1995 Lexus LS400 review from North America

Seat belt tensioners; starter, valve cover gaskets, power steering parts, 1 normal tune-up.

Now at 150,000 miles the suspension polyurethane joints are loose and will cost over $2,500 to replace, and the Nakamichi stereo fades from speaker to speaker.

This is a fine car, very well designed, wonderful blend of luxury and practicality.

When I bought the car 5 years ago, it was 10 years old with 43,000 miles. Quiet, fast, beautiful impressive appearance (black with grey skirting) an understated elegant car.

I live in Chicago and love driving this car... nobody can cut me off, the acceleration spoils you and you still get great gas mileage, turning radius is amazing.

I love driving this car so much I burn through the tires; in 110,000 miles I went through 3 sets.

The problem I have with this car is not due to the car, but the prior owner, he was from Texas and my mechanic says the Texas heat has taken a toll, causing parts to wear that would normally last to 200,000 miles. At 110,000 miles and 12 years old things started wearing... now at 150,000 miles and 14 years I can hear the blower motor (a motor which was silent for 13 years), the A/C pump makes a noise, I can hear the wind through the sun roof and front windshield the suspension parts are all worn. But what can I expect? I got a lot of wonderful use from this car! Parts on my car don't quit on you, they just seem to wear slowly....

I am considering buying another LS model, my only hesitation is the extremely high cost of parts and repairs. My family and friends have made it clear that they are always proud when I pick them up in this car... when I pull up to a condo building or restaurant, this car gets respect.