Air Conditioning Compressor went out two weeks after I bought it at 150,000 miles. $1500 for a new one.
When I bought it, the LCD display for the clock and stereo was already gone, and at $600 to replace it, it will stay that way.
Power window/locks switch in driver's door steadily going out, first the passenger door wouldn't lock, now the window won't roll down, and now the rear passenger window won't roll down. $500 for a new switch.
Rear main seal went at 160,000 miles. A clean $500 fix.
Smoothest, quietest ride I've ever experienced. Like riding on air. The V8 is so smooth, you don't even realize you're accelerating until you look at the speedometer.
Tons of power from the V8, but handles like a tuna boat.
Leather seats are in good shape at 165,000 miles, but they are hard compared to newer cars.
This car is smoother, and more pleasant to drive than almost all of the new cars on the market.
This car is in great shape for its age, but when something does go wrong, it's costly.
Fuel economy isn't bad, at around 22mpg, considering the V8, though you have to use premium gasoline.
I'm currently in the final stages of purchasing a 1992 LS400 with ~115k miles. And yes, the LCD clock/temp is fading out, *BUT*, I found a website that will sell you a new LCD for $160 U.S. and they also provide step-by-step directions, with nice clear pictures, on how you can replace w/a new LCD board. If you have good mechanical skills and have ever used a soldering iron before, it looks and should be easy.
http://www.lextreme.com/lcdtech.html.
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