Original 1988 Lexus LS 400 Crazyness
01-03-04, 12:12 PM
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Original 1988 Lexus LS 400 Crazyness
Man this car is a classic example of japanese engineering...
I didn't even realize that it was amongst the first preordered LS 400 models after Lexus had introduced this model to the U.S. until a little while ago.
But damn, this 250 hp V8 Four Cam 3.2 brown machine must have been the **** back then because it has more options in it than my friends 350Z.
I didn't even realize that it was amongst the first preordered LS 400 models after Lexus had introduced this model to the U.S. until a little while ago.
But damn, this 250 hp V8 Four Cam 3.2 brown machine must have been the **** back then because it has more options in it than my friends 350Z.
01-03-04, 05:44 PM
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Originally posted by chuckchung
yea i though so too. i guess it's a 89 model that they got in 88?
yea i though so too. i guess it's a 89 model that they got in 88?
http://www.lexus.com/about/history/index_1997_1983.html
they probably made some typos here but anyways the lexus flagship was preordered before it even hit the Lexus dealer lots
the only thing i don't really like bout the original is that they don't seem to have good sense of color seeing that the brown shade almost resembles that of a UPS truck
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Ninja,
What is the color code? Is it the taupe color?
BTW, rotate your rims as they are backwards...look at the direction the fins point and the r and l have stamped letters to give you an idea.
What is the color code? Is it the taupe color?
BTW, rotate your rims as they are backwards...look at the direction the fins point and the r and l have stamped letters to give you an idea.
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That little history link from Lexus is interesting. From the looks of the 1985 LS400 prototype- it looks like the 1990 models. Amazing that even a car designed in the mid 80s was well ahead of its time when it was unveiled in 1989. I wonder if the 1985 LS400 prototype looked identical to the 1990 LS400. It would be interesting to see detailed photos of a 85-88 LS400 prototype.
Looks like the LS400 was introduced in January of 1989 (might as well say late 1988- as I am sure many folks seen it in late 1988) and available for sale in September 1989.
Looks like the LS400 was introduced in January of 1989 (might as well say late 1988- as I am sure many folks seen it in late 1988) and available for sale in September 1989.
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Originally posted by ToyLexmods
What is the color code? Is it the taupe color?
BTW, rotate your rims as they are backwards...look at the direction the fins point and the r and l have stamped letters to give you an idea.
What is the color code? Is it the taupe color?
BTW, rotate your rims as they are backwards...look at the direction the fins point and the r and l have stamped letters to give you an idea.
And damn I didn't know the wheels were the wrong way... must have happened when the tires and brakes were changed so I guess i'll get that fixed soon then shine up the browness around some more.
And yes it was seen by many enthusiasts during 1988, the preordering/purchasing of the original LS costed a grip back in the day.
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