GKLCPA

One interesting thing I'm noticing on these threads is the fact the some people own mutiple LS's at the same time. I think that's a testament to the quality of the vehicle.

I had seen many Lexus' on the road, but one really does not know how the cars are until there's a test drive taken. The thing that initially hooked me on the LS was a trip I took to Florida last year. We had some time to kill one day and visited a Lexus dealer in Sarasota and drove an LS 430. That test drive was an experience like no other and was embedded in my mind, but I was not prepared to actually buy a car then as my Maxima was in good shape. As my daughter turned 18, I begin thinking about a car for her and I didn't want to take the risk of getting an unknown used car and was considering giving her my Max instead. In the midst of my deliberations, a friend stopped by to give me a ride in his 1997 LS with 150K miles on it. I was quite impressed and decided to look on the web to see what pricing was. I liked what I saw and ultimately wound up with my 96 LS.

A good used LS is not a bad idea to pursue. I generally buy used cars anyway because I believe in letting someone else pay for the depreciation. I think these cars are particularly a good deal (assuming you get one that's been well cared for).

omarg

JAKE WE have the same car! Mine is Jade and tan and a 94 but has a few less miles. i thinks its 205k these days.

omarg

I know right? I've only been exposed to 1st gen LS400s but i am hooked. No other cars for me... except for a cheap little miata and maybe a cadillac sts.

LS400 are awesome deals because its like buying a new car(if you get a clean one) without a warranty(not like you really need it) for less than a kia rio (well maybe more depending on the year)

GKLCPA

Omar, you're right. Buying a well cared for used LS is like buying a new car of any other make. I saw a poll over at one of the other forums that showed that most people own the 1st and 2nd generation LS 400. I guess this is so because of the durability of these cars over the long haul. A lot of folks are running these cars up to 200K+ miles without a problem, plus the design is timeless. I'm very happy with my purchase

mista808

current-
98 chevy silverado, w/ escalade front (heavily modified)
94 lexus ls400, stock but not too much longer....

siamiam

here are some of the car that ive owned

81 Toyota Celica
81 Porsche 924 Turbo
82 AMC Eagle wagon
84 Audi 4000 quattro
85 GMC Safari
86 Merkur XR4TI
88 Mazda 323GTX
88 Chevy Astro
90 Honda Civic SI
90 Mazda RX7 GTU
90 Jeep cherokee
91 Isuzu Impule RS AWD turbo

my current cars are
86 toyota corolla GTS
89 Suzuki Swift GTi
91 Mercedes 190E
93 honda civic HB
92 Lexus LS400

Toyota_F1

iTrader: (1)

My last vehicle was a 2006 IS350 (details in sig)
Prior to that I had a 2004 Toyota Matrix XRS

in all I've had 17 Toyota/Lexus vehicles in the last 11 years, some Supras, some MR2s, mostly cars of the fun variety.

Luthor

Current 92 LS400 Currently with 260,000 miles I have had it four years now

I had:
98 Acura Integra GSR 3 1/2 years- Stolen
94 Acura Integra LS 3 1/2 years- Totaled into a ditch, convinced if I had the stability bars of the GSR I would have made the corner
87 Toyota Celica GT 5 years - Traded in for the Acura
80 Datsun 510 1 1/2 years -totaled .. Not my fault,,like that matters my first car my parents bought it new

Come to think of it I have only traded one car in. That will probably continue seeing that I do not plan getting rid of my LS. All I have to do is stay away from deer. I have hit two since I have owned it!

mrtentacle

'98 Acura CL3.0 (traded away)
'95 Ford Ranger (I wrecked)
'92 Infiniti G20 (Someone else wrecked)
'90 LS400

My track record isn't so good, but I hope to keep the Lexus alive for another 200k miles.

pRaHjeC

1. 1986 mitsubishi mirage

2. 1984 toyota corolla sr5 (car destroyed by a tow truck going 65 when i was going 0)

3. 1991 Nissan 240sx (currently non-op)

4. 1994 RHD Nissan 180sx

5. 1990 Lexus LS400

jimandmona

Current

93 LS400 pushing 300k miles
02 Chevy Tracker
99 Jeep
02 Allegro Motorhome
My baby a 56 Chevy Wagon! My 4 grandsons and I are planning a month long camping trip across the USA with it.

Past

00 Silverado
98 Contour SVT
98 Mustang
97 HD Ultra Classic
97 Buell S3T
97 Ural Motorcycles with sidecars X's 2
95 Mustang GT
93 SHO
88 T-Bird Turbo coupe
85 Buick T-Type
84 Corvette
82 Prostreet Trans Am - featured in August 1987 Car Craft Magazine
76 GMC PU
76 Ford PU
74 Monte Carlo
73 Challenger
72 Challenger X's 2
72 Triump Spitfire Frame and drivetrain with a 23 Ford body mounted on it.
70 Mavrick
70 Chevelle
70 Chevelle Cont.
69 Road Runner
69 427 4speed Camaro - Another of my babys - 5 plus years frame off restoration.
69 Chevy Van
68 Buick 225
68 Camaro Dragster
67 Nova SS
66 Nova SS Dragster
64 Mustang
64 Chevy Impala Wagon
62 Ford Fairlane
62 Chevy Impala
59 Olds 88
41 Chevy Coupe
37 Chevy 2dr sedan

Numerous (at least 25) 60's and 70's Volkswagon Vans and Rabbits - Wife said at the time that she swears they were breeding in the driveway!

OMG a Gremlin!

Lots I left of the list, I've a love for cars and working on them as you might quess!