1992 Lexus LS400 from North America - Comments

I've had the usual '92 LS400 problems: Temp/Clock display is out, A/C died at about 200k, and Power Steering leak.

Have not repaired A/C yet...we'll see how hot this summer gets. Temp/Clock display will probably never be fixed.

Car was well maintained by first owner and that has helped. First owner was religious about Oil Changes, and general maintenance.

Just started developing a Noise and Vibration that I haven't isolated yet, but it sounds/feels like something in the drive train.???

This is one of the greatest cars ever manufactured. A perfect balance of performance and comfort. Very composed.

The build-quality, durability, and reliability are quite simply beyond belief.

I purchased my '92 LS400 in 1999 for $12,500. It had 150,000 miles on it and everyone said I was crazy to buy a car with mileage that high. 5 years and 75,000 miles later the car looks new, it feels new, and outperforms most new cars.

I'm taking this beast to 300k and smiling the whole way.

The Lexus ls 400 is the best car I have ever had. I am a very wealthy person (not my own choice) actually hate being able to buy whatever I want... But the Lexus is the best car I ever bought. I also love the Bentley Mulsanne. Buy one.

Paul. made some money. who cares.

Question: do you know a few places to buy aftermarket parts for '92 LS 400? I just bought a '92, and I can't find anyone who sells the fog lamp bulb, except the Lexus dealership. I need to find an upper ball joint assembly, and it seems that I can only get that from Lexus. thanks, geoff --- ghal2000 at yahoo.

Have a 92 LS400 with 173K miles (great car) that when using the brakes and they get hot, feels like a rear disc is warped. Brakes cool down, no vibration until brakes get hot again. Any solutions?

Great car, issue with brakes & vibration, any ideas? temp and clock LCD blacked out, $700 to replace so live with it at 173K miles. Engine & transmission strong, 200K on the horizon! nestormj@aol.com.

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.

I just bought my 1992 Lexus LS400 with 87000 miles. Well maintained by original owner and still like new. I took it on a 1500 mile trip and it drove flawlessly. I got about 28 MPG round trip using premium gas. I have had many new cars before, Nissan Maxima, Buick, Etc. This 15yr old car performs better than any of those when they were new. It will be my last car as it will last me for a long time.

I bought my 92 LS400 in 2001 for $12,000 with 120,000 miles. It now has 240,000 miles on it and runs like new. I own property in Yuma, Arizona. I make trips up there at least once a week. This car takes those mountains in the extreme heat like a champ! The amazing thing about it is that I have never changed the spark plugs or have had a tune up. Just keep fresh oil and drive. AC is out, LCD clock display is out. Love this car.

Regarding the vibration on 92 LS400.. anyone replaced the center support bearing?

I have a 92 LS400 and it is a wonderful car. Right now I am fixing some issues, mainly in the front end. I have changed the brake lines, rotors, and I have some vibration in the front end and found out the wheel bearings are going bad, so now I have to get them changed. Other than that, I want to get the tapping out of the engine area...