1992 Lexus LS400 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Low cost comfort and anonymity"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering seal.
Clock and temperature readout.
Both fixed under the Lexus warranty which came with the car.
General comments?
I purchased the car from a Lexus dealer and it came with a 3 year Lexus warranty. The warranty issues have been carried out with no quibbles, even though the temperature screen cost A$800. Apart from failure of the original battery, these have been the only faults. The car deals extremely well with the diabolical road surfaces we have in Australia. It is no sports car, but just eats up the miles on long journeys. The seats are a little hard, but the leather shows no signs of wear or scuffing. I get 15 litres per 100kms on city driving and 10 litres per 100 kms on longish journeys. That is between 20 and 30 mpg for the decimally challenged! There are no squeaks and rattles even though I drive over unsealed roads from time to time. Leg room in the back is a little tight for taller passengers. Overall one of the best cars I have owned, I would not hesitate to recommend one to any potential purchaser.
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![]() ![]() | A perfect blend of everything a used car should be |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 125000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda MX5 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2002 |



