sudden and spontaneous windshield fogging in cool and cold climates.
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  | The Best Luxury Sedan In The World! |
| Fine piece of engineering |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 33 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2004 |