1998 Lexus LS400 review from North America
"Best car I've ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
This is my second Lexus - wife owns a 2002 RX300. The 1998 LS400 is hands down a significantly better car than the 2002 RX even though it is 4 years older and has 40,000 more miles.
Still quiet with 90,000 miles and have never had any issues as of yet.
Next purchase this summer - 2004 or 2005 LS430 - I love this car that much. Probably will never buy anything else (outside of the Lexus family) unless I just had money to burn as the reliability is the best with Lexus versus BMW or Mercedes.
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| 1998 - LS400 4.0 V8 290hp 300tq One of the finest vehicles ever made |
| It is what it is, YAWN |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2007 |