1989 Lexus LS400 review from North America
"Holy cow! Bulletproof!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning galore! The pump several times, freon leaks out all the time, etc.
Display above the radio, LCD cracked went black.
Drivers seat won't go back straight, so it wants to dump you to the right or you have to recline back a ways to straighten out.
Alternator.
Radiator.
General wear and tear.
General comments?
Despite all these problems at 250,000 the car's motor and transmission are going strong! I wouldn't hesitate taking this car on a long trip.
I would worry about the A/C or other devices (alternator, radiator, etc.) but I wouldn't worry about the motor or transmission.
I wonder if the motor will ever quit. It drives as smooth as new. Relative we bought it from complains that their new RX300 isn't as smooth as this car is in condition.
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| Exceptional |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 240000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 250000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Cressida |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2006 |