1992 Lexus LS400 review from North America
"A really expensive Toyota Avalon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Even upkeep is expensive on this car; $1000 for full tune up. Rims tarnished badly; $625 a piece from a dealer.
Power steering pump bad; $1300.
A/C went out; $1000.
Rear view mirror stuck on dimming position; $500.
General comments?
I have always wanted a Lexus, and I have owned Cadillacs, Lincolns and Mercedes.
It's a nice car, but not worth $1000 for almost every repair, and it's nearly impossible to find these in junkyards.
Lexus dealerships seem to have a snobby attitude and parts are stupidly expensive.
Reliability was good, and it better be at the prices it cost to keep the car! I understand that high end luxury cars are generally higher than a mainstream car, but this is a bit much; repairs exceed way beyond Lincoln, Cadillac and even Mercedes Benz on certain things.
I believe it's a good car, but it's best to get a one new or leased, because once it breaks the price costs about as much as a two mortgages!!!
Look and design was nice, but not as flashy or elegant as other domestic or german luxury cars.
Comfort is about the same as a Toyota Avalon. I'm not knocking the car, but if you have owned American or German luxury, stick with Cadillac, Benz and Lincoln; I know I will.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 243000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 257000 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Town Car |
| Date of Entry | 10th February, 2008 |