1998 Lexus LS400 LS 400 review from North America
"Best car I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had two minor problems. I had a small transmission leak which was fixed by changing a small part. There was nothing wrong with the transmission itself. Hood does not stay open so when I am trying to give my wife's Mercedes a jump I have to be careful.
General comments?
This is the most reliable car I have owned. It runs like it did the first day I drove. Interior loos great. Seats have not cracked. I still have the original head light bulbs (Xenon). I have original shocks. I no longer use premium gasoline. I save about 30 cents a gallon. I get 21 miles per gallon of gas. I have never been stranded on the road. Only extra maintainance I have done is to change all the hoses, timing belt and fuel pump every 90000 miles. Dealership service has been excellent in the past, but I no longer go to the dealer as I don't really need any special service.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 190000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi 5000 |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2008 |